Kremlin bosses keep private armies for future self-defense - Ukraine intel
Office holders in various "Kremlin towers" maintain certain elements of their own private armies, primarily for future self-defense.
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11 August 2023
Liberated village of Tsyrkuny in Kharkiv region fully demined
The village of Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv district, was completely cleared of explosive objects after being liberated from Russian invaders.
On captured Ukrainian territories, Russians massively creating torture chambers - deputy defense chief
In the temporarily captured territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders continue to exploit civilian infrastructure to expand repression against the local population and conceal own crimes.
Zaporizhzhia strike: Number of injured rises to 16
The number of people injured as a result of the Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 16.
VPNs pose threat to information control in Russia – UK intelligence
Over the last week, the Russian authorities have likely increased their ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian citizens' access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
10 August 2023
U.S. to continue international discussions of arms supplies to Ukraine - Pentagon
The United States will continue to discuss with Ukraine, as well as allies and partners, what the Ukrainian Armed Forces need immediately and will require in the future, as well as how to secure those supplies.
Zelensky: We’re preparing more defense packages for our military
Ukraine’s authorities are set to provide more defense packages for the country’s Armed Forces and more defense systems for the entire Ukrainian society.
Berlin doing everything to prevent war escalation - Scholz
Germany pursues a responsible policy in providing military aid to Ukraine and ensures that the war remains the one between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine mulls “E-warfare Army”, “Army of Robots” following “Army of Drones” success
The Ministry of Digital Transformation intends to scale the successful experience in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles to other areas of military innovation and invites for cooperation the teams that can help the nation to strengthen the Armed Forces in terms of technology.
Situation on eastern frontlines “difficult” while Russians failing to achieve their goals - MoD
The situation in the East of Ukraine remains difficult but the enemy is unable to achieve their tactical objectives.
Russia not to nuke Ukraine but blast at NPP seems possible - Duda
President of Poland Andrzej Duda says Russia is unlikely to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine, while admitting the possibility that the invaders could stage an incident at the Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
Zelensky shows consequences of Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine posted a video showing the aftermath of the latest Russian missile strike that hit a civilian building in Zaporizhzhia.
Enemy shells village in Kharkiv region: One killed, one injured
Russian occupiers continue to shell the civilian population in Kharkiv region - this time they hit the village of Podoly in Kupiansk district - a woman was killed, a man was injured.
Russians again strike Zaporizhzhia, casualties reported
The Russian army struck Zaporizhzhia, an infrastructure object was hit.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district three times today, houses damaged
The Russian forces have attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region three times today, damaging houses and farm buildings.
General Staff: 25 combat clashes on front, Defense Forces advancing in south
Twenty-five combat clashes have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops throughout the day.
Mine danger on Odesa coastline has not gone away, but only increased - Humeniuk
There have been many cases of explosion of drifting mines in the sea near Odesa coastline.
Expert: Russia turns off sensors on its ships carrying illegal cargo in Black Sea
Ships flying the Russian flag often carry out illegal cargo transportation.
Decision on Taurus cruise missiles for Ukraine could be made soon - media
The German Chancellery continues to be cautious about the idea of sending Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, but amid growing pressure, including from politicians from the ruling coalition, it can be expected that such a decision will be made soon, but only together with the United States.
Ogryzko: law on Lend-Lease does not change situation with weapons for Ukraine
Former Foreign Minister and head of the Center for Russian Studies Volodymyr Ohryzko believes that the law on Lend-Lease, if it is extended, will not change the situation with getting the necessary weapons from the United States due to the absence of a political decision by the American leadership.
Russian army using civilian vessels for military purposes - expert
The Russian army is using civilian vessels to transport military cargo in the Black Sea.
Estonia to send handguns, ammunition to Ukraine
The Estonian government at a meeting on Thursday supported Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur's proposal to send 150 handguns and ammunition for them to Ukraine.
Russia doesn't have ability to produce new Kh-22 missiles - analyst
The Russian Federation does not have the capability to build new Kh-22 missiles, but it can produce 'Kalibr' and 'Kinzhal'.
Ukrainian intelligence officers receive 150 kamikaze drones from volunteers
A reconnaissance unit that performs combat missions at the front received a batch of FPV drones from the 'Ukrainian Team' volunteer headquarters.
Ukraine announces temporary corridors for merchant vessels sailing from its ports
New temporary routes have been announced for merchant vessels sailing to/from the Black Sea seaports of Ukraine. However, a risk remains from mines in the Black Sea and the military threat from Russia throughout all routes.
Navy units eliminate 27 invaders, down 27 enemy quadcopters on Aug 9
Units of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 27 Russian soldiers and downed 27 enemy quadcopters on August 9.
As result of rocket attack in Zaporizhzhia, two musicians killed
Two musicians were killed in a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia last night.
Andriushchenko: Mobile connection in occupied Mariupol completely lost
In the temporarily occupied by the Russian army Mariupol, the mobile connection of the occupation operator 'Phoenix', which is currently operating in the city, has been completely disabled.
Russians shell Bilozerka in Kherson region - people receiving humanitarian aid injured
In the Kherson region, the Russian army shelled the village of Bilozerka with artillery, and there are injured people among those receiving humanitarian aid.
1,166 children missing in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, a total of 1,166 children have been reported missing in Ukraine.