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Ukrainian pilot dies in MiG-29 crash
A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot was killed after completing a combat mission early on Aug. 23, according to a statement by Ukraine's Air Force.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,075,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 840 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Kellogg will travel to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg is reportedly traveling to Kyiv to mark Ukraine's 34th Independence Day, Reuters journalist Graham Slattery reported Aug. 21 on X.
EU delivers over 4 billion euros to Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
The European Union disbursed more than 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) in financial aid to Ukraine ahead of its 34th Independence Day, underscoring the bloc's continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion.
Saturday, August 23
Russia-Belarus military drills to involve 'significantly fewer' troops than in past, Lithuanian intelligence says
"This year, up to 30,000 troops are expected to participate, significantly fewer than in previous exercises. Around 6,000–8,000 will be stationed in Belarus, with several thousand in Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave," Lithuanian intelligence said in a press release.
Estonia signals readiness to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
Estonia is ready to send up to one company of troops to partake in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said.
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Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shot down a Russian Orlan drone carrying two first-person-view (FPV) drones under its wings, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported.
