Stepan Haftko
Debris that may belong to a drone was found in a garden in Düzce Province on the Black Sea coast. The prosecutor's office launched an investigation, and the authorities assure residents that there is no threat to them.
The President signed a decree establishing the status of national shrines for heritage sites. The Cabinet of Ministers is to prepare a law by August 24 providing for protection and liability for their destruction.
A magnitude 7. 7 earthquake on the island of Flores has claimed the lives of 47 people, and more than 150 homes have been damaged. Rescuers continue their search, and the number of victims may rise.
Mindaugas Sinkavičius suggested that the drone shot down over Latvia could have been part of a false flag operation, but there is currently no evidence. Lithuania had warned of possible Russian provocations involving Ukrainian drones.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called rumors about the mandatory presentation of "Reserve+" for 18-year-old Ukrainian women in the EU manipulative. The ministry confirmed isolated requests for information due to the EU's new rules.
Catania Airport in Sicily resumed flights after the aviation danger level was lowered from red to orange due to activity at Mount Etna. Earlier, hundreds of flights were canceled or diverted because of ash emissions.
Yabloko party candidate Maksim Makarov was detained in Moscow, preventing him from meeting with voters. The meeting was canceled amid pressure on the party.
U. S. President Donald Trump showed an AI-generated video in which he walks with George Washington in a nonexistent ballroom. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of this $400 million ballroom.
From March 2027, Russian banks will be able to check customers' devices, allowing the authorities to strengthen digital control. This creates a risk of the security services gaining access to citizens' personal data.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has departed Asia for the Middle East. This happened due to problems with supplies and the psychological state of the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 240 days.
On the morning of August 15, a shooting occurred near the dormitories of Virginia State University, injuring five people. Police are searching for several suspects; one victim is in critical condition.
The European Union has offered Indonesia the use of the Copernicus satellite system for mapping and search-and-rescue operations following a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. At least 38 people were killed by the disaster, which occurred on August 15 near the island of Flores.
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an agreement on regulating shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a series of attacks on vessels. Negotiations are ongoing; the next stage will address transit fees and security measures.
On August 15, Russian forces attacked the Kherson region with artillery and drones, striking civilian vehicles near the village of Sahaidachne. Five people were injured, and the prosecutor's office launched an investigation.
Putin personally decided to exclude the Yabloko party from the electoral list for the State Duma. Kiriyenko and the FSB supported this, considering the party a risk to the authorities.
Throughout the winter and summer of 2026, RDK UAV operators from the DIU struck the positions, equipment, and logistics of Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This weakened the occupiers’ ability to hold their positions and conduct rotations.
On August 15, 11 people, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the villages of Ansar and Deir ez-Zahrani. The Prime Minister of Lebanon condemned the strikes, calling them a disruption of efforts to stabilize the situation.
On August 15, Moroccan security forces used tear gas and detained some of the migrants who were trying to cross the border. This followed a mass influx at the end of July, when at least 94 people died.
Poland held the largest military parade in its history in Warsaw, featuring more than 2,000 military personnel and 300 pieces of equipment. Prime Minister Tusk said that the country must be strong in order to avoid war.
Hungarian authorities are sinking barges near the Paks nuclear power plant to raise the water level in the Danube for cooling the reactors. Due to the low water level, the plant has already reduced production, and there is a risk of a complete shutdown.
Ukrainian regions received energy equipment worth over €1. 8 million from international partners. The assistance was provided by the EU, the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark to five regions.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine published a list of useful habits for schoolchildren. These include regular handwashing, oral hygiene, and monitoring screen time.
The European Broadcasting Union proposes moving voting entirely online and requiring viewers to choose at least three participants. The changes are aimed at reducing the influence of coordinated campaigns, particularly following the scandal over voting for Israel.
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Russia’s federal budget deficit reached 6. 46 trillion rubles, while oil and gas revenues fell by 17%. The authorities are preparing a new tax increase due to the depletion of the National Wealth Fund’s liquid resources.
The German Foreign Ministry has updated its recommendations for citizens regarding travel to Ukraine, warning of the risk of intensified Russian attacks around August 24. The ministry emphasized that the airspace is closed and that consular assistance options are limited.
At least 38 people were killed and 13 others injured in a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia. Rescuers cannot reach the Nagekeo area because of landslides and disrupted communications.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha reached an agreement with UN Tourism on 500 scholarships for study at the Online Academy. Of these, 200 scholarships are designated for Ukrainian veterans.
On August 15, Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih and Kropyvnytskyi. A man was injured in Kryvyi Rih, and part of the city is without electricity.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck Russian military targets in the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. A "Strela-10" air defense missile system, UAV storage facilities, and two command posts were hit.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones. Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 111 UAVs; hits were recorded at 15 locations.