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Ukrainian missile strike sinks ferry in Russian port Kavkaz
An explosion has reportedly occurred at the Port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, after a missile hit a ferry, reports the Telegram channel “Crimean Wind”.
Local sources from Kerch reported that a Ukrainian missile struck the ferry in the port. According to their reports, the ferry targeted was the "Aquatrader." “Crimean Wind” added that the fire on the ferry was severe.
Meanwhile, another Telegram channel, KіberBoroshno , stated that Ukrainian Forces targeted the ferry "Conro Trader" in …
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Estonian Orthodox Church declares independence from Moscow Patriarchate, adopts new charter
In a bold move signaling growing religious independence, the Estonian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate (EOC MP) has officially severed its ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and updated its charter, reports DW.
Under the revised charter, the church will gain full autonomy over religious affairs, economic activities, educational initiatives, and public church matters.
Earlier this year, on May 6, Estonia's parliament passed a resolution condemning the Moscow Patriarchate …
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Russia installs reinforced concrete shelters in Kursk region amid Ukrainian offensive
As the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their military operations, reinforced concrete shelters are being installed in Kursk [link](https://www.dw.com/ru/kursk/t-68501641), Kurchatov, and Zheleznogorsk in Russia’s Kursk region. This decision, made by the regional emergency response headquarters, was announced by the acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexey Smirnov, on Telegram.
"Following my directives, the Kursk city administration has identified key locations for the deployment of modular …
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Intense fire at Rostov oil depot persists for fifth day after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire at an oil depot in Proletarsk, Rostov region, persists into its fifth day following a Ukrainian drone attack, reported the Russian news agency RBC. A powerful explosion last night exacerbated the blaze, according to local news outlet 161.ru.
Residents could see the glow from the neighboring settlements. "I live 10 km from the oil depot; the flash looked like a sunset," commented a local resident to 161.ru.
Meanwhile, TASS cites regional medical services reporting that 47 people have …
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Drone attacks rock Russia’s Volgograd region: explosions and fire at Marinovka military airfield
In the early hours of August 22, explosions rocked the Russian city of Kalach-na-Donu in the Volgograd region, reportedly linked to a drone attack.
According to media reports, Russian air defense forces allegedly shot down at least two drones. Local residents reported numerous explosions at the "Marinovka" airfield.
Russian media reported that one of the drones was destroyed "several kilometers from the airfield," while the debris of the second UAV "fell on a nearby storage unit, causing it …