Julia Shramko
As a result of Russia's nighttime attack on Zaporizhzhia, 7 people were killed and another 24 were injured. August 12 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The Prime Minister held a meeting on the commitments under the Ukraine Facility, identifying problematic areas and deadlines. Ukraine has already attracted €29.5 billion out of the €46.8 billion envisaged by the plan.
A fire broke out on the premises of an enterprise in Dubno district, Rivne region. Rescuers are extinguishing the blaze; the causes and whether there are any casualties are being уточнено.
Russian forces attacked the central market in Sloviansk when people were there. Four people are known to have been wounded, including three women and a man.
Serhii Beskrestnov said that Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network will allow the enemy to attack Ukraine with UAVs controlled online. He considers creating electronic warfare systems against this network a priority.
In the first half of 2026, Chinese companies controlled more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments. Agibot emerged as the leader with a 44% share, ahead of Unitree and U.S. competitors.
The remains of Colonel Yevhen Konovalets were exhumed at Rotterdam's "Crooswijk" Cemetery. The ashes will be returned to Ukraine and reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
As of August 11, 5. 63 million hectares have been harvested in Ukraine, accounting for 49% of the projected area, and 26.13 million tonnes of grain have been collected. Odesa, Kirovohrad and Mykolaiv oblasts are leading, while the highest yields have been recorded in Khmelnytskyi oblast.
Russian Armed Forces Major General Oleksandr Novikov has been notified of suspicion of organizing Shahed UAV attacks on Ukraine's civilian energy facilities. According to the investigation, in 2024 he coordinated strikes on substations, a compressor station, and a thermal power plant.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, hotel prices in Reykjavik rose by 140%, while in A Coruña they more than doubled. A tourism boom has swept Iceland and Spain, where additional tourist spending of €342 million is expected.
On August 11, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a "Buk-M3" surface-to-air missile system in Luhansk region and a command-and-observation post in Belgorod region. In addition, six enemy UAV control posts were destroyed on August 10.
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and former political security chief Atef Najib have been sentenced to death. They were found guilty of killings and torture during the civil war.
On August 10, a MiG-29 fighter jet carrying out a combat mission crashed in Odesa region. The pilot managed to eject and is not in danger.
A neurologist and two accomplices arranged fictitious disability groups for healthy people for $6,000–$10,000. Law enforcement officers documented more than 50 clients and conducted 36 searches.
During the night of August 11, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Orenburg region. A fire was recorded; the extent of the damage is being уточнено.
A total of 4,381 confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded in Congo, including 2,011 deaths. The outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines.
Due to hostilities, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions are temporarily without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region, where network restrictions are being applied, but power outage schedules across the country are not forecast for today.
Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.
Typhoon «Dolphin» reached Hubei Province, prompting the closure of tourist areas and the suspension of 26 construction projects. Meteorologists warn of extreme rainfall of up to 250 mm and the risk of floods and landslides.
In the evening and at night, Russian forces attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. Three people were killed and five wounded; children are among the victims.
An earthquake measuring 7. 4 in magnitude struck Chocó Province, killing at least 132 people. In the city of Pereira, 65 buildings collapsed, and a state of emergency has been declared.
At night, russia struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with "Zircon" and "Iskander-M" missiles, as well as Ukraine with 120 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 UAVs; hits were recorded at 21 locations.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
Overnight, Russia attacked the Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones. In Bucha District, warehouse facilities and three trucks were damaged; there were no casualties.
On Tuesday, an attack was recorded at the Orsk oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, more than 1,500 km from the border. Preliminary reports indicate that the hydrocracking complex, with a capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year, was hit; the refinery continues to burn.
The South Korean government maintains a cautious position regarding Ukraine's request for air defense support, emphasizing compliance with domestic law. Seoul continues to provide only humanitarian aid, refraining from supplying lethal weapons.
Forecasters predict variable cloudiness and no precipitation, except in the western and northern regions, where brief showers with thunderstorms are possible during the day. The wind will be southwesterly at 7–12 m/s; temperatures will be 13–18° at night and 26–31° during the day.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, forcing people to evacuate. The governor reported injuries and significant damage to buildings.
The film "The Odyssey" grossed $1. 104 billion in a month, surpassing "The Dark Knight Rises." It is the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career and of the careers of its leading actors.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership on implementing the plan for long-range sanctions and middle strikes. Operations were adjusted, and attention was paid to air defense needs.