Ukraine, Armed Conflict / War, Level 5: Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops in the east of the country – Ukraine [Update 528]

Update 2024-08-19: At least one person was killed, while several others were injured on Sunday (18 August) following artillery shelling by Russian forces in several areas of Sumy Oblast. Reportedly, the affected areas are Yunakivka, Bilopillia, Vorozhbianska, Lebedynska, Krasnopillia, Velykopysarivska, Putyvlska, […]

Japan, Severe Weather, Level 5: Typhoon Ampil to hit Bonin and Izu Islands from 14/15 August; Tokyo Metropolitan Area to be affected from 16 August – Japan [Update 5]

Update 2024-08-16: On Friday morning (16 August, local time), bullet train services were canceled in significant parts of the country, including the busy section between Tokyo and the central city of Nagoya, due to tropical storm Ampil. Reportedly, thousands of people […]

Canada, Transport Incident, Level 3: Canada Jetlines suspends services across the country – Canada

2024-08-15: According to the sources from Thursday (15 August), Canada Jetlines has announced an immediate suspension of all flights, temporarily ceasing airline operations. The decision reflects the growing distress among Canadian airlines, struggling with financial pressures, operational hurdles, and an increasingly […]

Russia, Armed Conflict / War, Level 4: Ukrainian attacks on border areas in connection with Russian invasion – Russia [Update 234]

Update 2024-08-15: The Ukrainian armed forces have now confirmed their attacks on numerous targets in western Russia. According to reports from Wednesday evening (15 August, local time), Khalino, Borisoglebsk and Baltimor (Voronezh) were attacked in addition to the Savasleyka airfield (Nizhny […]