Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims
Russian forces have conducted at least 17 airstrikes against Kursk Oblast, using guided aerial bombs, Ukraine's General Staff said in its latest update on Aug. 21.
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Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says
According to the source in the military intelligence agency, the kamikaze drones operated by the agency destroyed a Russian MiG-31K/I and two Il-76 aircraft and damaged about five aircraft, possibly including one more MiG-31K/I.
Russia plans to respond to Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says
There are plans, we know about them. Our government and military leadership know about them so they can continue it (the operation) and disrupt the (Russian) plans," Vadym Skibitsky, a military intelligence deputy head, said.
Defected Russian soldier reveals he spied for Ukraine, injured his commander
The Russian soldier, codenamed "Silver," contacted the legion in early 2024 after witnessing a variety of criminal acts committed by his unit and commanders.
Kyiv didn't disclose preparations for Kursk operation because of West's fear of Russian 'red lines,' Zelensky says
"That is why, actually, no one knew about our preparations," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 19.
Ukraine may join NATO despite being partially occupied by Russia, Czech president says
"I don't think that the full regaining of control over the entire territory is a necessary condition (for joining NATO)," Czech President Petr Pavel said.
Ukraine in control of 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky claims
Ukrainian forces are in control of 92 settlements and more than 1,250 square kilometers of Kursk Oblast in Russia as the incursion into the region continues, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 19.
Chechen commander says Russian conscripts must fight in Kursk Oblast, promises 'heaven' for killed
"No one will die who is not destined to die. But if you die defending your homeland, your faith in God, you will go to heaven," said Apti Alaudinov, the commander of the Chechen Akhmat Regiment fighting for Russia. Alaudinov himself isn't fighting on the front.
Ukraine approves Swedish infantry fighting vehicle for military use
The "entire Swedish stock" of PbV 302 vehicles was a part of Stockholm's largest tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth $1.3 billion, announced in late May.
London says UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering,' after Zelensky alleged it slowed
The statement came after President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested in his Aug. 17 evening address that the U.K.'s "real leadership" on weapons and politics had "slowed down" amid London's hesitation to allow the use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles against targets on Russian soil.
Russian attack on Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast kills at least 1, injures 4
An unfinished nine-story building came under the Russian attack in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said.
Moscow spreads more claims about alleged Ukraine's plan to attack Kursk nuclear plant
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on Aug. 17 that Ukraine is allegedly planning to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia, which was dismissed by Ukraine's Foreign Ministry a day before.
Kyiv children's hospital CEO suspended amid reconstruction scandal
Volodymyr Zhovnir, CEO of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, was suspended until all inspections related to the hospital's reconstruction are completed, Health Minister Viktor Liashko said on Aug. 17.
Germany likely won't approve additional military aid to Ukraine this year, media reports
According to FAZ, Ukraine will receive previously approved assistance, but additional requests from the German Defense Ministry will not be supported.
Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian forces have "strengthened" their positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast as their operation in the Russian region continues, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 17.
Kyiv dismisses Russian claims of planned 'dirty bomb' attacks on nuclear plants
"We officially refute these false reports. Ukraine has neither the intention nor the ability to carry out any such actions. Russia must stop spreading dangerous lies," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Ukraine 'lost' MiG-29 fighter jet as Russia claims attack on airbase
"Unfortunately, today we lost a MiG-29. Luckily, everyone is alive. War," former Ukraine's Air Force Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said.
Ukraine advances another 1-3 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
"In general, the situation is under control. All activities are being carried out according to the plan, the logistics system is working smoothly," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a report to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian forces destroyed bridge over Seim River in Kursk Oblast, Russian authority claims
Ukrainian forces destroyed a bridge over the Seim River in the Glushkovsky district in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Alexey Smirnov, the region's acting governor, claimed on Aug. 16.
Government supports bill banning use of Russian-developed software
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved a ban on the use of software and websites from Russia and other sanctioned countries, the government announced on Aug. 16.
Ukrainian Olympic fencer Olga Kharlan’s saber sold at auction to support military
The saber of Olga Kharlan, a Ukrainian fencer and Olympic gold medalist, sold for Hr 10 million (about $242,000) at an auction, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation said on Aug. 15.
How Ukraine's Kursk incursion threw Russia's top propagandists into crisis
Margarita Simonyan, one of Russia's foremost propagandists, has gone AWOL. "She's vanished from view," Julia Davis, creator of the Russian Media Monitor, told the Kyiv Independent, adding: "She's barely posting on social media and she's not appearing on state TV." "That's probably because they haven't come up with a good
Russian court orders to freeze Linde UK subsidiary assets
The arbitration court in St. Petersburg ruled to freeze the assets of Linde Russia UK Limited, a subsidiary of German-based Linde chemical company, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Aug. 14, citing Russian court documents.
Ukrainian TV reports from Kursk Oblast's Sudzha for first time, video shows
Ukrainian TSN news program showed Ukrainian soldiers removing the Russian flag in the town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast on Aug. 14, reporting from embattled Russia's region for the first time after Kyiv's incursion. Ukraine's unprecedented operation, ongo
Ukraine downs Russian Su-34 aircraft over Kursk Oblast, military says
Ukrainian forces reportedly shot down a Su-34 jet over Russia's Kursk Oblast overnight on Aug. 14.
Decorated Ukrainian pilot killed in action
Oleksandr Myhulia, an experienced Ukrainian pilot and commander of an aviation unit of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade squadron, was killed in action on Aug. 12, the brigade said on Aug. 14.
Russian attacks from occupied Kinburn Spit block navigation, Ukraine's Navy says
Russian troops use the occupied Kinburn Spit for the attacks on Ukraine's south and vessels that could enter ports in the city of Mykolaiv, Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, said on Aug. 14.
Ukraine's operations in Kursk Oblast 'are defensive,' Polish PM says
"What the Russian troops and Russian aviation are doing to Ukraine's territory bears the hallmarks of genocide and inhuman crimes. Ukraine has every right to wage war in such a way as to paralyze Russia in its aggressive intentions as effectively as possible," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Russia claims over 110 downed drones amid reported explosions near airbases
Russian Telegram channels claimed explosions in the village of Savasleyka in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast that hosts a Russian airfield and is located some 650 kilometers (403 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Explosions were also reported in the town of Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast, where another Russian airfield is located.
Russia moves some units from Ukraine's south to Kursk, Kyiv says
Russia has moved parts of its units from several directions in Ukraine, including the south sector to reinforce its defenses in Kursk Oblast, Dmytro Lykhovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Tavria Group, said on Aug. 12.
US senator says Ukraine's Kursk Oblast operation is 'bold, brilliant'
"What do I think about Kursk? Bold, brilliant, beautiful. Keep it up," U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham told the reporters in Kyiv.
Kursk is Putin's catastrophe, Zelensky says
"We see how Russia under (President Vladimir) Putin is actually moving: 24 years ago, there was the Kursk (submarine) disaster, which was the symbolic beginning of his rule. Now we can see what is the end for him. And it's Kursk, too. The catastrophe of his war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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