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Russia's Ust-Luga port struck, 2 processing plants damaged, Ukraine's General Staff says
Ust-Luga is one of Russia's largest ports on the Baltic Sea and home to an oil terminal that serves as a major hub for the export of crude oil and petroleum products.
Russia to abolish border zones with occupied Ukrainian territories
Since Russia first occupied Ukrainian territory in 2014, Russian-occupied areas have gained a reputation for gangsterism and lawlessness.
Russian attacks kill at least 4, injure 60 across Ukraine over past day
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Aug. 14 with 133 Shahed-type drones and loitering munitions, the Air Force said.
NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia
The drone was intercepted by NATO fighter jets over the Balvi region in east Latvia.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,464,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost around 1,464,440 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Aug. 14. The figure includes 1,470 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day. According to the report, Russia has also lost 12,264 tanks, 25,141 armored combat vehicles, 133,853 vehicles and fuel tanks, 47,870 artillery systems, 2,024 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,562 air defense systems, 439 aircraft, 35
Russian oil refinery 'completely shut down' for months following Ukrainian attack, local governor says
A Russian oil refinery in the city of Orsk has "completely" halted processing following a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the facility, with repairs expected to keep the facility out of operation for months, the local governor reported on Aug. 13.
About Sanctions against Russia
Sanctions against Russia include over 15,000 individual and entity designations imposed by Western countries following the full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. Measures target Russia's central bank, energy sector, technology imports, financial institutions, and individuals supporting the war. The European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and allies continue to coordinate sanctions.
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Smoke billowing over the Black Sea is now an everyday sight in Odesa Oblast as Russia continues to strike ports and vessels in Ukrainian waters. But it’s on land that the impact of Russia’s campaign is most keenly felt, with Ukraine facing an economic crisis unless the country finds a solution soon. The biggest victims are Ukraine’s agricultural and steel firms — both key economic drivers — which are cut off from crucial trading routes via the Black Sea. Ukraine could lose 1%-1.5% of its gross
