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Ukrainian defense developer Ukrainska Bavovna has successfully tested the new “Last Shadow T200” interceptor drone, achieving a range of 122 kilometers (76 miles) during recent combat trials – well beyond the originally anticipated 70 kilometers (43 miles). The T200 is designed to defend against Russian Shahed, Geran, Gerbera, and Molniya drones, featuring a top speed of 300 km/h and an operational ceiling of 5 kilometers. The aircraft includes anti-spoofing technology to counter Russian elec...
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The Ukrainian Navy reported striking the launch positions and deployment site of a Russian Bastion coastal missile system in occupied Crimea early morning Sunday, Aug. 16. The military stated the strike resulted in significant, though unspecified, losses to Russian weapons and personnel. The Bastion system is a scarce asset used by Russia to launch supersonic Onyx and hypersonic Zircon missiles at Ukrainian territory.
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Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski advocated for the creation of a permanent “European Legion” during an interview with Ekathimerini. He suggested the force could recruit combat-experienced Ukrainian veterans post-war to bolster European defense capabilities. Sikorski emphasized that Europe must take greater responsibility for its security rather than relying solely on the US, while maintaining that the proposed force would complement rather than compete with NATO.
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US allies in the Persian Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, are increasingly frustrated with US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic approach to the war with Iran. Regional officials cite unpredictable policy shifts and have begun questioning the necessity of hosting US military bases. The discontent follows a recent mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, indicating a push to diversify security partnerships. Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and...
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Successive Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia have severely damaged Ukraine’s industrial and retail sectors. Overnight Aug. 10-11, a ballistic missile strike killed seven workers and forced a complete shutdown of Metinvest’s Zaporizhstal steel plant. Early on Aug. 12, a Russian strike destroyed an Epicentr shopping centre in a residential area, causing a massive fire.
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The protests against Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal as minister of defense are increasingly expanding in focus, reflecting broader public concerns about corruption, non-transparent decision-making, and the government’s lack of accountability. Although a major rally is planned for Aug. 16, it remains unclear whether the protests will continue if Fedorov is not reinstated, especially as Fedorov himself has neither chosen to lead the movement nor openly oppose President Zelensky.
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A large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region early Sunday morning resulted in massive fires at two major logistics centers: the 200,000-square-meter (2,150,000 square-feet) Wildberries facility in Koledino and the Severnoye Domodedovo complex. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed air defenses downed 105 drones, while operations at Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports were suspended. Separately, explosions were reported late Saturday at the Galaktika shopping center in occupied Donetsk.
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Russian forces launched combined ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv early Sunday morning, Aug. 16. In Kryvyi Rih, strikes on industrial facilities left two people dead and 13 injured, while a separate attack in the Nikopol district injured another individual. In Kyiv, missile strikes caused fires and damage in the Obolonskyi and Holosiivskyi districts, injuring three people.
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War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 15, 2026
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Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it happens. All reports are carefully curated from verified sources and KyivPost correspondents on the ground.
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Go to https://ground.news/linesonmaps to stay fully informed on what's happening around the world. Subscribe before month's end and you'll receive 40% off unlimited access! Ukraine sits at a crossroads for its air campaign. Today, we review the country's options for the upcoming couple of months, focusing on why we might see a continuation of existing strikes and where there is space to look elsewhere. 0:00 A Fork in the Air War Road 3:26 Oil Infrastructure 6:41 Online Retail (Wildberries)...
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Ukraine says July brought some of Russia’s heaviest personnel losses and record vehicle losses of the war. Ukrainian forces reportedly regained 745 square kilometers in the south through incremental attacks, while drone strikes disrupted Russian logistics.
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Poland hosted its largest-ever military parade on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day, featuring over 2,000 troops, 300 vehicles, and 60 aircraft in Warsaw, alongside a naval parade on the Baltic coast. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki emphasized the need for military strength to ensure deterrence. The event highlighted Poland’s rapid military modernization, including recent acquisitions of F-35 fighter jets and a target defense spending of 5% of GDP in 2026.
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Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) attacked the digital infrastructure of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries on Aug. 10-11. The cyberattack caused widespread disruptions to the company’s payment infrastructure and customer service channels. The incident follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses, which analysts estimate have destroyed up to one-third of the company’s warehouse space and caused $5.7 billion in losses. Ukraine has s...
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Europe’s traditional political parties are losing voters as many citizens increasingly doubt their ability to address concerns about migration, economic security, living costs, and governance. The growing success of figures such as Meloni, Le Pen, and the AfD reflects declining trust in the political center rather than a simple shift toward extremism.
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Russian forces struck the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two men and causing a fire. In a separate incident in the Zaporizhzhia region, an FPV drone attacked a combine harvester, injuring two agricultural workers. These attacks follow earlier strikes on Aug. 15 in Marhanets, which killed a three-month-old boy, and a drone attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia that damaged a shopping center and an industrial enterprise.
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France, Germany, and the UK are collaborating on a joint format for Ukraine peace negotiations, concerned that Donald Trump’s administration might sideline them. European diplomats emphasized that the war’s outcome is too critical to European security to rely solely on the US. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky is struggling to appoint a new ambassador to Washington following the dismissal of Olga Stefanishyna.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran has not decided to resume negotiations with the US, accusing Washington of violating the Islamabad memorandum intended to end the war. Araghchi noted that mediators from Qatar and Pakistan remain in contact but clarified this does not constitute formal talks. Separately, Iran is conducting technical discussions with Oman to define new maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, though Araghchi emphasized that reopening the waterway re...
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President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 15, that Ukrainian forces used “Flamingo” missiles to strike the Progress Space Rocket Centre in Russia’s Samara region, 900 kilometers from the border. He also confirmed long-range attacks on the Savasleyka airfield, which hosts Russian missile carriers, and an oil facility in Ust-Luga. The confirmation follows earlier reports of explosions at the Samara aerospace industrial zone and drone activity in occupied Crimea.
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Polish Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski stated that Warsaw will not lift its unilateral ban on Ukrainian grain imports, despite ongoing pressure from the European Commission. Krajewski emphasized that the grain must be directed to third-country markets rather than remaining in Europe, and he expressed skepticism about increasing transit volumes through Poland without greater port capacity. The issue of Ukrainian agricultural imports has become a central point of political debate ahead of...