Russia clearly can’t defeat Ukraine on battlefield - Hodges
Russia’s invasion forces are unable to “knock Ukraine out” as long as the West keep providing assistance to Kyiv.
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20 August 2024
Since war-start, nearly 9,600 Russian missiles, almost 14,000 drones launched at Ukraine - CinC
Since the outset of the full-scale invasion, the Russian military has already used more than 9,600 missiles and almost 14,000 attack drones against Ukraine.
Line of active hostilities on frontline is over 1,000 kilometres - Syrskyi
The length of the active combat line at the front is now 1,040 kilometres.
Enemy attacks Kherson suburbs with drones, two civilians wounded
Russian troops attacked a suburb of Kherson with drones, wounding two civilians.
Expert: Belarus' statements about deployment of aviation and air defence near border with Ukraine are PSYOPs
The deployment of Belarusian aviation and air defence forces near the border with Ukraine is currently an information and psychological operation (PSYOP), but it cannot be ruled out that Vladimir Putin will ‘push’ the Belarusian dictator to "take more concrete actions".
Russian attack on Ternopil region: Chlorine levels in the air 4-10 times higher than normal
An excess of chlorine levels in the air was recorded in Ukraine's western Ternopil region due to a fire at an industrial facility following a Russian attack.
Russians shell residential areas, educational institution in Kherson community this morning
Russian forces shelled residential areas and an education institution in the Zelenivka district, Kherson community, this morning.
Ukrainian fighter jets hit position of Russian forces in Donetsk region with glide bombs
Ukrainian tactical aircraft have struck a position of Russian invaders in the Donetsk sector with guided aerial bombs.
Czechia to buy several hundred thousand rounds of ammunition for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
The Czech Republic has acquired another important source of funds, which it will use to finance the supply of much-needed large-caliber ammunition for Ukraine -- profits from the assets of the Russian Central Bank frozen in the EU countries.
Government allocates UAH 24B to buy drones for Ukrainian forces - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 24 billion to purchase drones for the Ukrainian Security and Defense Forces.
Parliament bans activity of Russian church in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted at second reading the bill "On the Protection of the Constitutional Order in the Field of Activities of Religious Organizations," which bans the activity of religious organizations affiliated with Russia in Ukraine.
AASM Hammer bomb destroys Russia’s control bunker in Kursk axis
A Ukrainian fighter jet hit a Russian underground control point in the Kursk direction using an AASM Hammer guided air bomb.
Fire contained at industrial facility in Ternopil region following Russian strike
During the air raid alert overnight Tuesday, August 20, the Russians hit an industrial facility in Ternopil region in the western part of Ukraine.
Russian missiles hit energy infrastructure in Sumy region
Overnight Tuesday, Russian troops launched a missile strike targeting energy facilities in Sumy region, leaving nearly 20,000 residents in blackout.
Ukraine downs 28 incoming air targets overnight Tue
Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted a Russian Iskander-K cruise missile, two Kh-59 guided air missiles, and 25 Shahed-131/136 one-way attack drones.
War update: 158 combat clashes in past day
During the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s military reported 158 combat engagements with the Russian invasion force along the frontline.
Paratroopers post video showing Marder IFV in action in Kursk region
Fighters from the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed Russia’s combat positions in Kursk region’s Sudzha district, making full use of their Marder infantry fighting vehicle’s firepower.
Russian army loses 1,330 troops in Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 20 August 2024 amounted to about 601,800 people, including 1,330 people in the last 24 hours.
There are no Russian warships in Black and Azov Seas
There are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas as of 06:00 on 20 August.
KCMA: Russians attacked Kyiv with cruise missiles in morning, with no damage or casualties
In the morning, on 20 August, Russian troops attacked Kyiv from the north, allegedly with Iskander-K cruise missiles.
Russians intensify checks on TOT in search of their own deserters
In the TOT of Ukraine, the invaders have increased the number of checks to find Russian army soldiers who are fleeing their units because they do not want to die for Putin.
Border guard "vampire" destroys fuel and lubricants depot and Russian positions in Luhansk region
In the area of Kreminna, Luhansk region, soldiers of the Phoenix company of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine's Revenge brigade destroyed a fuel and lubricant depot and Russian positions with drones.
19 August 2024
Czech President believes Ukraine can join NATO even with part of its territory remaining occupied
Ukraine's accession to NATO should not depend on whether the government fully controls its entire territory.
GUR shows footage of mission on Kinburn Spit
Fighters from the Cyclone group of the International Legion that is part of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (GUR) took part in the combat mission on the Kinburn Spit.
Zelensky: Ukraine controls 92 settlements in Kursk region
As of today, the Armed Forces of Ukraine control more than 1,250 square kilometres of enemy territory and 92 settlements in the Kursk region.
Russians drop explosives from drone on civilian car in Kherson, injure woman
Russian invaders dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car in Kherson, and a woman was wounded.
Denmark allows its weapons to be used by AFU in Russia
Commenting on the breakthrough of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said that Ukraine could use the weapons provided by his country in the Russian Federation.
Border guards repel assault in Serebriansky forest and capture Russian serviceman
Soldiers of the Revenge Brigade of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine captured a Russian soldier while repelling an assault in the Serebriansky Forest.
Two wounded in Russian tank attack on Kozacha Lopan
Russian troops shelled Kozacha Lopan in the Kharkiv region from tanks for several hours in a row, wounding two civilians.
Four killed as Russians shell Toretsk and Zarichne in Donetsk region
Russian forces have attacked Toretsk and Zarichne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, killing four civilians.