Ukrainian Armed Forces continue offensive south of Bakhmut and towards Melitopol - Ukrainian Armed Forces spokesman
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops succeeded in two directions on the southern front.
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Humeniuk: enemy changing tactics by deploying missile carriers in Sea of Azov
Last night, the enemy fired two Kalibr missiles at the Odesa region from the Sea of Azov, which indicates a change in tactics.
In morning, occupants shell village in Kupyansk district, injuring man
In the morning on Friday, August 25, Russian troops fired on the village of Podoly, in the Kupiansk district, in the Kharkiv region, injuring a 59-year-old man.
One enemy missile launcher remains in Sea of Azov, volley of eight Kalibr missiles
As for now, there is only one missile carrier with Kalibrs in the Sea of Azov, and no missile carriers in the Black Sea.
Overnight, Ukrainian Air Forces destroy four enemy missiles, an attack drone
At night on August 25, the Ukrainian Air Forces destroyed all five enemy targets - four missiles and an attack UAV.
Russians injure 1,116 children in Ukraine
Russian invaders killed 503 children in Ukraine and injured 1,116 children.
Enemy attacks Odesa region twice at night, all missiles destroyed
Last night, Russian troops attacked the Odesa region twice, and all missiles were destroyed by Air Defense Forces.
Russian troops hit Kherson region 81 times in past day
Over the past day, August 24, the Russian army launched 81 strikes on Kherson region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 259,630
From February 24, 2022 to August 25, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 259,630 Russian military personnel, including 470 soldiers over the past day.
Invaders pummel Nikopol district with Grad MLRS, heavy artillery
The Russian invaders pummeled Nikopol district with Grad MLRS and heavy artillery at night.
Armed Forces of Ukraine continue offensive in Melitopol direction
The defense forces continue the offensive operation in Melitopol direction, where they gain a foothold on the achieved boundaries.
Blasts rock occupied Crimea
Explosions rang out in several districts of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zaluzhny saying Ukrainian army on cusp of a breakthrough – WSJ
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have been engaged in an intense behind-the-scenes debate for weeks over the strategy and tactics of Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Yermak on Ukraine’s counteroffensive: We can surprise the world
The head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, notes that no one can predict the events at the front, especially those related to a counteroffensive, but he is convinced that the Ukrainian military can surprise the world.
UK intelligence explains Putin's recent visit to HQ in Rostov-on-Don
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Rostov-on-Don, which hosts the headquarters of the staff running the war in Ukraine, means that he likely wanted to demonstrate his authority and to portray the senior military command as functioning as usual.
Over 20% of Russian Aerospace Force losses self-inflicted - media
More than a fifth of the losses of Russian warplanes and helicopters since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine were non-combat-related but due to equipment malfunctions, pilot errors, and friendly fire.
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Invaders shell Nikopol district three times today
The Russian military attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones.
Norway to transfer IRIS-T system to Ukraine, accelerate NASAMS production – PM
Norway is planning to accelerate the production of NASAMS systems and will convince its partners to transfer the systems to Ukraine.
Norway to transfer IRIS-T system to Ukraine, accelerate NASAMS production – PM
Norway is planning to accelerate the production of NASAMS systems and will convince its partners to transfer the systems to Ukraine.
Enemy conducts unsuccessful assault attempts in two sectors, 26 combat clashes in past day
The Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the Kupiansk and Avdiivka directions in the past 24 hours. In the Maryinka direction, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hold back the advance of the enemy. In total, 26 combat clashes took place during the day.
Drones strike at enemy Russia: how does this affect course of war?
The strikes have not only military-technical, economic, and direct military impact, but also moral and psychological
Powerful explosion rocks temporarily occupied Tokmak
In the temporarily occupied city of Tokmak, Zaporizhzhia region, a powerful explosion was heard and plumes of smoke were seen.
Three countries already agreed to send F-16 jets to Ukraine – Zelensky
To date, three countries - the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway - have confirmed they will send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine flowing pilot and engineer training.
Germany transfers missiles for Patriot system to Ukraine
Today, August 24, Germany has published an updated list of a military aid package for Ukraine.
Ukraine advancing despite Russia’s desperate resistance in Donbas
The situation in the east of Ukraine remains difficult as the enemy forces are trying to advance in the Kupiansk direction and undertaking assault efforts near Lyman, while Ukraine’s troops are advancing in the conditions of the enemy’s desperate resistance on the Bakhmut axis.
Russians shell center of Kurakhove, injuries reported
Russian troops attacked the center of Kurakhove, in the Donetsk region, injuring three civilians. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Ukraine’s intel chief says ground operations to be expected in Crimea
The actions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces will not be limited to strikes on the temporarily occupied Crimea as an actual ground operation is part of the plan.
Ukraine’s Air Force to operate several types of warplanes - Zelensky’s Office chief
The Ukrainian Air Force fleet will have several types of aircraft, and Ukrainian war pilots will become "Top Guns" of the 21st century.
Morawiecki believes Wagner threat still in place exists despite reports of Prigozhin’s possible death
The Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, believes that after the alleged death of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on August 23, the danger arising from Wagner mercenaries deployed in Belarus remains in place.