Swedish factory struck in Lutsk
Swedish SKF company, the world's biggest maker of industrial bearings, reported that its factory in Lutsk came under a Russian missile attack on August 15.
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Forty-eight houses damaged with Russian missiles in Lviv
In Lviv, 48 houses were damaged as a result of an enemy missile attack. The city hall will provide assistance to the victims.
President visits command post of 10th Army Corps, presents awards to service members
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the command post of the 10th Army Corps which holds the defense in Melitopol direction.
Humanitarian demining carried out on 60,000 ha in Mykolayiv region
In Mykolayiv region, humanitarian demining was carried out on an area of 60,000 ha with a plan of 85,000 ha by the end of the year.
Air Force explains why none of Kh-22 missiles has been destroyed yet
Yuriy Ihnat, the spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said Ukrainian troops could destroy none of Kh-22 cruise missiles and not only today.
Ukraine will further increase military production - Zelensky
Ukraine is already increasing military production even in the current conditions.
Russian army shells Nikopol three times today
Today, August 15, the Russian army attacked Nikopol and Marhanets community, Dnipropetrovsk region, three times with artillery.
General Staff: 23 combat clashes recorded at front, Defense Forces continue offensive in south
Twenty-three combat clashes took place between units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders. Ukrainian defenders continue to conduct an offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions.
Two civilians injured enemy shelling of Kherson region
Two civilians were injured in Russian shelling of Kherson region on August 15. An investigation has been launched.
Nearly 120 buildings damaged in Lviv region after Russian missile attack
Almost 120 buildings were damaged in Lviv and the region following a Russian missile attack.
MP: Russians shelling area of high-rise buildings in Avdiivka, hit shop
Russian invaders have been shelling the area of high-rise buildings in Avdiivka since the morning, hitting a store - the only one still operating in the city.
Zelensky visits brigades conducting offensive operations in Melitopol direction
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a working trip to Zaporizhzhia region and visited the locations of brigades conducting offensive operations in Melitopol direction.
Russians shell Novodmytrivka in Kherson region, injuring man
In the Kherson region, the enemy shelled the village of Novodmitrivka, a 71-year-old man was injured, and there are destructions.
Woman injured in Kherson during morning shelling
In the morning on Tuesday, the enemy continued shelling the coastal territory of the Kherson region, and an injured woman was hospitalized.
Russians shelling center of Kherson - regional council
Russian troops are shelling the central part of Kherson.
Border guards destroy Russian Murom-M surveillance system in Kharkiv direction
Soldiers of the Steel Border Brigade destroyed an enemy Murom-M surveillance system in Kharkiv direction with a kamikaze drone.
Russians fire four rockets at village in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring woman
A woman was injured in enemy rocket strikes on the village of Stepne near Zaporizhzhia. Destruction was reported.
Yermak: Kh-101 missiles launched by Russians at night produced this year
Kh-101 missiles launched by the Russians on Tuesday night were produced this year, so sanctions must be strengthened to prevent the aggressor from obtaining critical components.
British Ambassador visits Lviv medical center 'Nezlamni'
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons visited the Lviv Medical Center 'Nezlamni', which is supported by British partners.
Number of injured in missile attack on Lviv region rises to 19
The number of people injured in a Russian missile attack on Lviv region last night has increased to 19.
Cherevaty gives update on situation in Bakhmut and Lyman–Kupyansk directions
Over the past day, the defense forces decimated 174 occupiers in Bakhmut direction and more than 120 in Lyman–Kupyansk direction.
Sweden prepares $314 mln military support package for Ukraine
Sweden plans a new military support package to Ukraine worth 3.4 billion crowns ($313.5 million), consisting mainly of ammunition and spare parts to previously delivered weapon systems.
Mayor: After Mariupol base hit, Russians taking out wounded and dead all night
After the defeat of the Russian military base in the village of Yurivka near Mariupol, the invaders spent the whole night taking out their wounded and dead soldiers.
Man rescued from rubble in Lutsk
In Lutsk, rescuers pulled an injured man from the rubble of a building destroyed by Russian shelling.
Russia reduces number of warships deployed off Crimea coast
Russia retains seven warships on combat duty in the Black Sea, with no missile carriers among them.
Defense chief Reznikov discusses with Germany’s finance minister provision of air defense capabilities, ammo
Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, during a meeting with German Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner, emphasized the importance of support by German allies in Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russian aggression, including by providing material and technical assistance to Ukraine.
Russia attacks Ukraine with Tu-22 aircraft from Shaykovka, Mozdok airfields - Ignat
At night on August 15, the Russian army used air and sea-based cruise missiles.
Ukraine’s forces continuing offensive in Melitopol, Berdiansk directions - Command Tavria
As of August 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk axes directions, at the same time holding back the advance of Russian troops in the Avdiivka and Marinka directions.
Zeus Ceramica plant in Sloviansk damaged due to enemy night shelling
A Zeus Ceramica porcelain tile plant in Sloviansk, in the Donetsk region, was damaged as a result of enemy night shelling. No casualties were reported.
Since August start, Russia kills 48 people in Ukraine, including two children - UN
The UN confirmed that 48 civilians had been killed and another 210 had been injured as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine between August 1 and 13.