On Thursday, Putin visited the Kuril Islands for the first time in his 26-year tenure, drawing fresh attention to the WWII sovereignty dispute with Japan.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 15.08.2026.
It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.08.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Flamingo Strikes on Samara
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Ukrainian forces launched Flamingo missile strikes on Russian aerospace plants in Samara, targeting the Progress rocket and space center and the Savasleyka airfield, with Zelensky confirming the attacks. The strikes were part of a broader campaign, including drone attacks on occupied Crimea and the Galaktika shopping center in Donetsk. Meanwhile, a Russian drone killed a baby in Marhanets, and reports emerged that Patriot systems in Kyiv were left empty during Russian attacks. European nations sought a role in peace talks amid US uncertainty.
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Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kurils signals Moscow’s widening confrontation with the West and carries implications far beyond Japan.
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03:46⇢August's Grim Reckoning
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's expectation of eliminating 30,000 Russian occupiers in August, with Zelensky emphasizing reinforcement of Donetsk defenses (Kyiv Post). Concurrently, Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a shopping center and enterprise, draws attention (Glavcom). The winter freeze threat persists, with Ukraine's Defense Ministry responding to Russian threats (Ukrinform UA).
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Целью мог быть ракетно-космический центр Роскосмоса
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Moscow says fuel supplies remain strained in several regions as Ukrainian strikes force the Orsk refinery offline for months.
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A Russian drone struck a residential high-rise in Marhanets, killing a three-month-old baby and injuring 11 others.
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08:49⇢Infant's Death in Marhanets Strike
⌨The newspapers report on a Russian drone strike on a residential high-rise in Marhanets, killing a three-month-old baby and injuring 11 others, including children (Kyiv Post, UNIAN, Pravda). Concurrently, Ukrainian drones hit a rocket and space enterprise in Samara, Russia, causing a fire (Glavcom, Liga.net, Ukrinform UA).
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Бизнесмен Дмитрий Карчук — о задержании в Польше и о том, как он намерен доказывать свою невиновность в дальнейшем.
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Zelensky says Ukraine is pressing for more air-defense missiles, Patriots and domestic weapons production despite political delays.
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Ukrainian Flamingo missiles struck aerospace plants in Samara, Russia, while drones caused power outages in occupied Crimea on Aug. 15.
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12:10⇢Flamingo Strikes on Samara Skies
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's Flamingo missile strikes on Russian aerospace plants in Samara, targeting key Roscosmos enterprises, while drones caused power outages in occupied Crimea (Kyiv Post, Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, attention turns to Russia's intent to erase borders with occupied territories (UNIAN) and domestic mobilization details (TSN).
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President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian long-range weapons struck the Progress space center in Samara and the Savasleyka air base.
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Была нарушена работа основного канала дистанционного обслуживания клиентов
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European nations are developing their own format for Ukraine peace talks to ensure they are not excluded by the Trump administration.
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14:49⇢Strikes on Progress and Savasleyka
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's strikes on Russian military targets, specifically the Progress rocket and space center and the Savasleyka airfield, as confirmed by the General Staff (Pravda, UNIAN). Concurrently, European nations are seeking a role in Ukraine peace talks amid US uncertainty (Kyiv Post), and domestic stories include a defense official's salary disclosure (Glavcom) and the 'Reserve+' app demand for 18-year-old women (TSN).
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Каждую неделю мы рассылаем нашим подписчикам подборку из 10 лучших текстов со всех уголков планеты
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The exact territory retaken and degree of Ukrainian control remain disputed, but multiple sources confirm substantial ground gains. The Kremlin continues to insist that Russia is advancing.
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19:25⇢Patriot Emptiness Amidst Southern Gains
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's claims of heavy Russian losses and a successful counteroffensive in the south, with disputed territorial gains (Kyiv Post). Concurrently, reports highlight that Patriot systems in Kyiv were left empty during Russian attacks, reducing the impact of Ukraine's long-range strikes (UNIAN, TSN).
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ЕС пока не направил разъяснения по поводу обновленных правил временной защиты
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