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Saturday, August 22
Major oil refinery, Ozon logistics center set ablaze in reported Ukrainian attack
Ukraine's military reportedly launched an attack on Russia's Samara Oblast overnight on Aug. 22, striking a key oil refinery as well as a commercial logistics center, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Draft officer fatally stabbed while on-duty in Lviv
An enlistment officer was killed while on-duty on Aug. 21 after allegedly being stabbed by 25-year-old suspect in Lviv, officials reported.
Russian Communist politician fined over Navalny photo, likely barring him from election
Nikolai Bondarenko reportedly intends to appeal the decision.
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital
The explosions came just minutes after an air raid alert was issued.
Russian double-tap strike on shopping center in Kryvyi Rih kills at least 16, injures 130
The full extent of the casualties and damage is still being assessed.
Friday, August 21
Ukraine urges citizens seeking EU temporary protection to get border exit stamp
The Foreign Ministry said the recommendation comes amid new EU rules governing temporary protection for Ukrainians.
About Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The Kyiv Independent's news and on-the-ground reporting from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, which covers 31,974 square kilometers (12,348 square miles) in central-eastern Ukraine. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's population is approximately 3.2 million, and its administrative center is Dnipro, Ukraine's fourth-largest city and major economic hub. Ukrainian forces use the region as a logistics base for operations in the eastern and southern fronts.
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