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Ukrainian soldier in tactical vest with 'UKRAINE' patch and ZSU emblem — symbol of frontline income affecting subsidy calculations for families in 2026

Subsidy for military families in 2026: how income from the front affects the calculation and what documents are needed

Politics 08/15/2026, 05:44
🇺🇦 Subsidy for military families: income from the front is not taken into account in the calculation! 🔹 If a family member participates in defense, their payments are not included in the household income. 🔹 Important: documents confirming the period of participation in hostilities are required. 🔹 Excluding military income does not guarantee a subsidy automatically — incomes of other family members are checked. #subsidy #PFU #Ukraine #military #utilities
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Attack on TCC employees in Novovolynsk: veterans were stabbed during document verification

Attack on TCC staff in Novovolynsk: veterans stabbed with a knife during document check

Incidents 08/14/2026, 20:28
🔴 In Novovolynsk, a man with a knife attacked TCC staff during a document check. One veteran sustained a severe abdominal wound, the second suffered a hand injury. The attacker has been detained. The incident occurred on August 12, 2026. According to the Operational Command "West", the victims are combat veterans. The situation is being discussed in the context of the rise in attacks on military commissariats across Ukraine.
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Ukrainian soldier prepares a reconnaissance drone with AFU insignia for launch in a field, illustrating the theme of combating enemy relay systems

Strike on the Enemy's 'Nerves': Armed Forces of Ukraine Destroy 'Geran' Repeaters and Drone Control Points

Incidents 08/14/2026, 14:07
🇺🇦 The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Russian drone control infrastructure: 2 'Geran' repeaters and 5 control points destroyed in Kherson. 🇷🇺 In response, Russia reported the destruction of drones over Moscow and Ust-Luga (50+ shot down), as well as an attack on a Wildberries warehouse in Tver. ⚔️ The drone war in 2026 has entered a phase of fighting for communication channels and control nodes.
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US representative at a negotiation table with a US flag and UNITED STATES sign, discussing Pentagon strategy for Iran blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

"Steel Wall" in the Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon Confirms Readiness for Indefinite Blockade of Iran

Politics 08/14/2026, 00:51
🇺🇸 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms: The Pentagon is ready to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. 🚢 🔹 The U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade a "steel wall." 🔹 More than 55 vessels have been diverted; three ships have been disabled. 🔹 Iran is attacking U.S. allies and commercial vessels in response. 🔹 The cost of the conflict for the U.S. is tens of billions of dollars. #USA #Iran #Blockade #Pentagon #Trump
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Arrest scene in Sevastopol: law enforcement officers and military personnel near the house where the explosion occurred; police vehicles parked nearby, signs of operational activity visible

Explosion in Sevastopol: FSB Detains Suspect, Media Reports Death of Former Submarine Commander 'Zaporizhzhia' Shagayev

Incidents 08/13/2026, 16:06
🚨 **Explosion in Sevastopol: Former Submarine Commander 'Zaporizhzhia' Liquidated?** On August 13, 2026, a powerful explosion occurred on Stoletovskiy Prospect in Sevastopol. A Russian Navy officer died. 🔍 **Key facts:** • Media and Telegram channels identify the deceased as Robert Shagayev — former commander of a Ukrainian submarine who defected to Russia in 2014. • The FSB confirmed the death of the officer and the detention of a female suspect. • The explosive device was likely hidden in a trash can. 🇺🇦 Ukraine has not commented, but sources point to the work of intelligence services. #Sevastopol #Shagayev #FSB #Explosion #Ukraine
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A soldier holds a reconnaissance drone against a field backdrop, illustrating the cancellation of 'Dronitsa-2026' in Veliky Novgorod due to fears of Ukrainian strikes

«Dronitsa-2026» Cancelled: Great Novgorod Fears Ukrainian Strikes

Politics 08/13/2026, 00:46
🚨 The All-Russian UAV operators gathering «Dronitsa-2026» in Veliky Novgorod has been cancelled due to the threat of an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Organizers fear a combined strike and do not want to divert air defense resources. Against the backdrop of strikes on Novorossiysk and Sevastopol, this event shows the growing vulnerability of Russian rear areas. #Dronitsa2026 #Ukraine #UAV #VelikyNovgorod
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White vehicles with the 'Na Shchiti' logo and 'Evacuation of the fallen' text — symbols of the organization whose trademark sparked controversy

Attempt to privatize memory: scandal over the 'Na Shchite' trademark and withdrawal of applications

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:39
🛡️ The attempt to register the 'Na Shchite' trademark in Ukraine ended in a scandal and the withdrawal of applications. 📉 In 2025, the PO 'Central Military Council' tried to appropriate the name of the Armed Forces humanitarian project, but the applications were withdrawn. 🤔 Contradictions arose: the organization's representative, Daniil Shmatkov, denies his involvement, claiming the documents were submitted without his knowledge. 🚫 UKRNOISI declared the parasitization on the memory of the fallen unacceptable. Volunteers plan to legalize rights to the symbol and transfer them to the Ministry of Defense.
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie, seated in a luxurious interior, contemplates a new strategy of economic pressure on Iran

Trump shifts strategy: from strikes to 'economic strangulation' of Iran. Why social media anger could derail the plan?

Politics 08/12/2026, 19:57
🇺🇸 Trump changes strategy on Iran: instead of strikes — economic pressure. 📉 Washington expects that sanctions and port blockades will break Tehran. ⚠️ But advisers sound the alarm: one angry message on Truth Social could derail the plan. 🚀 Pentagon admits: missile stocks are running out, not even enough for Ukraine. #Trump #Iran #Geopolitics #2026
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Ukrainian soldiers use a laser-based air defense system to destroy a drone at dusk — a key element of Ukraine’s victory in the 2026 aerial war

260,000 Drones Shot Down: How Ukraine Wins the 'Air War' in 2026

Incidents 08/12/2026, 15:23
🇺🇦 Ukraine has shot down more than 260,000 Russian drones since the beginning of 2026. According to Ministry of Defense data, 195,000 fixed-wing UAVs and 66,000 quadcopters have been shot down. 🚀 The DELTA system plays a key role. 📈 The number of shot-down drones increased sharply in July. 🛡️ This saves lives and exhausts the enemy's resources.
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Two Su-22 fighters of the Syrian Air Force flying over Idlib with Arabic text about transition from fear to safety

Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22 over Idlib as a Symbol of a New Era

Politics 08/12/2026, 03:45
🇸🇾 Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22s Spotted over Idlib A video from August 10, 2026, showed two Su-22 fighters in the sky. Syrian military officials described this as a transition 'from fear to security'. Despite the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024 and Israel's 'Operation Bashan Arrow', part of the fleet survived. The Air Force is being restored at the Shayrat base. #Syria #Su22 #Military #Idlib #2026
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