Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 251,620
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 251,620 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 9, 2023, including 820 invaders in the past day alone.
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09 August 2023
One civilian killed, three injured as enemy shells Nikopol district
The Russian forces have shelled Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, three times since Tuesday evening, killing an 18-year-old boy.
General Staff: Over 30 combat clashes on front in past day, AFU continue offensive in two directions
More than 30 combat engagements have taken place on the front in the past day. Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue offensive actions in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions.
Some settlements of Kharkiv region prepare for mandatory evacuation of children - Vice PM
Some settlements in Kharkiv region are preparing for the mandatory evacuation of children.
General Staff: 20,000 Ukrainian recruits trained as part of Operation Interflex
As many as 20,000 Ukrainian recruits have already undergone basic training as part of the British-led multinational Operation Interflex.
US hands over field dugouts to Ukrainian border guards
The USA handed over field dugouts worth over UAH 3.3 million, equipped with everything necessary, to the Ukrainian border guards.
08 August 2023
Zelensky: Nine killed in Russian missile attack on Pokrovsk
A missile attack by Russian terrorists on the city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region has killed nine people and left 82 others injured, including two children.
Zelensky: We are making de-occupation of Crimea more achievable and well thought out
Ukraine is making the de-occupation of Crimea more achievable and well thought out.
Ukraine's defense intelligence chief visits Bulgaria
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Chief, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, and a delegation he led have paid an official visit to Bulgaria.
State Department reacts to reports of potential assassination attempt on Zelensky
The United States supports Ukraine's efforts to bring to justice those involved in wartime assassination attempts on Ukraine's top leadership and engaged in espionage for Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers hit four pieces of enemy equipment, warehouse in Luhansk region
Fighters with Ukraine's 92nd Mechanized Brigade named after Ivan Sirko hit four pieces of the invaders' military equipment and their logistics warehouse within three days.
Ukrainian official: Russia is sponsor of global neo-Nazism and must be demilitarized
Russia is currently the only sponsor of global neo-Nazism and it must be demilitarized.
General Staff: Ukrainian forces repel enemy attacks in Bakhmut, Avdiivka sectors
Ukraine's defense forces have successfully repelled Russian attacks in the Bakhmut and Avdiivka sectors, with about 20 combat engagements recorded along the front line on Tuesday, August 8.
Russian troops shell community in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk region came under Russia’s heavy artillery fire on Tuesday.
Batch of Abrams tanks for Ukraine “first swallow” - expert
The batch of up to eight Abrams tanks, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine are to receive from the United States in early fall is not a game changer but it is already a “first swallow” to this end.
Ukraine’s Army has been depleting enemy's potential for past weeks - official
Over the past week, the Defense Forces destroyed more than 300 units of enemy equipment and did not allow the Russians to advance, despite intensified shelling and air strikes.
Damaged Olenegorsky Gornyak towed away from its berth in Novorosiisk
The Russian landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak, damaged by a drone attack, has been towed away from its pier in Novorossiysk.
Ukraine must be ready for escalation of Russian strikes this fall – Air Force spox
The Russian Federation has already used up a large part of the missile arsenal it has accumulated, but Ukraine still must be ready for another escalation this fall and, in order to repel aggression, the country needs more air defense systems and missiles from its allies.
Defense Ministry: Hottest spots in Kupiansk direction, Ukraine's Forces continue offensive
The most intense fighting on the frontline continues in the Kupiansk direction, where the enemy is redeploying its forces from the Avdiivka direction. In response, the Defense Forces are taking appropriate measures.
Zelensky: Counteroffensive might be progressing slower than someone would like but Ukraine retains initiative
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine notes that the ongoing counteroffensive is probably developing more slowly than some would like, while the initiative remains in the hands of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
Emergency and rescue operations completed in Pokrovsk
Emergency and rescue operations have been completed in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, on Tuesday, August 8.
Russians use chloropicrin ammunition in Tavria direction - military
Ukrainian military and civilians did not suffer from the use of chloropicrin in the Tavria direction on Monday.
Enemy strikes Kupyansk, injuring teenager
A 14-year-old boy was injured in the Russian shelling of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region.
16 Russian spies detained in Poland
The Internal Security Agency of Poland has detained 16 people in the country who are connected to Russian intelligence.
Border guards shoot down enemy reconnaissance UAV near Avdiivka
In the Donetsk direction, border guards shot down an enemy reconnaissance drone using an anti-drone rifle.
Carpenter: There is potential for successful Ukrainian counteroffensive
It is currently difficult to assess a Ukrainian counteroffensive, which is still in its initial phase, but there is potential for Ukraine to achieve success, and Ukrainian forces have the advantage of determination and morale on their side.
Defense forces destroy eight enemy ammo depots in Tavria direction
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are making progress in Tavria direction.
Defense forces continue offensive near Robotyne village in Zaporizhzhia region
The Ukrainian military continues offensive operations near the village of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region.
U.S. Ambassador to OSCE on training of Ukrainian pilots: After F-16 there may be other aircraft
F-16 fighters will certainly benefit Ukraine, but it is necessary to look very carefully at the added value and costs - whether it will be the most useful investment of resources.
Ukrainian forces hold initiative in Bakhmut sector – spokesperson
Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold the initiative in the Bakhmut sector, despite the fact that the enemy is putting up fierce resistance.