{
  "id": 1342663,
  "title": "War in Ukraine today: latest news, 16 August 2026 (photo)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/war-in-ukraine-today-latest-news-16-august-2026-photo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T20:12:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrainian Women's Guard (UAVarta)",
    "slug": "ukrainian-women-s-guard-uavarta",
    "url": "https://uavarta.org/en/war-in-ukraine-today-latest-news-16-august-2026-photo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack on Moscow Oblast, damaging a major warehouse belonging to the Russian online retailer Wildberries. The attack, which occurred on August 16, caused a fire at the 250,000 square meter facility in the village of Koledino. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, this was the company's largest logistics center and one of seven out of ten such centers that have been taken out of operation.\n\nThe attack was part of a broader conflict, with 181 combat engagements reported on August 16, according to the General Staff. The enemy launched one missile strike using 13 missiles and carried out 52 airstrikes. Russian attacks across Ukraine resulted in seven deaths and 51 injuries, with a major steel plant hit in an overnight barrage, as reported by the Kyiv Independent.\n\nA fire also broke out at the Severnoye Domodedovo production and logistics complex in the city of Domodedovo during the attack. Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov confirmed the attacks, while the Ukrainian Defense Ministry noted the significance of the Wildberries warehouse as a major target.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}