Pentagon places order to produce NASAMS for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted Raytheon Missiles and Defense to manufacture NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems for Ukraine.
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27 August 2022
Armed Forces of Ukraine smash two enemy Smerch MLRS near Chornobayivka
In Kherson region, near Chornobayivka, the Armed Forces of Ukraine smashed two Smerch multiple launch rocket systems which the enemy was going to use to fire at Mykolaiv.
Russians torturing ZNPP staff so that they don’t ‘say too much’ to IAEA inspectors – Energoatom
The Russian special services torture the staff of the captured Zaporizhzhia NPP to force them not to tell IAEA inspectors about the safety risks at the plant.
Ukrainian troops destroy Russian helicopter, three drones in past day
The anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian helicopter and three operational-tactical drones over the past day.
Enemy intensifies shelling between Luhansk and Donetsk regions, has no particular success
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attacks in the area between Donetsk region and Luhansk region.
733 children injured by Russian troops in Ukraine
More than 733 children have been injured as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine reaches 46,500
Since February 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 46,500 Russian invaders.
Two civilians killed, 12 injured in Donetsk region over past day
Russian forces killed two civilians and injured 12 others in Donetsk region on August 26.
Invaders shell Dnipropetrovsk region 10 times last night
Russian forces struck the Nikopol district seven times and Kryvyi Rih district three times last night.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces neutralize enemy recon group in Southern Buh direction
The Ukrainian defenders have detected and neutralized a reconnaissance group of Russian invaders in the Southern Buh direction.
More than 14,000 crimes against national security recorded in Ukraine - PGO
A total of 14,134 crimes against national security were recorded in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Ukrainian forces destroy enemy air defense systems in Kherson
In the south, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 24 Russian invaders and a significant amount of enemy equipment, struck air defense systems and ammunition depots.
Enemy struck infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia
Russian invaders fired at infrastructure facilities in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia city and near the regional center.
Kharkiv central districts come under missile attack
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the central districts of Kharkiv city. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties.
Five people killed in enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Five people were killed in Russian shelling of the temporarily occupied village of Kamianka in Zaporizhzhia region.
26 August 2022
Zaluzhnyi, Milley discuss new aid package, situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP
In a phone call, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi briefed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark A. Milley on the spread of disinformation by Russia regarding the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Russians fire Kh-22 missiles at Dnipropetrovsk Region
Dnipropetrovsk Region has been under continuous enemy fire today. In particular, Russian troops fired two Kh-22 missiles at a community in Nikopol District.
Explosions heard at Russian military depots near Melitopol
Explosions have been heard in the Novobohdanivka community, Melitopol District, where Russian occupiers set up their military base.
Ukraine piles up on drugs needed in case of nuclear accident - health minister
The government has purchased the necessary amount of drugs to protect a thyroid gland in the event of an accident at a nuclear power plant.
Three more Ukrainian regions to face mandatory civilian evacuation - Vice PM
The government is preparing measures for the mandatory evacuation of citizens from parts of the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Mykolaiv regions.
War update: Russians pursue attempts to seize all of Donetsk region
Russian aggressors continue to focus their efforts on establishing full control over the territory of Donetsk region, holding ground in the captured districts of Kherson, part of the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, and Mykolaiv regions, and restoring the combat capability of their units that have suffered losses.
Russians shell residential area in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring civilian woman
Russian invasion troops employed Uragan multiple rocket launch systems to shell the Zelenodolska community, injuring a civilian woman in the attack.
Lithuania to buy 37 kamikaze drones for Ukraine
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas says Lithuania will purchase 37 kamikaze drones to provide to Ukraine, using the money raised by the Legion of Boom campaign.
Ukroboronprom, Ukraine Army's General Staff work out UAV development program
Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, on the instructions of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, have worked out a program for the development of unmanned aerial systems for the country's security and defense forces.
Russia almost completes preparations for pseudo-referendums in occupied territories - intelligence
Russia's preparations for holding pseudo-referendums in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are almost complete.
Car with collaborator blown up in Berdiansk
A car carrying a police collaborator was blown up in the occupied city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Bundestag politician calls on Germany to supply more heavy weapons to Ukraine
Anton Hofreiter, chairman of the Europe Committee in the German Bundestag, has called for more heavy weapons to be supplied to Ukraine from Bundeswehr stocks.
Ukrainian forces kill 27 invaders, make Darivka Bridge unusable
The Darivka Bridge in the Kherson region is now unusable thanks to the work of Ukrainian rocket and artillery units.
Ukrainian forces strike Chornobaivka, Antonivka Bridge in Kherson region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched strikes on the positions of Russian troops in Chornobaivka and on the Antonivka Bridge in the Kherson region.
Mandatory evacuation: More than 9,600 people left Donetsk region
More than 9,600 people, including 1,700 children, have left Donetsk region as part of the mandatory evacuation.