Fires
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, hotel prices in Reykjavik rose by 140%, while in A Coruña they more than doubled. A tourism boom has swept Iceland and Spain, where additional tourist spending of €342 million is expected.
During the night of August 11, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Orenburg region. A fire was recorded; the extent of the damage is being уточнено.
Typhoon «Dolphin» reached Hubei Province, prompting the closure of tourist areas and the suspension of 26 construction projects. Meteorologists warn of extreme rainfall of up to 250 mm and the risk of floods and landslides.
In the evening and at night, Russian forces attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. Three people were killed and five wounded; children are among the victims.
On Tuesday, an attack was recorded at the Orsk oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, more than 1,500 km from the border. Preliminary reports indicate that the hydrocracking complex, with a capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year, was hit; the refinery continues to burn.
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.
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.
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.
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 Voronezh and the surrounding region, Wildberries logistics facilities were evacuated following explosions. Eyewitnesses report a fire at one of the company's hubs.
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.
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.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia using missiles and aerial bombs, injuring two people. Buildings were damaged, and there are power outages and fires; emergency services are working.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings and non-residential structures. Fires broke out and power was cut off; emergency services are working at the sites.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
Russian drones attacked the Shostka community in Sumy Oblast, damaging a non-residential building, an infrastructure facility and a country house. Due to the threat of repeated attacks, rescuers temporarily suspended operations; information about those injured is being уточнено.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
In France, Ukrainian rescuers extinguished a forest fire covering 1 hectare that threatened a populated area. Six tanker trucks and 3 French aircraft were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
Record-low water levels on the Danube are limiting grain flows through Romania, while Russian strikes are diverting Ukrainian exports from Odesa. This is increasing costs and delays, threatening global food supplies.
A fire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park affected 550 hectares and was extinguished, but new hotspots were detected across 20 hectares. More than 120 people and helicopters were deployed to fight the fire; the cause is under investigation.
A serviceman who in September 2025 shot a man and a woman with an automatic rifle and also robbed a house was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court took into account that he had previously been convicted of intentional murder.
Explosions occurred at the EMKO factory in the village of Belitsa after a truck caught fire. There are no casualties; the evacuation of personnel is ongoing, and the BG-ALERT system has been activated.
The enemy attacked Kharkiv in three districts, damaging homes and a warehouse. In Zaporizhzhia, 11 people are known to have been injured, including a child in serious condition.
During the night of August 10, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the "Taneco" oil refinery in Tatarstan, causing a fire. Damage to the AVT-6 column at the "Ilsky" oil refinery and the destruction of fuel tanks in Crimea were also confirmed.
In the morning, the enemy attacked Poltava district, damaging equipment and buildings and injuring one person. An aerial bomb was dropped on Zaporizhzhia, damaging a building and cars; in Kharkiv, two districts were hit.
The average sea-surface temperature outside the polar regions in July 2026 broke the 2023 record. Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July period, which caused forest fires.
On August 9, a combat aircraft exploded in the village of Crocmaz, Moldova. It crashed into a tree at a height of 2.5 m; there were no casualties, but households were damaged. This is the first case of its kind in the country.
Monitoring resources report an attack on an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. Locals confirm a fire at the plant following the strike.
In the evening, the enemy attacked several facilities in Poltava district; UAV strikes were recorded at gas stations, an enterprise, and a private house. The fires have been extinguished; there is no information about casualties.