Alexander Mercouris | Kiev Reels; Russia Storms Both Orekhov Dobropilia;; Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Flamingoes; Wins Sky | Aug. 18, 2026

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Alexander Mercouris discusses: Kiev Reels; Russia Storms Both Orekhov Dobropilia;; Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Flamingoes; Wins Sky.

Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction and news of the day
00:01:23 Report on the battle for Orekhov
00:03:26 How Russia broke into Orekhov using Novodanylivka as a balcony
00:05:55 Ukraine should withdraw but will not
00:08:05 Why Orikhiv's fall is now considered sealed
00:09:42 Western mapper Suriyak confirms Orekhov and names Konstantinivka next
00:11:53 The history and importance of Orekhov since 2022
00:15:02 Update on the battle for Dobropillya
00:17:14 Warning signs of a coming crisis around Slovyansk and Siversk
00:21:10 A hidden battle raging near the Oskil River
00:23:13 Russian navy destroys Ukrainian warships at sea
00:24:34 Unprecedented Russian strikes on Odessa and the Black Sea ports
00:25:46 Talk of a permanent sea blockade using naval mines
00:29:23 Where Ukraine's drone offensive against Russia really began
00:32:20 Why a massive drone attack caused almost no damage
00:34:39 Report claims Russia is shooting down nearly all Flamingo missiles
00:37:59 How A50 AWACS jets and MiG31 fighters are hunting the Flamingos
00:47:17 Ukraine breaks its promise and strikes a tanker at Novorossiysk
00:56:23 Evidence Russia is arming Iran in response to Western strikes
01:07:27 Ukraine's electricity crisis and shrinking infantry numbers