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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 18.08.2026.

It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.08.2026The Day of the 600-Drone Attack on Moscow

Overnight, Ukrainian forces launched the largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, with over 600 UAVs targeting the capital and surrounding regions. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) emphasized the scale and air defense response, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) focused on civilian casualties and damage, including a fire at a Wildberries warehouse. By morning, the Defense Ministry claimed 791 drones were shot down across Russian regions. In the afternoon, the discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Kremlin dominated headlines, with Lenta.ru, TASS, and Meduza reporting on the find. Diplomatic tensions with Japan over the Kuril Islands were highlighted by RIA Novosti, and a major internet outage across Russia was attributed to a power failure at a communication node in Moscow.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s company faces a potential $1.4 trillion judgment in the so-called ‘social media addiction trial’
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03:12
RIA Novosti

На подлете к Москве сбили 23 дрона ВСУ

03:12
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RIA Novosti

На подлете к Москве сбили 63 дрона ВСУ

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RIA Novosti

На подлете к Москве сбили 73 дрона ВСУ

04:08
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RIA Novosti

На подлете к Москве сбили 86 дронов ВСУ

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RIA Novosti

В Московском регионе сбили 180 беспилотников ВСУ

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RIA Novosti

США будут отправлять бронемашины Bradley на Украину без части комплектующих

05:50
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RIA Novosti

США будут отправлять на Украину недоукомплектованные бронемашины Bradley

05:58
06:16
RIA Novosti

Украина использовала спутниковые снимки против России еще до 2022, пишет NYT

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06:49Moscow's Sky Ablaze

Russian media are dominated by the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow in two years, with over 600 drones launched. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) emphasize the scale and air defense response, while commercial outlets (Lenta.ru, NTV) report on the attack's details. Secondary coverage includes US envoy Kushner's stance on Gaza reconstruction and domestic political stories.
06:57
RIA Novosti

ВСУ предприняли массированную атаку БПЛА на Подмосковье, есть пострадавшие

06:57
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RIA Novosti

ВСУ предприняли массированную атаку на Подмосковье, есть пострадавшие

08:55
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RIA Novosti

ВСУ предприняли одну из самых масштабных атак на Москву с начала лета

09:20
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10:20Six Hundred Steel Wings Over Moscow

Editors across the spectrum are fixated on the unprecedented scale of the Ukrainian drone offensive, now reported to involve over 600 UAVs targeting the capital and surrounding regions (The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti, Interfax, Lenta.ru). Parallel to this, state-aligned outlets highlight the apprehension of alleged Ukrainian agents in Ryazan (TASS, NTV.ru), while independent media track the record voluntary corporate taxes funding the escalating conflict (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti

"Там такого нет": чем шокирует Россия вернувшихся домой эмигрантов

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12:40Six Hundred Steel Wings Over Moscow

The Russian media are dominated by the aftermath of the massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, with over 600 drones launched overnight. State-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti, RT) emphasize the scale and air defense response, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) focus on civilian casualties and damage. Additionally, several outlets (TASS, Kommersant, NTV) report on Russia's protest to Japan's ambassador over anti-Russian statements regarding Putin's visit to Iturup.
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RIA Novosti

Украина сорвала визит Гросси на ЗАЭС и в Энергодар, пригрозив ударами

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RIA Novosti

Путин и президент Мьянмы проводят переговоры в Кремле

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15:28
RIA Novosti

Путин и президент Мьянмы обсудили развитие отношений в сфере экономики и безопасности

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RIA Novosti

"Там такого нет": чем шокирует Россия вернувшихся домой эмигрантов

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RIA Novosti

"Хотел воевать с Россией везде". Кому еще Зеленский вырыл могилу

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16:43Drone Aftermath and Diplomatic Strains

Russian media continue to focus on the aftermath of the massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, with state-aligned outlets (TASS, RIA Novosti) highlighting the scale and air defense response, while independent media (Meduza, The Moscow Times) report on civilian casualties and damage. New headlines also cover diplomatic tensions with Britain over drone use, Ukraine's mobilization issues, and domestic political stories such as the removal of Yabloko from the ballot.
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RIA Novosti

Высказывания посла США в Токио о Южных Курилах поощряют японский реваншизм, заявили в МИД

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19:16Relics of Dmitry Donskoy Found in Kremlin

Russian media are dominated by the discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in Moscow's Kremlin, with Lenta.ru, TASS, and Meduza reporting on the find. Meanwhile, RT covers an Iranian general's statement on Hormuz, and The Moscow Times reports on Russian billionaires moving money abroad. Diplomatic tensions with Japan over the Kuril Islands are highlighted by RIA Novosti.
19:20
RIA Novosti

"Хотел воевать с Россией везде". Кому еще Зеленский вырыл могилу

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22:03
A huge slump in yields will lead to higher grocery bills for consumers, economists have warned
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