BREAKING: F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine, military confirms
One of the F-16 fighter jets recently delivered to Ukraine crashed while repelling a Russian mass attack, Ukraine's General Staff said on Aug. 29.
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Russian crime at Ilovaisk in 2014 won't go unpunished, Zelensky says on Defenders Remembrance Day
The "planned, cynical Russian war crime" during the battle of Ilovaisk in 2014 "will never (be allowed) to go unpunished," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the day of commemoration of fallen Ukrainian soldiers on Aug. 29.
Ukraine's military confirms strikes on Russian oil depots in Rostov, Kirov oblasts
The Ukrainain military on Aug. 28 attacked oil depots in Russia's Rostov Oblast and, for the first time, in Kirov Oblast some 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) from the Ukrainian border, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Aug. 29.
Russia permanently bans 92 individuals, including journalists from prominent US-based newspapers
Russia has banned 92 individuals from entering the country, including journalists from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
Unknown assailant shoots at enlistment office in Lutsk, wounding soldier
Soldiers on guard duty outside an enlistment office in Lutsk were shot at by an unknown person during the night, leaving one soldier injured, Ukraine's Western Operational Command reported on Aug. 27.
Russia claims Ukraine attempting to break through to Belgorod Oblast
Ukrainian forces may be attempting to break through the border into Russia's Belgorod Oblast, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed on Aug. 27.
Drone swarms play key role in Ukraine's Kursk incursion, Times reports
Swarms of drones were crucial in helping Ukraine identify possible areas for ground attacks during the Kursk incursion and in isolating Russian forces, The Times reported on Aug. 26.
Audit discovers over $4 million in imported 'humanitarian aid' never reached destination
From March to July, various military units did not receive the designated humanitarian aid worth nearly Hr 172 million ($4.2 million).
How Ukraine's military has changed since it last paraded through the streets of Kyiv
On Aug. 24, 2021, Ukraine's military finest paraded through the streets of Kyiv in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the country's Independence Day. It would be the last time such an event was held, with Russia's full-scale invasion meaning everything on display would be put to the test, with
Norway to finance production of NATO-standard artillery shells in Ukraine
The Norwegian government will provide Kyiv with its defense technology and finance the production of 155-millimeter artillery shells developed by the Nammo (Nordic Ammunition Company) in Ukraine, according to its Aug. 23 statement.
Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade releases cryptic video of 'full offensive somewhere in Kharkiv Oblast'
In the video, Ukrainian tanks can be seen advancing and firing in an undisclosed location.
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.
Ukraine hits 3rd bridge in Kursk Oblast, Russia claims
Ukrainian forces damaged the third bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, an official of the Russian Investigative Committee claimed in a video published on Aug. 19.
Ukrainian Valkyries: Women embrace military training to learn to defend their homeland (Photos)
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Kyiv announced a general mobilization, thousands of Ukrainians have been called up to defend their homeland. In Ukraine, conscription is mandatory only for men. Despite that, more than 45,000 women have voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine
10 days of Ukraine's Kursk incursion – from first shot to dozens of settlements captured
On the morning of Aug. 6, the first groups of Ukrainian soldiers armed with heavy equipment crossed the Ukrainian-Russian border and entered Kursk Oblast, marking the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. This unprecedented operation took the world by surprise as Kyiv's troops cut through the border
Top Kyiv Oblast enlistment officials detained over suspected draft evasion scheme
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the heads of the Bucha and Boryspil military enlistment offices over a suspected corruption scheme that allowed men to evade the draft, the SBU and the Prosecutor General’s Office said on Aug. 16.
Ukrainian paratroopers show footage of Kursk incursion's start
The video appears to show Ukrainian soldiers, tanks, and vehicles entering Kursk Oblast, destroying or capturing Russian forces, and removing a Russian flag while displaying the banner of Ukrainian airborne troops.
Opinion: 6 ways Ukraine’s Kursk incursion is changing the tide of war
As becomes clearer with each passing day, the Ukrainian foray into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, which began on Aug. 6, is no minor incident. Kyiv’s unexpected operation on Russian territory could fundamentally change the character of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ukraine’s attack represents a novel development in
Ukraine captures over 100 Russian troops in Kursk Oblast in less than a day, Syrskyi says
Ukraine's cross-border incursion into neighboring Kursk Oblast began on Aug. 6, and by Aug. 13, Ukraine said it controlled 74 settlements in the region.
Ukraine controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian military currently controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 13.
Kursk incursion aims to divert Russian troops, protect Ukrainian border regions, Kyiv says
"Unlike Russia, Ukraine does not seek to seize territory. We want to protect the lives of our people," spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Movement of civilians in Sumy Oblast restricted within 20 km of Russian border
Civilians in Sumy Oblast within 20 kilometers (12 miles) of the border with Kursk Oblast are subject to restrictions on movement due to increasing Russian attacks, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces announced on Aug. 13.
Bulgaria joins NATO mission to train Ukrainian military
Sofia said that this decision gives a "clear signal" of its commitment to supporting Ukraine, upholding Euro-Atlantic values, and strengthening allied solidarity in joint efforts to maintain international peace and security.
UK soldiers warned Russia could be spying on training of Ukrainian troops
According to a British military handbook, Russian intelligence has shown particular interest in Operation Interflex, the U.K.-led program providing training to some 34,000 Ukrainian recruits.
German politicians call for EU response after Budapest simplifies entry for Russians
German politicians are demanding an EU-wide response after Hungary simplified entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens in July, German news outlet Bild reported on Aug. 3
Poland and Ukraine to form a military unit from Ukrainians in Europe. Will it be effective?
Kyiv and Warsaw have agreed to form and jointly train a new army brigade on Polish soil, betting the initiative could help recruit some of the scores of Ukrainian men living in Poland and other EU countries. The so-called Ukrainian Legion, a fresh initiative to boost Ukraine’s military manpower
'Signs of escalation' on battlefield in Kharkiv sector, Ukraine's military says
"The situation in the operational area of the Kharkiv Group of Forces remains difficult, tense and has signs of escalating," group spokesperson Vitalii Sarantsev said on national TV, in comments reported by Ukrinform.
Ukraine able to produce over 3 million drones a year, ministry says
Ukraine has the production capacity to produce more than 3 million drones a year, but requires financing from foreign partners, Deputy Strategic Industries Minister Hanna Hvozdiar said on July 30.
Ukrainian Navy claims attack on Russian weapons depot near Kursk
The attack targeted "a warehouse for storing weapons and military equipment" near Kursk, the General Staff said.
Ukraine reports Russian attacks on Huliaipole front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast after 'long pause'
Speaking on national TV, Tavria group of forces spokesperson, Dmytro Lykhovii, said Moscow's troops had attempted two assaults "from two different fronts."
6 detained in Odesa for allegedly setting fire to military vehicles on Russia's orders
A group of Odesa residents, aged 18 to 24, allegedly acted on the order of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspects made contact with Russia via Telegram channels while looking for "easy money," according to the SBU.
Kyiv says 'no significant changes' at Robotyne after ISW said Russia captured village
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on July 28 that according to geolocated footage, Russia has likely "seized all of Robotyne" in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are comprised of the Ground Forces, the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force, the Air Assault Forces, the Special Operations Forces, and the Territorial Defense Forces. A new branch that focuses on drone warfare, the Unmanned Systems Forces, was officially launched in June 2024. Due to the ongoing war, information on Ukraine’s exact troop numbers is not publicly known.
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