Powerful blast heard near ‘commandant’s office’ of Russian occupiers in Melitopol
An explosion has been heard near the ‘commandant’s office’ of Russian invaders in the central part of the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Region.
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17 August 2022
Twenty-seven houses damaged in Russia’s shelling of Nikopol over past day
On August 16, 2022, a total of 27 detached houses were damaged in Russia’s shelling of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Four civilians injured in Russia’s missile attack on Odesa Region
On the night of August 17, 2022, Russian invaders fired two missiles at Odesa Region from Tu-22M3 bombers. Four civilians were injured.
Crimean Bridge should be destroyed - Ukraine official
Such infrastructural objects as the Crimean Bridge connecting the occupied Crimea and mainland Russia are illegally erected structures that should be destroyed.
Russian death toll in Ukraine war up to 44,100
From February 24 to August 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated nearly 44,100 Russian invaders, including 200 in the past day alone.
In Ukraine, 1,073 children affected by Russian war
In the latest case, Russian invaders wounded a six-year-old boy as they shelled Toretsk, Donetsk region, on August 16, bringing the count of war-affected children to 1,073.
Kremlin spinning fake news of “ammo depot” allegedly set up in Ukraine clinic - watchdog
Kremlin propaganda outlets are spreading misinformation claiming Ukraine “nationalists” turned one of the medical centers in Novi Sanzhary, Poltava region, into an ammunition depot, having expelled all staff and patients.
Enemy missiles hit university in Mykolaiv
Russian troops have struck the Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University in Mykolaiv with two missiles.
Kremlin continues efforts to misrepresent its likely maximalist goals in Ukraine - ISW
Russia is trying to spread distorted information about the maximalist goal that it would like to achieve in its war against Ukraine.
Russian missiles hit recreation center in Odesa region, three civilians injured
Russian forces launched several missile strikes on the Odesa region in the early hours of August 17. A fire broke out at a recreation center and several private buildings nearby.
In Kharkiv region, enemy conducting offensive operations near Lebiazhe, Bazaliivka
In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy continues to actively conduct reconnaissance using UAVs to adjust the artillery fire and determine the positions of Ukrainian forces. Military and civilian infrastructure came under fire outside Kharkiv, Petrivka, Dementiivka and 18 other settlements.
Strikes on Russian targets in Crimea part of Ukrainian counteroffensive near Kherson - ISW
Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets in the temporarily occupied Crimea are likely part of a coherent Ukrainian counteroffensive to regain control of the west bank of the Dnipro River.
Odesa region comes under Russian missile attack
Russian troops launched several rocket attacks on the Odesa region in the early hours of Wednesday, August 17.
Russia strikes Mykolaiv's port infrastructure
Russian aggressors struck the port infrastructure of Mykolaiv late on August 16.
South: Ukrainian aircraft attack Russian stronghold, concentrations of manpower
Ukrainian Air Force aircraft in southern Ukraine attacked a Russian stronghold and four clusters of enemy manpower and military equipment on August 16.
Russian forces shell Mykolaiv again, emergency numbers 101 and 102 stop working
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych has that Russian invaders launched a massive shelling of the city overnight.
16 August 2022
President: We must do everything to make it more difficult for Russia to wage war
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that to expel the occupiers, Ukrainians must do everything to make it more difficult for Russia to wage a war.
Explosions in Crimea: What Russian ammunition depot looks like now
Explosions at a Russian military depot in the Dzhankoy district in Crimea caused significant destruction.
Commander-in-Chief concerned about missile systems at Belarusian airfield Zyabrovka
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi expressed concern about the location of missile systems at the Belarusian airfield Zyabrovka near the Ukrainian border.
Enemy launches about 700-800 attacks on Ukrainians positions ever day - Zaluzhnyi
The Russian invaders every day launch about 700-800 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using from 40,000 to 60,000 pieces of ammunition.
Enemy struck military airfield in Zhytomyr region with two guided missiles
The enemy launched a missile attack on the military airfield in Zhytomyr region with two X-59 guided missiles, apparently from Su-34 fighter-bombers.
Armed Forces of Ukraine push Russian troops back in four directions
The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the Russian troops back in Southern Buh, Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut directions. The battles are ongoing in Avdiivka and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Russia amassing forces in Belarus, could ‘congratulate’ Ukraine on Independence Day with missiles
Ukraine must be ready for missile strikes from Belarusian territory as the Russians amass weapons there.
1 killed, 6 injured as Russians strike Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region
The enemy was shelling the town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region from MLRS for several hours.
Russian missiles hit military facility near Zhytomyr
Russian missiles, fired at Zhytomyr region probably from the territory of Belarus, hit a military facility near the regional center.
Ukraine Army eliminates Russia’s best helicopter pilot
A serviceman from the 93rd Separate Kholodnyi Yar Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has eliminated a Russian colonel who used to operate a helicopter and lead the parade during Victory Day in Moscow last year.
Russian troops strike residential areas of Nikopol with Grad MLRS
Russian troops have used the Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to open fire on Nikopol District, Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Six settlements come under enemy fire in Kherson Region, casualties reported
Over the past day, Russian troops have opened fire on six settlements in Kherson Region. Casualties among civilians were reported.
About 430 Russian aircrafts, 360 helicopters concentrated around Ukraine
The number of helicopters used by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has significantly increased to over 360 now.
Ukraine Army launch over 10 air strikes on Russian troops in strategic directions
On August 15, 2022, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine completed 30 air missions and launched over 10 air strikes on Russian troops.