Ukrainian military repulse enemy assault in southern Ukraine
In southern Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have repulsed an enemy assault near Potiomkine.
War - Latest news
21 August 2022
Enemy ammunition depot destroyed near Chornobaivka
The Ukrainian military have destroyed an enemy ammunition depot near the village of Chornobaivka, Kherson Region.
Three Russian UAVs shot down over Kherson Region
The Ukrainian military have destroyed three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Kherson Region.
Eight victims of missile attack on residential building in Kharkiv yet to be identified
Eight of the 18 victims of a Russian missile attack on a three-story residential building in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv late on August 17 have yet to be identified.
Ukrainian forces destroy equipment used by Russians to shell Marhanets, Nikopol
The Ukrainian military has destroyed several pieces of military equipment used by Russian forces to shell the towns of Marhanets and Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine's youngest volunteer raises over UAH 35,000 for Ukrainian Armed Forces
A five-year-old Maria from Kryvyi Rih has become the youngest volunteer in Ukraine. Together with her brother, the girl collected more than UAH 35,000 for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian Navy destroys drifting mine in Odesa region
The Ukrainian Navy has destroyed a naval mine in the Odesa region.
Enemy keeps five warships armed with 36 Kalibr missiles in Black Sea
Five Russian warships armed with 36 Kalibr cruise missiles are on combat duty in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian marines destroy 12 invaders, two tanks, Giatsint gun in Donetsk region - Navy
Ukrainian marines have destroyed 12 invaders, two tanks and a Giatsint self-propelled gun in the Donetsk direction over the past day.
Occupiers toughen filtration in Kherson region
In recent weeks, the Russian invaders have toughened filtration measures in Kherson region, the number of people abducted by the Russian military is increasing.
Warehouse catches fire due to enemy strike on Bakhmut, 1 person injured
On the evening of August 20, a warehouse caught fire as a result of Russian strike on the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region. One person was injured.
More than 1,000 people evacuated from temporarily occupied areas of Zaporozhzhia region in past day
Over the past day, August 20, 1,036 people, including 324 children, were evacuated from the territories of Zaporizhzhia region temporarily occupied by the Russian troops.
At least 2 injured as Russians strike Kharkiv region at night
At night, the Russians fired missiles on Kharkiv region from Belgorod. Two people were injured in the village of Rohan.
Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine reaches 45,200 soldiers
From February 24 to August 21, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 45,200 Russian invaders.
1,094 children affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russian invaders have already killed 373 children in Ukraine. In total, 1,094 children have suffered from Russia’s full-scale aggression.
Ukrainian troops repulse 13 Russian attacks in area between Luhansk and Donetsk regions
Over the past day, the Ukrainian troops repulsed 13 Russian attacks in Bakhmut direction.
AFU eliminate 75 invaders, destroy ammo depots in south
Over the past day, the Ukrainian defenders eliminated 75 Russian soldiers, Giatsint-S gun, two T-72 tanks, and six armored vehicles in the south.
Russian troops shelled Dnipropetrovsk region with MLRS, barrel artillery all night
Russian troops shelled the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, using MLRS and barrel artillery, all night on August 21.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners down two Russians Kalibr missiles over Black Sea
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners destroyed two Kalibr-type cruise missiles launched by Russian forces from the Black Sea.
Four civilians killed, two injured in Donetsk region in past day
Russian troops killed four civilians and injured two others in Donetsk region on August 20.
In Mykolaiv direction, enemy conducting offensive battle, gaining partial success
In the Mykolaiv direction, Russian forces are conducting an offensive battle, with partial success, in the direction of Vasylky-Blahodatne, having occupied the southern outskirts of Blahodatne, hostilities continue.
Powerful explosions rang out in Mykolaiv at night
Powerful explosions were heard in different districts of Mykolaiv at night.
Ukraine registers more than 43,000 crimes related to Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s law enforcers have registered 43,091 crimes related to Russian aggression.
20 August 2022
President Zelensky: Russia may try to do something particularly cruel next week
Next week, as Ukraine will mark Independence Day, Russia may try to do something particularly nasty and cruel, and it is important to not give in to the enemy pressure.
One of Russia’s key objectives is to humiliate Ukrainians, spread despair and fear – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes one of Russia’s key objectives is to humiliate Ukrainians, depreciate Ukrainian heroes, spread despair and fear.
Four communities come under enemy fire in Sumy Region
On August 20, 2022, the Russian military opened fire from the territory of Russia on four communities in Sumy Region, such as Buryn, Bilopillia, Khotin and Znob-Novhorodske.
Minister Reznikov about Russia’s plan to seize Kyiv: Tons of scrap metal instead of parade
The aggressor state was planning to seize Ukraine’s capital city in three days and hold a parade on Khreshchatyk Street. Instead, tons of scrap metal, which used to be Russian military equipment, are now displayed in downtown Kyiv.
Explosions reported near Kherson Region’s Chornobaivka
Explosions have been heard near the village of Chornobaivka, Kherson Region.
War update: Russians launch offensive in Mykolaiv direction, attempt to hold ground in Kharkiv region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have repulsed Russian assaults in the Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Novopavlivka directions, while the invaders are continuing offensive attempts in the Mykolaiv and Donetsk directions, also trying to hold gained ground in the Kharkiv direction.
Ukrainian Air Force attacks Russian stronghold in southern operational zone
Ukrainian aviation in the south of the country engaged a Russian stronghold near the settlement of Ivanivka.