Russian attack on Romny kills four educators, including school director
The number of victims following a Russian attack on a school in Romny, Sumy region, has grown to four people.
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23 August 2023
Soldiers of Oleksa Dovbush Brigade destroy enemy warehouse with single grenade
Soldiers of the 68th separate Jaeger brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush destroyed an enemy ammunition depot with a single grenade.
Zelensky announces 18th defense aid package from Finland
Finland will approve the 18th defense assistance package for Ukraine in the coming days.
Drone attack on Romny school: Two killed, four injured
The number of citizens injured in Romny, Sumy region, following a Russian attack has grown to four.
Powerful explosions rang out in Crimea, military facility hit
Powerful explosions rang out in temporarily occupied Crimea, the enemy’s coastal anti-ship missile system - Oniks missile carrier - was hit.
Enemy drone hits school in Romny, Sumy region
On Wednesday, a Russian Shahed-type UAV hit an educational institution in Romny, in the Sumy region, and the building was completely destroyed.
General Staff suggests that Russia sending missiles to occupied Skadovsk under guise of humanitarian aid
The General Staff suggests that under the guise of a humanitarian convoy that is supposed to arrive from Russia to the temporarily occupied Skadovsk, in the Kherson region, Russians may deliver missiles for 'congratulatory' shelling of the Ukrainian-controlled Kherson region.
Avdiivka comes under two massive attacks
Avdiivka, Donetsk region, came under two massive shelling attacks on Wednesday morning. Four streets in the city were hit.
16,544 children considered found in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, 16,544 children have been found in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Forces make progress towards Novodanylivka, Novoprokopivka in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian soldiers are consolidating their positions in the area of Novodanylivka and Novoprokopivka.
Over the past day, Russians shell Zaporizhzhia region 97 times
The enemy army carried out 97 attacks on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia region over the past day. 24 settlements were damaged.
War update: Ukraine’s forces see certain success in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian soldiers are entrenching themselves on the recently gained positions amid their advance toward Novodanylivka and Novoprokopivka.
Ukraine forces down 11 Shahed drones overnight Wed
Ukraine’s Defense Forces show down 11 Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 one-way attack drones launched by Russia in the early hours of Wednesday, August 23.
Russians shell Ochakiv, damaging households, gas main
On the morning of Wednesday, August 23, Russian artillery shelled Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, as well as the water area of the Ochakiv community.
Grain storages damaged in Russia’s drone attack on Odesa region
Production and handling terminals and grain storage facilities have been damaged in Russia’s drone attack on the Odesa region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 258,820
Russia has already lost about 258,820 troops in Ukraine (+480 over the past day).
War update: Over 30 combat engagements occur on front in past day
In the past 24 hours, Russian troops have launched four missile strikes and 58 air strikes, and opened fire with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) on Ukrainian positions and settlements 60 times.
Russians shelling downtown Kherson, missile threat declared in two regions
On the morning of August 23, 2023, Russian invaders were shelling downtown Kherson.
Russian loitering munitions cause damage to apartment block in Sumy region
On August 22, 2023, Russian suicide drones attacked the Sumy region, having damaged an apartment block.
22 August 2023
Russians shell Sumy region, injuring four civilians
Four people were injured as a result of yet another attack on Sumy region from the territory of the Russian Federation.
Enemy strikes Nikopol district with artillery, damaging private enterprise
The enemy army shelled Nikopol district with heavy artillery. A private enterprise and a residential building were damaged.
Five bombers damaged in recent drone attacks on Russian airfields
As a result of the latest attacks on Soltsy, Novgorod region, and Shaykivka, Kaluga region, both involving unmanned aerial vehicles, a strategic bomber was destroyed and four more were damaged.
Russia launches Iskander missile at Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
The Russian military launched an Iskander ballistic missile over Kryvyi Rih. Fifty-five homes were damaged.
War update: Ukraine repels Russian assaults toward Avdiivka
Ukraine’s Defense Forces on Tuesday successfully repelled Russia’s assault efforts in the Avdiivka direction, while pursuing an offensive toward Melitopol in the country’s south.
Ukraine downs two Russian recon drones over Mykolaiv region
In Mykolaiv region, southern Ukraine, the country’s air defense forces shot down two Russian reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles.
Duda: Russian tactical nukes in Belarus changing regional security architecture
Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Tuesday that Russia is already moving a part of its short-range nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus.
Russians sinking ferries to protect Crimea Bridge - intelligence
In the area of the Kerch Strait close to the illegally built bridge connecting occupied Crimea with Russia’s Krasnodar region, the invaders have launched preparations for the sinking of the second ferry.
F-16 training kicks off in Denmark for first group of eight Ukrainian pilots
Denmark has launched a training course on F-16 fighter jets for eight Ukrainian pilots as part of its commitment to provide these aircraft to Ukraine.
'Finland-2' doesn't happen: Kuleba: Ukraine does not sign agreement with renunciation of territories
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has rejected the possibility of signing a peace agreement with Moscow in exchange for giving up part of Ukrainian territory.
Renovated dormitory for IDPs from Mariupol presented in Dnipro
A renovated dormitory for IDPs who left Mariupol, which was captured by the Russian army, was presented in Dnipro. Housing certificates were given to 11 families.