Rheinmetall to start repairing tanks in Ukraine this month
Germany's armaments group Rheinmetall intends to start servicing tanks in Ukraine in the coming days.
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20 August 2023
Russian aggression leaves 1,100 Ukrainian children injured
Russian invaders have already killed 502 children and injured 1,100 across Ukraine since the outset of their full-scale onslaught.
Ukraine records over 100,000 war crimes committed by Russian invaders
Ukraine has recorded 100,666 war crimes committed by Russian invaders since the full-scale invasion began.
19 August 2023
Russian strike on Chernihiv leaves 144 injured - police update
The injury toll from today's Russian missile attack that targeted the main square in Chernihiv has increased to 144.
Year 2023 graduates sent to UK for pilot training - Air Force commander
Young pilots who graduated this year went to the UK for F-16 training, while year 2016 graduates with combat experience were sent to Sweden.
Reznikov on step-down rumors: “I will quit when I run out of strength and sense of humor”
Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov commented on rumors of his potential dismissal from the post of Defense Minister and appointment as ambassador to the United Kingdom, saying he would be ready to resign himself once he doesn't have strength and sense of humor to "laugh at those who want me out."
Counteroffensive to pace up if Ukraine seizes aerial superiority - Air Force commander
If Ukraine gains air superiority, the tempo of the ongoing counteroffensive will be much higher.
China supplying helicopters, drones, other equipment to Russia despite neutrality claims - media
Sanctioned Russian companies involved in the production of missile launchers, armored vehicles and strategic bombers have received tens of thousands of components from China since the outset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“It must stop” - UN coordinator on Russian missile strike on Chernihiv’s main square
The United Nations has condemned Russia’s “heinous” missile strike targeting the central part of Chernihiv, a regional center located northeast of Kyiv.
Reznikov: F-16 pilot training “already begun”
Ukrainian pilots, engineers, and ground technicians began training on F-16 fighter jets.
U.S. ambassador condemns Russian attack on downtown Chernihiv
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has commented on today's Russian missile attack on the center of Chernihiv that killed at least seven people and left many others injured.
Injury toll from Russian missile attack on Chernihiv rises to 129
Seven people have been killed and 129 injured as a result of a Russian missile strike in the center of Chernihiv, and the search and rescue operation has been completed.
Ukraine, Sweden sign statement on joint production of CV90 combat vehicle
Ukraine and Sweden detailed agreements on localizing the production and repair of Swedish-made CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces destroyed 17 pieces of Russian equipment in Tavria sector - Tarnavskyi
Ukraine's defense forces destroyed 17 pieces of enemy equipment in the Tavria sector in the last 24 hours.
Ukraine's president reveals contents of new military aid package from Sweden
Sweden's 13th military aid package for Ukraine includes ammunition for air defense systems, combat vehicles, spare parts and mine clearance equipment.
Zelensky: Ukrainian pilots start testing Gripen fighter jets
Ukrainian pilots have already begun testing Gripen fighter jets.
Zelensky on Gripen jets: this is Sweden’s pride country could share
Ukraine is working on obtaining modern fighter jets that will help the armed forces offset Russia’s current superiority in the sky over Ukraine.
FPV drone disables Russian tank near Bakhmut
Ukrainian defenders operating in the Bakhmut direction damaged an enemy tank with an FPV drone carrying an explosive.
Missile strike in Chernihiv: Seven dead, 117 injured
As a result of the enemy attack on Chernihiv, seven people were killed and 117 were injured.
Chernihiv missile attack: Drone exhibit “agreed with local authorities”
The drone exhibition, which took place in Chernihiv on Saturday when the Russian Iskander missile was hit, was agreed with the local authorities.
Russia admits at least one aircraft damaged in drone attack on air base in Novgorod region
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that this morning, a military airbase in the Novgorod region was attacked by drones, as a result of which a fire broke out and an unspecified aircraft was damaged.
NSDC secretary denies possible Ukrainian attack on Kursk NPP
Ukraine attacks only Russian military facilities, and the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is not one of them.
Death toll in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv rises to six
Five killed, 37 injured in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv
At least five people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on the center of Chernihiv.
Zelensky shows aftermath of Russian missile attack on downtown Chernihiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed the consequences of a missile attack by Russian invaders on the center of Chernihiv on Saturday, August 19.
Casualties reported in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv
There are dead and wounded following a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Chernihiv.
Ukrainian forces hold initiative in Bakhmut sector, enemy suffers losses – military spox
Ukraine's defense forces continue to put pressure on enemy troops in the Bakhmut sector, inflicting significant losses on them, with 75 occupiers killed and 152 wounded throughout the day.
Russia’s defense officials say missile downed over Crimea
The Ministry of Defense of Russia claims that air defense forces shot down a missile from the sky over Crimea on the night of August 19.
Russia amassing offensive capabilities in Kupiansk direction
Russian troops continue to concentrate their main offensive capabilities on the Kupiansk axis while Ukraine’s forces continue to repel their attacks.
SBU chief reveals details of two operations to blow up Crimea Bridge
During the first special operation to blow up the bridge across the Kerch Strait in October 2022, the Security Service of Ukraine used a truck carrying 21 tons of hexane, having wrapped the explosives in a film so thick that the scanners at checkpoints could not spot them.