Ukraine controls around 1,000 square km in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
This marks the first time both President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's military leadership confirmed Ukrainian soldiers' presence on Russian soil.
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Ukraine's 225th battalion showed Russian flag removal in Kursk Oblast village, video alleged
Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Battalion published on Aug. 12 a video showing Ukrainian soldiers removing a Russian flag in the village of Darino in Russia's Kursk Oblast as Kyiv's offensive continues into the seventh day.
No additional Belarusian troops, equipment recorded near Ukraine's border, Border Guard says
Ukraine does not spot additional Belarusian troops being deployed to the border amid Minsk's claims of reinforcing the border, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on Aug. 11.
Ukraine downs 53 Russian drones overnight, Air Force says
Ukrainian air defense shot down 53 of the 57 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on Aug. 11, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said. Moscow's troops also launched four North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles.
3 children among killed in Russian Aug. 9 missile attack on Kostiantynivka, prosecutors say
Russian Aug. 9 missile strike on the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast killed 14 people, including three children, Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said on Aug. 11.
Ukrainian soldiers cross into Belovsky district overnight, Russian official claims
Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups entered the territory of the Belovsky district in Russia's Kursk region overnight on Aug. 11, head of the district, Nikolai Volobuev, claimed. According to Volobuev, the group's appearance created "a lot of panic."
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure 30 over past day
Missile fragments fell on residential buildings in Kyiv Oblast's Brovary district, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said. The bodies of a 35-year-old man and his 4-year-old son were found under the rubble during search and rescue operations.
Rheinmetall to deliver 8 more rescue stations to Ukraine
The FSTs are container-based rescue units for mounted operations that are intended for use on the frontline.The systems are equipped with modern medical equipment, including an X-ray container, operating room and intensive care unit, in line with the standards of a modern hospital, the company said.
Up to 20,000 Sumy Oblast residents need evacuation amid fighting in nearby Kursk Oblast, police says
The evacuation from Sumy Oblast continues after the local authorities ordered further mandatory evacuation of 28 settlements in the region. They are located within a 10-kilometer zone that comes under Russian fire.
Ukraine war latest: At least 57 victims in Russian attack on Kostiantynivka; Kyiv strikes Russian airbase
Key developments on Aug. 9: * Russian attack against supermarket in Donetsk Oblast's Kostiantynivka kills 14, injures 43 * 700 bombs destroyed in Ukrainian strike against Russia's Lipetsk airbase, source says * Ukrainian FPV drone hit another Russian helicopter in Kursk Oblast, source says * About 30 Russian soldiers killed during Ukrainian raid on
About 30 Russian soldiers killed during Ukrainian raid on Kinburn Spit, military intelligence says
Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Russian forces had stopped an attempted landing by a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group on the Kinburn Spit.
Kursk region incursion may force Russia to redeploy troops, Estonian intelligence says
According to unofficial reports, Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 15 kilometers (9 miles) into the Kursk region. Kesselmann does not rule out that Ukraine could have partially скщііув the second line of defense in the Kursk region.
Russia claims Ukraine's forces reach outskirts of Sudzha in Kursk region
This is the first time the Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian forces reached the town amid multiple reports about their presence there.
Russian attack against supermarket in Donetsk Oblast's Kostiantynivka kills 14, injures 43
Russia struck a supermarket in the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on Aug. 9, killing at least 14 people and injuring at least 43 others, Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said.
Ukraine launches new military app, aims to make soldiers’ service ‘paperless’
Ukraine has launched Army+, a new online application aimed at freeing the country's military from its notoriously heavy paper-based bureaucracy.
Ukraine war latest: Russian offensive expected to wind down; more battles in Russia's Kursk region reported
Key developments on Aug. 7: * Russian offensive expected to wind down within 2 months, Budanov says * Putin meets top Russian officials over Kursk region situation as more battles reported * Ukrainian FPV drone hit Russian Mi-28 helicopter in 'historic' feat, SBU source says * Ukrainian special forces raid Russian-occupied island in Black
US reaching out to Ukraine over reports of Kursk region incursion, White House says
U.S. officials are reaching out to their Ukrainian counterparts "to get a little better understanding," of the situation in Russia's Kursk region, where clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are currently taking place, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Aug. 7.
Putin meets top Russian officials over Kursk region situation as more battles reported
Russian pro-war Telegram channels claimed that fighting was ongoing in the region's towns of Sudzha and Korenevo, writing that the Russian military has retreated from the Sudzha gas metering station, which transits gas to Europe through Ukraine.
Sumy Oblast announces mandatory evacuation for 6,000 residents as Russia intensifies attacks amid Kursk incursion
Over the past day, Moscow's troops have increased aviation activity near the border areas of Sumy Oblast, dropping about 30 guided aerial bombs on the settlements, Ukraine's General Staff said in its latest update.
Russian sailing frigate docks in French port despite sanctions, AFP reports
The Russian sailing frigate Shtandart arrived in the port city of La Rochelle overnight on Aug. 6 to replenish supplies and refuel, the source told AFP. The same day in the afternoon, the Standart departed in an unclear direction, the news agency wrote.
Putin calls clashes in Russia's Kursk region 'large-scale provocation'
Moscow claimed that Ukrainian forces crossed the border into Kursk region on Aug. 6, resulting in clashes on Russian soil. Kyiv has not commented on the fighting in the area.
Azov soldier Ishchenko died in Russian captivity due to 'blunt force trauma,' report shows
Azov Brigade soldier Oleksandr Ishchenko died in Russian captivity due to a blunt force trauma to his chest, according to a forensic expert report, published by Azov deputy commander, Sviatoslav Palamar on Aug. 7.
Russian offensive expected to wind down within 2 months, Budanov says
"The practice of a 10-year war shows that the offensive potential of any side does not last more than two months. The Russian offensive operations are approaching three months, so there will be some decline," Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov said.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims clashes with Ukrainian troops on Russian soil
Key developments on Aug. 6: * Moscow claims clashes with Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region, Kyiv hasn't commented * Ukraine's missile program to get additional funding, Zelensky says * Russian missile attack on Kharkiv kills 1, injures 12, including infant * State Department: The arrival of F-16s has not changed US policy on
Ukraine launched more drones than Russia in July, Zelensky claims
"We do not disclose all the details now, but our capacity to produce drones is constantly growing, and we are working not only with state funding, but also with partners to invest in our drone production," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine's missile program to get additional funding, Zelensky says
Ukraine will allocate additional funding for the country's missile program, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 6.
Russian attack on Kherson injures at least 5
A Russian drone dropped explosives on Kherson's outskirts. Two men, aged 53 and 57, as well as three women, aged 37, 46 and 68, suffered injuries and were hospitalized, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.
Moscow claims clashes with Ukrainian troops on Russian soil, Kyiv hasn't commented
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that Ukrainian soldiers broke into the territory of Russia's Kursk region on Aug. 6.
US seeks to confiscate ex-PM Lazarenko's money for Ukraine
The U.S. Justice Department wants to confiscate $200 million from Ukraine's ex-Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko in favor of Ukraine, Mary Butler, the department's senior official, said in an interview with the Voice of America published on Aug. 5.
Kuleba arrives in Malawi as his Africa tour begins
Kuleba met with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera in Lilongwe, thanking the country for its consistent stance on Russian aggression while highlighting Ukraine's humanitarian assistance.
Ukraine, Russia cannot destroy each other's energy grid completely, Budanov says
Ukraine and Russia will not be able to completely destroy each other's energy systems, as both have an extensive Soviet energy system, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told the TSN news program.
Ukrainian gymnast Kovtun wins silver in Paris Olympics
The 20-year-old gymnast scored 15,500 points, which is 0.7 points less than earned by the winner of the competition, Zou Jingyuan from China. Japanese athlete Shinnosuke Oka took third place with 15,300 points.
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