Lilia Podolyak
On Sunday, a gravel mine in Chongwe district, Zambia, collapsed, killing at least 8 miners. Rescue operations have been temporarily suspended due to difficult conditions at the site.
Explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi, Suspilne correspondents report. Air alert is in effect in the region, and residents are urged to stay in shelters and not to post photos or videos of the aftermath on social media.
The sound of explosions was heard in Vinnytsia region, according to Suspilne correspondents. Local residents are urged to stay in shelters and wait for further official reports.
Russian troops attack an industrial facility in Poltava region. Five people were injured in the attack, and residents are urged not to ignore air raid warnings.
Russian troops shelled a number of settlements in the Kherson region. An educational institution, an administrative building, a bakery and residential areas were damaged, 1 person was killed and 7 injured.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 608,820 personnel and 8551 tanks.
The Russian army shelled Nikopol region with artillery at night and in the morning. Several communities were hit, and a kamikaze drone was used. There were no civilian casualties.
Mykolaiv region suffered several hostile attacks during the day. Artillery strikes were made on Ochakivska and Kutsurubska communities, air defense forces were engaged in combat operations.
According to an update of the DeepState map, the enemy's advance was recorded in several localities. The enemy has strengthened its positions near Novotoretsk, Mykhailivka, Yasnobrodivka, Kostiantynivka, Novohrodivka and Zalizne.
Dry and hot weather with temperatures up to 36° is expected in Ukraine on August 26. Most of the country is expected to be without precipitation, with short-term rains and thunderstorms possible in the south and in the Carpathians in the coming days.
Occupants shelled 11 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region 287 times over the last day. A 68-year-old woman was wounded in Vasylivskyi district, and the destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure was recorded.
Four enemy ships with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted in the Black Sea. Russia continues to violate the international SOLAS convention by disabling automatic identification systems on its ships.
DPRK leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised the testing of new drones designed to hit targets on land and sea. He emphasized the importance of developing drones to prepare for war and called for intensifying their testing.
The Daily Mirror newspaper of April 20, 1912, describing the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, found in a closet and sold at auction. The newspaper contains photographs of the victims and describes the suffering of the families waiting for news of their loved ones.
In the Saratov region of the Russian Federation, air defense systems shot down drones, the wreckage of which fell on residential buildings in Saratov and Engels. The governor said that all emergency services are working in an enhanced mode.
Canada's National Security Transparency Advisory Group called for disclosure of information on the use of AI by security services. The group also suggested amending legislation to oversee the use of AI by federal agencies.
Kyiv was attacked by Shahed drones launched from the Kursk region. Ukraine's air defense destroyed about 10 drones on the outskirts of the city, with no damage or casualties reported.
A 26-year-old Syrian man has been arrested for a knife attack in Solingen that left 3 dead and 8 injured. The suspect, possibly affiliated with the Islamic State, surrendered to police and confessed to the crime.
The Ukrainian Air Force has recorded increased activity of Russian strategic aviation. In the Russian airspace, 11 Tu-95MS aircraft that can carry cruise missiles were spotted.
The Teamsters union will appeal the government's decision to mandate arbitration in the railroad strike. It also plans to launch a strike at Canadian National Railway, despite the government's calls to resume work.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo did not lead to an agreement. Mediators will continue to try to reach a “final and implementable agreement” in the coming days.
The Belaruski Gayun monitoring project reports that the grouping of Belarusian troops on the border with Ukraine numbers about 1,100 people. Analysts believe that the current escalation has informational and political rather than military goals.
Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan took second place in the hammer throw competition at the Diamond League in Silesia. His result of 79.85 meters was second only to Canadian Ethan Katzberg, who threw the projectile 80.03 meters.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained in Paris on suspicion of involvement in crimes. Russia is demanding explanations from France, which has led to tensions between the countries.
Monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in Bangladesh, leaving 20 dead and more than 5. 2 million people affected. Rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads, and the government is taking steps to help.
A Paris court has extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov to 96 hours. Durov was detained on August 24 at the Paris airport on suspicion of involvement in terrorism, fraud and drug trafficking.
Police detained journalist Carmela Longo during a search of her home in Caracas. This happened after she announced her resignation from the pro-government newspaper Ultimas Noticias after 20 years of work.
The transit of ships through the Bosphorus has been suspended due to a malfunction of the Sredina tanker, which was heading from Novorossiysk. The vessel with a broken engine blocked the northern entrance to the strait, and tugs were sent to it.
The United States is beginning to modernize the port of Juneau in Alaska to accommodate icebreakers. This is the first step toward strengthening its maritime presence in the Arctic amid Russia's and China's growing activity in the region.
The United States and Britain provide Ukraine with satellite imagery and intelligence for an offensive in the Kursk region. The Pentagon believes that Kyiv plans to create a buffer zone on Russian territory.