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Sunday, August 23, 2026 4 updates Last updated 06:16 UTC
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Samara Ozon warehouse fire after drone attack, governor says staff evacuated

Military Summary and regional reporting say a fire broke out at an Ozon warehouse in Samara region after a drone attack, with more than 500 employees evacuated and operations suspended. BBC separately confirmed Ozon reported a first-time hit on one of its warehouses in the region.
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Putin: Russia open to peace talks only based on battlefield realities

According to Telegram channel Intel Slava, President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready for dialogue on peace with Ukraine only on the basis of realities on the ground. He described current settlement proposals conveyed through intermediaries as "exotic" and unacceptable to Moscow.
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Russia MoD claims 457 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight

According to BBC reporting, Russia's defence ministry said air defences downed 457 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukrainian attacks were also reported to have killed at least four people in Russia, including two children in Krasnodar region, per regional officials cited by BBC.
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Ozon warehouse in Samara hit as Ukraine expands logistics strikes

BBC reports Russian retailer Ozon said one of its Samara-region warehouses was hit for the first time after overnight Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine's military said it also struck an oil refinery in the same region, causing a fire. Russia's defence ministry said it downed 457 Ukrainian drones overnight.
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