Minacce di sgombergo al Campetto occupato di Giulianova
Collegamento telefonico con un compagno che ci racconta gli sviluppi dell'occupazione di Giulianova lido.Radiondarossa
“Ha passato tutta la giornata giocando ai videogiochi: dopo 24 ore dopo era morta”: la disperazione dei genitori della bimba Milly-Rose di 6 anni
Inizialmente si temeva che potesse avere la meningite o, più probabilmente, la sepsi L'articolo “Ha passato tutta la giornata giocando ai videogiochi: dopo 24 ore dopo era morta”: la disperazione dei genitori della bimba Milly-Rose di 6 anni proviene da Il…
Fermi's 12-year All-Sky Gamma-ray Map
Image Credit: NASA, DOE, Fermi LAT Collaboration; Text: Barb Mattson (U. Maryland, NASA's GSFC)
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APOD: 2024 August 21 – Fermi's 12-year All-Sky Gamma-ray Map
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
Russia’s double-punch back against Ukraine’s shock raid
It is bombing Ukrainians in Kursk and advancing in PokrovskThe Economist
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⚡️Russian prosecutors seek up to 24 years in prison for 23 Ukrainians who served in Azov. The Russian prosecutors claimed that the prisoners expressed “negative attitudes toward the Russian-speaking population” and supported “pro-Ukrainian radical views.” kyivindependent.com/russian-pr…
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Russian prosecutors seek up to 24 years in prison for 23 Ukrainians who served in Azov Brigade
The Russian Prosecutor's Office claimed that all the prisoners expressed "negative attitudes toward the Russian-speaking population" and supported "pro-Ukrainian radical views."Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Hungary close to finalizing talks on ‘balanced’ oil supply amid Ukraine’s sanctions against Lukoil. Budapest is close to finalizing talks on “balanced” oil supply after Ukraine blocked the transit of Russian oil through the Lukoil pipeline. kyivindependent.com/hungary-fi…
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Hungary close to finalizing talks on 'balanced' oil supply amid Ukraine's sanctions against Lukoil
Budapest is close to finalizing talks on "balanced" oil supply after Ukraine blocked the transit of Russian oil through the Lukoil pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Aug. 21 after a government meeting.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UNHCR to allocate $30 million to support Ukraine’s front-line areas in winter. kyivindependent.com/unhcr-to-a…
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UNHCR to allocate $30 million to support Ukraine's front-line areas in winter
"For UNHCR, the priority is to support people who remain in the front-line regions during the winter months, which are likely to be particularly difficult this year given the targeted attacks on energy infrastructure," said Karolina Lindholm Billing,…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Kursk incursion strengthens Ukraine’s hand as Kyiv and Moscow eye battlefield gains to boost leverage ahead of potential peace talks. kyivindependent.com/kursk-incu…
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[2024/08/21 21:02]
Kursk incursion ‘breaks’ Russia's attempts to dictate peace terms, boosts Ukraine’s leverage
Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk Oblast has derailed Russia's plans to dictate a peace deal on its terms and strengthened Ukraine's hand in any future negotiations, Ukrainian officials and analysts say.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️All children evacuated from 90 settlements in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces approach. kyivindependent.com/all-childr…
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All children evacuated from 90 settlements in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces approach
Another 4,912 children remain in 30 front-line settlements in Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Aug. 21.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-de…
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[2024/08/21 14:30]
Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says
According to the source in the military intelligence agency, the kamikaze drones operated by the agency destroyed a Russian MiG-31K/I and two Il-76 aircraft and damaged about five aircraft, possibly including one more MiG-31K/I.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s Kursk operation may be ‘very limited’ in terms of time, Scholz says. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-k…
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Ukraine's Kursk operation may be 'very limited' in terms of time, Scholz says
"This is a very limited operation in terms of space and probably also in terms of time. But at this moment, any further comments are out of the question.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kremlin is using state media and propaganda to convince the Russian public that Ukrainian troops on its soil are the “new normal” as it comes to terms with the idea it may not be able to push Kyiv’s forces out in the immediate future. kyivindependent.com/kremlin-tr…
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[2024/08/21 18:58]
Kremlin trying to convince public that Ukrainian troops on Russian soil is 'new normal,' Meduza reports
The Kremlin expects a "quite optimistic" scenario of several months of fighting to regain the territory, and efforts now are aimed at placating the Russian population and getting them used to this timeline.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Netherlands to buy over 50 drone detection radars for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/netherland…
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[2024/08/21 17:59]
Netherlands to buy over 50 drone detection radars for Ukraine
Kyiv is expected to receive mobile radars later this year, the Dutch Defense Ministry said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s military claims. kyivindependent.com/russia-has…
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[2024/08/21 16:18]
Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims
Russian forces have conducted at least 17 airstrikes against Kursk Oblast, using guided aerial bombs, Ukraine's General Staff said in its latest update on Aug. 21.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Even if Ukraine was behind blowing up Nord Stream, it was a legitimate target, Pavel says. Czech President Petr Pavel said that he had no verified information on whether Kyiv was involved in the operation to blow up the gas pipelines. kyivindependent.com/even-if-uk…
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[2024/08/21 15:35]
⚡️Russia plans to respond to Ukraine’s Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says. kyivindependent.com/russia-pla…
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[2024/08/21 14:15]
Russia plans to respond to Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says
There are plans, we know about them. Our government and military leadership know about them so they can continue it (the operation) and disrupt the (Russian) plans," Vadym Skibitsky, a military intelligence deputy head, said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia prepares disinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainian refugees in Europe, military intelligence says. The goal of the operations is to convince people who left Ukraine because of the war not to return, according the military intelligence agency. kyivindependent.com/russia-pre…
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[2024/08/21 14:54]
Russia prepares disinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainian refugees in Europe, military intelligence says
The goal of Russia's new operations is to convince people who left Ukraine because of the war not to return, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR).Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s special forces confirm strike on Kursk Oblast pontoon crossing. Ukrainian forces are successfully striking “engineering equipment… bridges, and pontoon crossings” in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Special Operation Forces said on Aug. 21. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-s…
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[2024/08/21 11:49]
Ukraine's special forces confirm strike on Russia's Kursk Oblast pontoon crossing
"Where do Russian pontoon crossings 'disappear' in Kursk Oblast? Special forces operators and Defense Forces units are actually destroying them," the Special Operation Forces said on Telegram.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
La Cina ha aperto un’indagine sui latticini importati dall’Unione Europea, in risposta ai dazi europei sulle auto elettriche cinesi
ilpost.it/2024/08/21/indagine-…
Microplastics Are Infiltrating Brain Tissue, Studies Show - Slashdot
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that microplastics are accumulating in critical human organs, including the brain, leading researchers to call for more urgent actions to rein in plastic pollution.science.slashdot.org
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Padova, una 16enne viene morsa da un pipistrello mentre cerca di salvarlo: la ragazza sta bene, ma l’animale è morto
Una ragazza di 16 anni è stata morsa da un pipistrello mentre cercava di salvarlo dalle fauci di un gatto. È successo a Padova, la ragazza è stata subito sottoposta a profilassi antirabbica e il gatto è sotto osservazione. Il pipistrello, invece, è morto…
Padova, una 16enne viene morsa da un pipistrello mentre cerca di salvarlo: la ragazza sta bene, ma…
Ha cercato di salvarlo dalle fauci di un gatto, ma dopo una settimana il pipistrello è mortoF. Q. (Il Fatto Quotidiano)
Type-safe Arrays of Objects
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PHP 7: Type-safe Arrays of Objects
With PHP 7 you can choose to write much more type-safe code than before, thanks to scalar type hints and return types. But what about arrays? There's still only the generic "array" type hint, you cannot specify what's in the array.schmengler-se.de
PRC: NICOLA PORRO SPONSORIZZA FASCISTI CONTRO ANPI. QUESTA È LA DESTRA ITALIANA
Nicola Porro sul suo blog ha pubblicato ieri un articolo a sostegno della petizione dei fascisti di Casa Pound che propongono di negare i finanziamenti pubbliciRifondazione Comunista
Sciogliere l’Anpi? L’ultima trovata della destra per equiparare fascisti e antifascisti - Articolo21
Ed ora arriva anche l’idea di una raccolta firme per sciogliere l’Anpi, puntualmente rilanciata da Nicola Porro. Si tratta di una ritorsione contro la richiesta di sciogliere le organizzazioni neofasciste.Articolo21
After a mandatory recount, Yassamin Ansari has been declared the victor in the Democratic primary for the House seat representing Arizona’s District 3. The race was decided by only 39 votes. She’s likely to win the general election against longshot Republican candidate Jeff Zink.
Both Ansari and opponent Raquel Terán enjoyed over $2 million in outside spending to support their candidacies.
#crypto #cryptocurrency #USpol #USpolitics
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La storia si ripete sempre due volte, la prima come tragedia, la seconda come gioco in scatola
L'anno scorso al SIMposio abbiamo avuto un dialogo a tema giochi da tavolo, e abbiamo deciso di riproporre anche quest'anno una serata giochi.RedWeb (StorieInMovimento.org)
source: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
notes: Research in Progress
#Art #Design #Museum #Gallery #MastodonArt #MastoArt #Culture #Random
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Drawing, Design for Painted Decoration of a Wall, with Alternate Suggestions
A dado is at the bottom, a high entablature with a colored ovolo [convex molding] at the bottom, on top.Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
#medieval #MedievalArt
La clericalata della settimana, 33: l'assessore Zuin soddisfatto della spesa di un milione per la visita del papa a Venezia
Ogni settimana pubblichiamo una cartolina dedicata all’affermazione o all’atto più clericale della settimana compiuto da rappresentanti di istituzioni o di funzioni pubbliche.A ragion veduta
⚡️ Energy equipment fire causes outages in Russian town, railroad section in Siberia. A fire broke out at a substation near a railroad station in Russia’s Kemerovo Oblast in Siberia, causing outages in the town of Mariinsk, authorities said on Aug. 19. kyivindependent.com/russia-mar…
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[2024/08/19 06:12]
Energy equipment fire causes outages in Russian town, railroad section in Siberia
A fire broke out at a power substation near a railroad station in Russia's Kemerovo Oblast, leaving the residents of the Mariinsk town temporarily without power, the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor's Office reported on Aug. 19.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/08/19 06:05]
⚡️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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[2024/08/19 01:59]
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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[2024/08/19 06:29]
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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[2024/08/19 04:22]
⚡️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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[2024/08/18 22:26]
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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[2024/08/19 03:33]
⚡️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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[2024/08/18 23:33]
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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[2024/08/18 21:26]
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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[2024/08/18 21:16]
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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[2024/08/18 20:24]
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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posted on 2024.08.18 at 15:48:33 (c=0, p=3)
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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedding_…
#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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[2024/08/18 02:08]
⚡️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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[2024/08/18 03:50]
⚡️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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[2024/08/18 01:53]
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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[2024/08/18 03:48]
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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[2024/08/17 15:18]
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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[2024/08/17 18:20]
⚡️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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[2024/08/17 04:16]
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)
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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)
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