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Defense Forces Strike TANEKO Refinery in Tatarstan and Oil Terminal in Krasnodar Krai — General Staff

Incidents 08/21/2026, 01:50

On the night of August 20, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the TANEKO refinery in Nizhnekamsk and the Tamanneftegaz terminal in Kuban. Fires broke out at both facilities; the extent of the damage is being established.

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Kyiv prepares a winter "shield" for the elderly and those with limited mobility: the city hall verifies needs and pre-books places in care homes

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:44

The Kyiv city hall is verifying the needs of elderly and immobile residents before the heating season: already more than 1,200 pensioners and 400 children with disabilities are ready for temporary relocation in case of power or heat outages.

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Second Wave of Fuel Collapse: Russia Urgently Buys Expensive Gasoline and Jet Fuel in Asia

Economy 08/21/2026, 01:38

In August, Russia is increasing imports of gasoline and jet fuel from Asia to 270,000 tons against the backdrop of a second wave of fuel shortages after strikes on refineries. Imported fuel is 40% more expensive than domestic fuel and is driving up retail prices.

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Polyakova, Anatolich, and Mogilevskaya: High-Profile Car Accidents Involving Ukrainian Celebrities in 2026

Incidents 08/21/2026, 01:32

In 2026, Olya Polyakova, Anatoliy Anatolich, Natalya Mogilevskaya, Shumei, and Anastasia Tkachenko were involved in road accidents. We tell you who was injured and where the collisions took place.

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Kremlin Blames Kyiv Again for Sabotaging Peace: Peskov on the Status of Trump Envoys' Visit to Russia

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:24

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated there are no prerequisites for a peaceful settlement, once again blaming Kyiv, and reported that the visit of Trump's envoys to Russia is currently undated.

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Operation "Themis": NABU and SAP exposed a raider scheme involving MPs and officials of the President's Office

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:16

NABU and SAP, as part of Operation "Themis", exposed a raider scheme involving MPs and officials of the President's Office. They seized assets worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias, and Mudra was fired.

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Pyshnyy Demands Government Remove Gladyschenko from Sense Bank — Hetmanets Calls for NBU Head's Dismissal

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:10

NBU Head Pyshnyy demanded the government terminate the powers of Sense Bank Supervisory Board Chairman Gladyschenko. In response, deputy Hetmanets accused the regulator of a belated reaction and called for his resignation.

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Karpaty officially sign Spanish winger Sifuentes: '2+1' contract and €260k release clause

Sports 08/21/2026, 01:03

Lviv's Karpaty have officially announced the signing of 29-year-old Spanish winger Joaquín Sifuentes, who moved from Epitsentr for €260k on a '2+1' scheme.

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«Magical Appearance» of TTPs and Risk of Supply Failures: The Ukrainian Arms Council Exposes a Systemic Glitch in Defense Procurement

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:56

The Executive Director of the Arms Council, Igor Fedirko, stated that in six months, the centers of competence prepared only 4 TTPs, while 80-85% of documents appeared on the eve of tenders. Some winners of 17 lots are refusing contracts, and delivery is shifted to 2027.

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Strikes on Slavyansk and Kramatorsk: 'Aurora' store on fire, at least 10 injured

Incidents 08/21/2026, 00:39

On the morning of August 20, Russian forces attacked Slavyansk and Kramatorsk: drones and FAB-250 air bombs hit stores and infrastructure. At least 10 people were injured, and the 'Aurora' store is burning in Slavyansk.

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Russia delivers new batch of Pantsir-S SAM systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD: what is known about the upgrade

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:32

Russian military forces have received a new batch of Pantsir-S SAM systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD/SMP complexes with a combined ammunition load of up to 48 missiles. The delivery occurs against the backdrop of reports of Ukrainian drone strikes on air defense assets in Crimea and the south.

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OpenAI Introduces Private Safety Processing: Fraud Protection Without Access to Message Content

Technology 08/21/2026, 00:23

OpenAI has introduced Private Safety Processing — a system that detects fraudulent scenarios based on a series of related requests without revealing the content of messages for ZDR corporate clients. Launch scheduled for September.

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Crispy Skin and Soft Interior: Five Secrets to Perfect Rustic Potatoes

Culture 08/21/2026, 00:17

The Styler editorial team reveals the secrets of perfect rustic potatoes: blanching, shaking the wedges, and baking on a hot tray ensure a crispy crust and a soft interior.

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Arsen Zhumadilov Resigns as Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: Last Day of Work — August 31

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:10

The General Director of the Defense Procurement Agency, Arsen Zhumadilov, has submitted his resignation; his last day of work is August 31. Oleg Klyots will become the Acting Director. The departure is linked to a deadlock in procurement procedures.

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Brent and WTI Crude Reach Three-Week High Amid US-Iran Conflict Deadlock

Economy 08/21/2026, 00:03

Brent and WTI crude rose to a three-week high on August 20, 2026, amid a deadlock in the US-Iran conflict and supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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MoD Competence Centers are Staffed Only to One-Tenth: Personnel Shortage Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supplies

Politics 08/20/2026, 23:57

MoD competence centers, responsible for developing TTC for tenders, are staffed only to one-tenth of the authorized headcount. According to the head of the Council of Weapon Manufacturers, this threatens to disrupt weapons supplies to the front in the coming months.

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Drones strike Odesa region: restaurant damaged, four injured, power outages in the south

Incidents 08/20/2026, 23:51

The head of the Odesa RMA, Oleksandr Kiper, reported on an attack by strike drones on the region on August 20: a restaurant was damaged, four people were injured, and power outages were recorded in the southern part of the region.

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Lomachenko sparred with a 24-year-old prospect from Puerto Rico and is preparing for a return in November 2026

Sports 08/20/2026, 23:44

Vasyl Lomachenko continues his preparation for a return to the ring, having sparred with 24-year-old Puerto Rican Jacob Gomez. It is expected that the Ukrainian's next fight will take place in November 2026.

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