Ukraine controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian military currently controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 13.
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Ukraine aims to boost share of consumption of green energy to 27% by 2030
Ukraine's government has approved a plan that aims to increase the share of renewable energy in overall power consumption to 27% over the next six years, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Aug. 13.
Kursk incursion aims to divert Russian troops, protect Ukrainian border regions, Kyiv says
"Unlike Russia, Ukraine does not seek to seize territory. We want to protect the lives of our people," spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Russia influenced Mali, Niger to cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, Foreign Ministry says
Niger and Mali's decisions to cut diplomatic ties earlier in August "were not made by these countries alone," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told a Kyiv Independent journalist at a press briefing on Aug. 13.
Extended 16-hour curfew introduced to 201 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast
The regional authorities in Kharkiv Oblast have extended curfew hours from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. in 201 towns and villages in Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on air on Aug. 13.
Movement of civilians in Sumy Oblast restricted within 20 km of Russian border
Civilians in Sumy Oblast within 20 kilometers (12 miles) of the border with Kursk Oblast are subject to restrictions on movement due to increasing Russian attacks, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces announced on Aug. 13.
Gerasimov ignored warnings of Ukrainian troop buildup near border, Bloomberg reports
Gerasimov and top officials "seemingly dismissed intelligence warnings that Ukrainian soldiers were gathering near the border with Russia’s western Kursk region as much as two weeks before they began the assault," Bloomberg said.
Russian attack on Selydove in Donetsk Oblast kills 2, injures 11
A Russian glide bomb attack on the town of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast killed two civilians and injured 11 others, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported on Aug. 8.
Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast 'consistent' with US policy, Pentagon says
Singh said that the U.S. has "supported Ukraine from the beginning to defend themselves against attacks that are coming across the border."
Ukraine wins silver, bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling at Olympics
Ukrainian wrestlers Parviz Nasibov and Zhan Beleniuk won silver and bronze respectively at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 8.
Russia 'should feel what it has done' to Ukraine, Zelensky says
"Russia brought war to our land, and it should feel what it has done," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Aug. 8, which avoided a direct mention of the ongoing fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Ukraine may use German-supplied equipment in Kursk Oblast, Bundestag defense committee chair says
German-supplied weapons may be used in Ukraine's "completely legitimate" incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Bundestag's Defense Committee Chair Marcus Faber said on Aug. 8 after Russia claimed that German equipment was involved in the operation.
Russia closes 3 train stations in Kursk Oblast for passenger transport
Sudzha, Korenevo, and Psel stations in Kursk Oblast are "temporarily closed to passengers," Russian state-owned train operator Moscow Railway said on Aug. 8, as Russia claims ongoing battles in the region.
At least 9 Russian kamikaze drones flew into Belarus in July, monitoring project says
At least nine Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones flew off course and entered Belarus during Russia's attacks on Ukraine in July, the Belarusian Hajun monitoring group reported on Aug. 8.
Explosions heard in Kyiv shortly after air alert sounds
At least four explosions were heard in Kyiv shortly after the air alert sounded at around 11 p.m. local time, Kyiv Independent journalists reported on Aug. 5.
Labor shortages in Poland increasing as influx of Ukrainians slows, data suggests
Companies in Poland are seeing increasing shortages of workers as the influx of Ukrainians into the country slows, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported on Aug. 5, citing data from Credit Agricole bank.
IT software for UK nuclear submarine engineers outsourced to Belarus, the Telegraph reports
The news that the development of an IT system used by British nuclear submarine engineers was outsourced to Belarusian developers has led to calls that the U.K. must carry out an urgent review of defense supply chains, the Telegraph reported on Aug. 3.
Mali provided no evidence of Ukraine's ties to Tuareg rebels, foreign ministry says
Mali's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Ukraine is "regrettable," as Mali's transitional government has not provided evidence that proves Ukraine's involvement in an alleged incident between Wagner mercenaries and Tuareg rebels, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Aug. 5.
New FLiRT Covid-19 strain detected in Ukrainian hospitals
Three cases of the new FliRT subvariants of coronavirus were detected in Ukraine in July, Ukraine's Health Ministry reported on Aug. 5.
Ukraine war latest: F-16s are being used by Ukrainian Air Force, Zelensky says
Key developments on Aug. 3-4: * Zelensky confirms F-16s already being used by Ukrainian Air Force * Ukraine's military says it sunk Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine, damaged S-400 missile system in 'successful hit' * Ukraine hit Morozovsk airfield, oil depots in Russia overnight, General Staff confirms * Military: Egyptians recruited by Russia fight
Donetsk Oblast announces mandatory evacuation for over 700 children
More than 700 children from four communities in Donetsk Oblast will be evacuated away from the front line, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Aug. 4 as heavy battles continue in the direction of Pokrovsk.
Zelensky confirms F-16s already being used by Ukrainian Air Force
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Aug. 4 that the first batch of F-16s had arrived in Ukraine and that the jets are already being used by Ukrainian pilots.
German politicians call for EU response after Budapest simplifies entry for Russians
German politicians are demanding an EU-wide response after Hungary simplified entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens in July, German news outlet Bild reported on Aug. 3
NATO jets scrambled after Russian Su-30s detected near Latvian airspace
The German and Swedish air forces scrambled NATO jets on Aug. 3 after two Russian jets were detected heading toward Latvian airspace over the Baltic Sea.
Trump criticizes Russia-US prisoner swap as 'win for Putin'
The historic Aug. 1 prisoner swap was a "win for Putin," Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claimed during an interview with Fox Business on Aug. 2.
Azerbaijan starts supplying gas to Slovenia
Slovenia started to receive natural gas from Azerbaijan on Aug. 1, as European countries diversify away from Russian supplies of fossil fuels.
Murderer freed in prisoner swap is FSB agent, Kremlin confirms
A German court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life imprisonment in 2021 for the murder of Zelimkhan "Tornike" Khangoshvili in 2019.
Turkey ratifies free trade zone agreement with Ukraine
Turkey ratified an agreement on a free trade zone with Ukraine on Aug. 2, more than two years after the agreement was originally signed.
Odesa's Russian street names should be renamed to avoid 'living in the past,' governor argues
Kiper made the statement after Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov criticized the renaming of streets on Aug. 1, claiming that Odesa City Council had "nothing to do with this."
Moldovan parliament reportedly searched in connection to Russian espionage investigation
Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service is conducting a search on the premises of the Moldovan Parliament due to an investigation into a case of Russian espionage, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty's Moldovan Service reported on July 31.
Ukraine able to produce over 3 million drones a year, ministry says
Ukraine has the production capacity to produce more than 3 million drones a year, but requires financing from foreign partners, Deputy Strategic Industries Minister Hanna Hvozdiar said on July 30.
Ukrainian Navy claims attack on Russian weapons depot near Kursk
The attack targeted "a warehouse for storing weapons and military equipment" near Kursk, the General Staff said.
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