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Russia
Russian Shahed Drone Explodes in Poland
The drone exploded 100 km from the Ukrainian and Belarusian border, breaking windows in a local village, though no injuries were reported.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2025
Kherson
SBU Reports Foiling Russian Plot to Breach Kherson Defenses, Captures Local Agent
The SBU detained a 37-year-old agent in Kherson who scouted defenses for a planned Russian sabotage breakthrough; he faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Aug. 20, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
Putin’s General Maimed: Ukraine’s Special Ops Hit Abachev, Captured on Video
Ukrainian Special Ops released video of a drone strike in Kursk that gravely wounded Russian Lt. Gen. Abachev, a notorious commander accused of war crimes in Luhansk.
Aug. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Real GDP Grew 1.7% in Q2 2025 – IER
Ukraine’s Q2 GDP grew on metallurgy, construction and defense output, but was curbed by farm losses, coal decline and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Aug. 20, 2025
SBU
ANALYSIS: Russian Capability to Hit Ukraine With Bomber-Launched Cruise Missiles Half What It Was Last Year
Ukraine’s daring Spiderweb Operation and Western sanctions are probably the big reasons, but Ukrainian strikes against Russian missile-manufacturing may have helped.
Aug. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Don’t Expect Putin to Make Peace Any Time Soon
The Russian dictator has no reasons to end the war – but a few to pretend he wants to, an exiled Russian journalist writes.
Aug. 20, 2025
Russia
Ukraine’s Intel Exposes Russia’s New Phone Drone With Chinese Tech
Ukrainian intel released information on a new Russian drone with LTE modems and Chinese parts, capable of reconnaissance, strikes, or acting as a decoy to overload air defenses.
Aug. 20, 2025
Ukraine
How ‘Small’ NGOs Are Doing Big Things and ‘Quietly’ Working for Ukraine’s Victory
As traditional resources strain, the country’s greatest asset is its people – supporting efforts through work, volunteering, and personal contributions.
Aug. 20, 2025
