#Ukraine War

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A Ukrainian prisoner of war wrapped in the Ukrainian flag holds a bag of belongings, with a group of people and journalists documenting the event in the background

«Never Refused»: Ukraine Exposes New Russian Information Campaign on POWs

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:27
🇺🇦 Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets exposed a new information attack by the Russian Federation. Moscow accuses Kyiv of refusing to take back prisoners, but Ukraine is ready to exchange all citizens. Russia artificially delays coordination, ignoring requests. Meanwhile, Russian sources accuse Ukraine of disrupting exchanges for PR purposes. 📉 An increase in cases of re-capture of Russian soldiers is being recorded.
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Ukrainian officer in camouflage uniform with Ukrainian flag and AFU emblem discussing breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk direction

Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction: Ukrainian Forces Liberated 745 km² and Struck the Occupiers

Politics 08/12/2026, 20:58
🇺🇦 **Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction!** Ukrainian airborne troops conducted a successful operation, liberating 745 sq. km of territory. 📉 **Enemy Losses:** — 9,550 killed — 6,600+ wounded 🗣️ **Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty:** — 26 villages liberated from January to August. — Described the strategy for victory through asymmetric approaches. 🤝 **Diplomacy:** Precise strikes against the Russian Federation create conditions for negotiations. #Ukraine #AFU #Drapaty #MilitaryChronicle #Victory
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Queue of cars at a gas station in Lipetsk region amid the introduction of 'even-odd' mode due to drone attacks and fuel shortage

Fuel Collapse: Lipetsk Region Reinstates 'Even-Odd' System Amid Drone Attacks

Incidents 08/12/2026, 20:11
⛽ The Lipetsk region is reinstating the 'even-odd' system at gas stations. Starting August 13, gasoline refueling will be limited to 30 liters, and access will depend on the vehicle number. The cause is drone strikes on refineries, which have halted 40% of capacity. Russia is importing gasoline from Belarus, but shortages persist. 🚨 #Lipetsk #Gasoline #Ukraine #Refineries
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Worker in protective gear welding steel, illustrating the impact of EU quotas on metallurgy and security

The Steel Paradox: Why New EU Quotas Hit the Security of Europe and Ukraine

Economy 08/12/2026, 20:06
⚠️ The EU has introduced strict steel quotas that hit both Ukraine and Europe. As of July 1, 2026, limits have been cut by 47%, and tariffs have risen to 50%. The Brussels Times notes that this undermines Ukraine's defense and disrupts European supply chains, while the import of Russian steel is still permitted until 2028. European steel security and Ukraine's survival should not be competing goals.
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Unmanned aerial vehicle on a launch pad at night, illustrating the integration of drones in the 7th Air Assault Corps

Frontline Robotics: How the 7th Air Assault Corps is Implementing AI and Creating a 'Swarm' of Drones to Control the Enemy's Rear

Technology 08/12/2026, 19:38
🤖 7th Air Assault Corps implements AI in drone management: how war is changing in 2026 🚀 Head of Combat Management Denis Polyachenko spoke about the upcoming revolution in the use of Middle-Strike drones. 🔹 In the next 6-12 months, drones will become more autonomous and resistant to EW. 🔹 Narrowly specialized aircraft will appear: for reconnaissance, hunting armor, and logistics. 🔹 AI will take over role distribution: one searches, another transmits, the third strikes. 🔹 Data processing speed will become the main factor of victory. #Ukraine #Technology #Drones #7thCorps #AI #MilitaryNews
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Sergey Gnezdilov in a podcast studio discussing the failure of mobilization and Zelensky's responsibility

"Silence Kills People": Sergei Gnezdilov on the Failure of Mobilization, Zelensky's Responsibility, and the Drone Illusion

Politics 08/12/2026, 17:23
🔥 Soldier Sergei Gnezdilov, in a tough interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that the silence of the authorities kills people. He accused Zelensky of shifting responsibility for mobilization and called the casualty statistics a "manipulation". According to him, the "busification" of civilians turns the army into a "monster", and the thesis about drones is an illusion. #Ukraine #Army #Mobilization #Gnezdilov #War #Interview
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Russian soldiers in camouflage with Russian flag patches march through a barren landscape, illustrating 2026 propaganda fakes about capturing non-existent villages

«Captured» a village that doesn't exist: how Russian propaganda in 2026 uses liquidated settlements for fakes

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:47
🇷🇺 Russia claimed the "capture" of the village of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkiv region — but it hasn't existed for 29 years! 🚫🏡 The CCDC confirmed: the village was liquidated in 1997, and Russian propagandists are using it to create fakes about military successes. This is part of systematic lies: from Shcherbakovka to Kupyansk — it's all made up. 📉 Disinformation intensified on the anniversary of the Kursk operation. #Ukraine #Russia #Disinformation #Shcherbakovka #Kharkiv #CCDC #Fake #War2026
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Russian kamikaze drone flies over Kyiv during the second wave of attacks on August 12, building damaged in Darnytskyi district

Second Wave: Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Again on August 12, Building Damaged in Darnytskyi District

Incidents 08/12/2026, 15:37
🚨 SECOND WAVE: Kyiv Under Attack Again On August 12, Russian occupiers directed a new group of drones at the capital. This is already the second attack of the day. 🔹 Air defense is operating in enhanced mode. 🔹 A non-residential building was damaged in the Darnytskyi district. 🔹 Earlier that day, warehouses in the Kyiv region were on fire. The situation remains tense. Emergency services are on the scene.
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