⚡️Incursion into Kursk Oblast could ‘change the tide’ for Ukraine, US Senator says. During an interview on CBS’ Face the Nation on Aug. 18, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly said that Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast could help Ukraine change the course of the war in the country’s favor. kyivindependent.com/incursion-…
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Incursion into Kursk Oblast could 'change the tide' for Ukraine, US Senator says
During an interview on CBS' Face the Nation on Aug. 18, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly said that Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast could help Ukraine change the course of the war in the country's favor.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), founded by Hollywood actor George Clooney, has been declared an “undesirable” organization, Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office said on Aug. 19. kyivindependent.com/russia-lab…
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Russia labels George Clooney's foundation 'undesirable'
The Prosecutor General's Office claimed that the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) "carries out work aimed at discrediting Russia on a Hollywood scale."Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine downs all 11 Russian drones launched overnight. Ukrainian air defense shot down all 11 of the Shahed-type attack drones that were launched by Russia overnight on Aug. 20, the Air Force reported. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-do…
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⚡️Russian attack on Bilopillia in Sumy Oblast kills 1, injures 3. Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in the town of Bilopillia in Sumy Oblast on Aug. 18, killing one person and injuring three others, including an 11-year-old girl, the Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attack on Bilopillia in Sumy Oblast kills 1, injures 3
Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in the town of Bilopillia in Sumy Oblast on Aug. 18, killing one person and injuring three others, including an 11-year-old girl, the Sumy Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin arrives in Azerbaijan for first state visit since full-scale invasion began. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Baku on Aug. 18 for a two-day visit for talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev. The trip marks Putin’s first visit to the capital since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. kyivindependent.com/putin-arri…
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⚡️Russia denies reported indirect negotiations with Ukraine to halt energy strikes. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied on Aug. 18 a report that the country was entering indirect talks with Ukraine in Qatar on mutually halting strikes on energy infrastructure. kyivindependent.com/russia-den…
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A second key bridge has been destroyed in Russian Kursk Oblast by Ukrainian forces operating there, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Aug. 18. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces reportedly destroy another key bridge in Kursk Oblast, 'strengthen' positions
Key developments on Aug. 17-18: * Ukraine claims another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast * Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast * Belarus moved third of its army to Ukraine border due to what L…Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine aims to create buffer zone in Kursk Oblast, destroy as much Russian war potential as possible, Zelensky says. President Zelensky said “coming weeks will be crucial for diplomatic efforts with partners in Europe, America, and the Global South.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-w…
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Ukraine aims to create buffer zone in Kursk Oblast, destroy as much Russian war potential as possible, Zelensky says
In his address, President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that the "coming weeks will be crucial for our diplomatic efforts with various partners in Europe, America, and the Global South."Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian nuclear giant Rosatom directed income through Dutch subsidiary. Rosatom uses a Dutch subsidiary to move “hundreds of millions in profits,” Dutch news outlet NOS reported, citing a report from Uranium One Cooperative. kyivindependent.com/media-russ…
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Russian nuclear giant Rosatom directed additional income through Dutch subsidiary
Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy company, uses a Dutch subsidiary to move "hundreds of millions in profits," Dutch news outlet NOS reported, citing a report from Uranium One Cooperative.Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 4, injure 4 more. Russian troops attacked different settlements in Donetsk Oblast, killing four people and injuring four more on Aug. 18, Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported.
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The brain simulates actions and their consequences during REM sleep
Vivid dreams mostly occur during a phase of sleep called REM. During REM sleep, the brain's internal representation of direction keeps shifting like that of an awake animal moving through its environment.bioRxiv
Il carcere che diventa tortura. Lettera di Nicoletta Dosio dai domiciliari
Il 15 agosto, giorno di ferragosto, in molte carceri italiane ci sono state protesta per denunciare ilsovraffollamento, le condizioni inumane di detenzione inflitte a chi sta recluso.Osservatorio Repressione
I concerti del pianista ungherese Franz Liszt generavano isterie di massa come quelle che si sarebbero viste oltre un secolo dopo per i Beatles: era la “Lisztomania”
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Il celebre attore francese aveva 88 anni - Ha segnato un’epoca con il suo fascino e talento
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TIL: There used to be a "Bedding Ceremony" during a marriage where the bride and groom are put together in a marital bed in front of numerous witnesses. In 16th century Germany, the guests would leave and play pipes, drums, and celebrate loudly outside the room while the couple consummate.
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#til #todayilearned
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⚡️Kadyrov praises Musk, says he will send Tesla Cybertruck to fight in Ukraine. “I had the pleasure of testing the new technology … I am sure this ‘beast’ will be of great use to our fighters,” Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov said on Aug. 17. kyivindependent.com/kadyrov-pr…
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Kadyrov praises Musk, says he will send Tesla Cybertruck to fight in Ukraine
"I had the pleasure of testing the new technology and saw for myself that it is not by chance that it is called 'Cyberbeast.' ...Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Italian journalists reporting from Kursk to return home after Moscow’s threats. The RAI news team were the first to publish a foreign media report of Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk Oblast. kyivindependent.com/italian-jo…
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[2024/08/17 22:40]
Italian journalists reporting from Kursk to return home after Moscow's threats
The RAI news team were the first to publish a foreign media report of Ukraine's incursion in Kursk Oblast.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says reports on Germany halting military aid are ‘manipulation’. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on Aug. 17 that reports on Germany allegedly halting new military aid for Ukraine were a “manipulation.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported earlier on the same day that Germany’s Finance Ministry was not planning to approve additional aid to Ukraine as part of budgetary savings this year.
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⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv. Explosions were heard in Kyiv at around 5 a.m. local time, Suspilne reported on Aug. 18. The Air Force issued an aerial alert in the region due to the threat of Russian drones and missiles.
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⚡️Putin gives relative promotion in Russian Defense Ministry. Anna Tsyvilova has been sanctioned by both the United Kingdom and the European Union over her connections to Putin and her support for the invasion of Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/putin-give…
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⚡️3 Ukrainians suspected of port arson in Croatia. Croatian police are searching for three Ukrainian citizens suspected of setting multiple ships on fire at the Medulin port on May 14. The fire destroyed 22 vessels and caused over $2 million in damage. kyivindependent.com/3-ukrainia…
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3 Ukrainians suspected of port arson in Croatia
Croatian police are searching for three Ukrainian citizens suspected of setting multiple ships on fire at the Medulin port on the Istrian peninsula. The May 14 fire reportedly destroyed 22 vessels and caused over $2 million in damage.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Drone hits oil depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast. A fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Proletarsk in Russia’s Rostov Oblast following a drone strike overnight on Aug. 18, Governor Vasily Golubev reported. kyivindependent.com/drone-hits…
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Drone hits oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast
A fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Proletarsk in Russia's Rostov Oblast following a drone strike overnight on Aug. 18, Governor Vasily Golubev reported.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia plant ‘deteriorating’ after reported drone strike, IAEA warns. “Nuclear power plants are designed to be resilient … but they are not built to withstand a direct military attack.” kyivindependent.com/nuclear-sa…
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[2024/08/17 21:49]
Nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia plant 'deteriorating' after reported drone strike, IAEA warns
"Nuclear power plants are designed to be resilient against technical or human failures and external events including extreme ones, but they are not built to withstand a direct military attack."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
While Ukrainian troops advancing into Kursk have reportedly expressed strong morale, some of Ukraine’s exhausted soldiers on the Donbas front lines struggle to see the future when so many of their friends have been killed in action. kyivindependent.com/kursk-incu…
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[2024/08/17 18:42]
Kursk incursion and Crimea strikes could ease pressure on Ukraine’s Donbas forces
Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast over the past week is lifting some hopes for Ukrainian soldiers losing ground on the eastern front amid worsening manpower and ammunition shortages.Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv children’s hospital CEO suspended amid reconstruction scandal. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-child…
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Kyiv children's hospital CEO suspended amid reconstruction scandal
Volodymyr Zhovnir, CEO of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, was suspended until all inspections related to the hospital's reconstruction are completed, Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Aug. 17.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Boris Johnson calls on West to let Ukraine strike Russian territory with long-range missiles. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Aug. 16 urged the U.S. and U.K. to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory with long-range ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles. “The only way to stop the glide bombs is to hit the air bases used by those Russian planes; and the only way to hit those bases is to use the Western kit they already have,” he said in an op-ed for the Daily Mail.
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⚡️Russian attack on Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast kills at least 1, injures 4. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/08/17 16:02]
Russian attack on Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast kills at least 1, injures 4
An unfinished nine-story building came under the Russian attack in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Moscow’s dismal track record with security agreements suggests that the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in Istanbul were unlikely to succeed, writes Andreas Umland in this guest op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-we…
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[2024/08/17 17:56]
Opinion: Were the Istanbul peace talks a missed opportunity for Ukraine?
Recent reflections on the Russo-Ukrainian peace talks in Istanbul at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 offer new insights and perspectives.Andreas Umland (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Cyberattack hits Monobank, Ukraine’s largest direct bank. “Yesterday, it subsided at 10:30 p.m., and today, it started again at 3:15 a.m. We are approaching 3 billion service requests in two days,” said Oleh Horokhovskyi, the bank’s co-owner, on Aug. 17.
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[2024/08/17 18:38]
Kostiantyn Yuzviuk is one of the latest prominent Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russia’s war who chose a non-traditional burial inspiring Ukrainians to fight on. kyivindependent.com/memorializ…
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[2024/08/17 18:01]
Memorializing Ukraine’s fallen soldiers: One asked to be cremated so future fighters don’t ‘dig trenches in our bones’
Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a series of reports by the Kyiv Independent about the memorialization of Ukraine’s fallen soldiers.Natalia Yermak (The Kyiv Independent)
@Friendica News Great! Thanks for all the hard work!
As a note, I upgraded a test server with a very small database size and it was stuck with a white screen for several minutes. No idea how long that is going to be on a larger db. Anyway, it does come back automatically, so no need to worry if anyone encounters this. The error in the log was:
Call to undefined method Friendica\App::getLoggedInUserNickname()which seems to go away after the server comes back.
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@Gidi Kroon ... basically what this is hinting 
Please note, that some of the changes to the database structure will take some time to be applied, depending on the size of your Friendica database this update might run for days.
Researchers Uncover Alarming Link Between Plastic Exposure and Autism in Male Offspring
A common type of plastic has been linked to autism in boys. Researchers at the Florey Institute have discovered higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism.Colin Collins (SciTechDaily)
⚡️Explosions reported near Kyiv. Explosions were heard outside Kyiv the morning of Aug. 17, according to Suspilne. The report followed an aerial alert issued by Ukraine’s Air Force.
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⚡️Hackers launch cyberattack against Ukraine’s Monobank. A massive denial of service (DDoS) attack targeted Monobank, launching one billion service requests at the company’s website in three hours. kyivindependent.com/hackers-la…
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[2024/08/17 01:00]
Hackers launch cyberattack against Ukraine's Monobank
A massive denial of service (DDoS) attack targeted Monobank, launching one billion service requests at the company's website in three hours.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian companies account for 80% of army supply contracts, defense ministry says. Contracts with Ukrainian manufacturers have reportedly increased since the Defense Ministry established the State Logistics Operator (DOT) in December 2023. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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⚡️Russia not ready for Kursk Oblast counteroffensive, Estonian official says. “There are no indications yet that the Russian Armed Forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions,” Lieutenant Colonel Mattias Puusepp said. kyivindependent.com/russia-not…
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Russia not ready for Kursk Oblast counteroffensive, Estonian official says
"According to Russian social media reports, the Russian Armed Forces are expected to launch a counteroffensive soon. However, there are no indications yet that the Russian Armed Forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US oil group expands in Russia as Western rivals leave, FT reports. SLB, the world’s largest oilfield services company, signed new government contracts and posted over 1,000 job postings in Russia within the last year. kyivindependent.com/us-oil-gro…
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US oil group expands in Russia as Western rivals leave, FT reports
SLB, the world's largest oilfield services company, signed new government contracts and posted over 1,000 job postings in Russia within the last year.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia summons Italian ambassador over journalists working in Kursk Oblast. Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed that the journalists crossed the border into Kursk Oblast illegally while reporting on Ukraine’s ongoing offensive in the region. kyivindependent.com/russia-sum…
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[2024/08/16 21:53]
Russia summons Italian ambassador over journalists working in Kursk Oblast
Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed that the journalists crossed the border into Kursk Oblast illegally while reporting on Ukraine's ongoing offensive in the region.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine ‘lost’ MiG-29 fighter jet as Russia claims attack on airbase. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-lo…
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[2024/08/16 19:59]
Ukraine 'lost' MiG-29 fighter jet as Russia claims attack on airbase
"Unfortunately, today we lost a MiG-29. Luckily, everyone is alive. War," former Ukraine's Air Force Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine advances another 1-3 km into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says. Ukrainian forces have advanced 1 to 3 kilometers in some areas of Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 16. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ad…
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Ukraine advances another 1-3 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
"In general, the situation is under control. All activities are being carried out according to the plan, the logistics system is working smoothly," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a report to President Volodymyr Zelensky.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv dismisses Russian claims of planned ‘dirty bomb’ attacks on nuclear plants. “We officially refute these false reports. Ukraine has neither the intention nor the ability to carry out any such actions. Russia must stop spreading dangerous lies,” Heorhii Tykhyi, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, said. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-dismi…
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[2024/08/16 21:05]
Kyiv dismisses Russian claims of planned 'dirty bomb' attacks on nuclear plants
"We officially refute these false reports. Ukraine has neither the intention nor the ability to carry out any such actions. Russia must stop spreading dangerous lies," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
CAUTIONS. The four cautions: I. Beware of a woman before.--II. Beware of a horse behind.--III. Beware of a cart side-ways.--IV. Beware of a priest every way.
A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)
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#books #literature #dictionaries #history #society #crime #language #slang @histodons
#medieval #MedievalArt
“The success of Ukraine’s incursion illustrates once more Russia’s strategic ineptitude, administrative deficiencies, and material shortcomings,” writes Andreas Umland in this guest op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-6-…
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[2024/08/16 13:09]
Opinion: 6 ways Ukraine’s Kursk incursion is changing the tide of war
As becomes clearer with each passing day, the Ukrainian foray into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, which began on Aug. 6, is no minor incident.Andreas Umland (The Kyiv Independent)
"What Happened to Ukraine's Oligarchs?" briefing registration
KI Insights, a newly launched analytical unit powered by the Kyiv Independent, is organizing monthly briefings on a hot political topic of the month.Google Docs
⚡️ Ukrainian POWs tortured in Russian captivity, UN representative says. The head of mission for the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Danielle Bell, said Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity are systematically tortured. kyivindependent.com/un-represe…
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[2024/08/16 15:34]
UN representative in Ukraine reports torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity
The head of mission for the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Danielle Bell, reported that Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories are systematically subjected to torture.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡Ukraine’s legalization of medical cannabis enters into force. The legalization of medical cannabis entered into force in Ukraine on Aug. 16, allowing veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and people with serious illnesses to access the drug. kyivindependent.com/medical-ca…
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[2024/08/16 10:49]
Ukraine's legalization of medical cannabis enters into force
The legalization of medical cannabis entered into force in Ukraine on Aug. 16, allowing veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and people with serious illnesses such as cancer to access the drug.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry summoned EU and Ukrainian diplomats after claiming Ukrainian drones entered Belarus; Lukashenko has proposed to criminalize threatening or subjecting to violence any incumbent or former Belarusian president; and more. kyivindependent.com/belarus-we…
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[2024/08/16 15:52]
Belarus Weekly: Minsk summons EU, Ukrainian diplomats over alleged drone incursion from Ukraine
Minsk summons EU, Ukrainian diplomats, and addresses UN, OSCE over alleged drone incursion from Ukraine.Maria Yeryoma (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine can decide how to use Spanish-supplied equipment, Spanish defense minister says. Ukraine can determine how to use Spanish-supplied equipment, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ca…
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[2024/08/16 17:29]
Ukraine can decide how to use Spanish-supplied equipment, Spanish defense minister says
Ukraine can determine how and when to use Spanish-supplied equipment, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said during her visit to the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps in Spain, EFE news agency reported on Aug. 16.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Government supports bill banning use of Russian-developed software. Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers approved a ban on the use of software and websites from Russia and other sanctioned countries, the government announced on Aug. 16. kyivindependent.com/government…
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[2024/08/16 16:11]
Government supports bill banning use of Russian-developed software
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved a ban on the use of software and websites from Russia and other sanctioned countries, the government announced on Aug. 16.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian Olympic fencer Olga Kharlan’s saber sold at auction to support military. The saber of Olga Kharlan, a Ukrainian fencer and Olympic gold medalist, sold for Hr 10 million (about $242,000) at an auction, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation said on Aug. 15. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-o…
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⚡️Ukraine’s Magura drones have reportedly struck 18 Russian ships throughout war. HUR’s Magura drones are among the key tools that allowed Kyiv to undermine Russia’s overwhelming naval dominance in the Black Sea. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-m…
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[2024/08/16 11:11]
Ukraine's Magura drones have reportedly struck 18 Russian ships throughout war
The Magura drone can cover a distance of more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and is capable of carrying a 250-kilogram warhead.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Myrnohrad residents evacuating as Russian forces reach 6 km from the town. Myrnohrad lies just east of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub that has become the main focus of the Russian offensive in Donetsk Oblast. kyivindependent.com/myrnohrad-…
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Myrnohrad residents evacuating as Russian forces reach 6 km from the town
"People are leaving, but not as quickly or urgently as we would like and as the situation requires," administration head Yurii Tretiak said on air on RFE/RL, adding that 20,000 remain there, including around 1,000 children.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ottawa confirms Ukraine can use Canada-supplied arms on Russian territory. “Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland, and we’re committed to supporting their capacity,” Canada’s Defense Ministry spokesperson said. kyivindependent.com/ottawa-con…
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[2024/08/16 11:42]
Ottawa confirms Ukraine can use Canada-supplied arms on Russian territory
"Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland, and we're committed to supporting their capacity," said Andrée-Anne Poulin, a spokesperson for the Canadian Defense Ministry, as reported by CBC News.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
The only way to defeat Russia is to actually defeat Russia. Now it’s time to make its final push: to support Ukraine vocally, demonstratively, and unequivocally to win now, writes Isaac C. Flanagan in this guest op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-th…
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[2024/08/16 14:50]
Opinion: The West’s escalation strategy has failed. Let Ukraine strike Russia.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Trench Art on July 30, 2024, and has been republished by the Kyiv Independent with permission. In his Oval Office address on July 24, U.S.Isaac C. Flanagan (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia claims Ukraine attempted ATACMS attack on Crimean Bridge. kyivindependent.com/russia-cla…
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[2024/08/16 11:33]
Russia claims Ukraine attempted ATACMS attack on Crimean Bridge
Russia downed 12 ATACMS launched overnight by Ukraine as part of an attack on the Crimean Bridge, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported on Aug. 16, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡Russia diverts multiple units of at least 1,000 troops each to Kursk Oblast, CNN says, citing sources kyivindependent.com/russia-par…
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[2024/08/16 08:47]
Russia partially deploying its forces to Kursk Oblast, exact number is unknown, White House says
Kirby declined to assess the Ukrainian operation in Kursk Oblast but said that the U.S. was monitoring Russia's reaction and the redeployment of its troops.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Kazakhstan ‘won’t blindly follow’ sanctions against Russia, deputy PM says. Kazakhstan’s Deputy PM and Trade Minister Serik Zhumangarin told Bloomberg that Astana will review its approach to sanctions and prioritize its own economic interests. kyivindependent.com/kazakhstan…
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[2024/08/16 12:50]
Kazakhstan 'won't blindly follow' sanctions against Russia, deputy PM says
Kazakhstan will review its approach to enforcing sanctions against Russia, prioritizing its economic interests, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Serik Zhumangarin said in an interview with Bloomberg on Aug. 16.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Top Kyiv Oblast enlistment officials detained over suspected draft evasion scheme. kyivindependent.com/2-kyiv-obl…
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[2024/08/16 13:14]
Top Kyiv Oblast enlistment officials detained over suspected draft evasion scheme
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the heads of the Bucha and Boryspil military enlistment offices over a suspected corruption scheme that allowed men to evade the draft, the SBU and the Prosecutor General’s Office said on Aug. 16.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
Beginning the process of rebuilding Ukraine’s manufacturing sector now would both strengthen the country’s capacity to resist Russian aggression and support its economic recovery, write Yuriy Gorodnichenko and Daniel Gros in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-th…
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[2024/08/16 13:19]
Opinion: The EU should help Ukrainian refugees return home
After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, millions of Ukrainians found refuge in the European Union, with Germany and Poland alone taking in about one million refugees each.Yuriy Gorodnichenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine has exported over 64 million metric tons of goods to 46 countries since the temporary Black Sea corridor began operating, the Infrastructure Ministry said on the one-year anniversary of its opening on Aug. 16. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ex…
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[2024/08/16 10:16]
Ukraine exports over 64 million tons of cargo through Black Sea corridor in a year
This volume included 43.5 million metric tons of agricultural products exported through the Black Sea shipping route over the past year.Daria Svitlyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ The Freedom of Russia Legion appealed to Russian troops to surrender or switch sides and join the fight “for the normal future of Russia.” The statement came amid an ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. kyivindependent.com/freedom-of…
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[2024/08/16 09:35]
Freedom of Russia Legion calls on Russian soldiers to surrender, switch sides amid Kursk incursion
The legion called upon Russian soldiers to "surrender to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as (their) comrades did." Those who "want to continue fighting for the normal future of Russia" were invited to join the unit.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed at least seven civilians and injured at least 25, including children, regional authorities reported early on Aug. 16. kyivindependent.com/attacks-80…
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[2024/08/16 08:21]
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 25 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down three Shahed-type kamikaze drones and two reconnaissance drones overnight, the Air Force said. Russia also reportedly attacked Ukraine with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s military on Aug. 16 published for the first time footage of the early hours of the cross-border incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast on Aug. 6. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/08/16 07:04]
Ukrainian paratroopers show footage of Kursk incursion's start
The video appears to show Ukrainian soldiers, tanks, and vehicles entering Kursk Oblast, destroying or capturing Russian forces, and removing a Russian flag while displaying the banner of Ukrainian airborne troops.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of August 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/08/16 06:38]
⚡US reluctant to allow ATACMS in Kursk Oblast due to limited supply, CNN reports. kyivindependent.com/us-relucta…
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[2024/08/16 07:05]
US reluctant to allow ATACMS in Kursk Oblast due to limited supply, CNN reports
The U.S. is reluctant to allow Ukraine to use its long-range weapons inside Kursk "not because of the risk of escalation, but because the US only has a limited supply," CNN reported on Aug. 16, citing multiple unnamed U.S. officials.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
Dopo i brogli alle elezioni in Venezuela, il presidente cileno Boric ha avuto un approccio meno conciliante rispetto a quello di altri leader più anziani, tra cui Lula
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A major water main break flooded parts of downtown Montreal near the Jacques-Cartier bridge Friday morning. Notre-Dame Street has been blocked off as of Frontenac Street, and morning traffic will be interrupted.
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As the Paris Olympics captured the world's attention, it proved apparent that winning medals often hinged on the success of teamwork.Science X (Phys.org)
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⚡️The Indian Embassy in Moscow issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk oblasts on Aug. 14, encouraging them to evacuate the areas amid the ongoing Ukrainian incursion into the areas. kyivindependent.com/indias-emb…
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[2024/08/15 07:53]
India's embassy in Russia advises Indian nationals to evacuate Kursk Oblast, other border regions
"In view of the recent security incidents" in the oblasts, "Indian nationals are advised to take necessary precautions and temporarily relocate outside these regions," the Indian Embassy wrote.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Military confirms attack on 4 Russian airbases. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck four Russian airbases overnight on Aug. 14. The consequences are being determined. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hi…
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[2024/08/15 05:20]
Updated: Ukraine hits 4 Russian airbases in largest such attack, source says
An SBU source called it the largest attack on Russian airbases during the war.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia offers workers up to $4000 to dig trenches in Kursk Oblast. The job ads call for “general workers” who are able to dig fortifications in Kursk Oblast, with posted pay rates ranging between 150,000-371,000 rubles (approximately $1,600-4,000). kyivindependent.com/russia-off…
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[2024/08/15 04:09]
Russia offers workers up to $4000 to dig trenches in Kursk Oblast
The job ads call for "general workers" who are able to dig fortifications in Kursk Oblast, with posted pay rates ranging between 150,000-371,000 rubles (approximately $1,600-4,000).Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian phishing campaign targets Kremlin’s enemies at home and abroad. The campaign targeted Russian opposition figures, NGOs, and Western diplomats, including former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Steven Pifer. kyivindependent.com/russian-ph…
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[2024/08/15 02:18]
⚡️Crimean museum dedicated to Lesia Ukrainka repurposed by Russian authorities, mentions of writer erased. The museum has been repurposed under a new name, the Yalta Historical and Literary Museum, with exhibitions focusing on Yalta’s history, music, and literature. The fate of the original exhibits dedicated to Lesia Ukrainka is uncertain, with concerns that they may have been archived, relocated, or possibly destroyed. kyivindependent.com/crimean-mu…
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[2024/08/14 23:14]
Crimean museum dedicated to Lesia Ukrainka repurposed by Russian authorities, mentions of writer erased
The Lesia Ukrainka Museum in Yalta, located in occupied Crimea, has been effectively erased. The museum has been repurposed under a new name, the Yalta Historical and Literary Museum, with exhibitions focusing on Yalta's history, music, and lite…Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Finnish President voices support for Ukraine’s right to self-defense. At a press conference on August 13, he emphasized that Finland imposes no restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Finnish-supplied weapons, provided it adheres to international law. “We see no reason to restrict the actions of the Ukrainians,” Stubb said. kyivindependent.com/finnish-pr…
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[2024/08/15 00:52]
Finnish President voices support for Ukraine's right to self-defense
Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed strong support for Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russian aggression, including strikes and advances on Russian territory.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of August 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/08/15 06:44]
Gaza, l’indifferenza al male distruggerà il mondo - Articolo21
Il mondo sarà distrutto dall’indifferenza al male assoluto. Siamo tutti colpevoli. Tolleriamo che a Gaza un padre vada a prendere l’atto di nascita dei suoi figli appena nati e torni a casa trovandoli dilaniati insieme alla loro mamma da una bomba is…Articolo21
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Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads
Google ramps up its campaign against ad blockers on Chrome.Kevin Okemwa (Windows Central)
Meteors and Aurora over Germany
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APOD: 2024 August 14 – Meteors and Aurora over Germany
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⚡️Ukraine’s Kursk Oblast incursion creates ‘real dilemma for Putin,’ Biden says. “It’s creating a real dilemma for Putin, and we’ve been in direct contact, constant contact, with the Ukrainians,” Biden said. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-k…
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[2024/08/13 22:39]
Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion creates 'real dilemma for Putin,' Biden says
"It's creating a real dilemma for Putin, and we've been in direct contact, constant contact, with the Ukrainians," U.S. President Joe Biden said in his first public comments since Kyiv launched its cross-border offensive.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
The governor of Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov, declared a state of emergency on Aug. 14, citing an “extremely difficult” and tense situation due to ongoing attack from Ukrainian forces. kyivindependent.com/russias-be…
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[2024/08/14 05:05]
Russia's Belgorod Oblast declares state of emergency, governor says
The governor of Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov, declared a state of emergency on Aug. 14, citing an "extremely difficult" and tense situation due to ongoing attack from Ukrainian forces.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
In this edition of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly newsletter: the Finance Ministry tries to sabotage customs reform, while the president extends martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosla…
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[2024/08/13 19:29]
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 68
Editor’s note: This is issue 68 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from Aug. 5- Aug. 11, 2024.Yaroslav Zhelezniak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian basketball player Mykhailiuk joins NBA’s Utah Jazz. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, a 27-year-old from Cherkasy, played for multiple NBA teams in the U.S. before signing a four-year contract with the Jazz worth $15 million. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/08/14 00:17]
⚡1st ‘thematic’ conference as follow-up to peace summit to be held in August. The first conference, dedicated specifically to the topic of energy security, will be held online in August, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said on Aug. 13. kyivindependent.com/1st-themat…
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[2024/08/13 21:25]
1st 'thematic' conference as follow-up to peace summit to be held in August
The conferences will be dedicated to specific points of the peace formula aimed at developing and agreeing on the components of a joint peace plan drafted by Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine launches new graduate program in drone development. The Digital Transformation Ministry is partnering with the Kyiv School of Economics to launch a master’s program training drone engineers to design, test, analyze, and improve UAVs. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-la…
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[2024/08/13 21:39]
Ukraine launches new graduate program in drone development
The Digital Transformation Ministry is partnering with the Kyiv School of Economics to launch a master's program that will train drone development engineers to design, test, analyze, and improve UAVs.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡Cutting off Russian gas supplies could be ‘massive risk’ for country, Austria says. The Austrian energy ministry told Bloomberg that dependence on Russian gas creates “a massive risk of a corresponding supply failure with far-reaching consequences.” kyivindependent.com/cutting-of…
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[2024/08/13 18:20]
Cutting off Russian gas supplies could be 'massive risk' for country, Austria says
The Austrian Energy Ministry said as long as there is dependence on Russian gas supplies, "there is a massive risk of a corresponding supply failure with far-reaching consequences."Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡Belarus to transfer military equipment to Russia amid Ukraine’s operation in Kursk Oblast, media says. The recent delivery of Belarusian military equipment is related to “an urgent request from the Russian side” due to losses and a lack of equipment in Kursk Oblast and other areas, Belnovosti said, citing an undisclosed source in the country’s defense ministry. kyivindependent.com/belarus-to…
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[2024/08/13 21:24]
Belarus to transfer military equipment to Russia amid Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast, media says
The recent delivery of Belarusian military equipment is related to "an urgent request from the Russian side" due to losses and a lack of equipment in the Kursk Oblast and other areas, Belnovosti said, citing an undisclosed source in the Belarusian De…Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
A sunflower inspired Yevgen Erik to reinvent solar panels. He created SolarGaps in 2016. With thousands of the blinds installed globally, Erik sees a bright future for the company as the world rapidly turns towards renewable energy, writes nitter.oksocial.net/DomCulv . kyivindependent.com/how-a-ukra…
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[2024/08/13 18:19]
How Ukrainian company SolarGaps is reimagining a renewable future with its solar panel blinds
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
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