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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-08-17

Monday, August 17, 2026 5 updates Last updated 06:16 UTC
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Russian MoD claims capture of Kudiivka in Kharkiv region

Russia's Defence Ministry said the North grouping of forces had taken the village of Kudiivka in Kharkiv region. The claim has not been independently verified by major wire services at the time of posting and should be treated as a Russian official statement only.
Russian Defence Ministry via Military Summary
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Sunday Times: Ukraine used British-made drones for deep strikes in Russia

The Sunday Times reported Ukraine has used British-made long-range drones, including the Callen-Lenz Nyan loitering munition, against oil refineries and logistics sites in regions such as Volgograd and Yaroslavl. A UK defence source cited by the paper said London was showing it was less concerned about Russian retaliation, while a former RAF air marshal warned British production sites could be treated as targets.
The Sunday Times via Military Summary
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Ukraine says seven of ten largest Wildberries logistics hubs disabled

Ukraine's defence ministry said the latest strike left seven of the ten largest Wildberries logistics centres out of service. Kyiv has previously described the network as a logistics channel used to move military equipment. Russian officials confirmed damage and casualties at the Koledino warehouse near Moscow after the overnight drone wave.
BBC News
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At least seven killed in Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv and other regions

BBC reporting put Russian overnight deaths at least at seven and Ukrainian deaths at least at seven, with more than 39 wounded in Ukraine. Kyiv came under attack with fires at civilian sites including a book market in Pochayna; Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least six people, including a child, were injured. Russia said it targeted a FirePoint facility linked to Flamingo missile components and a drone-parts plant.
BBC News
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Russia says Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of 2026

Russian officials said Ukraine used about 822 drones overnight, with around 600 directed at the Moscow region, calling it the largest-scale Ukrainian attack of 2026. An 83-year-old man died in the Moscow region and a Wildberries warehouse in Koledino was hit, injuring three people, according to local authorities cited by the BBC.
BBC News