Ukraine launches nearly 800 drones into Russia, targets Moscow
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
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time.com
18.08.2026
Deaths mount, trauma sets in as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian families mourn their loved ones as experts lament Washington's elusive promises of military support.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow region
We start the programme with the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war. Early this morning, Ukraine launched over 600 drones at the Moscow region, in one of its biggest air assaults on the Russian capital.
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france24.com
18.08.2026
Russia fires top economist after warning over Ukraine war costs: ‘We are falling behind’
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
War in Ukraine: several wounded in drone attack on Moscow region
A total of 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said Monday, with several people wounded as buildings were struck. Moscow's mayor said that air defence units intercepted
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france24.com
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
MoD responds by saying Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine against Russian aggression
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests Putin’s visit to Etorofu
The island off the east coast of Hokkaido is one of four held by Russia that are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Russia fires top economist after he compares Putin’s economy to 1917 revolution
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
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independent.co.uk
17.08.2026
Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head
Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin's clampdown on the political party ahead of September's parliamentary vote.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair
The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire
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euronews.com
17.08.2026
Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.
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bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe
While Moscow is stripping citizenship rights, European states are curbing access to legal status for Russian emigres.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Kremlin critic jailed for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician.
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abcnews.com
17.08.2026