Ukrainian forces partially break through Russia’s first line of defense in south – Maliar
In some places, the Ukrainian military have already broken through Russia’s first line of defense in the south.
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04 August 2023
War update: AFU hold back enemy troops in Bakhmut sector, repel attack near Avdiivka
Thirty military clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day.
Ukraine not to ask anyone where to hit Russian military capabilities – NSDC secretary
There are no restrictions in place in Ukraine, and Kyiv does not intend to ask anyone’s permission to destroy the enemy's military targets.
Satellite images emerge purportedly showing Russian Navy’s landing ship hit earlier
Satellite images were posted online of Russia’s large landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak, which was brought to Novorossiysk after suffering an attack by maritime drones.
Azov fighters conduct tactical training with commander Redis
The commander of the Azov brigade, Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, is already in service.
Ukraine downs Russian drones at average rate of 75% - Air Force spox
Ukraine’s defense forces on average destroy 75% of one-way attack UAVs Russia launches at the country.
Defense forces destroy 75% of enemy attack drones on average - Air Force spox
The Defense Forces on average destroy 75% of the enemy's combat drones that attack Ukraine.
Russian troops shell Stanislav in Kherson region, one injured
Russian troops shelled the village of Stanislav in Kherson region, leaving one injured.
Russian troops unable to penetrate Ukraine’s defense lines - Estonian intelligence
In the near future, the Russian armed forces will not be able to make a decisive breakthrough in the Ukrainian defense so they are trying to exhaust Ukraine’s economy and population by missile and drone strikes.
To see war end ASAP, Ukraine needs long-range missile systems, aircraft - expert
Western politicians who want to put an end to the Russo-Ukrainian war as soon as possible should understand that there is only one way to move forward, which is to provide more military aid to Kyiv.
Bulgarian government approves handover of almost 100 APCs to Ukraine
On August 4, the Bulgarian government approved the transfer of almost a hundred armored personnel carriers to Ukraine.
Invaders prepare early pseudo-elections in Zaporizhzhia - Mayor of Melitopol
Russian invaders are preparing pseudo-elections to local governments in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia - from August 31 to September 7. They pledged to come to every home for this purpose.
Defense forces repel Russian attacks at Kupiansk, Lyman, Svatove directions
Ukrainian Defense Forces are repelling enemy attacks on the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Svatove directions.
"Carpathian Sich" fighters remotely blow up FSB office in Rostov
In March this year, the FSB office in Rostov was blown up by members of the Carpathian Sich unit using a mined tube from a used Javelin.
Humeniuk on the attack on Olenegorskiy Gornyak: Destroying enemy's potential is legal in time of war
Destroying the enemy's potential is absolutely legal in times of war.
Zelensky holds meeting to discuss battlefield situation, grain deal, use of precision-guided munitions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has chaired a three-hour meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation on the front line, the Black Sea grain deal, the development of the defense industry and the use of precision-guided munitions.
On August 1, Russian troops hit hospital in Kherson for second time, killing young doctor
The Russians again hit the hospital where a young doctor was killed on August 1, this time they hit the courtyard, and the morgue building was damaged.
Russian aviation drops bombs on village in Kherson region, one injured
Russian aviation struck the village of Odradokamianka in Kherson region, leaving one injured.
Russians preparing false flag provocation at strategic facility in Belarus - SBU
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has data indicating that the Russians are preparing a large-scale false flag provocation at a strategic facility in Belarus - the Mozyr Oil Refinery.
Joint Forces Commander Nayev visits positions of border guards in Chernihiv region
Ukrainian Joint Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev has visited the positions of State Border Guard Service fighters during his working visit to the Chernihiv region.
Marine drones attack Russian naval base in Novorosiisk, warship allegedly damaged
Russian Ministry of Defense said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the Novorosiisk naval base with two unmanned boats on the night of August 4, while keeping silent about possible damage to a Russian warship.
Ukraine returns bodies of 44 more fallen defenders
Ukraine has returned the bodies of 44 more fallen defenders of Ukraine from temporarily occupied territories.
Russia increases 'risk appetite' with strikes near NATO borders - British intelligence
In the last two weeks, Russia has conducted several waves of strikes against Ukrainian ports on the Danube River using Iranian-produced one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAVs).
Ukrainian forces destroy three enemy ammunition depots in Tavria sector
Ukraine's defense forces conducted 1,477 fire missions in the Tavria sector, destroying 21 pieces of military equipment and 3 ammunition depots of the Russian army.
Russia spends almost one-third of its expenditure on defense - Reuters
Russia has doubled its 2023 defence spending target to more than $100 billion - a third of all public expenditure.
Overnight, Russians shell eight settlements in Sumy, Chernihiv regions
Overnight, Russian invaders shelled eight border settlements in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, causing a total of 78 explosions.
Overnight, Russians shell five districts of Kharkiv region, causing damage
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out massive attacks on settlements in five districts of the Kharkiv region, damaging private homes and outbuildings.
Russia deploys submarine with Kalibr missiles to Black Sea
The Russian naval grouping in the Black Sea consists of 15 ships, including a submarine with four Kalibr missiles.
Defense Forces eliminated 248,490 Russian troops
From February 24, 2022, to August 4, 2023, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated about 248,490 Russian invaders, 640 of them in the last day.
In evening and at night, Russians shell Nikopol district, injuring two
Russian troops shelled the Nikopol region five times in the evening and during the night.