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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 Oryol Oblast
Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's 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.
