Russia struck Ukraine with its biggest attack of the month. Zelensky met Trump as the fighting raged. Putin refused a ceasefire in Alaska. Ukraine says 270 drones and 10 missiles were launched; 230 drones and 6 missiles were intercepted; energy sites were hit; casualties were not released.

Leaked docs show the probation service is short by about 10,000 staff. 7,236 are on the books, but 17,170 are needed. The early-release scheme makes it worse. The Ministry of Justice pledges 1,300 more officers by April, £700m by 2028, and tech to cut admin as caseloads rise and warnings were missed.

In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass delays the Palisades Fire after-action report until the federal probe ends, at the request of a U.S. Attorney to avoid interference. California law requires the report within 180 days; it will note resource use and be released after the DOJ completes its investigation.

The Digest, 8/20/2025 @200AM, CDT

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