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  1. Russia launched guided bombs at Sumy and Kharkiv, while Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities in Tyumen.
  2. Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes across multiple regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Moscow, and Zaporizhzhia.
  3. Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on August 18, 2026, with reports of damage in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region.

President Zelenskyy relies on his Deputy PM for updates as shelling near the border strains infrastructure.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 18
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President Zelenskyy relies on his Deputy PM for updates as shelling near the border strains infrastructure.

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