Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Railway Facility in Kyiv Overnight

"Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes Railway Facility in Kyiv Overnigh Killing Ukrainian Railways Employee." NV

Drones strike oil refinery in Samara Oblast and Ozon logistics hub in Russia for first time

"Russian social media channels also reported an attack on an Ozon facility in Samara. It was

the first reported strike on an Ozon logistics hub in Russia.
The Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery is located in Samara Oblast and is owned by Rosneft. The facility has a design capacity of about 8.8 million metric tons of crude oil per year.
The refinery has been targeted by drones several times. It temporarily suspended operations following previous attacks.
Other Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Perm and Nizhnekamsk, have also come under attack recently." msn

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Su-24M at Saki airfield

"Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M aircraft and four pieces of airfield equipment at the Saki airfield." Ukrin

6.2 Earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, 113 km west of Coronation Island, Antarctica

"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 90 km (56 mi) from Antarctica in the early morning at 5.22 am local time (GMT -3). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.8 Earthquake - 4 km N of Toride, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 38 km (24 mi) away from Saitama, Saitama, Japan, in

the early morning at 2.00 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 61 km (38 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

197 clashes on front line

"197 clashes were reported on the front line.
According to the General Staff, in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 10 enemy attacks. The enemy also carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 48 times, including three attacks with multiple-launch rocket systems.
Throughout the day, in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 17 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Izbytske, Okhrimivka and Volokhivka. One engagement is still ongoing.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two assaults toward the settlement of Zahryzove.
Seven attempts by Russian forces to advance were repelled in the Lyman sector near Shyikivka, Kopanky, Novoselivka, Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully stopped five attempts by Russian troops to advance near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Mykolaivka, Rai-Oleksandrivka and Ozerne.
Two Russian assaults were recorded in the Kramatorsk sector near Yurkivka and Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 22 Russian assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Mykolaipillia, Novoselivka and Stepanivka.
A total of 15 Russian attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian forces attempted to advance near Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Bilytske, Myrne, Serhiivka, Udachne and Molodetske. Two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three Russian attacks near Andriivka-Klevtsove and Nechaivka.
Six Russian attacks were recorded in the Huliaipole sector near Vozdvyzhivka, Rivne, Dobropillia, Dolynka and Verkhniа Tersa. One attack is still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy attacks near Pavlivka." Ukrin

Rescue workers search for people under rubble of shopping center in Kryvyi Rih

"Rescue workers continue to clear the rubble and search for people at the site of a Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. So far, 16 people are known to have been killed and 130 injured." Pravada

Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow

"A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.

The drone strike hit Mekelle according to Tigrayan authorities, with residents reporting damage to homes in a residential neighbourhood.
Almaz Wedu, a farmer, described the moment the roof of her home collapsed around her.
"I came suddenly and the roof fell on us while we were right here," she said. "Look at this house, it is completely destroyed. I don't know where it came from or why. I am a farmer, why is this being done to a farmer's home?" AfricaNews

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake in Scotia Sea

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near Scotia Sea at 07:40 AM UTC. This shallow

earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 55 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mb magnitude measurement indicates this was a body wave magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." VD

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake near Labuan, Indonesia

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near 194 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia at 05:41 PM
UTC. This shallow earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. 1 person reported feeling this earthquake to the USGS. The earthquake was detected by 84 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mww magnitude measurement indicates this was a moment magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." VD

202 Combat Engagements Recorded on Front Line

"202 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian forces were recorded on the front line over the past day.
Ukrainian Defense Forces aviation, missile forces and artillery struck 12 areas where Russian personnel were concentrated, as well as two artillery systems and two communications systems.

On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, four combat engagements were recorded. Russian forces carried out 71 attacks and launched four airstrikes using 10 guided glide bombs.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian units repelled 19 attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance toward Izbytske, Radkivka, Kovalivka, Okhrimivka, Karaichne, Bochkove, Budarky, and Mytrofanivka.
On the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces launched one offensive action toward Podoly.
On the Lyman direction, Russian forces attacked five times toward Lyman, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna, and near Novoselivka.
On the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces launched 12 assaults near Kryva Luka and Pyskunivka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Mykolaivka.
On the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted six offensive actions toward Nykyforivka, Yurkivka, Mykolaivka, and Fedorivka Druha.
On the Kostiantynivka direction, 25 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Dovha Balka, Novomykolaivka, Shakhove and Sofiivka, as well as toward Vilne, Pavlivka, Kucheriv Yar and Mykolaipillia.
Russian forces carried out 23 attacks on the Pokrovsk direction, attempting to advance near Bilytske, Udačne, Muravka and Novopidhirne and toward Hannivka, Novyi Donbas, Svitlé, Shevchenko, Vasylivka, and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces launched three attacks near Novo Zaporizhzhia, Maliivka, and Yalta." Ukrin

Popular Ukrainian Official Raises Stakes Against Zelensky With Election Call: Democracy Held 'Hostage'

"Ukrainian President Zelensky is once again under immense internal pressure, amid new corruption investigations which run straight through the presidential office as well as growing calls to finally hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the country's popular young former defense minister and a longtime political ally of Zelensky - who was dismissed just last month largely as a result of tensions between him and army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi - stunned Kiev's political establishment this week by issuing a video address urgently calling for a path to elections.
"We have to answer a fundamental question – how should a state function, if the war has lasted for years?" Fedorov said in the nine-minute-long YouTube video. "Can Russia actually be entitled to define when Ukrainians can elect their authorities next time? I’m sure it’s not. Democracy can’t be Russia’s hostage," he said." Zerohedge

Drone attack reported on oil refinery in Russia's Perm

"A drone attack was reported at an oil refinery in Russia's Perm Krai, according to Telegram media channels.
Videos shared by Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+ purportedly show explosions and a fire in Perm, a city roughly 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from Ukraine.
Exilenova+ said local residents reported a series of explosions at the refinery. OSINT analysts from ASTRA, an independent Russian Telegram channel, geolocated footage showing smoke rising near the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery." KI

5.6 Earthquake - 67 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Flores Sea near the coast of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the early morning at 2.12 am local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

6.7 Earthquake - Ayacucho, 111 km south of Andahuaylas, Region de Apurimac, Peru

"A very strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit 111 km (69 mi) away from Andahuaylas, Region de Apurimac, Peru, around noon of Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 at 1.00 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5). The quake had a moderate depth of 99 km (62 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD