Bilopillia experienced the heaviest shelling, with 184 total explosions recorded in 24 hours. Over 100 of the explosions were caused by AGS-30 attacks, or automatic grenade launchers.
Ethnic alliance seizes city on border with China: Myanmar's military government withdraws forces from key city on the northeastern border with China as an alliance of ethnic armed groups takes over. The fall of Laukkaing marks a significant defeat for the government, highlighting the pressure it faces amidst battles with pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed groups. The alliance, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, claims to have captured a vast amount of weapons, declaring the entire Kokang region a Military Council-free area. The situation also raises concerns about Myanmar's relationship with China, as the conflict has spilled over into Chinese territory, prompting protests from Beijing.
The discovery of the burned remains of 18 individuals in a Greek forest on Tuesday has been linked to a wildfire burning near the northeastern border of Turkey, according to authorities.
Multiple villages near the northeastern border of Turkey were forcefully evacuated by Greek authorities on Saturday due to a large summer wildfire that was burning uncontrollably.