Over the last day, 81 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. Ukrainian defenders are repelling Russian invaders' attacks in various sectors, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and Kramatorsk.
The UK government plans to revise its anti-terrorism strategy to combat violence against women. Teachers will be required to refer students suspected of extreme misogyny to an anti-terrorism program.
The KCMA warns of a thunderstorm in Kyiv and the region in the coming hours, with a hold until the end of the day on August 18. The Meteorological Center predicts squally winds of 15-20 m/s during the evening.
On August 18, Russian forces shelled Kupiansk, injuring a 52-year-old woman. Private houses and a utility company in Kivsharivka were also damaged.
Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv RMA, inspected the construction of 3 shelters in Vasylkiv schools. Each shelter is designed for 280 people, and they are scheduled to be commissioned before the start of the school year and during the fall.
The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force reported active combat operations in the Kursk sector. Ukrainian pilots are conducting precision strikes on enemy targets, including strongholds, equipment and logistics centers.
The Italian TV channel Rai 1 aired a report from the Ukrainian-occupied Suzha in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Moscow summons the Italian ambassador because of the “illegal entry” of journalists into the territory of the Russian Federation.
The President of Ukraine accepted credentials from the ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, and Belgium. Zelenskyy discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the countries with each ambassador.
An apartment on the 8th floor of a 10-story building caught fire in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. The fire spread to the 9th and 10th floors. Rescuers evacuated 10 people and rescued a cat.
In France, a Fouga Magister collectible airplane crashed into the sea during demonstration flights at an air show. The pilot was unable to eject, his fate is unknown, and rescuers are conducting a search operation.
Japan has ordered 12 minibuses and 8 trailers from Ukrainian manufacturers for the SES. The equipment is part of JICA's support package for demining in Ukraine, with a total funding of more than $70 million.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with US General Charles Brown. The parties discussed the operational and strategic situation, as well as the critical needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons and military equipment.
In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC-MP church who justified Russia's war against Ukraine. The clergyman distributed videos calling for not resisting aggression and discrediting the country's leadership.
The President of Belarus has signed a decree pardoning 30 prisoners convicted of protest actions. Among those pardoned were 14 women, 16 men, people with illnesses and pensioners who had admitted their guilt and repented.
Starting August 19, a curfew will be in effect in Kurakhove from 17:00 to 09:00. The head of the Donetsk RMA urged local residents to evacuate the frontline area and follow safety rules.
Ukrainian defense forces have destroyed a bridge over the Seim River near Glushkovo in the Kursk region of Russia. This was done to disrupt Russian logistical routes and isolate part of the territory controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Numerous cases of sewage discharges into the sea have been recorded in Crimea, especially in Alushta and Sudak. The occupation authorities of the peninsula ignore the problem, responding to inquiries that “no problem has been identified.
Ukraine concealed plans for an operation in the Kursk region, achieving the effect of surprise. According to an Estonian officer, the Ukrainian Armed Forces control over 500 square kilometers of territory, and Russia is not ready for a serious counteroffensive.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored personnel carrier for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle, manufactured using MRAP technology, is considered one of the safest in the world.
SES rescuers extinguished a 43-hectare forest fire in the Balakliya forestry district of Kharkiv region. The firefighting operation lasted more than 4 days, no wildfires were allowed to spread, and no one was injured.
Russia is recovering from the initial chaos caused by the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukrainian troops have advanced 10-25 km deep into Russia, controlling more than 1,000 km² of territory.
More than 100,000 school diaries with Russian propaganda are to be distributed in the occupied Donetsk region. The diaries were developed by pseudo-historians with funding from the Kremlin and contain distorted historical facts.
US President Joe Biden meets with Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza in the Oval Office. Kara-Murza was released from a Russian prison as part of a large-scale prisoner exchange between the United States, Russia and other countries.
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has completed the implementation of a new automated customs clearance system at all automobile checkpoints. The system optimizes processes, simplifies procedures and is integrated with a new risk management system.
Three juveniles set fire to two vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Mykolaiv on the instructions of Russian special services. The 16-year-old suspect faces up to 8 years in prison, while the other two are 13 and 14 years old.
The 80th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the Sudzha border crossing point in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian military captured more than 50 Russians and broke through the enemy's defense line.
In Kyiv, 80% of buildings and municipal facilities are prepared for winter. Hydraulic tests have been carried out on 85% of heating networks, and more than 1,500 pipeline damages have been repaired.
SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk announces the capture of 102 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. The negotiating group for the exchange of prisoners was expanded to include representatives of the SBU, the GUR, the MIA, the Armed Forces, the SZR and the Ombudsman.
The first case of Clade I monkeypox outside of Africa has been detected in Sweden. The person became infected while staying in the African region where the disease is outbreak.
The Ministry of Finance reported $98. 7 billion in direct budget support from donors since February 2022. The funds are allocated for social, humanitarian and priority non-military budget expenditures.
