Ukraine
The SBU neutralized a Russian intelligence agent network consisting of 14 people who collected data on Ukrainian air bases. The enemy planned to use this information for missile strikes against F-16 and Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine has developed the professional standard "Specialist in Countering Technical Intelligence," which has been entered into the Unified Register of Qualifications. It defines job functions, competencies, and education requirements for personnel training.
The bodies of 261 fallen soldiers, who may have been Ukrainian military personnel, have been returned to Ukraine. Investigators will carry out procedures to identify the deceased.
Pensioners with at least 35 years of service for women and 40 years for men can obtain labor veteran status. To apply, one must contact the social protection authorities or an Administrative Services Center.
Modern weapons manufacturers are working increasingly closely with the military, receiving feedback from the front and rapidly modernizing weapons. An expert explained why private defense companies are becoming technological partners of the army.
Since the start of the invasion, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has lost external power 26 times, including 14 incidents in 2026. Frequent switching to diesel generators wears down equipment and increases nuclear risks.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,300 km from the border. A fire broke out at the facility, which is involved in supplying the Russian army.
During the live broadcast of the solar eclipse, NASA showed a map of Europe on which Crimea was separated from Ukraine by a border line. The peninsula was depicted as if it belonged to Russia.
The 32-year-old woman registered herself and her daughter on a video-streaming website, where she forced the child to participate in indecent acts. She is charged with producing child pornography and violent acts of a sexual nature.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reported that the heat at the beginning of August was caused by African air and broke records in the west. The drought may damage late-season crops and soil preparation for winter crops.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko met with the Ambassador of Japan, discussing the country’s possible participation in the Drone Deal initiative. The parties also touched on Ukraine’s energy security and reconstruction.
After his approval rating fell, Putin embarked on a PR tour of cities across Russia, visiting six cities in three weeks. The Kremlin is using the trips to demonstrate activity, restricting residents and creating a staged picture.
ESBU analytical reports are grounds for an investigation, but not evidence of a crime. Lawyer Oleh Shram warned of the risks of pressure on businesses due to abuse of this mechanism.
Romania scrambled two F-16s because of a group of drones near the border. One target entered the country's airspace for 10 minutes, after which explosions occurred on Ukrainian territory.
As a result of overnight shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions have been left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region; outages are not expected today.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
Over the past day, 260 combat engagements were recorded at the front; the enemy carried out 78 airstrikes and used more than 10,000 kamikaze drones. The largest number of attacks — 26 — took place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
The President of Ukraine said that only 5% of American interceptor missiles are needed to survive the winter. He added that 10% would make it possible to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles.
On August 13, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation. The wind will be northwesterly, 7–12 m/s; temperatures will be 8–13°C at night and 21–26°C during the day, reaching up to 30°C in Zakarpattia.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones. Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 111 UAVs; hits were recorded at 15 locations.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day Russian forces lost about 1,310 servicemen, three tanks and 51 artillery systems. Russia’s total losses since the start of the invasion amount to approximately 1,462,970 servicemen.
August 13 marks International Left-Handers Day, established in 1976, and World Pistachio Day. Under the new calendar, Orthodox Christians commemorate the martyr Maximus, while under the old calendar they commemorate Eudocimus.
Ukraine could receive 70 ATACMS M39 ballistic missiles from Turkey, with a range of approximately 165 km. These missiles could strike targets in Russia’s Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk regions.
Polish Deputy Minister Maciej Duszczyk said that Ukrainians are filling the labor shortage and that without them the economy would have ground to a halt. He criticized the deportation of unemployed Ukrainians, calling it ineffective.
Anatolie Nosatii interrupted a NewsMaker journalist who began her question in Russian, saying that he did not understand. He asked her to rephrase it in Romanian and praised her command of the official language.
According to the General Staff, Russian forces' casualties have reached 1,460,400 personnel. Moscow is more actively recruiting foreigners and may conscript up to another 500,000 in the autumn.
The Polish government threatened to review the $50 million annual payments to Starlink after the country was excluded from the European roaming zone. Ministers are demanding that SpaceX restore equal conditions for Polish customers.
Over the past day, there were 185 combat engagements at the front; the enemy used 6,597 kamikaze drones and 183 guided aerial bombs. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka directions.
A partial eclipse could be seen in the western and some central regions of Ukraine.