Invaders' television broadcasting stopped following two explosions in Melitopol
Television broadcasts have stopped in the city of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, captured by the Russian army, after two explosions were recorded outside a substation.
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16 August 2022
Russia's amphibious threat to Odesa largely neutralized – UK intelligence
The Russian Black Sea Fleet's currently limited effectiveness undermines Russia's overall invasion strategy, in part because the amphibious threat to Odesa has now been largely neutralized.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine grows to 43,900
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 43,900 Russian soldiers between February 24 and August 16, including 150 in the past day alone.
Ammo depot exploding near Dzhankoi in Crimea
In Russian-occupied Crimea, a military unit is burning and a Russian ammunition depot is exploding outside the town of Dzhankoi.
One civilian killed, two injured in Donetsk region in past day
Russian troops killed one civilian and injured two more in Donetsk region on August 15.
Russian troops shell Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two women
Last night the enemy shelled two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region - Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol.
Enemy attempting to improve logistics in Sloviansk direction
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces are taking measures to improve logistical support.
Russian invaders kidnap family doctor in Kherson region
Russian invaders have kidnapped family doctor Artem Fartushnyi in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region.
M109 howitzers received from Latvia already showing results on battlefield – Reznikov
Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov has thanked Latvia for its support, noting that the howitzers received from this country are already showing results on the battlefield.
Russian forces shell five of nine Kharkiv districts
Kharkiv city was subjected to massive Russian shelling, infrastructure facilities were damaged.
15 August 2022
Russian troops launch four strikes on Sumy region
On August 15, Russian troops shelled the communities of Sumy region four times. Half a hundred explosions were recorded.
Special Operation Forces thwart enemy breakthrough in one of directions
The Special Operation Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thwarted the enemy's attempt to break through in one of the areas where the mission was carried out.
UN ready to support IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia NPP with consent of Ukraine and Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres considers any attack on a nuclear plant "suicidal" and calls for international monitors to be granted access to the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Air Force units down two Russian drones, Kh-59 missile
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down two Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles and Kh-59 missile in Zaporizhzhia direction today.
A fifth of Ukraine’s territory contaminated with explosives – Yenin
To date, a fifth of the territory of Ukraine is contaminated with unexploded ordnance.
Zelensky holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Headquarters.
Police show aftermath of Russia’s late night shelling of Bakhmut
Last night Russian troops struck the city of Bakhmut with the Uragan multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), having caused damage to 24 residential houses and civilian objects.
Russians conducted assault operations in several directions, retreated with losses – General Staff
Russian invaders attempted to break the defense of Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv Region, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed them back. In addition, enemy troops unsuccessfully tried to conduct assault operations in such directions as Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Bakhmut and Avdiivka.
Ukrainian air forces strike enemy equipment clusters, about 15 IFVs destroyed
Ukrainian pilots struck enemy personnel and military equipment clusters, having destroyed about 15 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and a dozen of Russian invaders.
Over 100 Wagner mercenaries could have been eliminated in Popasna – Haidai
As the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the Wagner Group’s headquarters in Popana, over 100 mercenaries could have been eliminated, including deputy chiefs.
Explosions heard in Enerhodar, mayor asks residents to leave streets
Explosions rang out in the temporarily occupied city of Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia region, and residents were asked to take shelter.
Azov fighters destroy enemy's observation post, arms depot in Kharkiv region
Ukraine's Azov unit has destroyed a Russian observation post, a warehouse with ammunition and seven invaders in the village of Ternova, Kharkiv region.
Kharkiv comes under unguided rocket fire, number of those injured rises to seven
Russian forces early on Monday shelled a housing estate in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv using unguided rockets from Grad multiple rocket launchers, and the number of those injured increased to seven.
Parliament extends martial law, general mobilization in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has supported the bills proposing to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for 90 days.
Novhorod-Siverskyi community in Chernihiv region subjected to massive enemy shelling
On the morning of Monday, August 15, the Russian army launched a massive shelling of the Novhorod-Siverskyi community in Chernihiv region, which is bordering Russia.
Ukraine’s “IT army” blocks over 600 Russian online platforms over past two weeks
The Ukrainian IT Army has blocked more than 600 online resources run by Russian actors – that’s over the period from August 1 through August 14.
“Reverse deportation”: Russia returns Ukrainians from Pskov to war-torn Mariupol
Reverse deportations are being carried out by the Russian invasion forces: Ukrainians who have been earlier forcibly taken from Mariupol to Russia are now being returned from Pskov to the practically destroyed city on the Sea of Azov because the groups of deportees have apparently become an issue for local authorities.
Russian troops shell Kharkiv again, injuring five civilians
Russian troops have once again shelled the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv, where five people were injured.
President’s Offices: Red Cross should thing about its purpose and reputation
The Ukrainian soldiers, who were taken from Azovstal into Russian captivity, legally defended the country, therefore the preparing of the so-called "Mariupol cages" for a sham trial is Russia’s official war crime.
Ukraine’s Air Force pilot Anton Lystopad killed in combat
Anton Lystopad, one of the top pilots of Ukraine’s Air Force, has been killed in combat.