President: Operation in Kursk region is defensive, we do not need foreign lands
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that a defensive operation is ongoing in the Kursk region and that it is not an occupation.
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27 August 2024
Zelensky on Russia's attack on Ukrainian energy: Defense worked, but there is serious damage
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the attack on August 26, Russia struck 230 times at the Ukrainian power system; the defense worked, but there was serious damage.
Zelensky on Lavrov's words about nuclear weapons: Russians always intimidate
Russians' statements about the use of nuclear weapons are part of their “intimidation program,” and the use of nuclear weapons “is unlikely to be supported by the whole world.”
Woman wounded in Kherson region as result of shelling of Zmiivka village
Russian troops fired on the village of Zmiivka, Kherson region, resulting in a 65-year-old woman being seriously injured.
Zelensky says there are difficulties with return of Azov soldiers
There are difficulties with the return from captivity of the Azov National Guard, and the families of the prisoners should be aware of them.
Zelensky: Ukraine successfully tests its first ballistic missile
Ukraine has successfully tested the first ballistic missile of its own production.
President: Ukraine used F-16 to shoot down Russian missiles during massive attack
On Monday, the F-16 fighter jets handed over to Ukraine were used to repel a massive Russian attack.
President: Ukraine is not ready to exchange territories for security guarantees
Ukraine is not ready to exchange its territories in exchange for security guarantees, in particular within the framework of NATO membership.
Ukraine's defense forces control 100 settlements in Kursk region – CinC Syrskyi
As of now, Ukraine's defense forces have under their control 100 settlements in Kursk region, having captured 594 Russian military personnel.
President: Kursk operation is one of points of Ukraine's victory plan
The operation in Kursk region is one of the stages of the end of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Ukraine soon to have “compelling argument” at sea - Unmanned Systems Forces Commander
Latest developments in domestic manufacturing of sea surface drones will soon ensure Ukraine’s protection as a maritime state.
Ukraine’s border guards seeing fewer Russian recon groups
The activity of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups on the Ukrainian-Russian border has decreased.
At least six Russian drones fly into Belarus overnight Tue
Last night, as many as six Shahed-type kamikaze UAVs crossed into the Belarusian airspace during an overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine.
Three civilians injured in Russian shelling of Poltava region die in hospital
In the Poltava region, three civilians injured in Russia’s August 26 massive attack have died in hospital.
Nighttime attack on Ukraine: Four people killed, 16 others injured
Four people were killed and 16 others were injured as a result of a Russian air attack on Ukraine on the night of August 27.
Shooting down Russian targets over Ukraine does not need to be approved at NATO level – Polish expert
The decision to shoot down Russian aerial targets over the territory of Ukraine can be taken by several NATO countries, without the necessity of the unanimous approval by the entire Alliance, but with the consent of other NATO countries.
Ukrainian air defenses down five Russian Kh-101 missiles, 60 Shahed UAVs overnight
Since the beginning of the day on August 27, the Ukrainian air defense forces have shot down five Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles and 60 Shahed-131/136 combat drones.
Russian troops attack Zaporizhzhia region 208 times in past day, casualties reported
Over the past day, three people were killed and five others were wounded in Zaporizhzhia city and the Zaporizhzhia district as a result of enemy attacks.
General Staff reports 170 combat clashes at front in past day, most of them in Pokrovsk sector
On August 26, 170 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine.
One person killed, ten wounded in Kherson region in past day
On August 26, one person was killed and ten others were wounded in Russian strikes in the Kherson region.
Rocket attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih: two people killed and five injured
Two people were killed and five injured as a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih on the night of August 27.
Russian army loses another 1,280 soldiers in Ukraine in last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 27, 2024, amounted to about 610,100 people, including 1,280 people in the last day.
Russia deploys one missile carrier with four Kalibrs to Black Sea
One enemy ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles with a total volley of up to 4 missiles has been spotted in the Black Sea.
Shaheds attack Zaporizhzhia at night: two people killed, four wounded
Two people were killed and four wounded in a night attack by enemy drones in Zaporizhzhia region.
President: We must have clear plan for fugitives and collaborators in two weeks
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with heads of law enforcement agencies. The main topics included the investigation of criminal cases against collaborators, illegal border crossings, and the anti-corruption program.
Russians attack educational institution in Kherson region with drones, fire breaks out
Russian troops attacked the village of Mykhailivka, Kherson region, with kamikaze drones, hitting the building of a local educational institution.
Russia continues to redeploy troops from lower-priority frontline areas to Kursk region - ISW
The Russian Federation is likely to continue to redeploy troops from lower-priority frontline areas in Ukraine to the front in the Kursk region.
26 August 2024
Man injured in Russian drone attack in Kherson dies in hospital
A man injured in a Russian drone attack on a car in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has died in hospital.
Zelensky: We are preparing response to Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi have discussed a response to Russia’s missile attacks.
Russian air attack on Ukraine: Seven killed, 47 injured
Seven people were killed and 47 more citizens were injured, including four children, as a result of the massive Russian air attack on Ukraine on August 26.