Russia is conducting an information campaign about Kursk for domestic and foreign audiences. The goal is to discredit Ukraine, spread fakes about “voluntary” surrender, and reduce reports of Ukrainian military success.
In Myrnohrad and Selydove, Donetsk region, the curfew has been tightened from 15:00 to 11:00. The new rules will be in effect from August 19 due to the approach of the russian occupiers to the outskirts of Pokrovsk.
lkashenka said that belarus had been forced to move almost a third of its army to the border with Ukraine because of its allegedly aggressive policy. He also accused Ukraine of intrusion of drones into belarus' territory.
Ukrainian bank Monobank has been under a DDoS attack for three days. The bank's co-founder reported 5.5 billion requests, the involvement of AWS and the assistance of special services to counter the attack.
russian occupants tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense near Toretsk with the support of 12 armored vehicles. The Ukrainian military repelled the attack, destroying 10 pieces of equipment and 68 occupants.
The Deputy Energy Minister warned of the possibility of schedules of power outages next week due to the heat wave. The Energy Ministry calls for energy savings, especially during peak hours.
The Okhmatdyt Recovery Council will approve a phased plan to restore the hospital on Monday or Tuesday. The Health Ministry is developing an option to launch a new damaged building to operate in the fall and winter.
The occupiers are looking for opportunities to penetrate deep into the defensive positions in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy's use of tactical aviation has decreased due to the successful actions of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
russian occupants approach the outskirts of Pokrovsk, the city prepares for defense, plans are developed and fortifications are built with the support of the military and other regions.
The Ukrainian operation in the kursk region showed the effectiveness of maneuver warfare against russian superiority. The Ukrainian armed forces advanced 800 square kilometers in 6 days, while the russian federation occupied 1,175 square kilometers in 7 months.
The Ukrainian military repelled a massive russian attack, destroying 13 of 16 air targets. Among the targets downed were 2 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles and 8 Shahed attack UAVs.
Chernivtsi paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted successful ambushes on russian soldiers in the kursk region of russia and captured about 250 russian conscripts.
Ukraine repairs the fourth camp for Russian prisoners of war, three are already almost full. The Ukrainian military increases its exchange fund during an operation in the Kursk region of Russia, which strengthens Ukraine's position.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that negotiations on the release of Mariupol's defenders were difficult due to Russia's position. No Azov soldiers have been exchanged for more than a year.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that Ukraine would offer Russia the principle of "early to be captured, early to be released. " Priority categories for the exchange were also identified: seriously wounded, women, and others.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, announced positive trends in the exchange of prisoners due to the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This strengthens Ukraine's position and brings the return of Ukrainian heroes home closer.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi informed the President about the continuation of intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. As of 16:00, the number of combat engagements increased to 75, with the most active enemy actions in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian troops advance by 1-3 km in some areas in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reports to Zelensky on the controlled situation and fighting in the area of Mala Loknya.
The Charitable Foundation “Okhmatdyt - Healthy Childhood” does not plan to transfer UAH 378 million to the account of the Okhmatdyt hospital. The foundation claims that there are no legal grounds for transferring funds without a designated purpose.
A monument to Lenin was dismantled in the Russian city of Sudzha, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of. The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine released a photo and hinted at the continuation of the decommunization process.
Ukraine has 820 doses of monkeypox vaccine for high-risk groups. In 2024, 1367 vaccinations were carried out, and in 2023 - 6157. The Ministry of Health assesses the risk of the disease spreading in Ukraine as low.
Occupants attacked Dniprovsky district of Kherson from the left bank. As a result of the attack on a residential building, a man of 57 and a woman of 53 suffered explosive and craniocerebral injuries.
Due to the closure of the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint, Ukrainian citizens are advised to return via Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of the risks of filtration measures by Russia and Belarus.
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the three main heavyweight belts will take place on December 21 in Saudi Arabia.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes that allow all employees of large telecom companies to be booked. This applies to operators with revenues over UAH 200 million and providers with revenues over UAH 20 million that provide Internet during power outages.
Minister Klymenko informed about the formation of humanitarian aid for civilians in the area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. About 150 food packages have already been prepared for delivery through the military.
Belarus has intensified its information campaign against Ukraine, claiming a threat from it. The goal is to distract Ukrainian forces from important frontline areas amid the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
The State Emergency Service reports a twofold increase in fires in Ukraine's ecosystems compared to last summer. Since the beginning of the year, 29 thousand fires have been recorded, 1200 of which were caused by enemy shelling.
The heads of the Boryspil and Bucha TCRs were detained for organizing a scheme to evade mobilization. During the searches, more than $1 million and forged documents were seized from them and their accomplice.
Starting August 17, the southern and southwestern regions of Ukraine are expected to experience a heat wave of up to +37°. The hot weather may last until August 21-22, but it will not be completely dry.
