Julia Shramko
During the night of August 26, Russia launched 162 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 134 of them; hits were recorded at 18 locations.
Brent fell to $89. 10, while WTI fell to $82.08 per barrel. Traders see economic pressure as less of a threat to supplies than escalation.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.
Russia attacked Chernihiv with more than 10 drones. Critical infrastructure and warehouses were damaged, and three people sustained minor injuries.
The Russians have increased their activity in the Kupiansk direction. The main pressure is directed at the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Oskil River.
Zelenskyy said that France had transferred Crotale systems, missiles for them, and "a few" Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The exact quantity was not disclosed.
In Kramatorsk, 19 people were injured as a result of Russia's attack. Thirty-four high-rise buildings, three administrative buildings and an infrastructure facility were damaged.
In Kryvyi Rih, the clearing of the rubble following the Russian strike on a shopping center has been completed. Sixteen people were killed and 136 injured, including 26 children.
The SBU officer is suspected of organizing fictitious employment to obtain a mobilization exemption. The total amount of bribes reached nearly UAH 1 million.
Oil sludge caught fire in a settling basin at the Atyrau Refinery; there were no casualties. The fire was completely extinguished, and the plant is operating normally.
In Radom, eight men attacked three Ukrainians, who suffered head and facial injuries. One of the attackers faces up to five years in prison.
Russia struck the Vynohradivka border crossing on the border with Moldova with a Shahed-type drone. Sybiha called for attacks on transport corridors to be condemned.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck military facilities of the occupiers in Luhansk, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia region. A MiG-29 was damaged at the Millerovo airfield.
Russian forces attacked Kramatorsk eight times with aerial bombs. Twelve civilians were injured, including a two-month-old girl in serious condition.
A U. S. Air Force Boeing C-17 took off from Riga and landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. The aircraft arrived from Andrews Base, where Air Force One is based.
In Zakarpattia region, a 19-year-old driver was served with a notice of suspicion following the fatal collision with a child. Possible illegal racing is also being investigated.
Trump congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of independence and wished for the conflict to end. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for its support.
Investigators found another drone and approximately 50 grams of RDX near Leipzig Airport.
The General Staff confirmed the damage to the Afipsky Oil Refinery and two gas separation units of the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant.
A Russian UAV struck a suburban train in Mykolaiv region. The passengers and locomotive crew were unharmed after being evacuated in advance.
In 2022, 53 children from Donetsk and Makiivka were taken to Russia. Twenty-eight were placed under the guardianship of Russians; not a single child has returned.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
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This year's harvest may exceed 80 million tonnes, and no product shortages are expected. Prices are affected by fuel, energy, logistics, and Russian strikes.
In the Holosiivskyi district, fragments of a Russian UAV struck a high-rise building. Medics provided the injured woman with outpatient care.
Russia launched two missiles and 150 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 124 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 17 locations.
Romanian radars detected a target 4 km from Vylkove. Two Spanish F-18s were scrambled for monitoring, and the population of Tulcea was warned.
On August 25, Ukraine will have mostly clear skies and no precipitation under the influence of an anticyclone. During the day, temperatures will reach 30° in the south.
The U. S. deputy permanent representative to the U.N. called for negotiations. Washington is ready to facilitate dialogue and called for an end to any strikes targeting civilian vessels or putting them at risk of damage.
Due to infrastructure damage after the Russian attack, the crossing point is temporarily closed. Customs formalities are not being carried out.