Moscow temporarily shuts down all airports
Russian media reported that all flights in and out of Moscow airports were suspended on the night of Aug. 26.
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Ukraine's defense minister promises to resign if dishonest scheme in procurement of military clothing is proven
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Aug. 25 that he is ready to resign if the accusations of summer jackets procurement instead of winter ones are confirmed.
Russia attacks 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 19 attacks at communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Aug. 25, causing a total of 164 explosions, local military administration reported on Telegram.
Media: Ukraine strikes Russian positions in Crimea, dozens of casualties reported
The Ukrainian military, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), launched a drone strike against the 126th Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. There were dozens of casualties, Ukrainska Pravda news outlet reported, citing their source at the SBU.
Ukraine adds 2 tobacco companies to list of war sponsors
Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency added the world's leading tobacco companies Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Philip Morris International to the list of international sponsors of war.
Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 39 attacks at communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Aug. 24, causing a total of 269 explosions, local military administration reported on Telegram.
Ukraine’s UN envoy: Kyiv, UN work together to investigate Russian crimes against children
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya said at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Aug. 24 that just as the first ICC arrest warrant for Russian president was issued in relation to the forced deportation of children, the first Nuremberg verdict against Nazi leaders also concerned crimes against children.
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