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War in Ukraine

Military conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine
The Russian-Ukrainian War, also known as the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine, also the War for Ukraine's Independence, is Russia's war against Ukraine, caused by the direct and indirect use of the Russian Federation's armed forces against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, which began, according to legal definition, on February 19 or February 20, 2014.
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The General Staff confirmed the strike on the "Akhtubinsk" airfield and a Su-34 aircraft

The General Staff confirmed damage to a Su-34 and a fuel spill following an attack on the "Akhtubinsk" airfield in russia. The facility is located 650 km from the front line.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 02:25 PM • 14114 views
The HACC found the assets of Servant of the People member Marchenko worth UAH 8.2 million to be unjustified

The court confiscated Liudmyla Marchenko’s assets worth more than UAH 8. 2 million. They include five apartments, property rights, and a Toyota Land Cruiser.

Society • August 21, 02:22 PM • 4223 views
Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih: one person killed and 12 others injured

As a result of the Russian attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, one person was killed and 12 others were injured. A fire broke out in the stores.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 02:11 PM • 4156 views
Kyiv residents were urged to be especially vigilant on the eve of and on Ukraine’s Independence Day

The city authorities urge Kyiv residents to identify shelters, not ignore alerts, and report suspicious individuals and objects. The SBU warns about recruitment for acts of sabotage.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 02:01 PM • 5843 views
Russian businesses are building their own protection against Ukrainian drones - the Kremlin is unable to help

The Kremlin is shifting responsibility for protecting facilities onto businesses, which are creating mobile groups costing 50–70 million rubles. The lack of standards is causing obstacles.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:54 PM • 4657 views
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) stated that North Korea has sent a new military contingent to Russia, including 400 drone operators

The new wave of North Korean troops in Russia includes 400 drone operators capable of conducting reconnaissance and attacking targets in Ukraine. Pyongyang may be asked to send up to 50,000 more troops.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:49 PM • 4963 views
Russians attacked Kryvyi Rih’s largest shopping complex; visually, there are many casualties - Vilkul

In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian strike drone hit the city’s largest shopping complex. A fire broke out, and a rescue operation began.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:45 PM • 28630 views
Oil prices rise for a second week amid the threat of new US sanctions

Brent and WTI rose amid the threat of tougher U. S. sanctions against Iran. Twice as few vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • August 21, 01:30 PM • 4725 views
Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh: "I am probably the first woman building a Ukrainian rocket fuel production plant on NATO territory"

Fire Point is building a solid rocket fuel plant in Denmark with a capacity of up to 4,100 rockets per year. The launch is scheduled for the end of 2027.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:23 PM • 56776 views
A biolaboratory complex was created on an island: the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine says that Russia is experimenting with viruses in the middle of a reservoir

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia created a secret complex on an island in Tver Oblast for experiments with dangerous pathogens. The intelligence service warned of the risk of contamination of the reservoir and epidemics.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:20 PM • 5167 views
In Kyiv, biological remediation began at Lake Kyrylivske after the Russian attackVideo

At Lake Kyrylivske and the Syrets Stream, areas contaminated with petroleum products are being cleaned. Specialists are using the TREVITAN bioremediation agent.

Society • August 21, 01:10 PM • 4107 views
The Defense Forces struck a storage facility for attack UAVs and the enemy’s ground-based repeaters in occupied Crimea

The Ukrainian military struck UAV storage and launch facilities, warehouses, and Russian command posts. Six ground-based repeaters were also destroyed in Crimea.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:00 PM • 3207 views
Keith Kellogg arrived in Ukraine on a visit and visited the Odesa portPhoto

Keith Kellogg and the U. S. delegation inspected the aftermath of the attacks on the Odesa port. They discussed maritime safety and investment in reconstruction.

Economy • August 21, 12:41 PM • 6204 views
The capital's Perinatal Center has every opportunity to nurse a premature baby and preserve its health – Hovsiev

Up to 10% of children at the Kyiv Perinatal Center are born prematurely. Caring for such infants is expensive and is not fully covered by payments from the NHSU.

Society • August 21, 12:30 PM • 4094 views
The Lukashenko regime is selling its citizens to the Russian army and preparing future generations for war, intelligence reports

The Belarusian regime is recruiting citizens into the Russian army and preparing schoolchildren for war. Nearly 2.9 thousand Belarusians have passed through the Russian military.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 12:30 PM • 2844 views
Tax debts of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine reached UAH 16.6 billion - infographicPhoto

1. 5 million Ukrainian individual entrepreneurs owe UAH 16.6 billion in taxes. The largest number of debtors is in Kyiv Oblast, while the largest total debt is in Kyiv.

Society • August 21, 12:11 PM • 3373 views
The SBU warned of enemy threats amid mass events marking Independence DayVideo

The SBU warned that the enemy could use mass events to carry out shelling, terrorist attacks, and acts of sabotage. The SBU urged people not to ignore air-raid alerts and to report suspicious individuals.

Society • August 21, 11:55 AM • 3475 views
Ukraine appealed to the IMO over Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea

Ukraine appealed to the IMO over Russian attacks on 52 civilian vessels in the Black Sea in July and the first half of August 2026. Since the beginning of the invasion, 262 merchant vessels have been damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 11:44 AM • 4926 views
Ukraine seeks permission to use Musk's Starlink to strike Russian missile launchers - FT

Ukraine seeks permission to use Musk's Starlink to strike Russian missile launchers. Trump did not appear to support the plan.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 11:20 AM • 4042 views
The Kremlin is considering canceling Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly - CCD

The Russian authorities are considering canceling or changing Putin’s annual address to the Federal Assembly. The CCD sees this as a crisis of the regime.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 11:12 AM • 11747 views
"Nebenzya is lying for a reason": the CCD responded to statements about mobilization in Russia

CPC Head Andrii Kovalenko said that people are being detained in Russia and forced to sign contracts. Russians are leaving en masse for neighboring countries.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 10:50 AM • 4912 views
Another power unit returned to operation ahead of schedule; repair campaign at nuclear power plant continues - Energoatom

Energoatom has returned the sixth of the nuclear power plant's nine units to operation ahead of schedule. This is expected to add 210 million kWh of electricity and strengthen preparations for winter.

Economy • August 21, 10:35 AM • 3948 views
A 36-year-old man wanted by a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center was detained in central Kyiv, videoVideo

Police detained a 36-year-old man in Kyiv who tried to flee during a document check. He was taken to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, and a report was drawn up.

Society • August 21, 10:13 AM • 14033 views
Defense Forces struck Lukoil’s oil refinery in Perm more than 1,500 km away - General Staff

The General Staff confirmed the strike on the Russian oil refinery in Perm and the Marinovka airfield. A fire was recorded at the plant; the damage is being assessed.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 09:51 AM • 23226 views
Fire Point plans to deploy FP-7.x ballistic interceptors on the battlefield in mid-2027

Fire Point plans to deliver the first FP-7. x by the end of 2026, and carry out the first interception of a Freyja ballistic target by the end of 2027. The interceptor will cost approximately $700,000.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 09:44 AM • 120605 views
Russian "mole" detained in National Guard - he is suspected of providing enemy with access to "Delta"Photo

A National Guard serviceman is suspected of giving the enemy access to Delta for $1,000 in cryptocurrency. He is also suspected of preparing arson attacks in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 09:40 AM • 3754 views
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russians attacked vehicle carrying humanitarian aid with dronePhoto

In the Zaporizhzhia region, a drone attacked a vehicle carrying humanitarian aid, injuring a man. Over the course of the day, the region came under 1,069 strikes, and four people were injured.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 09:24 AM • 3703 views
"12 Places of Power of Ukraine" at WOG: a project about Ukraine's unique placesPhoto

"12 Places of Power of Ukraine" at WOG: a project about Ukraine's unique places.

Business News • August 21, 09:11 AM • 13098 views
Zelenskyy confirmed hit of oil refinery in Perm and Marinovka airfield, damage to Su-34Video

Zelenskyy reported the striking of the oil refinery in Perm, the Marinovka airfield, and targets in the Black Sea. A Su-34 and a drone base were also damaged.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 08:31 AM • 32553 views
Kazakhstan will hold elections for a new parliament amid Tokayev's growing power - Bloomberg

Seven parties are competing for 145 seats in Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament. Constitutional changes could allow Tokayev to run for office after 2029.

Politics • August 21, 08:26 AM • 4537 views