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Friday, August 15
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,068,040 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 940 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Pro-Ukrainian protest held in Anchorage ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Pro-Ukrainian demonstrators took to the streets in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 14 ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin the next day.
Drones reportedly attack oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, sparking fire
An oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast caught fire following a drone attack on the facility overnight on Aug. 15, local media reported.
Russia's Lavrov arrives in Alaska ahead of Trump-Putin summit, Russian media reports
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev have arrived in Alaska ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit, Russian state media reported on Aug. 15.
Ukraine's SBU charges Medvedchuk, 12 accomplices for working with Russia
Pro-Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk and 12 of his accomplices have been charged for working with Russia to spread Moscow's interests, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on Aug. 14.
Friday, August 15
Norway blames Russia for cyberattack on hydropower dam
The Norwegian Police Security Service said the April attack targeted the Bremanger dam near the town of Svelgen, releasing 500 liters of water per second until it was detected and stopped.
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