At night, Russians shell twice Seredyna-Buda community in Sumy region
At night, Russians fired twice at the Seredyna-Buda community in the Sumy region, without causing any losses or damage.
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18 August 2023
Invaders in south experiencing 'shell tachycardia' - Humeniuk
Russian troops have reduced the number of attacks in the southern direction, experiencing 'shell hunger' as a result of the combat work of Ukrainian defenders.
Russian army shells 20 settlements in Zaporizhzhia overnight
During the day, Russian troops struck almost 80 times at 20 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Enemy shells Kherson region 48 times in one day - fired over 200 shells
Over the past day, the Russian army conducted 48 attacks on the Kherson region, firing a total of more than 200 shells from various types of weapons.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region overnight
Over the past day, the Russian army killed one resident of the Donetsk region and injured two others.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine stands at 256,510 - General Staff
From February 24, 2022 to August 18, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 256,510 Russian invaders, including 460 in the past day alone.
Ukraine’s Air Force strikes Russian manpower clusters seven times in past 24 hrs
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Air Force has carried out seven strikes on Russian manpower, weapons, and equipment clusters, while two targeted the enemy's anti-aircraft missile systems.
Czechia mulls sending Ukraine Mi-24 helicopters
Minister of Defense Jana Cernochova of the Czech Republic suggested that the government send Ukraine its Mi-24 attack helicopters set to be replaced by more modern U.S. helicopters.
Another drone attacks Moscow
An explosion was reported near the Expocenter in the Russian capital, Moscow, as the city saw a drone attack overnight Friday.
War update: Thirty-three combat clashes recorded in past day
In the past 24 hours, 33 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were reported in different areas along the front line.
U.S. approves F-16s supply to Ukraine from Denmark, the Netherlands - media
The United States approved the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine immediately after war pilots complete the relevant training course.
Ukraine’s victory would mean full expulsion of Russian forces from its land - U.S. State Dept
The U.S. Department of State reaffirmed Washington’s position that Ukraine's victory in the war means the complete expulsion of Russian invasion forces from the country’s territory.
Russia facing problems with training of middle-level military officers – ISW
In the Russian information space, the Russian military command is more often criticized for failing to recruit and train effective middle-level military officers to lead Russian forces on the frontlines in Ukraine.
‘DPR’ sentences two Azov Regiment members to 24 years in prison
On August 16, a so-called court of the terrorist organization "Donetsk People’s Republic" sentenced captive Azov Regiment service members Pavlo Artemenko and Anton Romaniuk to 24 years in prison.
17 August 2023
Zelensky: We are building the arsenal of the free world together
Ukraine and its partners are actively shaping the content of new defense packages, building the arsenal of the free world together.
Russian army launches 23 attacks on border area in Sumy region
The Russian army on Thursday launched 23 attacks on border villages in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, damaging residential buildings, shops, a gas pipeline and a power line.
Sweden approves new military aid package for Ukraine
The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, on Thursday voted in favor of sending Ukraine another military aid package worth more than SEK 3.2 billion (more than $290 million).
Zaluzhny tells Milley about situation on battlefield, defense forces’ plans
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny discussed the urgent need of the Ukrainian army for ammunition and weapons with Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley.
Russians lost 240 soldiers in Tavria direction in past day
In Tavria direction, the Russian army lost 240 soldiers killed, wounded, and captured (killed – 88, wounded – 145, captured – 7) over the past day.
War update: 24 combat engagements at front during the day
During the day, 24 combat engagements took place between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops.
Enemy shells Nikopol district with artillery
During the day, the enemy shelled Nikopol and Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Two Russian drones destroyed in Mykolayiv region
Air defense forces destroyed two Russian drones in Mykolayiv region on Thursday, August 17.
Azov shows destruction of enemy equipment in Zaporizhzhia direction
The Azov Brigade released a video of the destruction of an infantry fighting vehicle of Russian invaders in Zaporizhzhia direction.
No change seen in Russia’s nuclear posture – Stoltenberg
NATO has not detected any changes in the deployment of Russia's nuclear forces, and therefore the Alliance sees no reason to reconsider its own corresponding setup.
Kyiv does not raise public transportation fares until end of martial law
Revision of public transport fares in the capital is possible only with the post-war development of all sectors of the city's life, including public transport.
Zelensky awards 130 Ukrainian defenders, 71 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 130 soldiers with state awards, including 71 posthumously.
In Kupiansk direction, National Guard destroy Russian subversive reconnaissance group by remote detonation
On August 16, National Guard aerial reconnaissance aircraft detected and destroyed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that was trying to cross the Kupiansk direction.
NATO to support Ukraine until its victory in war - Stoltenberg
NATO will support Ukraine until it wins the war started by Russia.
Hotel hit by Russian missile dismantled in Chernihiv
The Executive Committee of the Chernihiv City Council has granted urban planning conditions for the dismantling of the destroyed building of the Ukraina Hotel and its reconstruction on a leased land plot.
Airstrike on Orikhiv: three policemen remain in hospitals and need long-term rehabilitation
Three law enforcement officers who were injured in an air strike on Orikhiv on August 12 remain in hospital.