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Ukraine strikes Wildberries rival, oil refinery, and airbase in overnight attacks
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.
Germany pledges additional 50 million euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine ahead of winter
Germany will also provide an additional 10 million euros ($11.6 million) to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for decentralized energy supplies for the military, equipment for military hospitals, and urgently needed air defense equipment.
As Russia turns to jet-powered drones, Ukraine scrambles for new interceptor tech
For residents of Kyiv, it was a particularly dark day. Already reeling from a massive Russian aerial bombardment overnight on Aug. 20 that killed 15 people, the daylight hours saw a steady stream of drones target the capital, claiming the lives of a further two. A grim soundtrack of air raid sirens and periodic explosions marked what appears to be one of the latest stages in the ever-evolving air war — Russia's escalating use of jet-powered Shahed-type drones. "In July, there were five times a
Russian attacks kill at least 7, injure 31 across Ukraine, including strike on border crossing with Moldova
Ukraine's air defense shot down or suppressed three surface-to-air missiles, six small cruise missiles, and 182 drones.
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.
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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