Stepan Haftko
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that it had established control over Shcherbakivka in the Kharkiv region. The village was removed from the register back in 1997 due to depopulation.
On August 11, 17-year-old footballer Maksym Baranivskyi from the Polissya academy died suddenly. The cause of death has not been reported; the farewell ceremony will take place on August 12 in Korosten.
Romanian divers blew up two Gerbera unmanned aerial vehicles near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Ukraine confirmed that the drones did not belong to it.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez got married on August 11 in a civil ceremony in Cascais. The couple announced their marriage on Instagram, posting a photo of their wedding rings.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Beijing over a 24-hour period, potentially bringing more than 150 mm of precipitation, and over 200 mm in some areas. The highest level of emergency response has been declared in the mountainous Mentougou District due to the threat of flooding.
Trump said FIFA would make a terrible mistake if it replaced Infantino. UEFA is considering boycotting the World Cup if he remains president.
Six people were killed and another 19 injured as a result of Russia’s overnight combined attack on Zaporizhzhia. Four apartment buildings and non-residential buildings were damaged.
As a result of Russia's nighttime ballistic attack on Kyiv, one person was injured and a children's hospital building in the Shevchenkivskyi district was damaged. Children and medical staff were in a shelter, and a fire at a warehouse was extinguished.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day, Russian forces lost approximately 1,190 military personnel and 456 pieces of weaponry. Russia’s total losses since the beginning of the war amount to approximately 1,460,400 people.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s mission in Washington through January 2029, despite its initial statement that it would be temporary. The cost of the operation through 2029 is estimated at $1.4 billion, while residents criticize federal intervention.
Launchpad, the megayacht owned by Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, has been accused of its crew failing to respond to a request for help from a boat that had run out of fuel off the coast of Alaska. The cruise ship Wilderness Legacy ultimately came to the crew’s aid.
An 80-year-old woman died due to wildfires in British Columbia, and around 20,000 people were evacuated. The Canadian Armed Forces are ready to help the province if an official request is received.
Ukraine is purchasing 70 ATACMS missiles and other weapons from Turkey. The most likely candidate for transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine is said to be the export version of the Bora missile, Khan, with a range of up to 280 km.
The United States reached a secret agreement with Syria and Israel to remove nuclear materials from the "Area 99" facility. The IAEA is to remove the materials by the end of 2026.
Elina Svitolina defeated Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, 3:6, 6:0, 6:3. The Ukrainian advanced to the semifinals of the competition.
russia suspended the serial production of "Kinzhal" and Kh-32 missiles due to their low accuracy. Instead, 65 9M723 missiles for "Iskanders" were manufactured in July
On August 11, a fire occurred on the premises of RN-Komsomolsk Refinery LLC in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The cause of the fire and information about any casualties are currently unknown.
Finland did not refuse to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as it does not have them in service. The country is participating in the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine, but does not have any interceptors of its own.
U. S. President Donald Trump has resumed pressure on the Fed, demanding lower interest rates and attempting to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. He is also calling the Fed’s new chair, Kevin Warsh, prompting debate about the central bank’s independence.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin increased his contributions to $102 million to fight Proposition 40, which provides for a 5% tax on billionaires. His organization, Building a Better California, is funding initiatives to repeal the tax.
The body of a 12-year-old girl was found in the yard of a former lawmaker; according to the investigation, she inhaled gas from a canister. The man was remanded in custody for two months.
On the night of August 11, following explosions, a fire broke out at the Wildberries logistics complex in the village of Aleksandrovka. ASTRA's OSINT analysis confirmed the blaze; the company evacuated its employees.
In July, the average temperature in the United States was 24. 9°C, which is 1.7°C above the 20th-century average. This surpassed the previous record set in 1936.
In Voronezh and the surrounding region, Wildberries logistics facilities were evacuated following explosions. Eyewitnesses report a fire at one of the company's hubs.
On August 10, the British regulator approved Eli Lilly’s Foundayo pill for weight management and the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Initially, the drug will be available on the private market, with an NHS decision expected by November 18.
On August 10, Putin visited Novosibirsk, where asphalt, lawns, and façades were hastily repaired before his arrival. This is the fifth city the dictator has visited over the past two and a half weeks.
Five people were killed and another 20 injured as a result of a combined strike on Zaporizhzhia. Industrial and infrastructure facilities were damaged, and fires broke out.
Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas in the case of Duane Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. The 63-year-old Davis has pleaded not guilty.
On August 10, the Turkish parliament passed a law creating a legal basis for the dissolution of the PKK and the reintegration of its members. The document was supported by 468 lawmakers and provides legal protection for former militants.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 9. Industrial facilities, infrastructure, a garage cooperative and non-residential buildings were damaged.