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The U. S. military destroyed two anti-ship missiles and a Houthi ground control station in Yemen overnight. They also destroyed an unmanned surface vessel in the Red Sea that threatened the security of the region.
The leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar initiated urgent talks between Israel and Hamas on August 15. The goal is to conclude a ceasefire agreement and release hostages.
Iraqi security forces detain five people involved in a missile attack on the Ain al-Assad air base that injured U. S. troops.
The United States has sent F-22 fighters to the Middle East to reduce the risk of escalation from Iran.
The French Defense Ministry reports a successful offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of Russia. Russia declares a state of emergency and tries to repel the attack by deploying troops, aircraft and artillery.
The UK is planning to build a radar station to track China and Russia's activities in space. The Darc project is part of the Aukus defense pact between the UK, the US, and Australia.
The Moldovan Emergency Commission has introduced an alert regime in the gas sector due to the risk of interruptions in gas supplies. The reason was the military actions in the Kursk region, where the Suja gas metering station is located.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia should feel the consequences of the war it brought to Ukraine. He thanked the military for their effective reports and defense of their positions, emphasizing Ukraine's desire for a just peace.
An anonymous advisor to Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian troops control the Sudzha station in Russia. Gas continues to flow through the station, which is the last point of transportation of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine.
Russian intelligence knew about a possible invasion of the Kursk region two weeks in advance, but Putin was not informed. gerasimov and high-ranking officials ignored the warning, and the defense forces were caught off guard.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko met with a delegation of U. S. congressmen to discuss Ukraine's preparations for the fall and winter and the protection of energy facilities.
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise cooperates with institutions in the United States, the Netherlands and Spain to document Russia's war crimes. More than 30 thousand examinations have been conducted, the results of which can be used in international courts.
Minister Kuleba held talks with the Prime Minister of Mauritius. The parties agreed to start working on agreements on investment protection and avoidance of double taxation, and discussed cooperation in politics, trade and the restoration of Ukraine.
According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian troops have entered Russia's Kursk region, the first invasion by a foreign army since World War II. This took the Russian military by surprise and caused concern for Putin.
Russia and China plan to use barter trade in the fall due to payment problems. This will allow them to circumvent Western sanctions and reduce the visibility of transactions for regulators.
The President of Ukraine met with a delegation of the U. S. House of Representatives. They discussed air defense and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Iran has said it will respond to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at "the right time. " At the same time, the U.S. is urging Tehran to reconsider its decision to militarily attack Israel, promoting this through diplomatic channels.
Oil prices jumped due to concerns about supply risks in the Middle East and declining US inventories. Brent rose to $78.39 and WTI to $75.39 per barrel, recovering from the lows of 2024.
An AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed at a military base in Alabama. The crash killed 46-year-old flight instructor Daniel Munger and injured the student pilot. An investigation into the incident is underway.
According to CNN, Hezbollah may strike Israel regardless of Iran's intentions. The Lebanese group plans to attack in the coming days, outpacing Iran in its actions.
The White House confirms that it had no prior knowledge of the operation in Kursk region. The US plans to ask Ukraine about the details, but reaffirms Ukraine's right to self-defense against Russian aggression.
Tropical storm Debbie has killed six people on the coast of the southern US states. Catastrophic flooding is expected in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina.
The U. S. State Department considers Putin's statement about Ukraine's 'provocation' in the Kursk region to be an exaggeration. The U.S. emphasizes that Russia has been violating Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not violate restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons.
The United States has warned Iran of the risks of a large-scale strike against Israel in response to the assassination of the Hamas leader. According to Politico, Tehran may reconsider its initial plan to respond to the death of Ismail Haniyeh.
US President Joe Biden has expressed doubts about a peaceful transfer of power if Donald Trump loses the election to Kamala Harris. Biden believes that Trump is seriously talking about a possible 'bloodbath' in case of defeat.
Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.
President Zelensky submitted a draft law on multiple citizenship to the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law defines the principles of citizenship and the grounds for its loss, including the acquisition of citizenship of the aggressor state.
The US State Department said that Ukraine did not inform them about the operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Nevertheless, Ukraine's actions do not contradict US policy on the use of American weapons.
The European Commission spokesperson said that Ukraine has a legitimate right to defend itself by striking the aggressor on its territory.
In 2024, domestic companies will provide 70% of the value of arms supply contracts for the Armed Forces. The Defense Procurement Agency has signed more than 20 contracts with global arms manufacturers from 10 countries.