All children evacuated from 90 settlements in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces approach
Another 4,912 children remain in 30 front-line settlements in Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Aug. 21.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says
Key developments on Aug. 21: * Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says * Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims * Russia plans to respond to Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says * Kremlin trying to convince the public that Ukrainian
Ukraine's Bureau of Economic Security completes investigation in oligarch Kolomoisky case
Ihor Kolomoisky, one of Ukraine's most infamous business tycoons, was arrested on Sept. 2, 2023, for alleged fraud, illegal acquisition of property, and money laundering related to his oil and gas holdings.
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.
Even if Ukraine was behind blowing up Nord Stream, it was a legitimate target, Pavel says
Czech President Petr Pavel said that he had no verified information on whether Kyiv was involved in the operation to blow up the gas pipelines.
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.
Telegram, WhatsApp, other sites suffer outages in Russia
Although Russian authorities linked the problems to a cyberattack, the news follows a string of cases of the Russian government restricting the Signal messaging app and reportedly targeting YouTube.
Kremlin trying to convince public that Ukrainian troops on Russian soil is 'new normal,' Meduza reports
The Kremlin expects a "quite optimistic" scenario of several months of fighting to regain the territory, and efforts now are aimed at placating the Russian population and getting them used to this timeline.
Both Ukraine and Russia unable to launch major offensives, Pentagon report says
The quarterly report covers a three-month period ending June 30. Since then, Ukraine has launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast and now reportedly holds 1,263 square kilometers (488 square miles) of Russian territory.
Ukraine's parliament ratifies ICC's Rome Statute
The measure was supported by 281 lawmakers, with one voting against.
Russian general weakened border defenses before Ukraine's Kursk incursion, WSJ reports
Citing an official in the Russian security services, the report says Colonel General Alexander Lapin claimed the Kremlin's military could effectively defend the border on its own.
Ukraine air defense pledges from some NATO countries not being fulfilled, Bloomberg reports
Though it does not mention the specific countries behind the air defense pledges, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 18 singled out the U.S., U.K., and France during his evening address in which he called on allies to speed up deliveries of promised weapons systems.
General Staff: Russia has lost 603,010 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Putin makes surprise visit to Chechnya for first time in 13 years
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Chechen Republic on Aug. 21 to inspect Chechen troops readying to deploy to Ukraine's front line - marking his first visit to the region in 13 years.
Rostov Oblast oil depot fire continues for third day after drone strike, Russian governor claims
Emergency services have been battling a fire for the third consecutive day at an oil depot in Proletarsk, a town in Russia's Rostov Oblast, following a drone strike on Aug. 18, Rostov Oblast Governor Vasily Golubev reported on Aug. 20.
Ukraine war latest: Russian pontoon crossing in Kursk Oblast 'disappears' in possible blast
Key developments on Aug. 20: * Russian pontoon crossing in Kursk Oblast 'disappears' in possible blast, RFE/RL reports * Ukraine advances 28-35 km in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says * Ukraine's military says battles ongoing in Niu-York amid Russia's reported advance * Defected Russian soldier reveals he spied for Ukraine, injured his commander * Russia
Germany will deliver 4 more IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine before end of 2024
German government spokesperson Wolfgang Buchner said that the latest pledged aid was evidence that "there is no message from the government that support (for Ukraine) will be reduced or limited in some other way.
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.
General Staff: Russia has lost 601,800 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,330 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
US support to Ukraine ongoing amid Kursk Oblast incursion, Pentagon says
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov have "discussed ongoing support from allies and partners in helping meet Ukraine's urgent military requirements," Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Aug. 19.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine captures 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims
Key developments on Aug. 19: * Ukraine in control of 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky claims * Ukraine hits 3rd bridge in Kursk Oblast, Russia claims * Pokrovsk residents have 2 weeks to evacuate as Russian forces advance, authorities say * Denmark announces $115 million military aid package, says supplied equipment can
Nearly 1 million people temporarily exempted from military service, Defense Ministry says
About 930,000 Ukrainians liable for military service are temporarily exempted from military service, while their number may reach one million in a week, Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk said.
Russia willing to participate in South Caucasus peace settlement amid 'crisis' in Ukraine, Putin says
Putin arrived in Baku for talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev for the first time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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.
Finnish ex-politician killed fighting as volunteer in Ukraine
Ville Mykkanen is the fifth known Finnish volunteer fighter to have been killed fighting for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Explosion at petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkortostan injures 3
According to Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry, the explosion was caused by a liquified gas fire, which is still being extinguished. There was no indication of any outside interference at the time of this publication.
Kyiv confirms Modi's upcoming visit to Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit will take place on Aug. 23, Ukraine's Presidential Office said. The visit, which was first announced by Indian media in July, will be the first Indian prime minister's trip to Ukraine in the history of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Russia labels George Clooney's foundation 'undesirable'
The Prosecutor General's Office claimed that the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) "carries out work aimed at discrediting Russia on a Hollywood scale."
General Staff: Russia has lost 600,470 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia denies reported indirect negotiations with Ukraine to halt energy strikes
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied on Aug. 18 a report that the country was entering indirect talks with Ukraine in Qatar on mutually halting strikes on energy infrastructure.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces reportedly destroy another key bridge in Kursk Oblast, 'strengthen' positions
Key developments on Aug. 17-18: * Ukraine claims another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast * Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast * Belarus moved third of its army to Ukraine border due to what Lukashenko claims was misunderstanding * German Foreign Ministry refutes claims that Berlin will not provide
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 4, injure 4 more
Russian troops attacked different settlements in Donetsk Oblast, killing four people and injuring four more on Aug. 18, Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported.
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