Stepan Haftko

In Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district, two private houses caught fire after a strike by a jet-powered «Shahed». Preliminary reports indicate that four people were injured.

On the A66, a Volkswagen carrying five people collided with a police car. All seven people died, including two police officers.

The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.

Russia is betting on the “Geran-4” and “Banderol” for strikes on the rear. Production could be increased to 300–400 munitions per month.

Russia says several oil refineries have resumed operations after repairs amid attacks

Alexander Novak said that several oil refineries in Russia had resumed operations and that fuel supplies were expected to increase. Some of the plants had come under attack.

A 68-year-old Frenchman died after his car became stuck in Death Valley. The tourist walked across the salt flats in temperatures of 46°C.

Khyzhniak won his first professional boxing title at Usyk's event in Lviv

Oleksandr Khyzhniak unanimously defeated Argentina's Palacio in Lviv. The Ukrainian won the WBA Gold International belt in his third professional fight.

A fire broke out in the Myrhorod district after two Russian strikes. Rescuers extinguished it; there were no fatalities or injuries.

In Kyiv, a boat operator was punished for taking a trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban

A 52-year-old Kyiv resident took a yacht trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban. The police identified him and imposed a fine.

An apartment building caught fire in Playa de s'Arenal. At least five people were injured, and three suffered smoke inhalation.

The Tabaki checkpoint on the border with Moldova was damaged by Russian drones. After repairs, the passage of people and vehicles was restored.

In the Samara region, an Ozon warehouse complex caught fire after a UAV attack — Astra OSINT analysis

A fire broke out at an Ozon warehouse in the Samara region after a drone attack. Nearby are enterprises that manufacture explosives and ammunition.

At training grounds in the Rostov and Moscow regions, they are checking readiness to accommodate a large number of people. ATESH links this to a new mobilization.

Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.

In Russia’s Samara region, the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery caught fire following a UAV attack

A fire at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region occurred following a UAV attack. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 1,200 Russian troops and hundreds of pieces of equipment in one day

Russia lost 1,240 troops and 539 pieces of equipment in one day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1.475 million personnel.

Two pistols and ammunition that may have been intended for Russian agents were discovered near Berlin. German services are investigating a possible connection to a person detained in Romania.

Nataša Pirc Musar denied links to Russian intelligence. Parliament summoned SOVA because of her friend Viktoria Kryvolutska.

Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August. She will work again at the Trump-affiliated MAGA Inc.

The National Guard received the first Varta-2 armored vehicles

The National Guard of Ukraine transferred two Varta-2 vehicles to the Khartia Corps and another unit. The vehicles have Level 3a/b protection and can reach a speed of 110 km/h.

TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to pay the US $400 million over collecting children's data without proper parental consent. $300 million will be paid immediately.

The Russian Ka-52 failed to shoot down the Ukrainian FP-1 with a missile and was forced to switch to its cannon

The Russian Ka-52 failed to hit the Ukrainian FP-1 with an Igla missile and continued the interception using its cannon. The reason may have been the drone’s low thermal signature.

There is a gasoline shortage in Russia’s Samara Oblast, and lines at gas stations stretch for up to a kilometer. The authorities have limited sales to 10 liters per person.

California, Arizona, and Nevada will reduce water use by 21% in 2027–2028 due to drought and record-low reservoir levels. After 2028, the restrictions may increase.

Automakers are recalling a record 4. 3 million vehicles in China due to the risk of difficulty opening the doors after a crash. Tesla will recall 2.98 million vehicles.

The Artemis II crew will receive the award on August 28 in Houston. The astronauts became the first in more than 50 years to orbit the Moon.

72-year-old Kim Basinger appeared in public without makeup for the first time in a long time

Kim Basinger made a rare appearance in Los Angeles without makeup. The actress has not left the film industry, but has become selective about her roles.

Samuel Butler suggested that the epic was written by a young Sicilian woman. There is no evidence for the theory, nor is there confirmation of Homer's identity.

Two fishermen were found alive in the ocean five days after disappearing – they had been drifting in a cooler

Two Mexican fishermen were found in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles from shore. For five days, they drifted in a blue cooler.

Marco Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador in Washington after Trump threatened to bomb the country over talks with Iran.