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At night, Russian troops attacked Kozachya Lopan, damaging two houses. During the day, the occupiers also shelled other settlements in Kharkiv region, injuring one woman in Kupiansk.

There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 79 air strikes and over 4,600 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.

Hurricane Ernesto has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda. The storm has caused power and water outages in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen near Newfoundland.

The Washington Post reported on the visit of its journalists to Suzha, accompanied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The journalists interviewed at least a dozen local residents and documented the extent of Ukrainian control.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4. 1 was recorded in eastern Turkey. The tremor occurred in the Karliova district of Bingel province at a depth of 7 km at 21:15 local time.

A car explodes in Tel Aviv, killing a man suspected of terrorism. Police are investigating the incident, and a passerby on an electric scooter was also injured.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as part of his Middle East tour. He will hold talks with the Israeli leadership on a ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in Gaza.

The British Prime Minister instructed to develop a plan for comprehensive support for Ukraine. A special group was created to formulate a unified British policy toward Ukraine.

There were 110 combat engagements over the last day, with the largest number of combat engagements in the Pokrovsk sector - 33. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled most of the attacks, destroying a significant amount of enemy equipment and manpower.

The fire at the oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov Region, attacked by Ukrainian drones, continues. Three fire trains have been deployed, and a high alert regime has been introduced, but there is no threat of the fire spreading to residential buildings.

Ukrainian troops took control of Opanasivka, Snahost and Otruba in Kursk region. At the same time, Russian occupants are making progress in some settlements in Donetsk region.

On August 18, Russian troops attacked 13 communities in Sumy region, with 222 explosions recorded. Artillery, aviation, drones and MLRS were used. There were civilian casualties and injuries.

In the city of Mosejon in Spain, an unknown masked youth attacked children on a soccer field with a knife. An 11-year-old boy was killed in the attack, and the city declared three days of mourning.

The Swiss Ministry of Defense has announced a competition for the best idea to remove ammunition from lakes. The Firwaldstätte and Neuchâtel lakes contain more than 7,800 tons of ammunition at different depths.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the purpose of the offensive on Kursk region is to create a buffer zone. Earlier, he explained the operation as necessary to protect the population of Sumy from Russian attacks.

Tonight is the first of four autumn supermoons. The moon will be 8% bigger and 15% brighter than usual, best seen near the horizon.

The President noted the success of the Armed Forces at the front and the operation in Kursk region. He called on partners to speed up the supply of weapons and announced important weeks of diplomatic work.

Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to Azerbaijan. They are planning to discuss cooperation between the two countries, the Azerbaijani-Armenian peace process, and the possible signing of new agreements on gas transportation.

The Azov Brigade has presented the Lyut 2. 0 combat platform for reconnaissance and fire support. The robot has a machine gun, 20 km of range, 3 days of autonomous operation and class 4 protection.

According to the CDC, 1,200 new cases of mpox were reported in the African Union this week. Since the beginning of the year, the total number of infections has reached 18,737, with 541 deaths.

For the first time in history, Ukrainian soldiers joined the Toronto Soldiers' Day parade on August 18. Consul General of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko called it an important project and thanked the organizers for the opportunity to participate.

Heavy rains in Austria led to floods and transportation disruptions. Vienna recorded a record rainfall of 110 liters per square meter, which caused chaos on roads and railways.

In Kherson region, Russian occupants attacked a civilian car with a drone, injuring 5 people. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson has called for increased assistance to Ukraine to restore the energy system. She outlined 6 key areas of support to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in the winter.

In the Kyiv region, the aftermath of the morning missile attack by the Russian Federation continues. 50 private houses in three settlements were damaged, two houses were destroyed, and there were no casualties.

Kadri Simson has warned of a possible humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine due to attacks on the energy system. Due to the loss of 9 GW of power, some cities may become uninhabitable in winter due to lack of electricity and heating.

Russian troops shelled the villages of the Velykonovosilkivska community in Donetsk region. A 25-year-old man was killed and another wounded. 13 private houses, a power line and a car were damaged.

The Russian command has transferred 5,000 troops from the front in Ukraine to the Kursk region to counter the Ukrainian offensive. Western analysts estimate Ukraine's forces in the region at 6,000 soldiers, with an additional 4,000 in Sumy region.

The family of Sergiy Rotar, who was killed in a missile attack on Odesa on March 15, received the keys to a new apartment. The initiative was implemented with the support of local authorities and businesses.

Iryna Vereshchuk, Minister of Reintegration, called on residents of frontline cities in Donetsk Oblast to evacuate due to the difficult situation. The government, local authorities and volunteers are ready to assist the evacuees.