In the Donetsk OTU responsibility zone, the 1st Azov National Guard Corps, alongside adjacent and subordinate units, has halted enemy advancement over the past three days.
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Ukraine hits Syzran oil refinery, third attack, cutting 10% of Russia’s capacity
Ukraine hits hard!
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 15 août 2025
Last night, Syzran oil refinery [Russia] was hit 3rd time since the start of the war.
Plant processes 7M tonnes of crude oil a year, about 2.5% of Russia’s total refining capacity.
It's the 7th attack, taking out more than 10% of Russia’s oil refinery. pic.twitter.com/p7wxy2l91OUkraine hits hard! Last night, Syzran oil refinery [Russia] was hit 3rd time since the start of the war. Plant processes 7M tonnes of crude oil a year, about 2.5% of Russia’s total refining capacity. It's the 7th attack, taking out more than 10% of Russia’s oil refinery.
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Letter from Putin to Kim Jong-un on North Korean troops in Ukraine
Source: https://theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/15/vladimir-putin-letter-kim-jong-un-north-korean-troops-ukraine
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Russia’s Duma speaker thanks North Korea for Kursk soldiers
Russia'a Duma speaker Volodin delivered the letter to Kim in Pyongyang, thanked him for sending “excellent soldiers” to the Kursk operations. He added that Russia would always remember the North Korean troops “who fought at the cost of their lives in Russia”. 2/
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Putin calls North Korean troops heroic in Kursk letter
Putin calls North Korean troops in Ukraine “heroic” in a letter to Kim Jong-un on Korea’s liberation anniversary, The Guardian. He says they helped “liberate” Russia’s Kursk region from Ukrainian forces and frames it as proof of strong military ties. 1/
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Centralized command leads to Ukraine infantry shortage, Russia exploits and dodges sanctions
Centralized command makes low-level officers hesitant to preserve troops for fear of punishment. Ukraine faces infantry shortage, exploited by Russia. European and Ukrainian officials warn Russia may use cease-fire offers to dodge new U.S. sanctions while continuing the war. 5X
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Russian forces exploit gap, Ukrainian drone skills limited
Russian forces found a gap in Ukrainian lines after weeks of probing, exploiting it with large reserves. Ukrainians spot 150 Russian infantry daily but kill few due to limited drone skills. Ukrainians criticize army leaders for costly assaults with little strategic gain. 4/
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Putin seeks edge before Alaska talks
Putin seeks a battlefield advantage before talks in Alaska, aiming to increase pressure on Ukrainian-held cities in eastern Donetsk. At the summit, the Kremlin will push for U.S. recognition of its control over Donetsk and other occupied Ukrainian regions.
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Ukraine counterattacks Russian breach; Zelenskyy calls front most difficult
Ukraine is counterattacking small Russian groups that breached its first defense line. Zelenskyy called the area “the most difficult” on the front, noting some Russians were killed or captured. He said the push aims to show Russia advancing and Ukraine losing. 2/
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Russian forces break through Ukrainian defenses near Dobropillya
Russian forces broke through Ukrainian defenses near Dobropillya, advancing several miles deep — a rare gain in a war where Russia holds 20% of Ukraine. Zelenskyy said troops carried only handheld weapons, highlighting the unusual, lightly equipped assault, WSJ. 1/