Russians drop unexploded ordnance on Krasnopilia community in Sumy region at night, two women wounded
At night in Sumy region, the Russian military dropped a guided bomb on the Krasnopilia community, injuring two women.
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16 August 2024
Kherson: SSU exposes Russian agents collecting data on Defence Forces and RMA officials
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) neutralised a network of Russian agents in Kherson who were reconnoitering the locations of the Defence Forces and spying on officials of the regional military administration.
One person killed and three wounded in Sumy region over 24 hours as result of shelling
In the Sumy region, 36 settlements were shelled over the past day, a civilian was killed and three civilians were injured as a result of the attacks.
Paratroopers show first hours of offensive in Kursk region
The Command of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed a video of the first hours of the Defence Forces' offensive in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation on 6 August 2024.
Canada allows use of weapons provided to Ukraine on territory of Russian Federation
The Canadian Ministry of Defence said that the Ukrainian military could use tanks and armoured vehicles provided by Canada in Russia.
Defence forces destroy five Russian drones overnight
Last night, the Ukrainian Defence Forces shot down five Russian drones.
Elderly man injured in Kherson region as result of shelling of village
On the morning of Friday, 16 August, a local resident was injured as a result of Russian shelling of Tomina Balka in the Kherson region.
One killed as Russians hit 25 settlements in Kherson region in past day
Russian forces attacked 25 towns and villages in the Kherson region on August 15, killing one person and injuring five others, including a child.
Russians kill three residents of Donetsk region
The Russian military killed three residents of the Donetsk region on Thursday, August 15.
Russian army strikes 13 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region on Aug 15
Russian forces launched more than 360 strikes on 13 towns and villages in the Zaporizhzhia region on August 15.
Russian army loses 1,330 soldiers in Ukraine over past day
Russia lost about 596,950 troops in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 16, 2024, including 1,330 soldiers killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
White House confirms Russia redeployed part of its troops to Kursk region
White House National Security Advisor John Kirby has confirmed that Russia has diverted some military manpower and resources to the Kursk region.
No damage and casualties in Kyiv after overnight drone attack
The enemy again tried to attack Kyiv with strike drones overnight, and air defenses were activated in the Ukrainian capital.
Ukrainian forces may have captured up to 2,000 Russian soldiers in Kursk region - The Independent
The Ukrainian Armed Forces may have captured about 2,000 Russian soldiers during an operation in the Kursk region.
U.S. reluctant to allow Ukraine to use ATACMS inside Kursk region - CNN
The United States remains reluctant to allow Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles inside Russia's Kursk region and thinks they would be better used to continue targeting Russian-occupied Crimea.
Russians shooting fake videos about Kursk region with actors dressed in Ukraine Army uniform
The Russians have started producing more fake videos about the Kursk region with people dressed in the uniform of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Occupiers built model of sunken submarine in Sevastopol - social networks
In the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, near the pier in Kilen Bay, where the ship repair plant of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is located, the occupiers built a model of a downed Russian submarine to deceive Ukrainian intelligence.
15 August 2024
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.
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.