Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Russia’s Ministry of Defense and Russian milbloggers continue to exaggerate Russian advances in the Oleksandrivka and Huliaipole directions. According to ISW analysts, the Kremlin is using artificial intelligence to portray Russia’s "successes" at the front.
Over the day of August 15, Russian forces lost 1,510 soldiers in the war against Ukraine. The occupiers also lost 1,920 UAVs.
In Russia's Moscow region, the Wildberries warehouse in Koledino and the "Northern Domodedovo" logistics complex came under attack. Russian authorities have not yet responded to reports of the attack.
Russia’s Ministry of Transport plans to provide the state with actual data on citizens’ movements by transport. Law enforcement agencies will be able to track trips almost in real time.
On Sunday, August 16, mostly clear skies are expected across most of Ukraine, with generally no precipitation. The daytime temperature will be 27–32°, with winds from varying directions at 3–8 m/s.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are outraged by the lack of a U. S. strategy toward Iran and Trump's inconsistency. Some states question the advisability of hosting U.S. military bases.
Drones attacked Wildberries’ largest logistics warehouse in Koledino. Russian authorities said that nearly 90 drones were shot down on the approach to Moscow.
As a result of the enemy's nighttime attack on Kryvyi Rih, one person was killed and the number of injured has risen to six. The Russians attacked two industrial enterprises, and the injured are under doctors' supervision.
As a result of the nighttime ballistic attack on Kyiv, one person was injured. Fires broke out in the Obolonskyi and Holosiivskyi districts due to debris falling.
During field tests of interceptor drones, the LITAVR+ from F-Drones showed the best results. It demonstrated a stable speed and range for intercepting jet-powered targets.
On the night of August 16, Kyiv came under an air attack. A non-residential building caught fire in the Obolonskyi district.
On the night of August 16, Russian forces carried out a combined attack on Kryvyi Rih, striking two industrial facilities. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire; information about casualties is being clarified.
Soon, offenders in the United States may be detained using electroshock gloves. Human rights advocates fear that the technology could make it easier to use force without being noticed and create additional risks of abuse.
The Principality of Liechtenstein has amended its succession law, allowing firstborn females to become heirs. The order of succession is changing from male-line primogeniture to absolute primogeniture.
Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh won gold at the 2026 European Championships with a result of 1. 97 m. This is her third consecutive victory at the\r\ncontinental championships.
VEB Chief Economist Andrey Klepach said that Russia is losing the technological and economic competition, including to Ukraine. He predicts a social crisis in the Russian Federation due to rising costs and a declining economy.
A large-scale fire broke out at the "Galaktika" shopping center in temporarily occupied Donetsk on the evening of August 15. The fire occurred after a drone attack.
On the evening of August 15, a Russian drone struck the grounds of a farm in Hrizne, Zaporizhzhia district. Hangars containing machinery were damaged, a fire broke out, and a 61-year-old man was injured.
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia produces about 3,000 "Geran-4/5" jet-powered drones each month, surpassing the production of "Geran-2" drones. Since the beginning of June, the occupiers have launched 1,400 such UAVs, compared with 180 during all of 2025.
The Kremlin has changed its propaganda tactics and is now questioning the legality of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The CPD emphasizes that the sanctions are a consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
On August 14, Russian forces lost 1,370 personnel and 1,835 drones. Russia's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 1,465,810 personnel.
US President Donald Trump said that after the defeat of Iran is complete, he will "very soon" announce that the Strait of Hormuz is US territory. He stressed that the US has established a blockade, and that "no ship will pass without permission."
Russia rejects all proposals for a ceasefire, insisting on the terms of Ukraine's complete capitulation. ISW notes that the Kremlin uses pro-war rhetoric to consolidate society ahead of the State Duma elections.
On Saturday, August 15, partly cloudy skies are expected across most of Ukraine. According to forecasters, precipitation is generally not expected.
During the night of August 15, Russian drones attacked Marhanets, hitting a high-rise building. A three-month-old boy was killed, and 11 people were injured, including two children.
On Saturday night, missile strikes occurred in Samara, likely targeting the aerospace industry. The TsSKB-Progress facility may have been hit, and Aviakor may also have been affected.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported that the driver did not have a deferment and was subject to mobilization. The evacuation of the families was continued by another driver, and an internal investigation is underway.
The Czech Republic has increased financial support for businesses cooperating with Ukraine and is preparing a mission of companies to restore infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Havlíček confirmed a visit to Ukraine in the autumn.
The International Register of Damage for Ukraine has begun accepting claims in new categories concerning state humanitarian expenses and the demining of territories. Kyrylo Budanov stressed that Russia must compensate for every hryvnia spent on overcoming the consequences of the aggression.
On the night of August 15, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones. The enemy hit a shopping mall and an industrial enterprise, and a fire broke out.