#Moscow claimed the #drone had been “#exposed to air defense weapons” yet it still managed to fly right into the heart of the #Russian capital, explode, and #damage buildings.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelensky signs law on Constitutional Court judges
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on August 17 that he had signed a law altering the procedure for selecting judges to the Constitutional Court, a move deemed essential to initiate EU accession negotiations.
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Russian Special Services Prepare for Pseudo-Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
російські спецслужби готуються до проведення псевдовиборів на тимчасово окупованих територіях України https://
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Explosions audible in occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region
Explosions are audible in occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region.
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Putin’s top aide illegally visited Donetsk, checked schools
The first deputy head of the Russian dictator's administration illegally visited Donetsk, where he checked the "integration" of schools, according to British intelligence. https://ift.tt/bFcqYLG #liga #news
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Khartiia National Guard Brigade special unit practices shooting
Зробити себе смертоноснішим.
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 18 août 2023
Спецпідрозділ розвідки бригади #Хартія #НГУ відпрацьовує стрільби🎯 pic.twitter.com/X6CMR8d6seЗробити себе смертоноснішим.
Спецпідрозділ розвідки бригади #Хартія #НГУ відпрацьовує стрільби -
Video: Ka-52 shot down by RBS-70 in Novoprokopivka (12 words max)
⚡️Video of the downing of the 🇷🇺Russian attack helicopter Ka-52 Alligator with the help of 🇸🇪RBS-70 yesterday afternoon by the troops of the 🇺🇦47th brigade in Novoprokopivka. pic.twitter.com/uE5VPGF64l
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 18 août 2023of the downing of the Russian attack helicopter Ka-52 Alligator with the help of the RBS-70 yesterday afternoon by the troops of the 47th Brigade in Novoprokopivka.
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Russia says Ukrainian sea drone attacked Black Sea ships
Russia’s Defence Ministry has claimed that a Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel allegedly made attempts to attack Russian ships in the Black Sea on the evening of August 17.
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US approves F-16 transfers to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
The US has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands. This should happen as soon as the training of Ukrainian pilots is completed. This was stated in a letter from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, a copy of which was seen by Reuters.
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Explosions across Sumy district
Explosions reported in Sumy district now
