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

238 combat clashes over past day

"Ukrainian forces and Russian troops engaged in 238 combat clashes over the past day.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three Russian assaults. Russian forces also carried out three airstrikes, dropping six bombs, and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 53 times, including twice with multiple rocket launchers.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance toward Lyman, Izybytske and Okhrimivka, as well as near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched 15 offensive actions toward Radkivka and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled six Russian attempts to breach their defenses toward Lyman, Novosеrhiivka and Drobyshеve, as well as near Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out 15 assaults toward Ozerne, Orikhuvatka and Rai-Oleksandrivka, as well as near Kryva Luka and Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched two offensive actions near Nykyforivka and Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 26 Russian attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka and Novoselivka, as well as toward Stepanivka, Dovha Balka and Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 32 attacks. They attempted to advance near Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne and Kotlyne, as well as toward Novyi Donbas, Biliakivka, Bilytske, Hannivka, Svitle, Shevchenko, Myrne, Vasylivka, Serhiivka and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched three attacks toward Nove Zaporizhzhia and near Zaporizke and Rybne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 16 times, attempting to advance toward Verkhnia Tersa, Charivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Rivne and Dolynka, as well as near Bilohiria.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped three Russian attempts to advance near Plavni and toward Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces conducted no offensive operations.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian forces forming offensive groupings were detected." Ukrin

Russian forces attack market in Kherson

"Russian forces struck a market in Kherson's Korabelnyi district at around 06:40 injuring five people. Two women, 54 and 35, and three men aged 38, 49 and 64 have sustained blast injuries, concussion and shrapnel wounds to the torso." NI

Switzerland to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028

"Switzerland will extend temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who fled the country following Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, while tightening the rules for obtaining the status." NI

5.5 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 53 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 53 km (33 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, shortly after midnight, at 12.17 am local time (Asia/Makassar 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. 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

5.7 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 32 km northeast of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 32 km (20 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the morning at 10.46 am local time (Asia/Makassar 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. 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

5.8 Earthquake - Kabupaten Manggarai Timur, 25 km north of Ruteng, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 25 km (16 mi) away from Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in the early morning at 6.45 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt widely in the area. 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