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Ukraine strikes Russia's Ozon warehouse in 1st confirmed attack on Wildberries rival
Ozon, Russia's second-largest online marketplace, said the attack caused a fire at its warehouse in Samara Oblast and prompted the evacuation of more than 500 employees within minutes.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,475,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,240 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital
The explosions came just minutes after an air raid alert was issued.
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.
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.
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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