Three Shahed drones destroyed in Zaporizhzhia region at night
The air defense units destroyed three Shahed drones in Zaporizhzhia region.
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12 August 2023
Russians report attack on Crimea with 20 drones
The air defense system allegedly worked in occupied Crimea. Later, the Ministry of Defense of Russia reported an attack with 20 drones.
War update: More than 30 combat engagements occurred at front in past day
Over the past 24 hours, more than 30 combat engagements between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders took place in various directions.
Office of Ombudsman: Russian POWs held in accordance with international requirements
Russian prisoners of war are held in Ukraine in accordance with the requirements of the Geneva Convention. They can send and receive letters from their relatives, jobs have been created for them.
Russians massively creating torture chambers in captured Ukrainian territories
In the temporarily captured territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders continue to re-equip civilian infrastructure to increase repression against the population and hide their criminal activities.
About 1,000 Mariupol defenders have been in Russian captivity for 14 months
About 1,000 defenders of Mariupol have been in Russian captivity for 14 months and they still need to be returned to Ukraine.
Canadian instructors train 130 Ukrainian combat medics in five months
From March to July, the Canadian Army’s medical technicians trained nearly 130 combat medics from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
11 August 2023
Biden administration would ask Congress for more funds for Ukraine if necessary
The volumes of the Joe Biden administration's latest request to Congress for further support to Ukraine are based on calculations, but if necessary, the White House will again turn to lawmakers for additional funding.
Russian strike kills elderly woman, wounds husband in Donetsk region
On the evening of August 11, the Russian forces shelled the village of Yelyzavetivka of the Marinka community in Donetsk region, as a result of which a woman died and a man was wounded.
White House comments on prospects F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots
In order for American F-16 aircraft to appear in service with the Ukrainian Defense Forces, it is necessary to train war pilots, deploy infrastructure, and establish maintenance, all of which will take some time, but the United States is helping allies to speed up the process.
Zelensky: Ukraine retains seized initiative in war
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Ukraine has seized and now retains the initiative in the ongoing war unleashed by Russia.
About 12,000 residents may be evacuated from Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, about 12,000 residents may be evacuated from Kupiansk district, while a mandatory evacuation of children is being considered.
General Staff: Defense Forces holding back Russian offensive in two directions
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the advance of Russian troops in the Avdiivka and Marinka directions. Overall, 25 combat clashes have been recorded on the front today.
Zolota Balka village in Kherson region come under enemy fire
In Kherson region, Russian military shelled the village of Zolota Balka, damaging a residential building and farm buildings. No civilian casualties have been reported.
Russian forces shell Nikopol, woman injured
The Russian army struck Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a 72-year-old woman.
More than 900 Ukrainian marines successfully completed training in Britain
Approximately 900 Ukrainian marines have completed the course in the United Kingdom, which was conducted by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, during a six-month UK programme supported by international partners.
Zelensky awards 171 servicemen, 106 of them posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 171 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 106 of them posthumously.
Government allocates 200 million to the DIU for weapons, military equipment, ammunition
At its meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 200 million from the state budget reserve fund for the purchase of weapons, military equipment and ammunition.
Ihnat about missile attack: It is strike against military airfield and pilots
Four 'Kinzhal' missiles were sent to Ivano-Frankivsk region to strike a military airfield and pilots who will soon go to Europe for training.
U.S. Ambassador on another missile attack: Russia's disregard for human life knows no bounds
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, commenting on the barbaric rocket attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv, said that Russia's disregard for human life has no bounds.
36 police officers injured in Russian strike on Pokrovsk
As a result of the Russian army's strike on Pokrovsk on Monday, nine people were killed and 86 citizens, including 36 police officers, were injured.
Air Force: Kinzhal missile shot down in Ukraine’s sky this morning
One of the four enemy Kh-47 missiles was shot down in Ukraine on the morning of Friday, August 11.
Zaluzhny discusses need for air defense systems with Slovakia’s General Staff head
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, General Daniel Zmeko discussed the Ukrainian army needs for weapons, ammunition, and air defense systems.
Already three state-owned plants in Ukraine producing FPV drones
In Ukraine, three state-owned defense plants have already started production of FPV drones.
Russian troops attack Ivano-Frankivsk region, killing a child
This morning, the enemy launched a missile attack on Ivano-Frankivsk region, western Ukraine.
Enemy launches 15 airstrikes in Kupyansk direction
The enemy continues to use aviation more actively in Kupyansk direction, launching 15 airstrikes over the past day.
Defense forces moving forward, making progress in Tavria direction
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are making progress in Tavria direction.
No hits recorded after missile attack in Kyiv region, no casualties
No hits to critical or residential infrastructure were recorded in the Kyiv region, and there is no information on casualties or falling debris from enemy missiles.
Cherevaty: AFU having priority in Bakhmut direction, enemy resisting
The enemy actively resists in Bakhmut direction. Nine combat engagements took place there over the past day.
Russians injure 1,097 children in Ukraine
Russian invaders killed 499 children in Ukraine and injured another 1,097 children.