Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Russian dictator Putin is trying to conceal the economic damage caused by the war and Ukrainian strikes. Prices, fuel shortages, and labor shortages are increasing in Russia.
Four people were killed and another 23 injured in Kyiv in a massive attack. Residential buildings, warehouses, a medical facility, a school, and cars were damaged.
A man was killed and two others were injured as a result of the enemy attack, one of them seriously. An industrial facility was damaged.
As a result of the ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, three people were killed and 20 residents were injured. Part of the capital was left without electricity.
Wheat futures rose due to disruptions at Ukrainian and Russian ports. This could reduce global supplies by 86 million tonnes.
Following the enemy attack, electricity supply facilities were damaged in the Brovary community. In Brovary, according to public social media channels, the electricity went out.
As a result of the overnight attack on Kyiv, two women were killed and six people were injured. In the Solomianskyi district, a school was damaged, and people were trapped in a shelter.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that the war of attrition is exhausting Russia's capabilities. He also warned of the consequences of strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
At least four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the enemy attack. Fires, destruction, and damage to a hospital were reported in the city's districts.
Each night, 15–20 tankers pass through the corridor, transporting around 10 million barrels of oil. The operation supports global supplies.
On the night of August 20, Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles. Hits were recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district, while non-residential premises are on fire in the Darnytskyi district.
Dmytro Koziatynskyi, the organizer of the rallies in support of Fedorov, announced their end and called the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the result. He called for reforms and dialogue.
Ukraine plans to toughen liability for dangerous speeding and systematic violations. Draft Law No. 15348 is being prepared for its first reading.
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 4–6, 6–0, 6–2 at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. In the quarterfinals, she will face Gauff or Bouzková.
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.