ISW: Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear areas degrading occupiers’ morale
Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear areas are demonstrably degrading the morale of Russian forces.
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22 August 2023
21 August 2023
Russian kamikaze drone hits civilian object in Chernihiv region
In area of Chernihiv region bordering Russia an Iranian-made Shakhed one-way attack drone hit a civilian object.
Russians trying to attack toward Kupiansk to weaken Ukraine’s counteroffensive - defense chief
The Russian Army is intensifying its offensive efforts in the Kupiansk direction in order to weaken the capabilities of Ukraine’s Armed Forces in counteroffensive action.
Ukraine has most experience worldwide in employing air defense systems - Deputy Defense Minister
Today, Ukraine is a world leader in terms of experience gained in the use of air defense capabilities.
Zelensky: Greece will join countries that agreed to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets
Greece will take part in providing training for Ukrainian pilots to fly Western F-16 fighter jets.
In Chernihiv, 180 injured in Russian missile strike sought medical help
In Chernihiv, 180 injured in a Russian missile strike have applied for medical assistance.
General Staff: 20 combat clashes recorded at front in past 24 hrs
Twenty combat engagements have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops in the past 24 hours.
Enemy shells village in Kherson region, injuring two civilians
Two local residents - a 79-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man - were injured in enemy shelling of Sofiyivka in Kherson region.
Russia killed 11,000 civilians, including over 500 children, in Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
The Russian Federation has already committed 136,000 crimes against Ukraine and Ukrainians and killed nearly 11,000 civilians, including more than 500 children.
Zelensky: We are completing a historic visit to Northern European countries with much-needed agreements
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that a historic visit to the countries of Northern Europe has ended with much-needed agreements.
Ireland to provide training for Ukrainian military
Around 30 Ireland’s Defence Forces personnel are to provide training for Ukrainian soldiers as part of a larger European force of trainers under an EU Common Security and Defence Policy mission.
Tractor driver runs over Russian landmine in Kharkiv region
In the village of Shestakove, Chuhuiv district, a 51-year-old tractor driver sustained a mine-explosive injury during field work – he ran over an anti-tank mine.
Russia plans to bring in thousands of Russians to hold sham elections in occupied territories
The leadership of the Russian Federation is recruiting Russians from the territory of Russia itself for participation in sham elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories.
Explosion in MIA forensic center near Kyiv: SBI launches investigation
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have launched an investigation into the explosion on the territory of the State Research Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, which killed four employees.
Russia training reconnaissance cadets to organize sabotage in Ukraine
The "young" replenishment of Russian intelligence and special units is being " trained" to kill civilians in Ukraine.
Ukraine needs about 130 fighters for air supremacy – Air Force
Ukraine needs 128 fighters to replace the old aircraft fleet.
Explosions in Berdiansk - Russians say they destroy 'previously shot down missile'
The Russian invaders claim that the sound of an explosion in the area of the Military Town in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk is "the result of the destruction of a previously shot down missile."
Russians attack village in Kherson region with drone, injuring man
On August 21, Russians attacked a resident of Zolota Balka in the Kherson region with a drone, injuring the man.
Defense forces destroy seven enemy battalions, 45 tanks, 19 missiles in a week
The Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed seven enemy battalions over the past week.
National Guard hits Russian dugout in Zaporizhzhia direction
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine released a video showing how soldiers of the Lastivka unit of the 11th National Guard Brigade hit a dugout of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia direction.
Church of Moscow Patriarchate burned down in Chernihiv region
In the village of Khalyavyn, in the Chernihiv district, at night on August 20, unknown persons set fire to the Church of the Holy Trinity, a church belonging to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Zelensky meets with Danish parliamentarians, business representatives
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met in Copenhagen with leaders of Danish parliamentary parties and chairs of committees of the Danish Folketing.
No problem with infrastructure for F-16s as they “have already landed” in Ukraine - Air Force
F-16 fighter jets have already landed in Ukraine as part of the Euro 2012 support campaign, and our pilots are already familiar with them.
Ukraine’s troops report “success” in operations near Robotyne, Mala Tokmachka
Ukraine’s Defense Forces achieved certain success in the Robotyne and Mala Tokmachka areas, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine yet to secure counteroffensive bridgehead across major river in south - army spox
Using the term "bridgehead" in relation to individual operations conducted by Ukraine’s Armed Forces on the left bank of the Dnipro would be inappropriate.
Ukraine allowed to use F-16s only over its territory - Denmark’s Defense Minister
Ukraine can fly the F-16 fighter jets, set to be handed to Ukraine by Denmark and the Netherlands, only over its own territory.
Russian warship enters Mariupol port for first time since occupation - Andriushchenko
For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, a Russian warship has entered and docked at the seaport of the temporarily occupied Mariupol.
Malyar explains why we shouldn't expect quick action by Defense Forces in south
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue offensive actions in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions, but we should not expect them to act quickly.
Russia creating new military formation in Ukraine’s south – UK intel
Russia is expanding its military structures in the face of wartime realities. One new formation is highly likely – the 18th Combined Arms Army (18 CAA).
16,425 children considered found in Ukraine
A total of 16,425 children have been found in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.