Zelensky meets with Danish parliamentarians, business representatives
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met in Copenhagen with leaders of Danish parliamentary parties and chairs of committees of the Danish Folketing.
War - Latest news
21 August 2023
No problem with infrastructure for F-16s as they “have already landed” in Ukraine - Air Force
F-16 fighter jets have already landed in Ukraine as part of the Euro 2012 support campaign, and our pilots are already familiar with them.
Ukraine’s troops report “success” in operations near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka
Ukraine’s Defense Forces achieved certain success in the Robotyne and Mala Tokmachka areas, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine yet to secure counteroffensive bridgehead across major river in south - army spox
Using the term "bridgehead" in relation to individual operations conducted by Ukraine’s Armed Forces on the left bank of the Dnipro would be inappropriate.
Ukraine allowed to use F-16s only over its territory - Denmark’s Defense Minister
Ukraine can fly the F-16 fighter jets, set to be handed to Ukraine by Denmark and the Netherlands, only over its own territory.
Russian warship enters Mariupol port for first time since occupation - Andriushchenko
For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, a Russian warship has entered and docked at the seaport of the temporarily occupied Mariupol.
Malyar explains why we shouldn't expect quick action by Defense Forces in south
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue offensive actions in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions, but we should not expect them to act quickly.
Russia creating new military formation in Ukraine’s south – UK intel
Russia is expanding its military structures in the face of wartime realities. One new formation is highly likely – the 18th Combined Arms Army (18 CAA).
16,425 children considered found in Ukraine
A total of 16,425 children have been found in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Russia reported downing of two drones - one crashed near Simonyan's house
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported two downed drones in the Moscow region in the morning on August 21.
At night and in morning, invaders shell Sumy region three times - almost 40 explosions
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired three times at the border of the Sumy region.
AFU liberate 43 sq km near Bakhmut – Defense Ministry
In the Bakhmut sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already liberated 43 square kilometers of Ukrainian land from the Russian invaders. There is noticeable advance along the southern flank around Bakhmut.
Man explodes on anti-personnel mine in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, a 51-year-old man was injured as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion.
Enemy shells Zaporizhzhia region 92 times in past day. One civilian killed, two injured
Russian forces shelled Zaporizhzhia region 92 times on Sunday, August 20. One civilian was killed, and another two were injured.
Russia deploys two missile carriers to Black Sea, total volley of 12 Kalibr missiles
The enemy continues to build up the presence of missile carriers in the Black Sea, currently there are two with a total volley of 12 missiles.
Russian forces attack two communities of Mykolaiv region at night
Russian forces shelled Kutsurub and Ochakiv communities of Mykolaiv region overnight Monday, August 21.
Two killed, three injured in 78 Russian strikes on Kherson region
Over the past day, August 20, Russian troops shelled Kherson region 78 times. Two people were killed, and three more were injured.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to nearly 258,000
From February 24, 2022 to August 21, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 257,930 Russian military personnel, including 460 soldiers over the past day.
Russians injure seven residents of Donetsk region
The Russian army injured seven civilians in Donetsk region over the past day.
War update: Twenty-five combat engagements in past day
Over the past day, more than 25 combat engagements took place. The offensive operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is ongoing.
Invaders intensify inspections at checkpoints in Melitopol
In Melitopol town and the district, the invaders intensified inspections at checkpoints. In particular, phones are looked through.
Yermak on Zelensky's visits to the Netherlands, Denmark: Excellent results of many months of work
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak commented on the results of Volodymyr Zelensky's visits to the Netherlands and Denmark.
Zelensky: We are ready to exchange Belgorod for Ukraine's membership in NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to questions about Ukraine's readiness for territorial concessions by offering to exchange Russia's Belgorod for Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Special forces destroy Russian air defense system in Ukraine’s south
In the south of Ukraine, soldiers of the Special Operations Forces destroyed four units of enemy military equipment.
Russia's Aerospace Forces leadership under pressure to improve air defenses – UK intel
The leadership of Russia's Aerospace Forces is under intense pressure to improve air defenses over western Russia amid drone and missile attacks.
20 August 2023
Russian invaders shell Kupiansk with artillery
Russian forces shelled the center of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, for the second time on Sunday, damaging infrastructure.
Injury toll in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv rises to 156 – President's Office
The number of those injured in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv has increased to 156.
War update: Ukrainian forces continue to hold back Russian offensive in Marinka sector
Some 22 combat engagements took place between Ukraine's defense forces and Russian troops on Sunday, August 20.
Ukraine's president, Denmark's PM discuss training missions for Ukrainian soldiers
As part of his visit to Denmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the expansion of training missions for Ukrainian soldiers with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Zelensky visits Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have visited the Skrydstrup Air Base where they inspected an F-16 fighter jet.