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Zelensky replaces State Border Guard's acting chief for 2nd time in 2026
Vadym Chenchyk replaced Valerii Vavryniuk, who had served as acting chief since his appointment in January 2026.
EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean
"Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kallas said.
Ukrainian forces reportedly target Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, over 1,600 kilometers from border
Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler confirmed that the strike occurred near a logistics center but did not identify the company that owns the facility.
Fire breaks out at Polish manufacturer supplying drones to Ukraine
Polish investigators have not ruled out arson, but have urged caution against spreading unverified claims about the cause.
Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day as Russian strikes kill 7, injure 43 across Ukraine
Kyiv and the surrounding region remain key targets of the strikes, with eight air raid alerts sounding by 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 31.
Lavrov calls NATO's Arctic operations 'direct threat,' says Russia's opponents will face 'asymmetric' response
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote that the rising risk of hostile incidents could lead to an armed confrontation with potential "catastrophic consequences."
About Odesa Oblast
The region in Ukraine’s southwest covers 33,310 square kilometers (12,861 square miles) along Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with a population of approximately 2.4 million and Odesa city as its administrative center. Odesa Oblast borders Moldova to the west, and Romania across the delta of the Danube. Odesa Oblast serves as Ukraine's main maritime trade gateway and has faced repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting port infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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"The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has developed possible response scenarios, including measures to defend, protect, and counter these actions," Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa said.
