Ukrainian forces destroy Russia’s Legenda-2 and ammunition depot in south
The Ukrainian military in southern Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Legenda-2 satellite system and an ammunition depot in Blahodatne.
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18 August 2022
One person killed, two others wounded in enemy shelling of Mykolaiv
One person was killed and two others were injured in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv city.
National Guard members destroy two enemy tanks in Donetsk direction
In Donetsk direction, the fighters of a special unit of the National Guard destroyed two enemy tanks.
More than 1,000 residential buildings destroyed in Dnipropetrovsk region due to Russian aggression
More than 1,000 residential buildings have been destroyed in Dnipropetrovsk region since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Slovakia to send weapons to Ukraine despite Russia’s efforts to prevent supplies – defence minister
Jaroslav Nad', Slovakia's defence minister has stated that the Government of Slovakia will not stop providing military support to Ukraine despite all Russia’s efforts to influence public opinion in his country on this matter.
Zelensky visits wounded soldiers in hospital in Lviv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian service members in one of the hospitals in Lviv region.
601 more people evacuated from Donetsk region over past day
On August 17, 601 civilians received help and left Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.
Fourteen settlements come under enemy fire in Donetsk Region
On August 17, 2022, Russian troops opened fire on 14 settlements in Donetsk Region. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Death toll in Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv dormitory rises to 10
The death toll in Russia’s missile strike on a dormitory in the city of Kharkiv increased to 10, as an 11-year-old boy had been reported killed.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 44,300 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 44,300 troops in Ukraine (+200 over the past day).
Nine civilians killed, 35 injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv
Last night has been one of the most tragic for Kharkiv Region since the Russian invasion started. Russian invaders launched rocket attacks on residential houses, leaving nine civilians killed and 35 injured (including three children).
Russian rockets hit Zaporizhzhia last night
Last night the Russian military launched a rocket attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia. Four enemy projectiles hit an infrastructure facility.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,075 children in Ukraine
A total of 361 children have been killed and over 714 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Three civilians killed in Donetsk region in past day
In Donetsk region, the Russian military killed three civilians and injured six more over the past day, August 17.
Russian troops shell Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, Uragan MLRS
Russian troops shelled two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with tube artillery and Uragan MLRS at night.
Morning attack on Kharkiv: 1 killed, 18 injured, including two children
In the morning, Russian troops struck Kharkiv again. One person was killed, and 18 more people were injured.
Enemy wants to resume offensive in certain directions
Russian troops intend to resume the offensive on certain areas of the front.
Russia frames strikes on Crimea as terrorist attacks to shift narrative away from its crimes – ISW
To weaken the Western countries' support for Ukraine and shift the narrative away from its war crimes, Russia tries to frame strikes on Crimea as acts of terrorism.
Russian invaders strike Kharkiv again: at least 2 injured
Russian troops struck Kharkiv city again at night.
Russian terrorist attack in Kharkiv: 11-year-old child among injured, one survivor in serious condition
An 11-year-old child is among those injured in Russia’s missile attack on Kharkiv.
AFU eliminate 29 occupiers, armored vehicles, supply depot in south
On August 17, the Ukrainian military in the south eliminated 29 occupiers, 203mm Pion self-propelled howitzer, five armored vehicles and vehicles, as well as an ammunition supply depot in Bilohirka.
17 August 2022
Russian missiles hit Kharkiv dorm: at least six civilians killed
As a result of the Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, six people were killed and another 16 were injured.
Russia must pull from ZNPP unconditionally, ASAP - Zelensky
Only absolute transparency and controlled situation at and around ZNPP can guarantee a return to normal nuclear safety.
Kuleba, Blinken coordinate further arms supplies from U.S., other partners
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a phone call on Wednesday discussed arms supplies to Ukraine as part of U.S. security assistance.
Ukrainian scouts destroy Russian EW station
Special agents with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed a Russian electronic warfare station using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Enemy wanted to break through Ukrainian defense lines in Kharkiv region
Russian forces attempted to break through the defense lines of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and advance toward Lebiazhe and Bazaliivka in the Kharkiv region but were forced to retreat. In addition, the enemy unsuccessfully tried to advance in the Sloviansk and Bakhmut directions.
It's urgent to allow IAEA inspection of Zaporizhzhia NPP - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the presence of Russian troops at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) poses significant threats to the world and called for the demilitarization of the plant and the admission of IAEA specialists to it.
Ukraine has not lost a single HIMARS system - Reznikov
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not lost a single HIMARS system, and all Russian claims about the destruction of these rocket systems are fiction.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian military base in Nova Kakhovka
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian military base in the temporarily captured city of Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region, killing more than ten invaders.
Grain corridor: 24 ships with 600,000 tonnes of grain already leave Ukrainian ports
A total of 24 ships carrying more than 600,000 tonnes of agricultural products have already left Ukrainian ports as of August 17 as part of the implementation of the Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs.