Moscow plans to settle 300,000 Russians in temporarily captured Mariupol
The invaders plan to settle 300,000 Russian citizens in Mariupol, temporarily captured by the invasion army.
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20 August 2023
Civilian injured in Kherson region’s Zolota Balka as Russian artillery hits village
In Kherson region, Russian invaders attacked the village of Zolota Balka, as a result of which a civilian sustained injuries.
Russian invaders shell 12 settlements across Donetsk region in past 24 hours
Last day, Russian troops shelled 12 settlements in Donetsk region where they damaged 25 civilian objects - households, businesses, and gas stations.
Air defense chiefs under pressure in Russia amid continued drone attacks – UK intel
Russia's Aerospace Forces chiefs are under intense pressure to improve air defense capabilities over western Russia in the face of the ongoing drone and missile attacks.
Russia reports drone attack on military unit in Rostov region
Two kamikaze drones fell on the territory of a military unit in Russia's Rostov region early on Sunday, August 20.
Russia keeps five warships in Black Sea, one of them armed with Kalibr missiles
Russia keeps five warships on combat duty in the Black Sea, including one warship armed with up to four Kalibr cruise missiles.
Russian army kills 503 children in Ukraine
Russian invaders have already killed 503 children and injured at least 1,115 since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Russian troops launch 77 attacks on Kherson region on Aug 19, killing one
The Russian army launched 77 shelling attacks on Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Saturday, August 19.
Russians shell Kupiansk this morning, wounding one
Russian troops this morning shelled the city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, seriously wounding a man of around 40.
Blinken condemns Russia's missile attack on Chernihiv
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv on Saturday, August 19.
Enemy forces shell Kherson region 77 times in past day. Civilian killed
The Russian army shelled Kherson region 77 times on Saturday, August 19.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 257,470
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 257,470 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 20, 2023, including 460 invaders in the past day alone.
Russians injure one resident of Donetsk region in past day
The Russian army injured one resident of Donetsk region in the past day, August 19.
Russian missile attack on Chernihiv: Number of injured grows to 148
As a result of yesterday's missile attack on Chernihiv, 148 people have been injured.
Elderly woman injured in Russian shelling of Nikopol
A 74-year-old woman was injured as the enemy attacked Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on Saturday evening, August 19.
General Staff: AFU hit six enemy artillery units, three command posts
In the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit six enemy artillery units in firing positions, three command posts, and three anti-aircraft defense systems.
Enemy shells Sumy region 26 times on Aug 19
On August 19, Russian troops shelled the border communities of Sumy region 26 times. Almost 250 explosions were recorded.
Zelensky: We are getting closer to Swedish Gripen aircraft appearing in our skies
Ukrainian pilots have started testing Sweden’s Griping fighter jets, and Ukraine is getting closer to these fighter jets flying in Ukrainian skies.
Ukraine’s military airfields have developed defense infrastructure, Air Force commander says
Ukrainian military airfields are equipped with a developed infrastructure to protect the facilities against enemy attacks.
Russian invaders confirm killing 101 children in Mariupol - city council
The Mariupol resistance movement has obtained lists of children who were killed by Russian invaders in 2022.
Rheinmetall to start repairing tanks in Ukraine this month
Germany's armaments group Rheinmetall intends to start servicing tanks in Ukraine in the coming days.
Russian aggression leaves 1,100 Ukrainian children injured
Russian invaders have already killed 502 children and injured 1,100 across Ukraine since the outset of their full-scale onslaught.
Ukraine records over 100,000 war crimes committed by Russian invaders
Ukraine has recorded 100,666 war crimes committed by Russian invaders since the full-scale invasion began.
19 August 2023
Russian strike on Chernihiv leaves 144 injured - police update
The injury toll from today's Russian missile attack that targeted the main square in Chernihiv has increased to 144.
Year 2023 graduates sent to UK for pilot training - Air Force commander
Young pilots who graduated this year went to the UK for F-16 training, while year 2016 graduates with combat experience were sent to Sweden.
Reznikov on step-down rumors: “I will quit when I run out of strength and sense of humor”
Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov commented on rumors of his potential dismissal from the post of Defense Minister and appointment as ambassador to the United Kingdom, saying he would be ready to resign himself once he doesn't have strength and sense of humor to "laugh at those who want me out."
Counteroffensive to pace up if Ukraine seizes aerial superiority - Air Force commander
If Ukraine gains air superiority, the tempo of the ongoing counteroffensive will be much higher.
China supplying helicopters, drones, other equipment to Russia despite neutrality claims - media
Sanctioned Russian companies involved in the production of missile launchers, armored vehicles and strategic bombers have received tens of thousands of components from China since the outset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“It must stop” - UN coordinator on Russian missile strike on Chernihiv’s main square
The United Nations has condemned Russia’s “heinous” missile strike targeting the central part of Chernihiv, a regional center located northeast of Kyiv.
Reznikov: F-16 pilot training “already begun”
Ukrainian pilots, engineers, and ground technicians began training on F-16 fighter jets.