The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Aug. 12: * 4 Russian warships damaged in strike on Black Sea Fleet port * Ukraine liberated 745 square kilometers in Oleksandrivka sector since January, Zelensky says * Ukrainian unit reports shortages of food, water on front line, command promises evacuation when 'security situation allows' * Ukraine's HUR reveals size of Russia's Geran attack drone stockpile * Zelensky teases joint plan with allies to force Putin to stop war Four Russian warships were damaged in a Uk

The figure includes 1,260 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Aug. 11: * Russian mobilization 'confirmed by internal documents,' Zelensky says * North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in latest Russian ballistic salvo * Russian oil refinery over 6,000 kilometers from Ukraine reportedly on fire, as Wildberries struck again * Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashes during combat mission in Odesa, pilot safe President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 11 said Ukraine has seen evidence that Moscow plans a full mobilization after Russia's parlia

The figure includes 1,190 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day, according to the General Staff.

Key developments on Aug. 10: * Ukraine's military intelligence reveals Russian missile production figures 'exceeding monthly targets' * Ukraine strikes Russian petrochemical plant more than 2,000 kilometers from border, General Staff says * Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan targeted as Russia claims Ukrainian 456 drones intercepted overnight * Russia's version of Starlink deploying quicker than planned, Ukraine's military intelligence says * Russia rules out freezing war in Ukraine ahead o

The figure includes 1,470 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day, according to the General Staff.

Key developments on Aug. 8-9: * Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles could hit Russia in the fall, Zelensky says * Another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast kills 4, including 3-year-old child * Kyiv strikes Russian missile system used in attack the previous day, Madyar says * Ukraine buys 70 ATACMS missiles, other US weapons from Turkey in major defense package * Ukraine says it struck 12 Russian shadow fleet vessels in Black Sea and Sea of Azov President Volodymyr Zelensky c

The figure includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

The details come a few days after a Ukrainian cargo plane loaded with ammunition was targeted by a drone carrying explosives at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport late on Aug. 4, German media reported.

The figure includes 1,190 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Aug. 7: * Ukraine intercepted 29 out of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July as air defense shortages worsen, Defense Ministry says * 60% of Ukrainians oppose ceding Donbas to Russia, but same share back freezing war with security guarantees, poll shows * Ukraine attacks Wildberries logistics center in Russia located nearly 2,000 km from front line * One of Ukraine's largest football stadiums damaged in Russian strike on Odesa * Skelia Assault Regiment troops to be tr

The figure includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Aug. 6: * Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false-flag strike against Baltic infrastructure, Lithuania says * Drone targeted Ukrainian cargo plane carrying ammunition at German airport, media reports * Russian drone kills 2 railway workers at station in Kharkiv Oblast * Ukraine hits 2 Russian oil refineries in latest deep strike drone attack, Zelensky says * NATO fighter jet scrambles increase 250% as Russia tests border with military planes, Alliance says Lithuania

The figure includes 1,330 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Aug. 5: * Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue * Ukraine's air defense missile deliveries drop by two-thirds, new Russian tactic compounds problems for Kyiv * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast * North Korea deploying ballistic missile unit to Russia to wage attacks on Ukraine, intelligence says * Head of body recovery group Platsdarm killed, his wi