Ukraine's Air Force reported multiple air threats across various regions of the country overnight and into the morning of August 19th. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected in the Chernihiv region moving westward, with other UAVs targeting Kremenchuk. Additionally, "letters of managed aviation bombs" were reported launched by hostile tactical aviation in the Sumy region, and "Uaks" were observed targeting Zaporizhzhia from the north. Explosions were also reported in Volgograd, with emergency vehicles responding and sirens audible, according to local reports. Meanwhile, strategic bombers TU-95MC were noted to have made launch maneuvers in both the Black Sea and Caspian Sea areas, indicating potential missile launches. Concerns have also been raised about a new "Group Shahanedoid" in the Donetsk region, which could impact eastern Ukraine. In other news, Slovakia, like Hungary, is experiencing a complete halt in oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline. The electronic budget system in Russia reportedly shows a deficit of 6.24 trillion rubles as of August 15, 2025.
