Ukrainian cluster bomb attack on Belgorod

"Five civilians have been killed and 37 wounded, including six children, in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region. According to Gladkov, the attack was carried out with cluster munitions launched by the Vampire multiple-launch rocket system." RT

Emergency power outages hit Kyiv and four other oblasts

"Emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and its oblast, as well as in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk oblasts. Similar outages were implemented across Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhya, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava oblasts just a day earlier." NV

Russians shell Kupiansk

"Russian military shelled Kupiansk and the village of Kamiana Yaruha in Kharkiv region. A 36-year-old man died in an explosion in Kupiansk, and another local resident was injured. Two women from the shelled village of Kamiana Yaruha also sustained injuries." Ukrin

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls on Mongolia to hand over Putin to The Hague

"The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Mongolia to recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal and arrest him during his potential visit to the country." NV

Philippines and Vietnam, Threatened by China, Sign Defense Deal

"The governments of the Philippines and Vietnam announced that they would sign a defense agreement that would expand their cooperation out of trade and into military and security projects, including “maritime” defense operations.

Beijing claims nearly the entire Sea, including maritime territory also belonging to the sovereign states of Taiwan, Brunei, and Malaysia, as well as waters off the coast of Natuna in Indonesia. The Chinese government has printed new false maps using a border for China known as the “nine-dash line” that severs entire island chains from their countries and gives them to China. When confronted about their false claims, Chinese officials incorrectly state that the territory in question has been Chinese “since ancient times.” Breitbart

Friendly Fire Fiasco: Ukrainian Army Shoots Down Its Own F16 Jet, Pilot Killed

"It appears that the US-made F-16 fighter jet, which was handed over to Ukraine earlier this year, was downed by a Ukrainian Patriot air defense system in a friendly fire incident." ZH

Trump Says Biggest Issue US, World Face is Preventing the Use of Nuclear Weapons

"Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said during a town hall event in the state of

Wisconsin that the biggest challenge the United States and the international community face is preventing a nuclear war in the near future.
"In my opinion, the biggest problem our country has, the biggest problem the world has, is nuclear weapons," Trump said. "They are a destructive force, the likes of which nobody has ever seen before, and we have to make sure they're never used." Sputnik

156 combat clashes on front lines, Pokrovsk sector the hottest

"156 combat clashes took place on the front lines, most of the attacks were repulsed by the Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kharkiv sector four combat clashes occurred. Two attacks were repulsed by the Ukrainian defenders near Lyptsi and Vovchansk. Two more clashes are ongoing. The situation is under control.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attempted 24 times to push our units out of their positions near Synkivka, Miasozharivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, and Lozova. Currently, five battles are ongoing.

In the Lyman sector the enemy attacked 20 times trying to advance in the direction of Tverdokhlibove, Cherneshchyna, Druzheliubivka, Nevske, Torske, and in the Serebriansk forest. There is currently a battle near Nevske.
In the Siversk sector, throughout the day, the Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy assaults in the Verkhniokamianske and Vyimka districts. Three clashes are still ongoing, the enemy is trying to break through to Zvanivka.
Eight combat clashes took place in the Kramatorsk sector. The occupiers were active near Klishchiivka, Andriivka and Chasiv Yar, however, the attempts of the enemy to attack the Ukrainian positions were repelled by our defenders.
The enemy tried 13 times to break into the Ukrainian defenses in the Toretsk sector. Since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have carried out assaults near Toretsk, Zalizne, Nelipivka and Sukha Balka. Fighting is still going on near Toretsk and Dachne.
The enemy is intensively attacking the Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsk sector. Here, throughout the day, the aggressor conducted 40 assault and offensive actions. The Russian occupiers remain the most active near Vozdvizhenka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Karlivka, Marynivka, and Mykhailivka. The Ukrainian defenders have already repelled a total of 32 attacks in the sector, eight more clashes are ongoing. The situation is difficult, but the Ukrainian defenders are doing everything possible to prevent the enemy from advancing deep into the Ukrainian territory.
According to the updated information, the enemy’s losses in this sector have amounted to 225 personnel killed and wounded. Two artillery systems, MLRS, five vehicles and a unit of special equipment were destroyed. In addition, a car and an enemy gun were damaged." Ukrin

Russian drone attack: Air raid alerts across Ukraine, explosions and damage reports

"Several groups of Shahed attack drones were launched on Ukraine from partially occupied Kherson Oblast and the Russian Kursk Oblast, triggering air raid alerts in at least nine

Ukrainian oblasts and reports of explosions during the night. Debris from the intercepted drone fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district, damaging windows and doors. Shaheds’ debris fell on a playground in the Dniprovskyi district and set fire to a gazebo in a cottage town in the Desnyanskyi district. In the city of Cherkasy, a fire broke out on the territory of a private enterprise due to falling drone debris.
In Kharkiv, a series of explosions were reported shortly after midnight by public broadcaster Suspilne. Air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv, Zhyromyr, Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Kharkiv oblasts." NV

Mexican President Pauses Relation with U.S. and Canadian Embassies over Criticism

"Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced that his country was pausing relations with the U.S. and Canadian embassies in Mexico following letters and statements. The president says diplomatic officials from both countries had spoken out against his proposed judicial reform, which calls for yearly open elections for all federal judges.

“They have to learn to respect Mexico’s sovereignty,” Lopez Obrador said." Breitbart

111 combat engagements on front lines, Russians step up in Kupiansk and Kurakhove sectors

"111 combat clashes have taken place on the front lines with increased enemy’s activities in the Kupiansk and Kurakhiv sectors.
The areas in Sumy region along the Ukrainian-Russian border continue to suffer from Russian airstrikes. Thus, the Russians dropped guided air bombs on Pustohorod, Bilopillia, Horile, and Basivka. Civil infrastructure facilities on the Russian territory are hit by the Russian army as well.

In the Kharkiv sector, the invaders twice assaulted the Ukrainian positions near Lyptsi and Vovchansk. The battle is currently ongoing. The situation is under control. Also, the enemy dropped unguided air bombs from helicopters near Kozacha Lopan, Alisivka and Kudiivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched seventeen attacks on the Ukrainian positions. The Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy’s assaults near Synkivka, Kolisnykivka, Stelmakhivka, and Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked in the areas of Druzheliubivka, Novoiehorivka, Makiivka, Nevske, and Novosadove. Since the beginning of the day, the Ukrainian soldiers have already repelled eight attacks.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked twice near Spirne but was rebuffed.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian troops launched nine assaults near Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Bila Hora and Hryhorivka. Hryhorivka also came under the strike with unguided air missiles.
In the Toretsk sector, as many as thirteen enemy’s assaults have been launched. Today, the enemy attacked near Pivnichne, Druzhba, Toretsk, New York and Nelipivka. The battles near Nelipivka are currently ongoing in three locations. The aggressor launched an air strike targeting the settlement of Druzhba with unguided air missiles.
Currently, the largest number of clashes was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector. Thus, throughout the day, the occupiers have attempted 34 times to push the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near eleven settlements. Almost half of all clashes took place near Selydove and Novohrodivka. The Ukrianian forces thwarted the enemy’s onslaught and repelled a total of 23 enemy attacks in the sector. Other battles are currently in progress. The enemy suffers significant losses in manpower.
In the Kurakhove sector, the invaders attacked the Ukrainian Defense Forces 22 times, trying to push forward near Ukrainka, Heorhiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Karlivka. Almost half of those battles are still ongoing, including fierce fight near Karlivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the invaders twice attacked the positions of the Ukrainian troops in the direction of Kostiantynivka and Vodiane. The aviation was employed five times to launch strikes with unguided air missiles on Vuhledar and Yehorivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the settlement of Stepove was hit by two glide bombs. The occupiers also launched two assaults near Robotyne and Novodanylivka.
No offensive operations were recorder in the Dnipro River sector. The enemy targeted Kozatske with unguided air missiles launched from the Su-25 plane." Ukrin

"Fire broke out at an oil depot in the Kamensky district

"Fire broke out at an oil depot in the Kamensky district of Russia’s Rostov region following a drone attack. According to the Baza Telegram channel, the attack on the oil depot took place around 3 a.m. Two drones crashed on the ground. Three storage tanks were set on fire." Ukrin

WW3 fears spike as 'Russian drone' enters NATO member's airspace for 33 minutes

"Poland is on high alert after a suspected Russian-Shahed drone reportedly breached its

airspace for 33 minutes on Monday, before mysteriously "disappearing".
The alleged UAV sighting coincided with Russia's massive aerial assault on Ukraine, which resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries, with fears being sparked as a result.

The suspected Shahed drone was last detected over the Polish town of Tyszowce, located in the eastern part of the country and approximately 32 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. " AP

Russia Running Spy Center in Nicaraguan Military Base

"The Nicaraguan newspaper Confidencial reported that Russia established a spy center in one of Nicaragua’s military bases under the auspices of the country’s communist regime.

Confidencial, citing unnamed sources in the Nicaraguan military, warned in its report that the communist regime uses the spy base’s systems to monitor embassies and detect possible “traitors” of dictator Daniel Ortega." Breitbart

Russians attack on 11 fronts: 184 combat clashes occurred in Ukraine

"Russian forces have attacked 11 fronts over the past day, focusing their assault actions on the Toretsk and Pokrovsk fronts. They have also been active on the Kupiansk, Toretsk and Kurakhove fronts.

On the Kharkiv front, nine combat clashes occurred near the settlements of Hlyboke, Starytsia, Vovchansk and Lyptsi.
On the Kupiansk front, 25 battles took place. Ukraine's defence forces repelled Russian assaults near the settlements of Synkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka and Stelmakhivka.
On the Lyman front, the Russians attacked near the settlements of Druzheliubivka, Novosadove, Nevske and Terny 16 times.
On the Siversk front, the Russians conducted four assaults near the settlements of Verkhnokamianske, Vyimka and Ivano-Darivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, 17 combat clashes occurred. Ukrainian defenders repelled Russian assault actions near the settlements of Hryhorivka, Andriivka, Klishchiivka and Ivanivske.
On the Toretsk front, 23 battles took place, particularly near the settlements of Nelipivka, Toretsk and New-York.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 55 Russian assault attempts near the settlements of Sukha Balka, Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Novohrodivka, Mykhailivka, Hrodivka, Myronivka and Selydove. The highest concentration of attacks was near the city of Novohrodivka.
On the Kurakhove front, Ukrainian forces stopped 22 Russian attacks near the settlements of Karlivka, Heorhiivka, Mykhailivka, Krasnohorivka, Vodiane, Staromykhailivka and Kostiantynivka.
On the Vremivka front, the Russians tried to advance toward the settlements of Vodiane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka and Rozdolne seven times, but were unsuccessful.
On the Orikhiv front, four combat clashes occurred near the settlements of Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne.
On the Prydniprovske front, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attacks.
On the Huliaipole front, the operational situation has not changed significantly. On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, there is no evidence of the formation of offensive Russian groups there.
On the border with Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts, the Russians are maintaining their military presence and conducting mortar and artillery attacks on settlements from the territory of the Russian Federation." Pravada

Ukrainian forces destroy another Russian Su-25 jet in Kramatorsk sector

"Anti-aircraft gunners from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Kramatorsk sector." Ukrin

Ukraine's president says Russian overnight attack involved over 100 missiles and about 100 drones

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday condemned Russia’s overnight and early morning barrage on his country as “vile” and said it involved over 100 missiles of

various types and about 100 “Shahed” drones.
Ukraine’s leader said there were deaths and dozens of injuries and that the attack caused a lot of damage to Ukraine’s energy sector.
“Like most previous Russian strikes, this one was just as vile, targeting critical civilian infrastructure. Most of our regions — from the Kharkiv region and Kyiv to Odesa and our western regions,” Zelensky said." AP

Ukrainian Commanders Blame Poorly Trained Soldiers for Donbas Losses: 'Panic & Chaos'

"Speaking with the Associated Press, a battalion commander in Ukraine’s 47th Brigade said, "Some people don’t want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in trenches but don’t open fire. … That is why our men are dying. When they don’t use the weapon, they are ineffective."

Many of the recruits and conscripts receive training in NATO countries, but their commanders say they are not performing routine operations.
"From the command point, I would like to issue orders to small (infantry) groups, but I am not sure if they are capable of executing these orders because they lack coordination and communication," the officer told the AP. "Sometimes, I want to shoot myself."
One soldier said the lack of experience is leading to territorial losses. "The main problem is the survival instinct of newcomers. Before, people could stand until the last moment to hold the position. Now, even when there is light shelling of firing positions, they are retreating," said one soldier. " ZeroHedge

Russian Forces Hammer Ukrainian Defense Industry Facilities

"Russia has targeted defense industry facilities of the Kiev regime with a series of sweeping

strikes, with an air raid alarm announced across the territory of Ukraine after 6 am Moscow time.
Ukrainian media has reported explosions in a number of regions: Kiev, Kharkov, Sumy, Poltava, Vinnitsa, Kirovograd, Dnepropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankovsk, Lvov, and Odessa." Sputnik

170 combat clashes at front in past day, most of them in Pokrovsk sector

"170 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine.
Russia carried out air strikes on the areas of Kolisnykivka, Kryva Luka, Siversk,

Verkhniokamianske, Hryhorivka, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Druzhba, Petrivka, Oleksandropil, Selydove, Yehorivka, Vuhledar, Tiahynka, Tokarivka, Sadove, and Odradokamianka.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russia continued its offensive, with three combat engagements in the Vovchansk area.
In the Kupiansk sector, the number of attacks reached 16 over the day. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Novoosynove, Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka and Andriivka.
In the Lyman sector, the defense forces repelled 20 enemy attacks near Makiivka, Hrekivka, Druzheliubivka, Nevske, Novosadove and Torske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces thwarted five enemy attempts to break through the defense in the area of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, with the support of aircraft, carried out 15 attacks in the Toretsk and New York areas.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops thwarted 60 attacks in the vicinity of Kalynove, Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Panteleimonivka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Memryk, Mykhailivka and Karlivka." Ukrin

Russia launches more than 100 missiles, nearly 100 Shahed drones on Ukraine

"Russia launched one of the largest strikes on Ukraine, using more than 100 missiles of various types and about 100 Shahed UAVs. Now, all over the country, efforts are underway to eliminate the consequences of the Russian strike.

It was one of the heaviest strikes – a combined one. There is a lot of damage in the energy sector. " Ukrin

Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets at Israel

"The Islamic paramilitary group Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel to avenge the death of its top commander, Fouad Shukr, who was killed in an airstrike on Beirut." RT

Pentagon Chief Extends Presence of Two Carrier Strike Groups in Middle East

"US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has confirmed to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant the decision to extend the presence of two carrier strike groups in the Middle East." Sputnik

Infrastructure facility is damaged in Lutsk as result of missile strike

"In Lutsk, an infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of a Russian attack, and one person was killed." Ukrin

Moscow charges CNN journalist with illegal border crossing

"Russian authorities have charged CNN's chief international security correspondent with illegally crossing the state border, after he reported from the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha. Nick Paton Walsh was part of a team of Western reporters who arrived in Sudzha at the invitation of the Ukrainian government. They traveled in an armored convoy with Ukrainian soldiers, filmed damaged buildings in the center of the community and spoke to Russian civilians, some of whom were taking refuge in a shelter." RT

Red Sea Crisis: Footage Captures Suezmax Tanker Explosion After Houthi Missile Strike As West Fails To Secure Chokepoint

"The latest failure by the West comes after a missile attack bombarded Greek-flagged oil tanker MV Sounion about 77 nautical miles west of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, forcing at least one EU warship to rescue the crew of the Suezmax tanker—the largest type of oil tanker capable of transiting the Suez Canal. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, the European Union's military operation committed to ensuring freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Red Sea, warned Sounion was set on fire and carrying 150,000 tons of crude and now "represents a navigational and environmental hazard." ZH

Israel Launches Preemptive Strike on Hezbollah

"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had launched a preemptive strike on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon to thwart a major imminent attack by the Iran-backed terror group." Breitbart

160 combat clashes on front lines in past day

"160 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine. Fighting was raging in ten sectors, with the situation remaining most tense in the Pokrovsk direction.
The Russian forces launched air strikes on the areas of Svesa, Pervomaiske, Druzhba, Katerynivka, Yunakivka, Kindrativka and Velyka Pysarivka in the Sumy region, Hoptivka, Kozacha Lopan and Petropavlivka in the Kharkiv region, Chasiv Yar, Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, Zalizne, Druzhba, Toretsk, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Memryk, Oleksandropil, Myrnohrad, Vozdvyzhenka, Dolyna, Vuhledar, Kostiantynivka, Rozdolne and Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, Lobkove, Piatykhatky and Novoandriivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Novotiahynka, Burhunka, Tomaryne and Zmiivka in the Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, three battles were raging near Hlyboke and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops attacked 14 times. Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults near Novoselivka, Stelmakhivka, Synkivka and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, 14 combat clashes took place near Druzheliubivka, Makiivka, Novosadove, Nevske and Dibrova.
In the Siversk sector, nine combat engagements took place. Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults near Verkhniokamianske, Bilohorivka, Vyimka and Spirne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian army attacked 19 times near Stupochky, Chasiv Yar, Kalynivka, Hryhorivka and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, there were 14 attacks near Nelipivka, Toretsk, New York and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 58 assault attacks, particularly in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Kalynove, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Ptyche and Novohrodivka. Russian troops were most active near Novohrodivka and Kalynove.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian troops thwarted 18 enemy attacks near Karlivka, Heorhiivka, Mykhailivka, Krasnohorivka and Kostiantynivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the Russian army attempted to advance eight times toward Vodiane, Vuhledar and Katerynivka, but failed to achieve any success.
In the Orikhiv sector, there were three combat engagements near Novoandriivka and Shcherbaky.
The situation in the Huliaipole and Dnipro River sectors have not changed significantly.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive groups were recorded.
On the border with the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russia maintains a military presence. The invaders fired mortars and artillery at settlements from its territory." Ukrin

Ukraine’s Navy destroyed a ferry

 "Ukraine’s Navy confirmed that it had destroyed a ferry in the Russian port of Kavkaz that was used to deliver fuel and weapons to occupied Crimea." AJ

Detonation of Russian ammo warehouse in Voronezh Oblast

"Ukrainian intelligence operatives hit an enemy ammunition depot near Ostrogozhsk in Voronezh Oblast. A warehouse used by the Russian Western military group in Voronezh contained over 5,000 tons of ammunition, including artillery shells, tank rounds, small arms cartridges, and surface-to-air missiles, according to Ukrainian intelligence." NV

RFK Jr. blames Biden for Ukraine conflict

"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused US President Joe Biden of disrupting peace negotiations

between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, because Washington “wanted the war.”
Kennedy made the allegation on Friday during a speech in Arizona, where he announced the suspension of his third-party campaign for the White House in the swing state and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
According to Kennedy, Washington had deliberately drawn Moscow into the Ukraine war with the objective of regime change in Russia." RT

Telegram founder Durov arrested by French police

"The Russian founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been detained after he arrived in Paris on a private jet, local broadcaster LCI has reported.

Durov, who obtained a French passport in 2021, was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget Airport at around 8pm local time. His jet arrived in the French capital from Azerbaijan. The 39-year-old had been accompanied by a woman and his bodyguard, it added.
According to LCI, the French authorities issued an arrest warrant for the tech entrepreneur as part of a preliminary investigation. Paris believes that Telegram’s insufficient moderation, its encryption tools and alleged lack of cooperation with police could make Durov complicit of in drug trafficking, pedophilia offenses and fraud, it said.
Broadcaster TF1 claimed that Durov is going to appear before a judge tonight. He could be facing up to 20 years in prison, it added." RT

Three dead after stabbing attack at ‘Diversity Festival’ in Germany

"Three people were killed and eight more were seriously wounded during a stabbing spree at the Festival of Diversity in the German city of Solingen on Friday evening, police said. The

sole suspect remains at large.
According to eyewitnesses, the perpetrator started attacking people at random at around 9:45pm local time at Solingen’s Fronhof Square, where many had arrived to celebrate the city’s 650th anniversary.
Police have declared a manhunt for the suspect, who had fled the scene. “We currently have no information about his whereabouts,” a police spokesman said.
According to Bild, eyewitnesses described the perpetrator as “an Arab-looking man.” RT

Police officer injured in explosion outside synagogue in France

"A police officer was injured when a car exploded outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in the French town of La Grande-Motte. Shortly before the blast, two vehicles had been set alight; one of them reportedly contained a gas canister." RT

Ukraine celebrates its 33rd anniversary

"August 24, Ukraine celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Verkhovna Rada Speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk, in his message of greetings, said that Independence Day holds a special significance, value and meaning for every Ukrainian, it is a "day that unites us together". Ukrin

30 attacks fended off at Pokrovsk Front, with eight firefights still ongoing

"Pokrovsk Sector of the front line has seen 96 force-to-force encounters since early hours. The Defense Forces fought off 31 attacks, with eight firefights still ongoing." Ukrin

Russian forces destroy local history museum in Huliaipole

"In the night Russian troops shelled the town of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, hitting the building of a local history museum." Ukrin

Germany Building 1st Military Base Abroad Since WWII

"Germany has started building military barracks in Lithuania, near the Belarusian border, which will become its first permanent military base overseas since World War II." Sputnik

Putin Visits Chechen Mosque, Kisses Golden Quran

"During his visit to Chechnya Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped at the Prophet Isa mosque in Grozny and posed for photos while holding, and kissing, a gold-leaf copy of the Quran." 

Breitbart

Pedophile Arrested For Death Threats Against Trump During Arizona Border Visit

 "As former President Donald Trump was heading out of Cochise County, Arizona, on Aug. 22, police were arresting a local man

suspected of making death threats against the presidential candidate. Police identified the suspect as Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, from the city of Benson. The former president said he had been unaware that a manhunt for the suspect was underway during his campaign stop at the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Syvrud was charged with two counts of threatening in connection with the posts about Trump, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. He also faces a felony warrant from Graham County, Arizona, for failure to register as a sex offender. He remained in the Cochise County Jail awaiting court action during the evening of Aug. 22."

 ZeroHedge

Georgian Railways scrap Russian locomotive deal amid US sanctions concerns

"Georgia’s state-owned transportation company, Georgian Railways, has canceled an $80.5 million contract to purchase Russian-made locomotives due to U.S. sanctions." NV

Three killed as Volgograd prison colony seizes hostages

"Prisoners at Correctional Colony No. 19 in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast took hostages and caused casualties. Two people escaped — one employee and one prisoner — who were hospitalized with cuts and wounds. The head of the colony, Andriy Devyatov, is in intensive care after being captured." NV

Russians close Kerch crossing after Defense Forces attack on Kavkaz port

"Following a missile attack on the Conroe Trader ferry in the Port of Kavkaz, Russia closed the Kerch ferry crossing in Crimea." NV

Multiple explosions reported in Mariupol; Russian air defense system possibly struck

"At least seven explosions were reported in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast on Aug. 23. Ukrainian Defense Forces may have targeted Russian air defense systems." NV

Indian PM arrives in Ukraine on visit

“Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is on a visit to Ukraine,” Andriy Yermak wrote." Ukrin

Harris vows firm support for Ukraine if elected president

"In her speech at the U.S. Democratic Party convention in Chicago, the candidate for presidency said she would firmly stand with Ukraine if she won the election." Ukrin

Kiev's Plan To Ban The Ukrainian Orthodox Church Shows How Insecure It Is About National Identity

"Kiev hates that a significant share of the population refuses to conform with the “negative nationalism” that they’ve aggressively enforced upon them since 2014 by continuing to worship at the Ukrainian Orthodox Churches’ sites instead of the government-backed Orthodox Church of Ukraine’s. The Rada passed a law earlier this week for banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) by the middle of next year if it doesn’t sever all ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC)." ZH

Three Units of Ukraine’s National Guard Refuse to Obey Orders in Donetsk Region

"Three companies of the Ukrainian National Guard have refused to obey orders to fight Russian forces in Donetsk.
The men, led by their commanders, refused to carry out combat missions near Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk in Ukrainian), located in the Kiev-controlled part of the DPR, Strana reported, quoting a serviceman of the second battalion of the 15th National Guard Brigade." Sputnik

China's CDC Reports New COVID-19 Cases Hit Nearly 20 Percent

"The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that new COVID-19 infections in the country of origin have increased to nearly 20 percent in the past few weeks, as two new Omicron subvariants spread across the country." ZH

Explosions and fire at military airfield in Russia's Volgograd Oblast after drone attack

"A fire broke out at the Marinovka airfield near the Russian city of Kalach-on-the-Don in Volgograd Oblast after a drone attack, explosions were heard......" NV