In the city of Mosejon in Spain, an unknown masked youth attacked children on a soccer field with a knife. An 11-year-old boy was killed in the attack, and the city declared three days of mourning.
The Swiss Ministry of Defense has announced a competition for the best idea to remove ammunition from lakes. The Firwaldstätte and Neuchâtel lakes contain more than 7,800 tons of ammunition at different depths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the purpose of the offensive on Kursk region is to create a buffer zone. Earlier, he explained the operation as necessary to protect the population of Sumy from Russian attacks.
Tonight is the first of four autumn supermoons. The moon will be 8% bigger and 15% brighter than usual, best seen near the horizon.
The President noted the success of the Armed Forces at the front and the operation in Kursk region. He called on partners to speed up the supply of weapons and announced important weeks of diplomatic work.
Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to Azerbaijan. They are planning to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the Azerbaijani-Armenian peace process, and the possible signing of new agreements on gas transportation.
The Russian Foreign Ministry denied information about the disruption of secret talks with Ukraine on energy infrastructure. The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman recalled Putin's demands for a ceasefire, including Ukraine's relinquishment of territories.
A new Rasmussen poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in the key state of Michigan. In the race, Harris is supported by 48% of voters, Trump by 47%, and when third parties are taken into account, Harris' advantage increases to 3%.
An oil spill from the El Palito refinery in Venezuela polluted a bay in the Caribbean Sea. An oil slick covering an area of about 225 km² covered the Morrocoy National Park and affected coastal areas.
The family of Sergiy Rotar, who was killed in a missile attack on Odesa on March 15, received the keys to a new apartment. The initiative was implemented with the support of local authorities and businesses.
On August 17, shelling in Donetsk region killed two people in Toretsk and Myrnohrad, and wounded eight others in different localities. Total number of victims in the region since the beginning of the invasion: 2161 dead, 5666 wounded.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 19 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 46 explosions in 7 communities, including air strikes, rocket and mortar attacks.
Over the last day, 139 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The highest concentration of attacks was in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 46 enemy assault and offensive attacks.
In the morning, Russian troops shelled Stepanivka in Kherson region, wounding a 67-year-old local resident. Over the course of the day, 20 other settlements in the region came under enemy fire, damaging buildings and cars.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with Iskander-K cruise missiles. Ukraine's air defense forces successfully destroyed all enemy missiles, preventing destruction and casualties in the city.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 599,350 personnel and 8,508 tanks.
Russian forces shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region using a kamikaze drone and artillery. An outbuilding was damaged, with no civilian casualties.
Russian troops fired 371 times at 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region over the last day. There were 5 air strikes, 255 UAV attacks, 4 MLRS attacks and 107 artillery attacks.
As of August 18, there were no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. One Russian ship, which is not a missile carrier, is on duty in the Mediterranean.
On the night of August 18, drones attacked an oil facility in Rostov region, causing a fire. The governor reported that debris fell and diesel fuel caught fire in industrial warehouses in Proletarsk.
Russian forces launched a third missile attack on Kyiv in August, allegedly using North Korean ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted all the missiles and drones, preventing damage to the capital.
Elon Musk confirmed the closure of the X social network office in Brazil. He explained this by refusing to agree to illegal censorship and demands for the transfer of private information from the Minister of the Supreme Court of Brazil.
Air defense is in operation in Kyiv region, explosions are heard. The Kyiv military administration urges residents to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.
A minibus of FC Uzhhorod was involved in an accident while leaving for a Second League football match. The head coach, trainer, doctor and other club employees were injured, some of them hospitalized.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced plans to launch ammunition production at the Emari military town early next year. This decision is due to the need to respond quickly to the current security situation.
The Black Sea and Azov Sea Hydrometeorological Center warns of an extreme level of fire danger in Odesa region on August 18. The weather conditions will contribute to a high probability of fires in ecosystems.
An earthquake of magnitude 7. 0 occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, followed by an eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. The height of the ash column reached 8 km, and there is no threat of a tsunami.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported the elimination of two high-ranking Hamas militants in an air strike in the West Bank. The militants were involved in the August 11 terrorist attack that killed an Israeli.
A forest fire broke out in the village of Gaspra, Yalta district of the occupied Crimea, over an area of 2. 9 hectares. The fire has been localized, and is being extinguished due to difficult terrain. There were no casualties or injuries.
The Deputy Energy Minister warned of a possible return of heat-related blackout schedules. The power grid remains damaged after the attacks, which could lead to power shortages.
