Government simplifies procedure for granting combatant status
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for granting and revoking the status of a combatant, reducing the number of required documents to one certificate.
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22 August 2023
Danilov: If Russia uses nuclear weapons, world's reaction should be instantaneous
If Russian President Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons, the world's reaction should be immediate.
Russia transferred bodies of 12 fallen Ukrainian defenders - Coordination HQ
Russia transferred the bodies of 12 fallen Ukrainian defenders, who had been considered prisoners of war. Thus, questions arise about the work of medical commissions in the Russian Federation.
Mass events banned for two days in Kropyvnytskyi region
Mass events were banned in the Kropyvnytskyi region on August 23 and 24.
The death of soldier found near training ground being investigated in Zakarpattia
In Zakarpattia, police are investigating the death of a soldier who was found near a training ground and later died in hospital.
Kherson region receives 10 ambulances from Dnipro
The Kherson region has received 10 ambulances from Dnipro, which will be distributed among communities.
Ukrainian troops haven’t lost any settlements in Kharkiv region despite active hostilities
Despite active fighting that continues in Kupyansk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost not a single settlement in Kharkiv region.
With F-16 aircraft, Ukraine among top countries in terms of combat aviation capabilities - Zelensky
After receiving the F-16, Ukraine will be among the world's top military powers in terms of combat aviation capabilities.
EU disburses another €1.5B in aid to Ukraine
The European Union disbursed another tranche of EUR 1.5 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
Russians shell Komyshany in Kherson region, one killed, one injured
Russian troops shelled the village of Komyshany in the Kherson region, killing a 71-year-old woman and injuring a 55-year-old man.
Chernihiv wants to ban all public events related to army
Acting Mayor Oleksandr Lomako wants to ban all public civilian events related to the Armed Forces in Chernihiv.
Enemy Shahed drone hits town council in Chernihiv region
On the night of August 21-22, Russia attacked the building of the Semenivka town council in Chernihiv region with Shahed drone.
Ukrainian troops of 47th Brigade enter Robotyne with fight - Defense Ministry
Soldiers of the 47th Brigade entered the village of Robotyne and organized the evacuation of residents on Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
Avdiyivka comes under two tank attacks
In Donetsk region, Avdiyivka came under two tank attacks from the Russian side, and Lyman community was struck by the Russians seven times over the past day.
Ukraine in talks with France on supply of long-range missiles, air defense systems - ambassador
Ukraine is currently negotiating with France regarding the supply of long-range missiles and air defense capabilities, as well as spare parts for the already provided military equipment.
More Russian military, equipment with new markings spotted in Mariupol
In the Mariupol district, an increase in the number of Russian militaries and their equipment with a new marking - a white diamond - has been recorded.
Up to 10 Russian fighter jets take off along front lines - Ukraine’s Air Force spox
As of this morning, Russian Aerospace Forces remain active, having deployed up to 10 fighter jets.
Drone attack on Soltsy airfield launched from Russian soil, British intelligence suggests
British intelligence analysts presume that the latest UAV attack on the Soltsy airfield in Russia, where at least one Tu-22M3 strategic bomber was destroyed as a result, could have been carried out from the territory of the Russian Federation.
Reconnaissance teams in Ukraine receive seven modern ATVs
A special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has received seven modern ATVs.
Russia keeps three missile carriers combat ready off Crimea coast
In the Black Sea, Russia deployed two warships and a submarine, all carrying cruise missiles.
At night, Russian troops shell border communities in Sumy region eight times
At night, Russian troops fired eight times at border communities in the Sumy region.
Ukraine’s forces continue offensive on Bakhmut, Melitopol axes
The Ukrainian Defense Forces pursue their offensive operation in the Bakhmut and Melitopol directions.
Bulgaria to start sending Ukraine Soviet-era armored vehicles early October
Bulgaria will begin transferring to Ukraine its armored vehicles made in the Soviet period in late September or early October.
U.S. outlines condition for its participation in training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots
The United States would be willing to participate in the training of Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16, if there were more Ukrainian pilots in need of training than what the Europeans are able to handle.
Russians killed one resident of Donetsk region in past day
On Monday, August 21, the Russian army killed one resident of Donetsk region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 258,340
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 258,340 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 22, 2023, including 410 invaders in the past day alone.
Russians launch missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, one person injured
In the early hours of Tuesday, the Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih and Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring civilians, damaging houses and infrastructure.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia, damaging four apartment blocks
Overnight Tuesday, August 22, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging four apartment blocks.
General Staff: 30 combat engagements occurred at front in past day
Thirty combat engagements have taken place at the front in the past 24 hours. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck four Russian command posts, one manpower, weapons, equipment cluster, and three artillery units in firing positions.
Drones attack Russia again: Damaged houses and cars reported
On the night of August 22, there was another drone attack on Moscow.