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Missile Hits Container Ship Vela Nova Off Pakistan. Projectile Strike Kills Crew in Bab el-Mandeb

GULF OF OMAN / BAB EL-MANDEB — Two commercial vessels were struck on August 11 in separate incidents confirmed by both the Joint Maritime Information Center and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.

In the Gulf of Oman, the container ship Vela Nova was hit by a missile fired from a helicopter. The vessel was 71 nautical miles from the Pakistani coast when the strike occurred. The master reported damage to the stern and steering compartment.

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Location
13.3211, 43.2452 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 5:10 PM UTC
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Western North America Wildfires at Peak Resource Levels as British Columbia Declares State of Emergency

NORTH AMERICA — On August 8 the National Interagency Fire Center said 97 large fires remained under containment efforts across the United States, with 83 new fires and 9 new large fires recorded in the preceding 24 hours, while British Columbia authorities stated a provincial state of emergency after the Bald Range fire forced the evacuation of the District of Summerland and surrounding areas.

The U.S. total of personnel assigned stood at 30,636, including 661 crews, 1,856 engines and 204 helicopters, according to the National Interagency Fire Center National Fire News of August 8. Twenty-six complex incident management teams and one national incident management organization were committed.

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Location
48.4283, -123.3650 (North America)
Updated
Aug 12, 5:14 PM UTC
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Projectile Strike Hits Vessel East of Khasab as UAE Qatar Saudi Kuwait and GCC Attribute Missile Attack on ADNOC Tanker to Iran

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 18 nautical miles (33 km) east of Khasab, Oman, on August 8. The impact caused a fire that was extinguished.

The vessel and crew were reported safe, with no environmental impact. Authorities are investigating. Vessels were advised to transit with caution and report suspicious activity.

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Location
26.5660, 56.2500 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 8:06 AM UTC
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Federal Prosecutor Labels Leipzig Explosive Drone a Serious Attack as USEUCOM Advances SAG-U Reorganization

GERMANY — On August 6 the Office of the Federal Prosecutor assumed lead of the investigation into the explosive-laden drone recovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of August 4-5, classifying the incident as a serious attack on Germany’s transport and logistics infrastructure.

The office stated there are sufficient factual indications that an explosion was intended to be caused on the airport grounds by means of a drone equipped with professional explosives and a detonator. The act is capable of impairing the external and internal security of the Federal Republic.

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Location
45.1006, 22.2389 (Europe)
Updated
Aug 12, 5:16 PM UTC
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U.S. Mission to Yemen Attributes Houthi Attacks Killing Soldiers in Marib and Hadhramawt

YEMEN / RED SEA / STRAIT OF HORMUZ — The U.S. Mission to Yemen stated on August 6 that it expresses deepest condolences to the families of the Yemeni soldiers killed that day in Hadhramawt and Marib.

The mission attributed the attacks to the Iran-backed Houthis and described them as another example of their terrorism against the Yemeni people. It wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

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Location
15.3500, 44.2000 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 12, 9:53 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 60 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India

60 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
117th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
29.0027, 94.6810 (South Asia)
Event
Aug 5, 10:06 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 11:35 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 6.3 - south of the Kermadec Islands

south of the Kermadec Islands

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Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
This month
12th Earthquake alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Location
-33.8063, 179.4727 (Oceania)
Event
Aug 5, 7:43 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 5:28 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 6.3 - 32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines

32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines

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Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5)
This month
11th Earthquake alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Location
5.1812, 125.2760 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Aug 5, 4:14 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 7:22 AM UTC
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NWS Tsunami (PTWC, Honolulu): MINDANAO PHILIPPINES

NWS Tsunami (PTWC, Honolulu): MINDANAO PHILIPPINES

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
Location
5.2520, 125.5510 (Southeast Asia)
Updated
Aug 11, 11:24 PM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Jackson County - Indian Creek Fire - Mandatory Evacuations

Jackson County - Indian Creek Fire- Mandatory Evacuations ordered for residents along County Road 53/Forest Service Road 103 south of Highway 14. EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.

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Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
207th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 12, 5:38 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.7 - 127 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

127 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5) · PAGER Green
This month
112th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
1.5066, 126.4856 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Aug 4, 8:16 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 3:12 PM UTC
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MISP security advisory (AV26-775)

MISP security advisory (AV26-775)

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Primary source
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 10:25 PM UTC
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CISA Cybersecurity Advisories: Acrisure KARR BT and DR-100

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized vehicle control operations. The following versions of Acrisure KARR BT and DR-100 are affected: KARR BT firmware

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
Location
Cyber
Event
Aug 4, 12:00 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 11:31 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - south of Tonga

south of Tonga

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
111th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-24.6061, -175.2303 (Oceania)
Event
Aug 4, 2:56 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 6:51 AM UTC
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N-able security advisory (AV26-769)

N-able security advisory (AV26-769)

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Primary source
Location
North America
Event
Aug 4, 1:08 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 2:18 PM UTC
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Cargo Vessel Hit by Unknown Projectile Northeast of Al Khasab

MIDDLE EAST — On August 3 at 10:00 PM UTC, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report of an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, in which a cargo vessel broadcast on VHF Channel 16 that it had been hit by an unknown projectile. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. 

The position lies in the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz off Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Al Khasab coordinates are approximately 26.18 N, 56.25 E.

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Location
26.4200, 56.5100 (Oman)
Updated
Aug 12, 12:27 PM UTC
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AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Jamaame

SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command announced on August 3 that it conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 30 in the vicinity of Jamaame, approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Kismayo, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

AFRICOM stated that it, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and U.S. citizens abroad. Specific details about units and assets were withheld for operations security.

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Location
0.0786, 42.7497 (Africa)
Updated
Aug 12, 3:03 PM UTC
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NASA EONET events: Wildfire Middle Coulee, Chouteau, Montana

4 Miles N from Carter, MT

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5)
This month
15th Natural disaster alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
47.7333, -110.9904 (North America)
Event
Aug 2, 10:17 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 10, 10:22 PM UTC
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NASA EONET events: Wildfire Johnson Canyon, Box Elder, Utah

13 Miles NW from Tremonton, UT

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5)
This month
15th Natural disaster alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
41.8748, -112.3049 (North America)
Event
Aug 1, 9:07 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 11:22 PM UTC
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NASA EONET events: Wildfire MITRE ROCK, Stevens, Washington

19 Miles NW from Davenport, WA

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5)
This month
15th Natural disaster alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
47.9116, -118.3285 (North America)
Event
Aug 1, 9:42 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 6:13 AM UTC
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NASA EONET events: Wildfire Bluegill, Miami-Dade, Florida

7 Miles W from Miami, FL

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5)
This month
15th Natural disaster alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
25.7578, -80.6062 (North America)
Event
Aug 2, 12:47 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 8:11 AM UTC
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NASA EONET events: Wildfire Semi 270, Woodward, Oklahoma

8 Miles NW from Woodward, OK

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Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5)
This month
15th Natural disaster alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Location
36.5143, -99.5162 (North America)
Event
Aug 1, 8:51 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 12, 5:24 AM UTC
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U.S. Embassy Havana Issues Security Alert on Cuba Nationwide Electrical Grid Collapse

HAVANA — As of 10:43 p.m. EST on August 2, Cuba experienced a total power failure due to a collapse of its electrical grid, according to a U.S. Embassy Havana security alert published August 3, as well as a statement by the Cuban Electric Union on the same day.

The embassy stated that Cuban state-run media reported the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power as unknown. All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly. There are reports of cellphone and internet outages.

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Location
23.1598, -82.3385 (South America)
Updated
Aug 12, 3:03 PM UTC

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