Global News Podcast Russia launches its biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks
Aug 21, 2025
Intense drone and missile attacks mark a significant escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, prompting President Zelensky to call for more support from allies. In Gaza, civilians are fleeing as Israel begins a ground offensive against Hamas, complicating the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, insights into AI psychosis reveal alarming trends affecting mental health. Legal troubles loom for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, coupled with heartfelt tributes to the late Judge Frank Caprio, celebrated for his kindness in a tumultuous judicial landscape.
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Massive Overnight Bombardment Signals Escalation
- Russia launched one of its biggest bombardments in weeks, hitting across Ukraine including far-west Lviv and critical infrastructure.
- The scale underlines that Moscow is acting as if international stop-war efforts have had no effect.
Guarantees Without Troops Are A Key Sticking Point
- Western discussion of guarantees centres on intervention assurances without stationing European troops in Ukraine.
- Russia warns any perceived foreign military intervention would be unacceptable and provoke serious consequences.
Reporter Describes Night Of Sirens And Strikes
- Katie Watson described sirens and an air-raid alert covering the whole country overnight, with Lviv hit and Polish airspace scrambled.
- She reported over 570 drones, 40 missiles and 11 locations targeted, including an American factory where people were injured.
