Casualty toll of Russian attack on enterprise in Kharkiv region rises
The number those injured as a result of a Russian airstrike on a civil enterprise in the village of Prylokotne of the Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region has increased to six.
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15 August 2024
Russian strike kills two in Verkhniokamianske, Donetsk region
Thursday evening, Russian artillery opened fire on the village of Verhnyokamianske of the Zvanivka community in Donetsk region with artillery, killing two residents.
Ukraine actively working on replenishing POW swap pool - SBU
The priority task of the Security Service is the bring Ukrainian defenders back from Russian captivity, therefore the SBU and Defense Forces are actively working to replenish the POW exchange fund by capturing more Russian servicemen on the battlefield.
One killed, two injured as Russians drop bombs on civilian infrastructure in Sumy region
Russia forces have dropped guided aerial bombs on civilian infrastructure in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region, killing one person and injuring two others.
U.S. considers sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine - Politico
The Biden administration is "open" to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, a move that would give Kyiv's F-16s greater combat punch as it seeks to gain further momentum in its fight against Russia.
One killed, three injured in Russian strikes on Donetsk region
One person was killed and three others were injured in the Donetsk region on August 15 after Russian forces shelled the Kostiantynivka community and the Pokrovsk district.
Russia's Tu-22M bomber crashes in Irkutsk region
A Tu-22M3 bomber has crashed in the Cheremkhovo district of Russia's Irkutsk region.
Lithuania sends new military aid package to Ukraine
As part of Lithuania's military support for the Ukrainian army, Ukraine received loaders, trailers and folding beds from Lithuania on August 15.
Media show images of Borisoglebsk and Savasleyka air bases after Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases damaged at least two hangars and other areas.
Zelensky announces consideration of defense package in parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the Verkhovna Rada regarding the consideration of a defense-related legislative package, particularly the introduction of amendments to the rules on payments to military personnel participating in operations in Russia's Kursk region.
UK says Ukraine can use donated weapons inside Russia, except for Storm Shadows
British weapons can be used by Ukrainian forces in operations on Russian territory, but restrictions on the use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles remain.
Two killed in Russians glide bomb attack on enterprise in Kharkiv region
Russian troops have hit a civilian enterprise in the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, with glide bombs, killing two civilians and injuring one.
Zelensky: Strategy for return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity presented at Staff meeting
The strategy for the return of Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity was presented at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff on August 15.
Civilians from Kursk region can be evacuated via humanitarian corridor to Sumy - Vereshchuk
A possible route of a humanitarian corridor for civilians from Russia's Kursk region to Sumy is being worked out.
Six wounded, including child, in glide bomb attack on Zolochiv
Six people have been wounded in a Russian glide bomb attack on the town of Zolochiv in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, including a 12-year-old child.
Military commandant's office created in Kursk region – CinC Syrskyi
To maintain law and order and ensure the priority needs of the population in Ukrainian-controlled areas in Russia's Kursk region, a military commandant's office was created and its head, Major General Eduard Moskaliov, was appointed.
Prisoner exchange, front, weapons: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the exchange of prisoners, the battlefield situation, and weapons supplies.
SSU captures 102 Russian servicemen in Kursk sector - source
The Security Service of Ukraine's (SSU) special forces captured 102 Russian servicemen in the Kursk region.
Free testing project "Iron Range" launched in Ukraine for arms manufacturers
The Iron Range project has been launched in Ukraine, allowing manufacturers of weapons and military equipment to test samples at the design stage free of charge.
Federal emergency declared in Belgorod region
The Belgorod region, following Kursk, has declared a federal emergency.
In Crimea, occupiers imitate accumulation of equipment and ammunition - partisans
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Russian military is imitating the presence of ammunition.
Firefight continues near Vovchansk since beginning of day
In the Kharkiv sector of the frontline, one firefight has been taking place near the town of Vovchansk since the beginning of the day on 15 August.
Enemy intensifies activity in Krynky area - AFU
In the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational group of troops, 10 Russian assault attacks were repelled over the past day. The enemy became more active on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region.
In frontline, 165 combat engagements took place over last day, enemy advanced in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 165 combat engagements took place at the frontline, 58 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Wreckage of downed drones damages private enterprise in Cherkasy region
Air alert has been declared four times in the Cherkasy region over the past eleven hours, and five Russian drones have been shot down during this time.
Russians shell Kupiansk district, destroy logistics infrastructure facility
On the morning of Thursday, 15 August, Russian troops shelled the village of Osynove in Kupiansk district, destroying a logistics infrastructure facility.
Air defence forces destroy all 29 Russian Shaheds at night
On the night of 15 August, the Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed all 29 Russian Shahed attack drones that Russia used to attack the territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainian paratroopers demonstrate destruction of Russian armoured vehicle convoy in Donetsk sector
On Wednesday, 14 August, soldiers of the 46th separate airmobile brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discovered and destroyed 15 units of enemy military equipment in the Donetsk sector.
Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine climbs up by 1,220 in past day
Russian invasion forces have lost an estimated 595,620 personnel killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk region exposes Russia’s poor crisis response - advisor
The Ukrainian raid in Kursk region has already proven that the Kremlin is unable to quickly make anti-crisis decisions.