Air defense forces in Khmelnytsky region destroyed two Shahed drones on the night of 21st. According to the head of the RMA, there were no casualties or property damage.
Russian troops fired 28 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 65 explosions in 10 communities, including air strikes, artillery shelling and drone attacks.
The Ukrainian defense forces attacked the position of the S-300 air defense system near Novoshakhtinsk in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation at night. After the attack, explosions were observed, and the system was used by Russia to strike Ukraine.
Russian forces shelled three districts of Kharkiv region on August 20. The attacks killed one person and injured two others. Civilian objects and infrastructure were damaged.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the downing of 45 UAVs over Russian territory, including 11 over the Moscow region. The mayor of Moscow called it one of the largest attempts to attack the capital.
The Russian President has not canceled his visit to Azerbaijan, despite the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region. the Kremlin is seeking to maintain influence in the Caucasus and demonstrate the presence of “friendly” countries in the face of international isolation.
The ATES guerrilla movement reports significant losses of the 15th motorized rifle brigade in the Pokrovsk sector. Massive attacks lead to chaos and disorganization among Russian troops.
The BES detectives served a notice of suspicion to the trustee of blogger Oleksandr Slobozhenko of facilitating tax evasion in excess of UAH 200 million. The suspect helped to receive illegal income from online activities.
A Russian serviceman with the call sign “Silver” blew up the headquarters of the Storm Zet battalion and fled to Ukraine. He became a recruit of the Legion of Freedom of Russia to fight against the Putin regime.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Elworthy during his working visit to Kirovohrad region. He talked to the workers and thanked the company for the jobs and support of people.
The SBU and police detained three groups of Russian agents who set fire to cars of military personnel in Dnipropetrovs'k and Zakarpattia regions. The offenders were recruited via Telegram and face up to 10 years in prison.
The Public Health Center reminded of the necessary vaccinations for children before entering educational institutions. Children must be vaccinated against 10 diseases for kindergarten, and first-graders receive additional doses of vaccines.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decree to transfer management of 26 of Firtash's regional gas companies to ARMA. This became possible after the Pechersk Court re-seized the companies' shares on June 28, 2024.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for forming a reserve of cultural and information workers to work in the de-occupied territories. This will help restore the industry and provide staff for institutions in the liberated territories.
The State Emergency Service reports 303 deaths, including 15 children, from explosive devices since the start of the full-scale invasion. More than 143,000 hectares of territory have been cleared, and nearly 520,000 explosive devices have been defused.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 11093 on the search for missing persons. The General Staff of the Armed Forces will create search groups, and the Coordination Headquarters will conduct negotiations in the occupied territories.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill on social protection of Ukrainian military personnel. The document guarantees the military fighting on the territory of the Russian Federation the same payments and preferences as those on the front line.
The Verkhovna Rada summons Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko to give a report on the fight against corruption in the energy sector. The reason for this was three suspicions issued by the NABU to three officials from its structure in a month.
Some MPs complain about malfunctioning voting cards for the bill banning the Moscow church. They filed applications to have their “yes” votes counted after a technical glitch.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has detected a new wave of Russian fakes about the events in the Kursk region. The propaganda spreads false claims about the involvement of American PMCs and denies the humane treatment of the Ukrainian military.
Since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has purchased more than 350,000 drones worth UAH 30 billion. 95% of the purchased UAVs are Ukrainian-made, which indicates the development of national defense technologies.
The Lutsk District Prosecutor's Office has succeeded in returning 40 hectares of Tsumanska Pushcha land worth UAH 330 million to the state. The plots were illegally transferred into communal ownership and lease, classified as agricultural land.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security has recommended the adoption of a draft law on social protection of the military involved in the operation in the Kursk region. The draft law provides for payments and benefits for the military on the front line.
During a nighttime IDF operation, the bodies of 6 Israeli hostages were found in the southern Gaza Strip. All the victims were men aged 35-80, abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the causes of death are under investigation.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated funds for the construction of shelters in schools in 8 regions and the purchase of school buses. At least 500 buses are expected to be purchased in 2024 to ensure safe full-time education.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal of the Defense Ministry to introduce support services for military personnel and their families. The services are created to support the military, especially the wounded, and the families of the deceased.
The Government of Ukraine has appointed Natalia Lakatosh as Deputy Head of the State Service for Children. Volodymyr Korolenko has been appointed Deputy Head of the State Service on Medicines and Drugs Control.
In Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, residents evacuate mostly on their own due to the distance from the front line. The situation in neighboring towns, such as Selydove and Novohrodivka, is much more difficult due to constant shelling.
In Kozacha Lopan, Russian troops targeted civilian cars with FPV drones. A 64-year-old local resident was killed and wounded, including employees of the Dergachi City Council.
Russian occupants continue to attack the positions of the Ukrainian military in the Kharkiv sector. Over the last day, 5 combat engagements took place, the enemy lost 76 people and 81 pieces of equipment. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are in control of the situation.
