Stepan Haftko
In the state of Oklahoma, lightning struck the Glenpool tank farm operated by Explorer Pipeline, igniting three tanks containing natural gasoline. The company halted operations, and the incident could cause disruptions in the fuel market.
Russians installed a «Pantsir-S1M» on a 35-meter tower to protect Moscow from drones and missiles. The system has 57E6 missiles, guns, and TKB-1055 anti-drone missiles.
The U. S. Army is considering the development of a new AHSS long-range missile capable of striking targets more than 1,000 km away and being launched from HIMARS. The program is planned to receive $246 million in funding in 2027–2031.
The Russian Embassy in London said that Ukraine's use of British drones to strike Russian territory indicates an escalation by London. Moscow threatened consequences and a "high price" for supporting Kyiv.
Adrien Brody and Sean Penn have landed the lead roles in Doug Liman’s film "Snake Island" about the sabotage of gas pipelines. Filming is underway in Croatia, and the movie will tell the story of a team of Ukrainian divers.
The U. S. Department of Defense has signed a seven-year, $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon to increase Tomahawk missile production to more than 1,000 annually. The agreement will help replenish stocks of precision-guided weapons following deliveries to allies and the war with Iran.
Iran may strike in the Strait of Hormuz if talks with the United States fail. Negotiations on a peace agreement have reached an impasse, and the August 18 deadline has expired.
Seoul is counting on the resumption of talks between Washington and Pyongyang following Trump's order to scale back joint military exercises. Experts doubt Kim Jong Un will quickly agree because of his nuclear capabilities and cooperation with Russia.
The prosecutor told the court that Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996 was revenge for the attack on Duane Davis's nephew. According to the prosecution, Davis organized the shooting but did not pull the trigger himself.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump's approval falling to 33%, the lowest level of his term. This is happening against the backdrop of the war with Iran and rising gasoline prices.
Paramount Skydance Corp. is demanding a $1.88 billion bond from 12 states over an antitrust lawsuit against its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The case is scheduled for trial in March.
Elon Musk responded with a heart emoji to Mykhailo Fedorov's words, in which he called him the most important technologist for Ukraine. Fedorov stated that Starlink saved Ukrainian aviation and the lives of thousands of civilians.
Actress Hayden Panettiere shared a black-and-white photo with her friend Randall Slavin a month before her death. Her family confirmed her death on August 16 at the age of 36.
The Trump administration suspended work on a border security project in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The decision was made after criticism from environmentalists and a lawsuit over possible harm to nature.
The death toll from the ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba has risen to more than 90 people. About 80 people have been rescued, several passengers are missing, and the search is ongoing.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
Two British World War II mines were discovered in the Danube in Slovakia and detonated. The water level fell due to the heat, leading to the discovery of the explosive devices.
A 30-year-old tourist from the United States died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna while climbing a closed section during a thunderstorm. Another tourist died in South Tyrol, and four Spaniards were evacuated.
Edgars Rinkēvičs wants to increase the number of border guards to respond to incidents on the border with Belarus. He warned of possible provocations and acts of sabotage, particularly during the elections.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu supported the decision to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain, emphasizing the need to help Ukraine. The government reduced rail transit tariffs by 50%, but farmers are threatening protests.
Norway's 89-year-old King Harald was hospitalized due to fluid buildup in his body after treatment with cortisone. He has been on sick leave for two weeks, with the Crown Prince carrying out the duties of regent.
The U. S. first lady helped reunite a child with their family after they were separated by the war. Overall, her efforts have helped 34 children.
On the Indonesian island of Flores, at least 54 people were killed and more than 1,300 homes were damaged after a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. About 5,000 residents are staying in temporary shelters, and the authorities have delivered 275 tons of humanitarian aid.
Russian forces attacked Izium on August 16 and 17, using an aerial bomb and a drone. Five people were injured, and at least 15 houses were damaged.
The trial of Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996, has begun in Las Vegas. Davis has pleaded not guilty and faces life imprisonment.
Journalists from The Telegraph have uncovered at least 10 secret Russian bases for launching drones near the borders with Ukraine and Belarus. The new long-range "Geran" drones can reach Warsaw, posing a potential threat to NATO countries.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2,325 people have died from Ebola, surpassing the previous record of 2,299. The UN has allocated an additional $30.5 million to combat the epidemic.
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36; the cause of death has not been disclosed. She was known for her roles in the series "Heroes" and "Nashville," as well as for her relationship with boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost approximately 1,440 military personnel and 2,801 pieces of equipment, including 2,093 drones. Since the beginning of the invasion, Russia’s total losses amount to approximately 1,468,760 military personnel.
Trump approved the signing by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan of a mutual defense agreement in Mecca. The pact stipulates that an attack on one state will be considered an attack on all.