Ukraine, India to hold Joint Working Group meeting on military-technical cooperation
The Joint Working Group was established by the 2012 Defense Cooperation Agreement. The first meeting was held in Kyiv on June 4-6, 2018.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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Ukraine to resume energy exports this week, state grid operator says
"Exports will take place only during periods of surplus, when solar power plants are actively operating. Electricity will not be exported from Ukraine during periods of maximum consumption, when there is not enough capacity in the power system," the state grid operator Ukrenergo said.
India, Ukraine approve four cooperation agreements, Zelensky says
Modi arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Aug. 23, the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.
Satellite image shows destroyed ferry at Russia's Kavkaz port following attack
The satellite image, recorded by the Earth imaging company Planet Labs on Aug. 23, showed the destroyed ferry and several small vessels nearby "that may have been damaged," Schemes reported.
Latvia prepares largest batch of drones yet for Ukraine
In a post on X, Defense Minister Andris Spruds said the latest shipment consists of 1,400 drones, and it marked the conclusion of a program between the country's defense ministry and Latvian manufacturers that had procured 2,700 drones in total.
Ukraine withdraws from positions near Pokrovsk to avoid Russian encirclement, ISW says
Pokrovsk is an important logistical hub for the Ukrainian forces that supports their operations in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine confirms sinking of Russian ferry in Kerch Strait
The Kavkaz port, located on the Chushka Spit in the Kerch Strait, is one of Russia's largest passenger ports. Its main task is to serve the Kerch ferry crossing in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Air Force: Ukraine downed 14 Russian drones launched overnight
Two Iskander ballistic missiles were not intercepted but the report did not include further information.
Indian prime minister arrives in Kyiv, meets Zelensky
The historic visit is the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.
General Staff: Russia has lost 605,330 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,1190 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine hits Russian platoon base in Kursk region with US glide bombs, commander says
Ukraine’s Air Force hit a platoon base in Russia’s Kursk region with high-precision U.S. GBU-39 bombs on Aug. 22, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km
Key developments on Aug. 22: * Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says * Ukraine hits train ferry at Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims * Ukrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant * Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's
Ukrainian parliament ratifies strategic partnership agreement with UK
Ukraine's parliament ratified the agreement on political cooperation, free trade, and strategic partnership between Ukraine and the U.K., the parliament’s press center reported on Aug. 22.
Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast town kills 1, injures at least 6
A 57-year-old man was killed in the Russian attack, the authorities said. The strike also injured a 15-year-old boy, a 50-year-old man, and two women aged 28 and 45.
Germany reportedly investigating 'espionage' drone flights over critical infrastructure
Several European countries have in recent months reported numerous cases of espionage and sabotage suspected of being carried out at the behest of Russia.
India overtakes China as Russia's top oil buyer in July, Reuters reports
India overtook China as the world’s largest importer of Russian oil in July as Chinese refiners bought less due to lower profit margins from fuel production, Reuters reported on Aug. 22, citing a comparison of import data.
Rostov Oblast oil depot fire ongoing for 5th day, Russian officials report
The Rostov Oblast government told the media that as of Aug. 22 morning, the number of injured firefighters had risen to 49
Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's incursion continues
In a post on Telegram on Aug. 22, acting governor Alexei Smirnov said the locations of ten had already been decided, with plans to install 60 in total.
Lukashenko's derisive remarks on Armenia spark protests, condemnation
Speaking on Russian state television, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said earlier in the week, "Who needs Armenians? Nobody. Let them develop their economy and rely on their own resources.
Ukrainian hackers show war footage on Russian TV, source says
According to the source, HUR's footage was displayed three times on prime-time TV channels: Pervouralsk TV, Eurasia 360, Eurasiaa Pervyi Kanal, and others.
Budanov confirms Ukraine behind large-scale drone strike on Moscow
The attack, which occurred overnight on Aug. 20-21, was captured widely on social media. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that the drones were allegedly downed in Moscow Oblast as they were heading towards the capital.
General Staff: Russia has lost 604,140 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia's attack on Sumy Oblast injures 5
Russian forces attacked 16 communities in northeastern Sumy Oblast on Aug. 21, injuring five civilians, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration. In total, 256 explosions were recorded in 113 separate attacks on the region.
Canada allocates over $7 million for return, reintegration of Ukrainian children
The funds will be directly transferred to UNICEF in Ukraine, Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Aug. 21. Canada will also allocate funds to international organizations providing services to Ukrainian children.
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.
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.
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