Russia reported downing of two drones - one crashed near Simonyan's house
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported two downed drones in the Moscow region in the morning on August 21.
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21 August 2023
At night and in morning, invaders shell Sumy region three times - almost 40 explosions
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired three times at the border of the Sumy region.
AFU liberate 43 sq km near Bakhmut – Defense Ministry
In the Bakhmut sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already liberated 43 square kilometers of Ukrainian land from the Russian invaders. There is noticeable advance along the southern flank around Bakhmut.
Man explodes on anti-personnel mine in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, a 51-year-old man was injured as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion.
Enemy shells Zaporizhzhia region 92 times in past day. One civilian killed, two injured
Russian forces shelled Zaporizhzhia region 92 times on Sunday, August 20. One civilian was killed, and another two were injured.
Russia deploys two missile carriers to Black Sea, total volley of 12 Kalibr missiles
The enemy continues to build up the presence of missile carriers in the Black Sea, currently there are two with a total volley of 12 missiles.
Russian forces attack two communities of Mykolaiv region at night
Russian forces shelled Kutsurub and Ochakiv communities of Mykolaiv region overnight Monday, August 21.
Two killed, three injured in 78 Russian strikes on Kherson region
Over the past day, August 20, Russian troops shelled Kherson region 78 times. Two people were killed, and three more were injured.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to nearly 258,000
From February 24, 2022 to August 21, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 257,930 Russian military personnel, including 460 soldiers over the past day.
Russians injure seven residents of Donetsk region
The Russian army injured seven civilians in Donetsk region over the past day.
War update: Twenty-five combat engagements in past day
Over the past day, more than 25 combat engagements took place. The offensive operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is ongoing.
Invaders intensify inspections at checkpoints in Melitopol
In Melitopol town and the district, the invaders intensified inspections at checkpoints. In particular, phones are looked through.
Yermak on Zelensky's visits to the Netherlands, Denmark: Excellent results of many months of work
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak commented on the results of Volodymyr Zelensky's visits to the Netherlands and Denmark.
Zelensky: We are ready to exchange Belgorod for Ukraine's membership in NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to questions about Ukraine's readiness for territorial concessions by offering to exchange Russia's Belgorod for Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Special forces destroy Russian air defense system in Ukraine’s south
In the south of Ukraine, soldiers of the Special Operations Forces destroyed four units of enemy military equipment.
Russia's Aerospace Forces leadership under pressure to improve air defenses – UK intel
The leadership of Russia's Aerospace Forces is under intense pressure to improve air defenses over western Russia amid drone and missile attacks.
20 August 2023
Russian invaders shell Kupiansk with artillery
Russian forces shelled the center of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, for the second time on Sunday, damaging infrastructure.
Injury toll in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv rises to 156 – President's Office
The number of those injured in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv has increased to 156.
War update: Ukrainian forces continue to hold back Russian offensive in Marinka sector
Some 22 combat engagements took place between Ukraine's defense forces and Russian troops on Sunday, August 20.
Ukraine's president, Denmark's PM discuss training missions for Ukrainian soldiers
As part of his visit to Denmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the expansion of training missions for Ukrainian soldiers with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Zelensky visits Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have visited the Skrydstrup Air Base where they inspected an F-16 fighter jet.
Denmark to give Ukraine 19 F-16 fighter jets - PM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that her country will provide Ukraine with 19 F-16 aircraft.
Russian forces lose 27 pieces of military equipment, six ammunition depots in Ukraine’s south
Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed 27 units of Russian military equipment and six ammunition depots in the Tavria operational zone.
Denmark to donate F-16s to Ukraine, defense ministry confirms
The government of Denmark will donate Danish F16 aircraft together with the Netherlands.
Russian drone drops explosives over Novoberyslav, killing local man
In Novoberyslav, Kherson region, Russian invaders dropped two explosive devices from a drone targeting a man who was walking down the street. The civilian died.
Russians have already fired more than 6,500 missiles across Ukraine – President
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has already fired more than 6,500 missiles and launched 3,500 drones at Ukraine.
Russian tank fires on residential building in Kherson region. Woman killed
An enemy tank fired on a residential building in the village of Kozatske, Kherson region. A woman was killed.
Ten civilians injured in enemy shelling of Kupiansk
Ten people have been injured in Russia’s artillery shelling of a residential area of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.
Ukraine to receive 42 F16 fighter jets – Zelensky
Ukraine and the Netherlands reached an agreement on the transfer of F16 fighter jets.
Border guards destroy Russian e-warfare system in Svatove sector
In the Svatove direction, Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russia’s Pole-21 electronic warfare system with the help of an FPV drone.