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The city of Slovyansk, Donetsk Oblast, once again came under attack from Russian Geran-2 drones overnight.

One of the targets was the "Dekor" Shopping Centre in the Artem District of Slovyansk, where a large fire broke out. Additionally, power outages were reported in the nearby… pic.twitter.com/I5XHQMFP00

— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) August 18, 2026

WriteerNg:
⚡Trump:

Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea.

These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful.

Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises!

While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, “No thanks!” Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Russian Geran-4 jet-drones struck two Ukrainian locomotives at the Dniprovska Mine near the village of Shakhtarske, eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Coordinates: 48.46697, 36.23101 pic.twitter.com/cAAA8r8eQM

— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) August 18, 2026

Overnight, Russian Geran-2 drones attacked Zaporizhhzia City, resulting in large fires breaking out.

One of the targets hit was either the High-voltage equipment plant or the "Preobrazovatel" Electrical Engineering Factory in the western part of the city, as evidenced by NASA… pic.twitter.com/mkcRgNyBHS

— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) August 18, 2026

NEW: Israeli jets hit Abu al-Duhur Air Base in eastern Idlib, Syria with four airstrikes overnight, targeting the runway.

The base houses Syria's fledgling post-Assad air force — roughly two restored Su-22s, several L-39 trainers, and old helicopters.

The strike came after… pic.twitter.com/VNEpriTbcz

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

NEW: A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet appears to have suffered a landing gear malfunction while attempting to land at Naha International Airport. NHK footage shows smoke and flames. pic.twitter.com/2CyCdsqLKX

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 18, 2026

shoodboi2:
I know and agree that America nuking Iran is very unlikely to happen. But the fact that the US is discussing it in meetings means the possibility of it happening is no longer zero. It's the smaller tactical nukes they're considering. A 0.3 ton type explosion is equivalent to the 2020 Beirut bombing. It is something they can pull off and detonate somewhere underground in Iran.

And we shouldn’t sleep on Israel. It is something they can do, and will do in an act of desperation. Colonial-settler states are always brutal and don’t lie low without a fight.

The only reason things haven't gone out of hand is because Iran is still being rational. If Iran becomes irrational and begins targeted assassinations and blowing up anything and everything as Israel does, tactical nukes will be on the table.

And at some point, if Iran keeps hitting Israel over and over, Israel will use it, especially since it knows Iran has nothing of similar destructive power to respond with. No nukes. No biological weapons. No chemical weapons.

The most Iran can do is to lob conventional ballistic missiles at Israel. Nothing else. Conventional ballistic missiles can cause serious damage. But that damage is incomparable to what a small tactical nuke will do.

If these dudes can bomb an embassy, commit a genocide, and kill the leader of a country and get away with it, then no atrocity is outside their reach. They are not people to reason with. And the more they suffer defeat on the battlefield, the more desperate and irrational they get.

Also talking about the protests, those have very little effect on governments, especially the US. Millions protested the Iraq war and the US still went on with it anyway. Same as the anti-genocide protests. The US and EU governments generally clamped down on those too. There was zero media coverage with the US using the law, ICE, Police, Universities, and the Secretary of State to hunt down protesters. Any protests following the US or Israel nuking Iran will go the same way.

WriteerNg:
⚡Four airstrikes targeted the runway of Abu al-Duhur Air Base in the eastern countryside of Idlib, northwestern Syria, according to Syria TV.

Syrian outlets report that Israeli warplanes carried out the airstrikes.

BREAKING | Japan’s ambassador arrives at Russia’s Foreign Ministry after being summoned over Tokyo’s protest against Putin’s visit to Iturup Island in the Kurils.

Kremlin: The president’s visit to Russian territory is a “fully sovereign decision.”pic.twitter.com/d9XMnnoWbz

— RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) August 18, 2026

WriteerNg:
⚡The IRGC attacked another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in damage to the engine room and one casualty among the crew.

The rest of the crew are now being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.

Iran's Ghalibaf:

The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the blockade and oil sanctions are lifted, Iran’s frozen assets are released, and military operations end. pic.twitter.com/EAslZx4aFd

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

Japanese F-15J fighter jet made an emergency landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa after its left landing gear failed while returning from a scramble intercept mission.

The aircraft skidded, rotated 180°, and came to rest with its left wing touching the runway.

The pilot exited… pic.twitter.com/Fh6brmqr4z

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

shoodboi2:
I know and agree that America nuking Iran is very unlikely to happen. But the fact that the US is discussing it in meetings means the possibility of it happening is no longer zero. It's the smaller tactical nukes they're considering. A 0.3 ton type explosion is equivalent to the 2020 Beirut bombing. It is something they can pull off and detonate somewhere underground in Iran.

And we shouldn’t sleep on Israel. It is something they can do, and will do in an act of desperation. Colonial-settler states are always brutal and don’t lie low without a fight.

The only reason things haven't gone out of hand is because Iran is still being rational. If Iran becomes irrational and begins targeted assassinations and blowing up anything and everything as Israel does, tactical nukes will be on the table.

And at some point, if Iran keeps hitting Israel over and over, Israel will use it, especially since it knows Iran has nothing of similar destructive power to respond with. No nukes. No biological weapons. No chemical weapons.

The most Iran can do is to lob conventional ballistic missiles at Israel. Nothing else. Conventional ballistic missiles can cause serious damage. But that damage is incomparable to what a small tactical nuke will do.

If these dudes can bomb an embassy, commit a genocide, and kill the leader of a country and get away with it, then no atrocity is outside their reach. They are not people to reason with. And the more they suffer defeat on the battlefield, the more desperate and irrational they get.

Also talking about the protests, those have very little effect on governments, especially the US. Millions protested the Iraq war and the US still went on with it anyway. Same as the anti-genocide protests. The US and EU governments generally clamped down on those too. There was zero media coverage with the US using the law, ICE, Police, Universities, and the Secretary of State to hunt down protesters. Any protests following the US or Israel nuking Iran will go the same way.

WriteerNg:
⚡During today's massive drone attack on Moscow, Ukraine launched over 500 long-range drones of various types. One of the targets was the Moscow Oil Refinery.

Of these 500+ drones, not a single one impacted. Every single drone was intercepted by the first, second, and third rings of air defence around Moscow, as well as by mobile fire groups along the way through Ryazan, Tula, Kursk, Kaluga, Oryol, and Smolensk Oblasts. Several small fires broke out in various parts of Moscow Oblast due to falling debris.

Over 500 drones that could be used to attack valuable Russian targets closer to the border with much higher damage were wasted in a futile attack on Moscow. And unlike Ukraine, Russia doesn't appear to be anywhere near running out of interceptor missile stockpiles, and has sufficient mobile fire groups and interceptor drones to intercept drones along the way.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim:

I see Taiwan as part of China. Period. We may disagree, there are some excesses. Yes, express your view.

It is one China. It’s accepted by all. pic.twitter.com/wCj7mfOqwi

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim:

This hypocrisy cannot be tolerated. The hypocrisy of the West, of the superpowers.

And this has been happening. Don't talk about Gaza today. They've been there for the last 70 years.

And now you expect an emerging country like Malaysia… pic.twitter.com/lDYY4575G5

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

Senator Darline Graham on Israel:

I have met with Netanyahu and his wife. They were in town for Lindsey’s funeral.

One thing I did ensure him, that I will stand with Israel as well. pic.twitter.com/G0w8aeM09Q

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

NEW: More than 2,000 humanoid robots are set to compete in Beijing as China hosts World Humanoid Robot Games https://t.co/K89YeaX0kK pic.twitter.com/RtQgJLGdQe

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 18, 2026

WATCH: Israeli soldiers wrote identification numbers in marker on the foreheads and arms of Palestinian men during a raid in Qabatiya, West Bank.

Journalist Mahmoud Zakarneh was filmed with "44" written across his forehead.

The IDF acknowledged it happened, saying "commanders…

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026

Andy Burnham on Ukraine:

We support Ukraine 100% against this illegal war led by Vladimir Putin.

We are providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself, and that's been the British position all the way through this conflict.pic.twitter.com/edaJZ4KGIj

— Clash Report (@clashreport) August 18, 2026