Olga Rozgon
The United States considers Ukraine's invasion of Kursk region a defensive move, but expresses concern about further advancement. Washington is trying to determine Ukraine's goals and assess the use of American weapons.
Most of the Ukrainian defenders released from captivity continue to serve in the Defense Forces. Rehabilitation centers are being opened for their socialization, and social workers will work in every military unit.
Russian troops have approached Pokrovsk to within 10 km. The authorities are urging residents to evacuate immediately, providing contact numbers to organize their departure.
Explosions are heard in the capital of Ukraine, and air defense systems are activated. Citizens are urged to take cover in shelters.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
U. S. President Joe Biden said he would support new elections in Venezuela. Earlier, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a similar proposal.
There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, the situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 53 air strikes, engaged 502 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,100 times.
On August 15, Russian troops fired 56 times in Sumy region, recording 147 explosions. One person died and 3 were wounded in the Krasnopil community as a result of air strikes.
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has agreed to two rounds of debates with Donald Trump. Harris' campaign rejected the proposal for additional debates and confirmed one round of debates between the vice presidential candidates.
Fraudsters are sending fake messages on behalf of Oleg Sinegubov, asking for financial assistance for his defense lawyers. The RMA urges you to be vigilant and check the information to avoid falling for the manipulations of criminals.
Air defense units shot down 4 enemy UAVs of various types over Sumy Oblast in the night of August 15.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,220 military personnel, an aircraft, and 50 drones in Ukraine. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war have reached about 595,620 people.
In a day, Russian troops delivered 397 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, 4 people were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
The Russian occupation army has withdrawn one missile carrier into the Black Sea with a total salvo of up to 4 Kalibr cruise missiles.
North Korea will open its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in 5 years. Tours will start in December 2024 in Samjiyon, and then likely spread throughout the country.
Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.
The occupation authorities of the Russian Federation are actively implementing a policy of destroying Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. Repression, russification, economic depletion and propaganda are being carried out.
Hamas declares a loss of confidence in the United States as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks. The group demands to focus on the implementation of Biden's proposal from May, otherwise it will refuse to participate in the talks.
The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg has seized the property of a subsidiary of the German company Linde at the suit of Ruskhimalliance. The claimant is seeking to recover a debt of over EUR 746 million and RUB 30.71 billion.
Due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, Kyiv and 20 regions have ordered about 14 thousand doses of the omicron-specific vaccine. The regional centers for disease control and prevention will receive the vaccine for free vaccinations by August 20.
Google reports a phishing attack by Iranian hackers on the inner circle of Biden, Harris, and Trump. APT42 attacks target personal email accounts associated with politicians.
For the first time, candidates for the presidency of Moldova will be tested for knowledge of the state language. The CEC has approved a new regulation requiring candidates to demonstrate proficiency in their native language.
In Donetsk region, about 1,500 children remain in the 10-kilometer zone from the frontline. Over the past week, 2,500 have been evacuated, says Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk RMA.
The defense ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military support and industrial cooperation. They discussed demining technologies and maritime drones.
The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.
Chornotysiv Terminal, a new multimodal logistics hub, has opened in Berehove district of Zakarpattia. The company transships various cargoes for further transportation to recipients around the world.
Members of the Bundestag suggest Russia's involvement in incidents at military bases in Germany. The NATO and German air force bases are investigating possible contamination of drinking water.
Commercial oil stocks in the US increased by 1. 4 million barrels to 430.7 million barrels over the week. Stocks of gasoline and distillates declined amid rising demand, The Wall Street Journal reports.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants lost over 250 troops and equipment.