“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity.” ~llaw
Children play amid the ruins of a school in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
On My Mind Today:
These kinds of Russian attacks in the “United Nations” story below are not conventional war by definition, but rather war crimes, ostensibly killing innocent civilians, including children, and potentially depriving cities, towns, and communities of electricity for heating homes and other facilities that are far and away outside the scope of the war definition. Such criminal attacks have been going on in Ukraine for more than four years, yet those Russian leaders who endorse and order such war crimes — e.g. President Vladimir Putin — who has been internationally charged with war crimes but has not been prosecuted.
It seems the global leadership role around the world is little more than a childish game of “tag” that I’m sure most all of us have played at one time or another in a school yard, a city park, or your own backyard. This inhumane irresponsibility of world “leaders” or “rulers” is a threat to every human-being on planet Earth and therefore other life as well. That threat is world-wide genocidal nuclear war.
In order for humanity to survive and protect ourselves from extinction we must unite as an international cooperative world of individuals dedicated to united self-governments everywhere, and to protect other life as well, we must, en-masse, denounce and force the purge of all leaders of militarily nuclear-armed countries and their nuclear weapons. ~llaw
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Ukraine suffers renewed, massive Russian airstrikes overnight
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Children play amid the ruins of a school in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
29 September 2025 Peace and Security
In Ukraine, people across the country have been dealing with the aftermath of a massive Russian bombing raid that lasted into the early hours of Monday, reportedly killing four, including a teenage girl.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, the attack lasted around 12 hours and involved nearly 600 drones, 46 cruise missiles and five rockets.
“More lives have been lost…homes have been impacted [and] children are among the casualties,” said the UN aid coordination office, OCHA. Densely populated Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia were among the regions that came under attack that destroyed or damaged home and other public services.
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Sunday that a cardiology facility had also been hit in Kyiv, killing two.
Nuclear plant risks
In a related development, the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station continued to use emergency generators to power its six shutdown reactors and other essential nuclear safety and security functions, after suffering its tenth complete loss of offsite power supply last week.
In warning at the weekend, the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that the plant had enough spare fuel to last at least 10 days and that it was in contact with both sides to restore outside power as soon as possible.
The nuclear watchdog also underlined the “constant dangers” to nuclear safety last week after a drone was downed and detonated approximately 800 metres from the perimeter of Ukraine’s South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.
An IAEA team on site reported that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles had been observed late Wednesday and early Thursday, some coming as close as half a kilometre from the site.
The team said that a crater measuring four metres square at the surface and one metre deep had been left by one downed drone. There were no reported casualties.
“Once again drones are flying far too close to nuclear power plants, putting nuclear safety at risk,” said Director General Grossi. “Fortunately, last night’s incident did not result in any damage to the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant itself. Next time we may not be so lucky. I continue to urge both sides to show maximum military restraint around all important nuclear facilities,”
Winter threat grows
As winter comes, attacks on Ukraine by Russia have continued to impact energy infrastructure, cutting power to thousands of people.
In the first half of 2025, the UN and partners provided some form of assistance to 2.4 million people throughout the country, with a focus on helping front-line communities. Total needs are more than twice that number.
In addition to significant access challenges in Russian-occupied territories, the humanitarian response remains stretched by the sharp increase in attacks in recent months which has caused new displacement and created additional needs.
The 2025-2026 Winter Response Plan which launched in July seeks $280 million and is about 40 per cent funded.
In line with the reprioritized relief plan for Ukraine – the result of reduced funding for humanitarian work globally – aid workers are focusing on four deliverables:
- assist vulnerable front-line residents,
- support evacuations,
- deliver emergency post-strike assistance and
- help internally displaced people.
OCHA stressed that relief assistance continues to be provided in areas outside the priority focus, particularly in western and central Ukraine.
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Nuclear Power Emergencies
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Deliberate Sabotage Leaves Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant In Crisis – Grand Pinnacle Tribune
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… Nuclear Power Plant’s last external power line to be severed, leading to blackout. Describe the plant has operated on emergency diesel generators …
Ukraine suffers renewed, massive Russian airstrikes overnight – UN News
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Long road to nuclear energy | Inquirer Opinion
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PhilAtom will require companies engaging in nuclear energy to “be responsible for preparing an onsite emergency plan, and for making arrangements for …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Ex-Russian president Medvedev hints at nuclear weapons? Warns EU against war
Hindustan Times
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UN warns nuclear threat is accelerating – defenceWeb
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Intensifying threat looms large as UN highlights the world’s growing nuclear arsenals
The European Sting
To counter emerging threats, Mr. Rattray announced … UN official highlights growing toll of Ukraine war, rising threat of ‘nuclear incident’.
Nuclear War
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Medvedev warns Europe of the nuclear danger of war with Russia – Reuters
Reuters
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Europe could not afford a war against Russia but that if its leaders made the mistake …
Medvedev Warns Europe of the Nuclear Danger of War With Russia – U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
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Ukraine and Russia Blame Each Other for Power Cut at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The New York Times
The Zaporizhzhia site in southeastern Ukraine has lacked external power to cool its reactors for five days. Kyiv says Moscow has manufactured the …
Yellowstone Caldera
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Yellowstone Supervolcano May Erupt Sooner Than Expected – Scientists Warn Of A Global …
Zee News – India.Com
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How does water from snow and rain get to the numerous hot springs in Yellowstone?
USGS.gov
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