Ground Forces commander: Positive dynamics in Bakhmut direction
Positive dynamics are observed in the sections of Bakhmut direction.
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31 August 2023
Teenagers who want to remove Russian flag near Russian military base wanted in Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, teenagers tried to remove the Russian flag near the occupiers' base, and now the Russian special services are looking for them.
Zelensky reports successful use of long-range weapons: Target hit at 700 km distance
Ukraine successfully used its own long-range weapon, hitting a target at a distance of 700 km.
Russians hit center of Kupyansk, injuring civilian
In the morning, Russian troops shelled the center of Kupyansk town, injuring a man and damaging buildings.
Crimea has difficult humanitarian situation, problems with water and energy supply – Humeniuk
Temporarily occupied Crimea experiences problems with drinking water and energy supply. And this difficult humanitarian situation will continue.
Partisans burn down four Russian vehicles in Mariupol
In Mariupol, temporarily captured by the Russian army, partisans set fire to and destroyed four vehicles of the invaders.
U.S. doctors conduct training in Lviv on emergency care for war victims
The American Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has started training doctors and nurses from all over Ukraine in Lviv on new approaches to the management and treatment of patients in critical condition with war injuries.
110,000 enemy troops concentrated in Lyman–Kupyansk direction – AFU spox
Fierce battles are being fought in the eastern direction, the enemy uses all possible weapons. In particular, 110,000 enemy troops are concentrated in Lyman–Kupyansk section.
Enemy makes attempts to counterattack in Tavria sector
The intensity of hostilities has reduced in the Tavria sector, but Russian troops are still making attempts to counterattack.
In Horlivka, invaders fine public institutions whose employees do not register for military service
The Russian invaders are trying to conduct forced mobilization of Ukrainian citizens in the temporarily occupied territories.
Ukraine’s Air Force expects further groups of pilots, engineers to start F-16 training soon
Ukraine’s Air Force has expressed hope that the second and third groups of pilots and engineers will soon go for training on the F-16 fighter aircraft.
Enemy attacks Kharkiv region’s Borova, man injured
On the morning of August 31, 2023, Russian troops shelled the Izium district’s urban-type settlement of Borova in the Kharkiv region.
Russians strike 89 times in Zaporizhzhia region over 24 hours, injuring one man
The enemy army launched 89 attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region, 11 of which were air strikes.
Russians shell Kherson region 85 times over the past day
Yesterday, on August 30, Russian invaders fired 85 times at the Kherson region.
No Russian missile carriers in Black and Azov Seas
As of 8:00 a.m., Russia has four ships on alert in the Black Sea, with no missile launchers.
Man killed as Russian invaders attack Sloviansk
On the night of August 31, 2023, Russian invaders shelled the Donetsk region’s Sloviansk, having killed a man.
Two killed, five injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians have been killed and five injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
AFU achieve success in Novodanylivka, Novoprokopivka direction
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue offensive actions in the Bakhmut and Melitopol sectors, and have achieved success in the direction of Novodanylivka and Novoprokopivka.
Russians attack community in Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of August 31, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Synelnykove district.
Ukrainian fighters hit enemy command and observation post in Bakhmut direction
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a command and observation post of the Russian army in Bakhmut direction.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine exceeds 263,000
From February 24, 2022 to August 31, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 263,020 Russian military personnel, including 610 soldiers over the past day.
OC ‘South’: Russians strike Beryslav district of Kherson region
On Thursday night, Russian invaders attacked Beryslav district of Kherson region.
War update: More than 40 combat engagements at front in past day
Over the past day, more than 40 combat engagements took place at the front.
Ukrainian prosecutors adopting experience of investigating war crimes in United States
A delegation of Ukrainian prosecutors met with US Attorney General Merrick Garland as part of a study trip to the USA.
Blasts rock occupied Crimea
Blasts rocked Alushta in occupied Crimea late on Wednesday evening.
New satellite images of Kerch Bridge with block ships appear
New satellite imagery showing block ships in the area of the Kerch Bridge illegally built by the Russian occupiers has appeared online. With their help, the Russians probably want to protect the crossing from Ukrainian naval drones.
30 August 2023
F-16s to ensure Ukraine’s advantage over enemy in occupied areas – Air Force spox
Having the F-16 fighter aircraft in service will allow Ukraine’s Defense Forces to push Russian planes away from the front line and gain an advantage over the enemy in the temporarily occupied areas.
President Zelensky: Talks with partners underway to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems
Ukraine is holding talks with various partners to receive additional air defense systems.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive making progress, Russia tearing itself apart – Volker
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is making progress and opening a pathway to cutting off Russia’s supply lines to Crimea, as well as the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
AFU take into service new foreign armament samples
Following the order by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, dated August 28, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) took into service another foreign armament pieces.