Exclusives
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The Fedorov protesters lost. But they backed a man for what he built, not what he promised—and that may be new in Ukraine.. For twenty years, Ukrainians voted for the biggest promises. This summer they marched for a record instead—and a scholar thinks that's the real story. |
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Ukraine offers cash rewards for capturing Russian soldiers and close-combat kills. The group that captures a Russian soldier shares a reward of 100,000 hryvnias (~$2,225), while each confirmed kill in small-arms or hand-to-hand combat, backed by video, brings 15,000 hryvnias (~$335). |
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Black Sea attacks delayed up to 2.5 million tons of wheat bound for Asia. Russian attacks on Ukraine's ports and Black Sea ships surged from 14 in all of 2025 to 124 this July. Up to 2.5 million tons of wheat bound for Asia is delayed. |
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Russia diverts defense-industry chemicals to gasoline—but stations still run dry. A July decree sent defense-industry chemicals to the fuel pump; motor oil prices have since spiked 40%, and Rosgvardia is patrolling gas stations in Moscow Oblast. |
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Russia is trying to get its guns within range of Zaporizhzhia. First it has to take a prison. The Ukrainian 118th Mechanized Brigade blocks any march on Zaporizhzhia City. But a Russian field army aims to disrupt the defense. |
Military
Romania destroys a sea drone and finds aerial drone debris on its soil amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. Both incidents occurred during the same overnight barrage that also triggered air defense activations in Poland and Moldova.
She made sushi last year—now she flies combat drones for Ukraine's army. Khrystyna is one of a growing number of young Ukrainians choosing drone roles through the "18–24" voluntary military contract—now the most popular specialization at recruitment centers.
Ukraine hits major Russian refinery and Black Sea oil terminal as drones strike substation powering occupied Crimea. Fires broke out at all three targets as occupied Crimea suffered a widespread blackout that halted electric transport in several cities.
Intelligence and technology
Ukraine's top military marketplace has processed $235 million in orders. Now it goes further, letting units spec a custom drone across 17 characteristics. Ukraine's Brave1 Market added a tool letting military units order custom drones built to their own specifications.
Russia stops mass-producing Kinzhals amid accuracy problems, but 50 missiles remain ready for Ukraine. Russia is redirecting resources toward other ballistic and cruise missiles as it seeks to maintain the pace of strikes against Ukraine.
Arson did not disrupt Ukraine deliveries, Estonian military robot maker says. Three suspects were detained in Latvia. The company Milrem said more than 200 of its robotic systems would be operating in Ukraine by year-end.
Bradley IFVs won battles in Ukraine. The parts to keep them running went out of production. US Army seeks contractor to restart production of discontinued Bradley parts and train Ukrainian crews to maintain the fleet.
International
Ukraine's refinery strikes push Russia's fuel crisis into Central Asia. Gasoline prices rose 10–13% in the most exposed markets, a Kazakh economist estimated, as governments sought other suppliers.
Russia faked broadcasts from Sweden's national TV to smear its PM—the same network already hit Germany and France this month. Germany's domestic intelligence agency, France's anti-disinformation body, and Swedish journalists all flagged the campaign in August.
Belgium lines up a "drone deal" to tap Ukraine's war-tested know-how. Brussels has pledged 30 F-16s and over €1 billion in aid a year. A joint drone pact is next, with both sides eyeing a signing date.
Humanitarian and social impact
Russian Shaheds hit near Moldova-border crossing, burn food cargo, and black out 13,000 in Odesa Oblast. The Odesa strikes were part of a combined Russian attack across Ukraine. A suspected Shahed also crossed into Moldova, and a drone crashed in Romania.
14 killed as Russia unleashes massive overnight barrage on unprotected Kyiv, striking homes, hospital, school and railway infrastructure. Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic and cruise missiles, including Zircon, Iskander-M and S-400 missiles, as well as 168 Shahed-type and other drones in a massive overnight barrage.
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic and hypersonic missiles overnight, damaging a children's hospital, with people trapped in a shelter. Russia launched a massed overnight attack on Kyiv with ballistic and Zircon hypersonic missiles on 20 August.
Political and legal developments
He was on the set of a Hollywood thriller about Nord Stream. Then Germany had him arrested over the real attack.. Croatian authorities detained a Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany after two earlier attempts failed, opening a new path to trial in the Nord Stream case.
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