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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-08-18

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 5 updates Last updated 06:16 UTC
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Telegraph: Russia expanding rail-linked long-range drone launch sites

The Telegraph reported Russia has developed a network of at least 59 rail-based launch sites for long-range drones that could threaten NATO countries. According to the paper, hubs include repurposed military facilities, civilian airports, and rural sites. The report was summarized by Military Summary and has not been independently verified here.
The Telegraph via Military Summary
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Russian anti-war politician Lev Schlosberg jailed for 11 years

A Russian court sentenced Yabloko party politician Lev Schlosberg to 11 years in prison after convicting him of "discrediting" the Russian army. Schlosberg called the verdict punishment for his political stance against the war in Ukraine. BBC and Al Jazeera both reported the sentence on Monday.
BBC / Al Jazeera
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Russian MoD claims capture of Novosoloshyne and Andriivka

Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces took Novosoloshyne in Zaporizhzhia region and Andriivka in Donetsk People's Republic territory. The claims have not been independently confirmed by major Western wire services and should be treated as a Russian official statement.
Military Summary / Russian MoD
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Moscow mayor: 620 drones headed for capital overnight; MoD claims 791 shot down

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 620 UAVs were tracked toward Moscow from the previous evening through morning, with 180 destroyed over the Moscow region and three people injured. Russia's Defence Ministry said air defenses downed 791 fixed-wing drones over Russian regions. A Wildberries warehouse in the Moscow region was hit again, with authorities reporting limited damage.
Military Summary / Sobyanin
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BBC: Nine killed in Russia and four in Ukraine in fresh strike wave

Russian local officials told the BBC nine people were killed and 23 injured in Ukrainian strikes over about 24 hours, including eight deaths in Belgorod region and one in Astrakhan. Ukraine reported two deaths in Sumy region and two in Donetsk region, with market fires in Sloviansk and damage to a civilian vessel in Odesa.
BBC News