Typhoon Maysak makes 2nd landfall, causes severe damage in northern Vietnam

Typhoon Maysak made a second landfall on the coast of Quang Ninh Province in northern Vietnam on Saturday evening local time, causing widespread damage to multiple areas across the region.

Following its landfall, the storm inflicted extensive damage across Quang Ninh Province and other northern areas of Vietnam.

Strong winds snapped numerous trees and tore off metal roofs from many houses.

The typhoon also caused large-scale power outages and internet disruptions. Heavy rainfall accompanied the storm, with precipitation in some localized areas exceeding 350 millimeters, creating significant risks of flooding and landslides across many northern provinces.

According to forecasts from Vietnam's meteorological authorities, the intense rainfall brought by the typhoon is expected to continue for several days.

The Vietnamese government has already evacuated residents from coastal and mountainous areas deemed at risk.

Emergency repair teams are working to restore electricity and internet services in affected regions. All vessels in northern coastal areas have been ordered to return to port, and local residents are being urged to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.

Typhoon Maysak makes 2nd landfall, causes severe damage in northern Vietnam

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday reported launching large-scale strikes against each other from Friday night into early Saturday morning.

The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that over the past 24 hours, its forces had struck fuel, energy and transport infrastructure, as well as long-range drone production and storage facilities of Ukrainian forces in 142 locations.

Russian forces also hit temporary deployment sites of Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries, and took control of four more settlements in the Kharkiv region, it said.

Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said 268 combat engagements were recorded from Friday to Saturday.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces struck three Russian command posts, five drone command posts and other targets, it said, adding that two Russian missiles and 17 drones hit 16 targets.

Ukrainian defense forces also hit a Russian military helicopter in the airspace over the Sea of Azov in the early hours of Saturday, and struck a railway bridge over the Siverskyi Donets River in the Luhansk region, according to the General Staff.

Russia, Ukraine report launching large-scale strikes against each other