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People resting on a Kyiv metro platform used as a shelter, illustrating the lack of zoning

Metro Zoning: How Kyiv is trying to bring order to underground shelters

Incidents 08/13/2026, 22:33
🚇 A pilot project for platform zoning has been launched at the Syrets station in the Kyiv Metro. Special stickers will help passengers with children, pets, and those simply wishing to sit find a convenient spot. 📍 The markings are recommendatory but aim to reduce chaos and assist staff. ⛺ The Metro has urged passengers not to bring tents and mattresses to avoid clogging the aisles. At the end of July, a record 56,000 people took shelter in the metro. The project may be scaled to other stations.
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Evacuation of passengers from a bus after an attack in Odesa region: people with luggage exiting the vehicle

Second strike of the day: another passenger train attacked in Odesa region, 525 people evacuated

Incidents 08/13/2026, 21:43
🚨 SECOND STRIKE OF THE DAY: A passenger train attacked in the Odesa region. 📍 Berezivka district, August 13, 2026. 🔥 Locomotive and grass fire. 👥 525 people evacuated (130 children). 🚌 17 buses deployed. Earlier that morning in the same district, an engineer and assistant were killed by a drone strike. A repeat attack on a similar section. #Odesa #Train #Attack #Ukraine
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Medical personnel in protective suits and ICRC staff transport bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers during repatriation

Repatriation of 261 Bodies: Ukraine Receives Remains of the Deceased, DNA Audit and Mine Checks Ahead

Politics 08/13/2026, 20:51
🇺🇦 The Coordination Headquarters confirmed the repatriation of 261 bodies of deceased military personnel. The operation took place through the "Nova Huta" checkpoint with the mediation of the ICRC. 🔍 A strict audit is ahead: — Total DNA examination. — Check for mines and explosive devices. — Exclusion of forgery (mixing of bodies). ⚠️ The Ombudsman reported 375 deaths in captivity. Part of the bodies from the new batch may become the evidentiary basis for international investigations. The identification process may take months due to the overload of laboratories.
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MiG-29 fighter jet at an airfield in Poland after an emergency landing

Emergency Landing of MiG-29 in Poland: Incident Amidst Deal with Ukraine

Politics 08/13/2026, 19:40
🇵🇱 Emergency landing of a MiG-29 in Poland: pilot kept the aircraft under control after brakes jammed. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a deal with Ukraine. 🔍 Details: • Location: Malbork base, August 12, 2026. • Cause: Brake failure and burst tires. • Aircraft not scrapped, currently under repair. • "Planes for drones" deal reactivated: Warsaw confirmed intention to transfer 4 MiG-29s. • Competitor: Bulgaria also wants to buy these aircraft. 📉 The technical condition of the aircraft raises questions, but for Ukraine, this is a critically important resource.
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Military personnel launching a missile from a portable air defense system against a cloudy sky, illustrating reliance on Western weaponry

The Record Illusion: Europe Invested €7.2 Billion in the War, but Dependence on the US Persists

Politics 08/13/2026, 19:35
🇪🇺 **Europe Breaks Records, but the US Remains the Main Weapons Supplier** According to a report by the Kiel Institute (Aug 13, 2026), military aid to Ukraine reached €7.2 billion in June. This is the highest level since 2024. 📉 **Context:** • Direct US aid ceased in February 2025. • The average monthly aid volume dropped from €3.46 billion to €2.94 billion. • The June surge is a one-off transaction from a new EU fund (€90 billion). 🇺🇸 **Paradox:** Europe pays with its own money but buys American weapons (especially Patriots), as there are no domestic analogues. 🚁 **Trends:** Sharp growth in drone financing: €1.6 billion in the first 4 months of 2026 (4 times more than in all of 2022). #Ukraine #MilitaryAid #EU #USA #Analytics
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Combat robot-tank with a machine gun at a military equipment exhibition, symbolizing Ukrainian defense in 2026

Record Aid: Ukraine Receives €7.2 Billion in June Despite 2026 Crisis

Politics 08/13/2026, 18:56
🇺🇦 Ukraine received a record €7.2 billion in military aid in June 2026. This is the maximum since the halt of American funding in 2025. The main role was played by the EU Credit (€4.3 billion) and contributions from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Despite the absence of direct budgetary injections from the US, American weaponry (Patriot) remains key due to purchases through Europe. 📉 Aid decreased at the beginning of 2026, but June showed a return to high levels.
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Patriot air defense system in combat position on a training ground, illustrating Ukraine's urgent need for air defense systems

European Commission Urges EU Countries to Immediately Transfer Patriot Missiles to Ukraine: Air Defense Crisis and the Fight for Every Unit of Weaponry

Politics 08/13/2026, 18:08
🚨 European Commission urges EU countries to immediately transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Kaja Kallas and Anita Hipper: Air defense is an unconditional priority. Poland is ready for a new batch, but Politico says stocks are exhausted. The US is not in a hurry with technologies. Winter threat — UK appeal to strengthen air defense. #Ukraine #Patriot #EU #AirDefense
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Ukrnafta gas station with mobile refueling modules, showcasing adaptation to war realities in 2026

Ukrnafta Deploys Mobile Gas Stations: How the Company Adapts to the New Realities of War in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 17:00
🚛 Ukrnafta launches mobile gas stations: how the company will fuel Ukrainians in wartime conditions in 2026. 🔹 Board Chairman Bohdan Kukur announced the purchase of special equipment for operations in areas where stationary gas stations have been destroyed. 🔹 Main problem: legislation currently does not allow refueling in open fields without a stationary station license. 🔹 Risk: without legal mobile gas stations, the shadow market with dangerous fuel will grow. #Ukrnafta #Economy #War #GasStations #Fuel
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Soldier in camouflage with Russian flag near tire barricade — visual for news on FSB canceling border control near occupied Ukrainian regions

Abolition of the Border Zone: FSB Cancels Control on the Border with Occupied Regions of Ukraine

Politics 08/13/2026, 16:55
🚨 The Russian FSB is abolishing the border zone with occupied regions of Ukraine. 📍 Changes affect the Rostov and Voronezh regions, as well as Crimea. 📉 Moscow explains this by the "internal" status of the territories, but Kyiv rejects any concessions. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Russia will not win. The majority of Ukrainians are against handing over Donbas. #Ukraine #War #FSB #Crimea #Politics
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Ukrainian POWs wrapped in national flags prepare to board a bus for exchange

"Fattening" for the camera: how Russia prepares prisoners for a "humane" exchange

Politics 08/13/2026, 15:10
🇺🇦 Andriy Pasternak revealed a shocking Russian practice: prisoners are "fattened" before exchange to create a fake image of humanitarianism. 🚫 This is part of psychological torture: some are starved, while others are fed for photos. 📉 Ukrainians return exhausted, while Russia displays "healthy" prisoners as proof of compliance with norms. 🌍 Russia is launching a new info-campaign, attempting to discredit Ukraine in the West. #Ukraine #PrisonersOfWar #Pasternak #SBU #Infocampaign
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Operator holding a tactical FPV drone with cameras and vents — symbol of the new arms race described by the commander of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade

"The enemy scales our developments within weeks": Commander of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade on the new tactical arms race

Technology 08/13/2026, 15:19
🚀 The enemy quickly adopts Ukrainian developments and scales them within weeks. Commander of the 107th Territorial Defense Brigade Denis Perch spoke about the new tactical arms race. 💥 The Defense Forces have already found ways to counter, but the enemy uses its resources for mass copying of technologies. 🛡️ In the future, interceptor drones will receive jet engines. #Ukraine #Technology #Security
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