Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops conducted 510 attacks on 8 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Aviation, drones, MLRS and artillery were used, infrastructure was damaged, and there were no civilian casualties.
Vyacheslav Gladkov has declared a state of emergency in Russia's Belgorod region due to the ongoing Ukrainian offensive. The governor called the situation extremely difficult and asked the federal government to declare a state of emergency as well.
The Ukrainian Navy reported the presence of one Russian Kalibr carrier ship in the Black Sea. Two Russian ships were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is also armed with Kalibr.
In Columbus, Ohio, a police officer has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old pregnant woman. Takia Young was shot and killed while trying to escape after being suspected of shoplifting.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk defeated Belgian Elise Mertens in the first round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. The match ended with a score of 2:1 (6:4, 2:6, 6:4) in favor of Kostiuk.
Fitch has downgraded Ukraine's credit rating to 'Restricted Default' due to the suspension of Eurobond payments. Ukraine begins the process of restructuring $20 billion in international bonds following Russia's invasion.
Fumio Kishida will not run for re-election as leader of the liberal DLP party, which means he will resign as prime minister. The decision was made amid falling government ratings due to scandals with financial reporting.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has expressed support for President Zelensky's initiatives for Ukraine's spiritual independence. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, he said that he cares about the OCU and supports everything that is good for Ukraine.
The building of the second unit of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant leaked 25 tons of radioactive water. The water did not enter the environment, but leaked into the basement; TEPCO denies any problems with fuel cooling.
US forces destroyed two threatening Houthi vessels in the Red Sea. This underscores the danger posed by the Iranian-backed Houthis to stability in the region.
Spain has recorded three deaths due to heat stroke amid extreme temperatures. The country is experiencing the fourth heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many regions.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on a Decade of Action for Cryosphere Sciences for 2025-2034. The goal is to address glacial melting and changes in the cryosphere through research and monitoring.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Ukraine's actions are defensive, while Russia is committing genocide. He emphasized Ukraine's right to effectively counteract aggression and was not surprised by the changes at the front.
Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile have gone on strike over their disagreement with a new collective bargaining agreement. They are demanding shorter working hours, higher bonuses, and distribution of 1% of shareholders' dividends to employees.
A US military intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to selling military secrets to China. He was arrested at a base in Kentucky for passing information about US defense and weapons to a person from Hong Kong.
Josep Borrell discussed with Dmytro Kuleba the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in the Kursk region. He reaffirmed the EU's full support for the struggle of the Ukrainian people and noted that Putin is forced to retreat deeper into Russia.
On the night of August 14, UAVs attacked the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation. A fire was reported in Voronezh, and explosions were heard in Borisoglebsk, and the governor announced the destruction of several drones.
Ukrainian wrestler Zhan Beleniuk reported the theft of his watch at the 2024 Olympic Games. According to him, some athletes also had their money and personal belongings stolen, probably by cleaners in the Olympic village.
Eight U. S. military personnel were injured in a drone attack on a base in Syria. Three have already recovered, while others are being treated for head injuries and smoke poisoning.
There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and fired at Ukrainian positions.
US President Joe Biden said that the invasion of Kursk region by Ukrainian troops poses a difficult question for Putin. Biden confirmed constant contact with the Ukrainians, but refused to comment on the details of the active phase of the operation.
27-year-old Captain Oleksandr Myhlya, an aviation commander, died on August 12, 2024, while performing a combat mission. The Mena community lost its defender, who was born on April 21, 1997.
An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones. Air defense forces are operating in the Kyiv region, and people are urged to take shelter and not ignore the alarms.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in Kyiv region. Air Defense Forces are actively working in the region, and people are asked not to take pictures or film the work of the defenders.
A funeral service for Przemyslaw Rasiewicz-Kuczynski, a Polish citizen who died defending Ukraine, will be held in Lviv. The International Legion volunteer will be buried at Lychakiv Cemetery.
Russian troops fired 45 times in Sumy region, 95 explosions were recorded. The attacks on the Krasnopilska community resulted in one death and two injuries. Air bombs, artillery and drones were used.
US President Joe Biden said he would not comment publicly on Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region. The U.S. State Department has previously noted that Ukraine's actions in the region do not violate Washington's policy.
A 26-year-old Ukrainian man was released from custody in Rostock due to lack of sufficient evidence. The investigation into the murder of a 46-year-old Ukrainian refugee in a refugee center continues.
Russia has moved some troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions to Kursk region. This may be due to the successes of Ukrainian forces in the region and a change in Russian strategy to strengthen defense on the northern borders.
A gas explosion occurred in the city of Petare, east of Caracas. Eight people were killed, including two infants, and 22 were injured. The accident was caused by a gas leak followed by an explosion of a gas cylinder.
