Julia Shramko
An explosion occurred on Stoletovsky Avenue in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. According to Russian media, former commander of the Ukrainian submarine "Zaporizhzhia" Robert Shageyev, who betrayed his oath, may have been blown up.
The driver and his assistant were killed as a result of a Russian drone strike on a train in Odesa region. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase pressure on Russia.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,300 km from the border. A fire broke out at the facility, which is involved in supplying the Russian army.
CIA analysts did not consider Israel's intelligence about a threat to assassinate Trump convincing, prompting a secret departure from Turkey. The White House confirmed that measures had been taken to ensure the president's safety.
Russian forces attacked Odesa, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reported that the heat at the beginning of August was caused by African air and broke records in the west. The drought may damage late-season crops and soil preparation for winter crops.
The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.
The enemy struck the enterprise in Chernihiv again; it had already been attacked in the morning, using a "Banderol" munition. There is no information about casualties.
Romania scrambled two F-16s because of a group of drones near the border. One target entered the country's airspace for 10 minutes, after which explosions occurred on Ukrainian territory.
As a result of overnight shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions have been left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region; outages are not expected today.
In the morning, Chisinau Airport was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat, which turned out to be false. The checks have been completed, and the airport has resumed normal operations.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
The eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has led to the cancellation of around 700 flights at Catania airport. The closure of the airspace has been extended until August 14.
Japan strongly protests against putin's visit to Iturup, which it considers its territory. The visit took place after the launch of a missile by North Korea.
A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The 340 passengers and train crew were evacuated; none of them were injured.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
Following a UAV attack, a fire has been reported at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Salavat. A Wildberries warehouse complex in the Chishminsky District is also reportedly on fire.
The President of Ukraine said that only 5% of American interceptor missiles are needed to survive the winter. He added that 10% would make it possible to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles.
On August 13, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation. The wind will be northwesterly, 7–12 m/s; temperatures will be 8–13°C at night and 21–26°C during the day, reaching up to 30°C in Zakarpattia.
As of August 12, Ukraine had exported 2. 952 million tonnes of grain, 4.76% more than last year. Wheat exports decreased by 18.33%, while corn exports increased by 66.38%.
Oil prices rose due to strikes on vessels in the Middle East and the lack of talks between Iran and the United States. U.S. oil inventories increased by 9.1 million barrels, which could ease concerns about a shortage.
In Brovary district, rescuers have brought a fire at one location under control; work continues at the others. Firefighting is suspended during air-raid alerts, and additional forces have been deployed.
The Hungarian government has ordered the construction of a stone weir on the Danube due to low water levels. They are also preparing to sink two barges to ensure cooling water for the Paks nuclear power plant.
In the settlement of Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, an educational institution was damaged as a result of an attack by a Russian UAV. Rescuers extinguished the fire on a 1,200-square-meter roof; there were no casualties.
A Turkish Air Force F-16 aircraft crashed in Yalova during a training flight. The pilot ejected and survived; the cause is being determined.
The Ministry of Education has approved updated procedures for responding to bullying, introducing a single commission and clear deadlines. The fact of bullying is now established only by a court, and institutions must create their own prevention systems.
Moldova will provide Ukraine with a 50% discount on transit rail freight shipments through the end of 2026 due to Russian attacks in the Black Sea. Also, starting August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train route will change to facilitate more convenient transfers to the airport.
On Tuesday, only eight vessels were observed in the Strait of Hormuz, a weekly low. Shipowners are avoiding the waterway due to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a non-residential building was damaged as a result of falling debris from an enemy UAV. Information about casualties is being established; there is no fire.
Powerful storms in the U. S. Midwest claimed the lives of three people, including a child. More than 800,000 customers were left without electricity.