Earthquake in Afghanistan: more than 600 dead and 1300 injured after aftershocks in Nangarhar and Kunar

Powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern provinces

On Monday night, a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred in the eastern part of Afghanistan. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the tremors was located about 30 kilometers west of the city of Jalalabad, on the border with Pakistan. The earthquake affected mountainous and hard-to-reach areas, including the provinces of Nangarhar and Kunar.

Representatives of the Interim Government of Afghanistan (Taliban) confirmed the incident and reported widespread destruction.

Jalalabad and Kunar are the epicenter of the tragedy

According to the latest information provided by the representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Afghanistan, Mufti Abdul Mateen Kani, 622 people were killed and more than 1,300 injured as a result of the earthquake. Most of the victims were in Nangarhar province, especially in the Jalalabad region, and in Kunar province, where houses built of stone and clay collapsed under the aftershocks.

Due to the remoteness and difficult terrain, the exact number of injured and destroyed buildings may increase in the coming days.

Repeated tremors intensify the destruction

After the main tremor, at least five repeated earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 4.5 to 5.2 were recorded in the region. Such aftershocks can last for several days and sometimes be stronger than the initial event. They increase the risk of further collapses, especially in already damaged buildings, and make rescue operations more difficult.

Local residents, frightened by the new tremors, are leaving their homes en masse, spending the nights on the street.

Difficulties with damage assessment and assistance

Assistance to the victims is complicated by the lack of infrastructure, limited access to remote villages and the unstable political situation in the country. International humanitarian organizations are still limiting their activities, which slows down the delivery of medicines, tents and food.

Local authorities are calling for urgent assistance, but the scale of the disaster requires a coordinated international response.

Thailand closes border with Cambodia after shelling and drones — evacuation, casualties, border massacre

 

In the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, the first civilian victims appear

A real military conflict broke out on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. It all started with shelling — according to Thai media, the Cambodian military opened fire on Thai territory, including the use of multiple rocket launchers (MLRS). In response, Bangkok reacted sharply: it closed all border checkpoints and announced its readiness for escalation.

The situation is out of control. Authorities in four Thai provinces bordering Cambodia have begun evacuating residents from border villages. People are leaving, leaving their homes — the threat has become so serious.

Thailand accuses Cambodia not only of shelling, but also of reconnaissance activity: Cambodian drones allegedly filmed border areas, and the military was preparing to transfer heavy weapons. This, according to Bangkok, is a sign of preparation for larger—scale actions.

Cambodia, in turn, denies everything. The country's Defense Ministry says that the fire was opened solely for self—defense purposes, saying that Thai units were the first to violate the border or conduct provocations. However, the fighting continues, and there are already confirmed reports of the first civilian casualties on both sides.

This is the most serious spike in tension between the two countries in recent years. Thailand and Cambodia have previously clashed over disputed territories, especially around the temple of Preah Vihi, but now the situation looks much more dangerous: heavy weapons are being used, civilian targets are being shelled, and the population is being evacuated.

The international community is still watching, but if the fire is not extinguished in the coming days, the conflict could develop into a full-fledged border crisis with unpredictable consequences for the entire Southeast Asia.

Iran attacks Russian-speaking suburb of Tel Aviv: casualties and destruction in Bat Yam

The destruction in Bat Yam on June 15, 2025

As a result of Iran's missile strike on the Israeli city of Bat Yam, a suburban area of Tel Aviv with a large number of Russian-speaking residents, significant destruction and loss of life occurred. According to the latest data, five people were killed, about 35 are missing, and more than 100 were injured in various degrees of severity.

Rocket attacks hit residential buildings, causing widespread destruction and collapse of buildings. Rescue services continue to dismantle the rubble, search and rescue operations are underway to locate survivors and provide assistance to the injured.

This attack was the next stage in the escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, which has already led to numerous casualties and destruction in the region. The attacks on human settlements are of deep concern to the international community and underscore the need to find ways to de-escalate and resolve the conflict peacefully.

Residents of Bat Yam, including a significant number of people from Russian-speaking countries, have faced the tragic consequences of the conflict, which exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and requires additional support from the state and international organizations.

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Shooting at a school in Graz, Austria: 10 people were killed, including the shooter

On June 10, 2025, a tragedy occurred at a school in Graz, Austria, a shooting that killed 10 people, including the attacker himself. The incident occurred at the Dreierschützengasse Gymnasium.

According to police, a 21-year-old former gymnasium student opened fire in two classrooms. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said that nine teenagers were among the dead: six girls and three boys. The attacker committed suicide in the bathroom of the school.

According to the Kronen Zeitung, the shooter could have been a victim of bullying at school. The police recommended avoiding the area near the school. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stoecker called the incident a "national tragedy."

Two bridges were blown up in the frontline of Bryansk and Kursk regions: victims and consequences

On the night of a recent day, two serious incidents involving the blowing up of bridges occurred in the frontline zone of the Bryansk and Kursk regions. The first case was recorded in the Bryansk region, where a road bridge was blown up and collapsed onto the railway tracks immediately before the passage of a passenger train. According to the investigation, this is an act of terrorism.

As a result of the explosion in the Bryansk direction, 69 people were injured, seven of whom died. The number of victims may increase as new information becomes available and medical care is provided. This incident caused a wide response and led to increased security measures in the region.

In the second case, on the territory of the Kursk region, a railway bridge collapsed under the locomotive of a freight train. There are no official conclusions about the causes of the incident yet, but there is an assumption that this is also a sabotage, possibly carried out by Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRGs). 

These bombings coincided with the holding of the second meeting in Istanbul, however, according to experts, they do not have military significance and serve rather as an act of intimidation of the civilian population.

The authorities are continuing to investigate the incidents and are taking measures to prevent similar terrorist attacks in the future. Ensuring the safety of transport infrastructure remains a priority in the context of the ongoing conflict.

In California, a terrorist explosion occurred at a reproductive medicine clinic: one dead and several injured

A powerful explosion occurred on Friday morning, at about 11 a.m. local time, near the American Reproductive Centers Clinic for Reproductive Medicine in Palm Springs, California. As a result of the incident, one person was killed, and several others were injured in various degrees of severity. A strong shock wave blew out windows in buildings for several blocks around, and part of the building was partially destroyed.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has already stated that it considers this incident an act of terrorism and has launched a large-scale investigation. The authorities are working to determine the motives of the attack, as well as whether it was of a domestic or international nature.

The investigation pays special attention to the version according to which the explosion could have been broadcast live, which may indicate the organized and symbolic nature of the attack. Representatives of the police, the FBI and special mine clearance services are working at the scene.

This event caused a wide public outcry, especially against the backdrop of intense debates in the United States around issues of reproductive rights and access to abortion. It is not yet known whether the target was chosen by chance or whether the attack had a specific ideological background.

The state and federal governments promised to do everything possible to solve the crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.