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Seven dead as Russian Wildberries hub hit by huge Ukraine drone attack

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show

While it is normal for companies like Binance to comply when law enforcement agencies ​in countries where they operate make legitimate requests to see client information, the world's largest crypto exchange said ​in 2023 it had fully exited Russia.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Lakshmi Mittal ArcelorMittal's Kryvyi Rih plant, Ukraine's largest steel facility, hit by Russian missile; 2 killed

A Russian missile strike hit ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine, killing two people and injuring 14. The attack partially disrupted operations at the steel plant owned by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The strikes came as Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’

China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route, but questions remain over the environmental and political risks

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

Thailand eyes Dawei port role

Thailand is positioning itself as a key player in the proposed Dawei deep-sea port project in Myanmar, as Russia expresses interest in investing in major infrastructure projects in the region, including the long-delayed port.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Tech Exec Voted for Trump Three Times — Then ICE Arrested His Russian Wife During Her Birthday Trip

A Trump-supporting tech executive's faith in immigration policies is tested when his Russian wife is detained by ICE despite her pending green card application, highlighting aggressive enforcement tactics.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

At least 19 people were killed Sunday in drone and missile strikes in Russia and Ukraine which destroyed a book market in Kyiv while Moscow faced one of the most massive attacks since the start of the war. Ukraine and Russia have been escalating their long-range strikes for months, resulting…

France 24 · Aug 16

Voices: Russia is increasing its attacks on Ukrainian civilians – the West must respond

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Putin is hitting back hard after Ukraine showed it can strike deep into Russian territory. Without the weapons to defend itself, it is the Ukrainian people paying the price

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Watch: Plumes of smoke billow over Moscow as Ukraine unleashes one of its biggest drone attacks

Ukraine unleashed a barrage of drones towards Moscow and other parts of Russia early Sunday, one of its biggest aerial attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion began. The assault killed at least six people and damaged various infrastructure, including civilian residences and a Wildberries warehouse.

The Times of India · Aug 16

Russia's accelerating Starlink rival development means that war in space is not just probable; it's inevitable

Rapidly-expanding Rassvet raises concerns about stronger drone communications and forcing Ukraine to consider responses beyond conventional battlefield defenses.

TechRadar · Aug 16