War in Ukraine
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
The Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and a Wildberries logistics hub in Tambov Oblast.
During the night of August 26, Russia launched 162 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down or suppressed 134 of them; hits were recorded at 18 locations.
A Russian morning strike destroyed a house in Chernihiv. A 49-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl were killed, and a 14-year-old child was hospitalized.
The governor of the Tambov Region confirmed a drone attack on the Wildberries center in Kotovsk. One employee was injured, and the fire affected an area of more than 100,000 square meters.
Over the past day, Russia lost approximately 1,450 military personnel, 7 tanks, and 74 artillery systems. The total losses of the Russian army reached 1,480,750 personnel.
Zelenskyy is counting on cooperation and an active diplomatic role from China in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Beijing maintains neutrality but supports the Russian economy.
An air raid alert and drones were reported in the Kstovo area, after which a fire broke out. There is no official confirmation of the attack.
Armenia will not hinder Russians from entering in the event of a new mobilization. Yerevan promises not to demand explanations and to provide assistance if necessary.
A large-scale fire broke out at the 108,000-square-meter Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia. The facility was previously hit on July 18.
In Kyiv, Zelenskyy honored 20 outstanding Ukrainians and foreigners. The laureates included Lazarenko, Mazur, Bielanov, Lukianenko, and Sean Penn.
Russia is considering extending the ban on diesel fuel exports until the end of September due to shortages and refinery outages following attacks. A decision has not yet been made.
France proposes making temporary the exemptions allowing Ukraine to purchase weapons outside the EU using loan funds. Currently, up to 35% of products may be purchased outside the EU.
Putin signed decrees No. 605–607, which were not published. Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow may have concerned mobilization, a provocation against NATO or an exchange.
American boxer Terence Crawford met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv and gave him a pit bull named Freyja. She was named after the FREYJA air defense system.
Russian forces carried out 173 attacks, launched 6,517 drones, and dropped 201 guided aerial bombs. The most active fighting is ongoing near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.
One person was killed and 11 others were injured in the explosion in Pishchanka. Three houses were destroyed, 15 were damaged, and residents were evacuated.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
Maudau announced a partial staff reduction due to the consequences of Russian attacks on logistics facilities. The company plans to maintain resilience and operations.
In Kramatorsk, an airstrike damaged 34 apartment buildings and caused fires. Among the 24 injured is a two-month-old infant.
The Trump administration asked Kyiv to refrain from strikes on Moscow, St. Petersburg and northern Russia for several days. Ukraine agreed.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher called for an end to the war in Ukraine after talks with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The sides agreed on humanitarian cooperation.
In Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district, a jet-powered drone strike damaged about ten houses and several cars. Two people were injured.
Five people, including a 16-year-old girl, were injured in the daytime shelling of Izium. Five others, including an 11-year-old girl, experienced stress.
Brent fell to $89. 10, while WTI fell to $82.08 per barrel. Traders see economic pressure as less of a threat to supplies than escalation.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.
Russia attacked Chernihiv with more than 10 drones. Critical infrastructure and warehouses were damaged, and three people sustained minor injuries.
The Russians have increased their activity in the Kupiansk direction. The main pressure is directed at the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Oskil River.
Draft Law No. 15529 proposes granting Belarusians who condemn Russia's aggression three-year residence permits with the right to work and do business, as well as simplifying the process of obtaining citizenship for them.
Iryna Terekh believes that the strength of Ukraine’s defense industry lies in its personnel, systems engineering, and combat experience—not merely in drones or documentation. Foreign partners seek to acquire this experience.