The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 85 combat engagements in different frontline areas over the last day. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks by Russian invaders, in particular at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk and Pokrovsk directions.
Law enforcers detained 10 members of the group, which produced up to 100 kg of hard drugs per month. The law enforcement seized 17 kg of psychotropics, 280 liters of precursors and drug lab equipment.
Russian propagandists are spreading disinformation about the alleged plans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to use chemical weapons and a “dirty bomb. ” The Center refutes these fakes and warns that Russia may be preparing for a provocation.
The SBU CI detained a Russian agent in Kramatorsk who was passing coordinates of military facilities in Donetsk region. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.
Russian invaders intend to create a “post-industrial park” on the site of Azovstal in occupied Mariupol. By doing so, they seek to destroy the memory of Ukrainian resistance and attract tourists.
Russian troops strike at Makiivka and Nevske. In occupied Sievierodonetsk, they refuse to investigate looting, and in Lutuhyne, they are agitating men to sign contracts with the Russian army.
On August 26, three fires were reported in Ivano-Frankivsk district caused by falling rocket debris. Rescuers extinguished the fires, and there were no injuries.
An FSB informant who collected data on the location of the Armed Forces and Patriot systems was detained in Kharkiv. The offender passed the coordinates of military targets to the occupiers to plan attacks. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
An explosion occurs at the Gazpromneft-Omsk refinery in Omsk, followed by a fire. Two employees were burned.
Residential buildings and a power line were damaged as a result of a Russian attack in Cherkasy region. A fire broke out in an outbuilding, which was extinguished by rescuers. There were no preliminary injuries.
A fourth fire broke out at the Kavkaz oil depot in Proletarsk, and the fire spread to the tanks in the western part. The fire has been going on since August 18 after an attack by Ukrainian drones.
As a result of the morning Russian attack, Zhytomyr was cut off from electricity, which led to a temporary suspension of water supply.
Four Reuters journalists from different countries were injured in a nighttime rocket attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk. One more journalist from the UK may be under the rubble, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Ukrainian Lyudmyla Luzan won a gold medal at the 2024 World Canoeing Championships in Samarkand. She won the women's single sculls 500m, winning her fourth world title.
Latvia has tightened control of goods from Russia and Belarus at border crossings since August 25. The enhanced checks will last until February 23, 2025, to limit risks to human, animal and environmental health.
An explosion occurred in a residential building in Poznan, leading to a large-scale fire. 14 people were injured, including 11 firefighters, and two rescuers went missing. 120 people were evacuated.
Ukrainian biathlete Vitaliy Mandzin won gold in the pursuit race at the 2024 Summer World Cup in Estonia. This is his second gold medal at the tournament and the fifth award in his career at the summer world championships.
The US imposed sanctions on hundreds of companies accused of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. China sharply condemned these actions and promised to defend its companies, calling on the United States to stop the “wrong practice.
Power engineers have restored power to 7,220 consumers who were cut off due to hostilities and technical violations. 524 settlements remain without electricity, and the situation in the energy sector is complicated due to hostile attacks.
On August 24, occupants killed 7 civilians in Donetsk region: 5 in Kostyantynivka, 1 in Toretsk and Kotlyne. Another 15 people were injured. Since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has killed at least 2182 residents of the region.
Russian troops fired 27 times in Sumy region, 85 explosions were recorded. 10 civilians were injured, including 3 children, and one person was killed. The attacks included rocket attacks, air strikes and artillery shelling.
UNN offers a selection of fascinating films about the Second World War. Among them are dramas, thrillers, comedies and biographical films that reveal various aspects of this historical period.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1130 soldiers, 7 tanks and 96 UAVs in Ukraine. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached about 604,140 people and a significant amount of equipment.
Russian troops carried out 310 attacks on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. 71 objects were destroyed, including residential buildings and infrastructure, but there were no civilian casualties.
As of the morning of August 22, there was not a single enemy ship in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov, including the Kalibr carriers. During the day, 15 ships passed through the Kerch Strait in both directions.
The Little Willie pearl, found in 1967 in the River Tay, was sold at auction for 93. 95 thousand pounds. This is the largest freshwater pearl discovered in Scotland in modern history.
European gas storage facilities are 90% full, allowing us to enter the winter with confidence. This was achieved 2 months ahead of schedule, but the risks of supply disruptions remain due to the situation with Russia and Norway.
In Vinnytsia region, a priest of the UOC (MP) was notified of suspicion of justifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. He was spreading pro-Russian propaganda via Telegram, using Russian sources of information.
In the occupied south of Ukraine, the Russians have increased the number of checks on the streets. The soldiers are allowed to check documents and phones, and are particularly interested in those who do not have a Russian passport.
The Greek government will offer compensation to households and businesses affected by the fire near Athens. The amount will exceed 30 million euros, including up to 150 thousand euros for homes and 500 thousand for businesses.
