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Wednesday, August 19
Russian strike damages DTEK thermal power plant, forces halt in operations
Russia attacked one of Ukraine's DTEK thermal power plants on Aug. 18, severely damaging equipment and forcing the facility to halt electricity generation, the company reported.
Tuesday, August 18
Breaking: Fedorov calls for wartime elections, says Putin shouldn't decide when Ukrainians vote
Democracy is "part of what we are fighting for today," Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Ukraine, Belgium working toward proposed new ‘Drone Deal’
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 18 that Ukraine and Belgium are working toward a "Drone Deal" as the two countries seek to expand defense cooperation and strengthen Ukraine's protection against Russian attacks.
1 killed, 15 injured in drone explosion at bus stop used by Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant workers, IAEA says
The Russian-installed administration at the plant told the IAEA that 16 staff members and subcontractors were injured in the blast.
Can Ukraine choke off Russia’s LNG trade at the source?
Despite increasingly stringent sanctions on Moscow, countries worldwide continue to import Russian fossil fuels. The flexibility and transportability of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are particularly significant, helping sustain the flow of energy revenues into the Kremlin's coffers. In July 2026, Belgium stood out for sourcing 100% of its LNG imports from Russia, mere months before a full EU ban on LNG imports comes into force. But if countries won't wean themselves off their addiction, how muc
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky formally nominates Khmara as defense minister, rules out Fedorov's comeback
Key developments on Aug. 18: * Zelensky formally taps Khmara as defense minister, ruling out Fedorov's return * Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow in latest large-scale attack, reportedly damaging Wildberries warehouse * Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine * Ghana asks Moscow to stop recruiting its citizens for war in Ukraine * SBU detains alleged Russian agent accused of registering Starlink terminals for Russian troops President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug
About Iskander Missile
The Iskander is a Russian short-range ballistic missile with a range of approximately 500 kilometers (310 miles), equipped with maneuvering capabilities to evade air defenses. Russia has extensively deployed Iskander missiles against Ukrainian targets since February 2022.
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed that 600 drones were headed toward the region.
