The Russian army hit the border crossing point between Ukraine and Moldova
On August 20, the Russian army hit the border crossing point between Ukraine and Moldova.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
A Russian missile barrage has killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital
World
abcnews.com
20.08.2026
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least five dead as Putin launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russia has launched massive strikes on Ukraine, and there are casualties
On the night of August 20, Russian troops launched a massive attack on the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, and Kyiv region, using ballistic and hypersonic "Zirkon" missiles, as well as drones.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
A warehouse burns near Moscow. In Ukraine, drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukrainian drones have targeted a major logistics center outside Moscow, setting it ablaze
World
abcnews.com
20.08.2026
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Ukraine's defense needs, five years into the war
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., about a recent congressional delegation to Ukraine, and what leaders there are asking for in terms of the country's air defense.
World
npr.org
19.08.2026
I’m a conflict expert. Why the UK-Ukraine drone partnership is worth risking Putin’s wrath
Ukraine increasingly contributes battlefield-tested designs and operational knowledge, while Britain can provide engineering expertise, industrial capacity, certification, capital and access to intern
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Pesidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime electionUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired a senior aide amid a fresh corrup
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Grain prices surge after Ukraine war chokes off seaborne exports
Analysts fear global food price shock if attacks on terminals and ships continue
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s growing corruption crisis explained as Zelensky fires another top ally
Anti-corruption bodies continue to scalp high-ranking Ukrainian officials amid a widening graft probe. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s strikes exposing deeper Russian vulnerability
Ukraine’s use of long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia has raised questions that go far beyond the immediate military consequences. Oil refineries and industrial facilities were among
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Putin pledges help for Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukraine
Kyiv’s drones have partly or completely destroyed seven warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer
Finance
ft.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle
Ukraine's lawmakers approved the country's new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine hit the bridge, UAV warehouses and a number of facilities of the Russian troops
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down a road bridge over the Molochnaya River in the Zaporozhye region temporarily occupied by Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine’s ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections
In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
In Ukraine, forcible military recruitment efforts escalate into violence
'Busification', the term describing being captured on the street, is engulfed by abuse and corruption.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Ukraine thanks Azerbaijan for assistance in maintaining country’s energy system
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Ukraine live: Zelensky fires deputy head of presidential office as corruption probe unfolds
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed presidential office deputy head Iryna Mudra on Wednesday, according to a decree published on the presidential website. The move came after Ukraine’s anti-graft a
World
france24.com
19.08.2026