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Ukraine strikes kill two children after Russia’s deadly mall attack

KYIV - A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday hit a house in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials said, while at least nine people remained missing after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Zelensky vows revenge after Russian double-tap strike on shopping mall in his hometown kills 16

Search for survivors continues with nine people still missing following two strikes on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 14 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Ukraine sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ cartoon over alleged Russian propaganda

Ukraine sanctioned the creators of the Masha and the Bear cartoon — one of Russia’s most successful cultural exports — accusing the globally popular children’s cartoon of spreading pro-Russian narratives to young audiences.

Euronews · Aug 21

Ukraine eyes anti-ballistic systems with EU’s €90 billion loan

Officials in Kyiv have floated the idea of using the next parcel of funds from the European Union’s €90 billion loan to purchase anti-ballistic missile capabilities, an official close to the discussions told Euronews. Questions loom over where they could come from.

Euronews · Aug 21

Ousted Defence Chief's Gamble Backfires as Ukraine Protests Fail to Become a Lasting Movement

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime failed to gain traction, weakening protests for his reinstatement and leaving President Zelenskiy's position unchallenged.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Is Europe developing Ukraine war fatigue?

Volodymyr Zelensky is fighting a war on several fronts. Russia is ramping up its missile attacks with almost nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities. A blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is choking its grain exports with a devastating effect on its agricultural economy.

The Conversation · Aug 21

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections

Demonstrations in support of sacked defence minister reportedly die down as supporters and experts say he went too far. What we know on day 1,640

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

EU’s von der Leyen warns of ‘escalating campaign of threats’ as Romania destroys naval drone – as it happened

Device was near country’s Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

More than 16 killed as Kyiv comes under intense Russian bombardment

Missile and drone attack one of heaviest since war began, with children’s hospital and residential areas hit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20