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Conflict news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Conflict published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastChinaConflict

    Black Sea Grain Exports Halted by Russia-Ukraine Conflict

    The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to a near halt in grain exports via the Black Sea, with more than 97% of export capacity lost. This includes a significant reduction in wheat exports, which has driven up global prices. Ukraine, which relies heavily on sea exports for its grain, is struggling to find alternative routes, while Russia is expected to redirect exports to other ports. The situation has raised concerns about global food security and inflation.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaConflict

    Rubicon Center Operations in Donbas Region

    The Rubicon Center operators conducted military operations in the Donbas region between August 17 and 20, 2026. Their activities included strikes on Ukrainian armed forces' targets, long-range mining of logistics routes, cooperation with the Russian Federation's air forces, and combat operations against Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles using FPV-PVO shifts. The operations resulted in a total of 664 targets hit.
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