Stefanchuk, Kellogg discuss path to just peace for Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukrainian forces liberate Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have regained control of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region.
Stefanchuk, Kellogg discuss path to just peace for Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Russian artillery strike on Kupiansk kills elderly woman, injures two
Russian forces shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring two others.
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce advanced drones - Carney
Canada will provide $200 million to co-finance the joint production of advanced drones with Ukraine, involving Canadian suppliers. The country has also become the first non-European participant in NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative for Ukraine.
Russian propaganda forges crime reports to smear Ukrainian soldiers
Russian channels fake local news headlines from Kharkiv and Sumy regions to accuse Ukrainian serviceman of violent crimes
Eight civilians freed from Russian captivity — Coordination Headquarters
Eight Ukrainian civilians have returned home from Russian captivity as part of the latest prisoner exchange, alongside Ukrainian military personnel.
Ukraine, Canada sign agreement to boost weapons production
Ukraine and Canada have agreed to launch joint defense production. The agreement was signed today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
War update: 85 clashes reported on frontline, most intense fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the day-start, as many as 85 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 31 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Fighting is still ongoing along five frontline directions.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who was abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
Ukrainian forces strike back: three villages freed in Donetsk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully carried out a counterattack in Donetsk region, liberating the villages of Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodymyrivka from Russian forces.
President Zelensky meets Canada’s PM Carney to discuss security guarantees, drones, sanctions
Today in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
President Zelensky, First Lady, PM Carney honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to Ukraine’s fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
General Staff confirms strikes on Russian sea terminal, logistic facilities
Overnight on August 24, the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, struck the Ust-Luga sea terminal used by Russia to circumvent international sanctions as well as several other logistic facilities of the Russian forces.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Rutte thanks Canada for military aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed gratitude to the Canadian government for providing another package of military assistance to Ukraine.
Giant Ukrainian flag raised at Odesa Lighthouse
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, a giant national flag was raised at the Odesa Lighthouse.
Ukraine to receive weapons from Canada’s new aid package next month – PM Carney
Drones, ammunition, and armored vehicles worth over CAD 1 billion from Canada’s new aid package will arrive in Ukraine next month.
SSU, SOFs strike gas processing facility in Russia’s Ust-Luga
Overnight on August 24, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Special Operations Forces (SOF) caused a massive explosion at the industrial facilities of Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
G7 foreign ministers to hold online meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries will hold an online meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day, August 24.
IAEA says no independent confirmation of reported incident at Russia’s Kursk NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is aware of media reports about damage to a transformer at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant caused by military action. However, the agency does not have independent confirmation of these reports.
Ukrainian forces encircle Russian troops near Dobropillia, situation stabilizing
The Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman sectors remain the hottest spots on the front, but near Dobropillia the major threat has been neutralized.
Zelensky thanks world leaders for Independence Day greetings
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to world leaders, including the U.S. President, the Chinese leader, the Pope, the King of the United Kingdom, and others, for their Independence Day greetings to Ukraine.
Zelensky: “We are building Ukraine strong and powerful enough to live in security and peace”
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the people of Ukraine from Kyiv’s Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), noting that every symbol in this place speaks of our nation’s independence.