OSINT report hourly 21.08.2026 12:01

1. Ukraine: Ukrainian drones struck the Lukoil Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Perm, causing multiple explosions and a large fire. Source: Kyiv Independent.

2. Ukraine: Russia deployed six KN-30 heavy North Korean missile launchers near the Ukrainian border in the Voronezh region, capable of up to 120 launches. Source: Wartranslated.

3. Ukraine: A Russian drone strike hit the Tabaky border checkpoint on the border with Moldova, forcing authorities to suspend operations. Source: NOELREPORTS.

4. Ukraine: The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russia has lost 1,472,640 troops since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Source: Kyiv Independent.

5. Ukraine: The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 107 of 135 Russian drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, were downed or suppressed overnight. Source: NOELREPORTS.

6. Middle East: Israel re-established a closed settlement in the West Bank, defying international protests and criticism. Source: BBC.

7. Middle East: The US Treasury designated 10 individuals linked to a Hezbollah cash smuggling network moving funds via commercial flights between Lebanon, Turkey, UAE, and Iran. Source: MidnightVision5 (Nitter).

8. Middle East: Israel confirmed the relocation of an Apache attack helicopter squadron to a northern base amid regional tensions. Source: Defence Blog.

9. NATO: Poland expressed strong disappointment after Israel dropped its investigation into the killing of a Polish citizen. Source: Reuters.

10. NATO: The Polish Chief of General Staff visited Finland to discuss potential adoption of a Scandinavian-style military service model. Source: Defence24.

11. China: A Hong Kong court convicted leaders of a Tiananmen vigil group on national security charges related to inciting subversion. Source: Al Jazeera.

12. China: Nokia announced plans to close almost all of its sites in mainland China by the end of the year. Source: Reuters.

13. Cyberattacks: Estonia is investigating Russian involvement in an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defense company supplying Ukraine. Source: MidnightVision5 (Nitter).

14. Troop Movements: Russia conducted Bastion missile tests near the disputed Kuril Islands, a move that drew formal anger from Japan. Source: The Guardian.

15. Sanctions: Ukraine sanctioned five individuals and four organizations linked to the production and distribution of the Masha and the Bear cartoon, accusing it of being Russian propaganda. Source: ClashReport.

16. Sanctions: Scott Bessent announced that the US is launching an economic D-Day against Iran, promising the toughest sanctions to date. Source: Indian Defence News.

17. Troop Movements: The US aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its strike group are currently operating in Middle Eastern waters. Source: MidnightVision5 (Nitter).