Digital triumph amidst European failures: how the railway adapts to new realities
Modern railway logistics relies increasingly on digital solutions, yet the results of this digitalization across Europe show a striking contrast. While leading European operators struggle with basic infrastructure challenges, the Ukrainian rail…
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Russia May Introduce Covert Coercive Measures Instead of Mobilization
The leadership of the Russian Federation is considering covert coercion options to increase the number of contract soldiers, avoiding official mobilization due to the risks of disrupting the social contract. The Kremlin is planning military…
Fuel prices on August 18, 2026: how much petrol, diesel, and gas cost at filling stations
As of August 18, 2026, the average cost of A-95 petrol at Ukrainian filling stations is about UAH 78.56 per litre, and diesel is UAH 92.20 per litre. The highest fuel prices are recorded at OKKO, WOG, and Socar networks.
1,469,970 Invaders Eliminated Since the Start of the War: Enemy Combat Losses as of August 18, 2026
Over the past day, 1,210 Russian servicemen and 1,962 UAVs were eliminated. Total combat losses of the enemy since the beginning of the full-scale invasion amount to 1,469,970 people.
Pig iron exports fell 72% in July
In July, Ukraine’s pig iron exports fell 72% to 51,500 tonnes. Over seven months, shipments decreased 0.55% year-on-year to 1.03 million tonnes.
Elon Musk reacted to Mykhailo Fedorov’s statement regarding SpaceX technology
American billionaire Elon Musk publicly responded to remarks by former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who called him the most important technological figure for Ukraine. The businessman left a heart emoji under a clip of the official’s…
