Armed Forces of Ukraine

Explosions sounded in Belgorod, after which heavy smoke was noticed. According to preliminary data, several cars on Makarenko Street are burning. There is no official information about the incident yet.

President Zelenskyy said that Russia should feel the consequences of the war it brought to Ukraine. He thanked the military for their effective reports and defense of their positions, emphasizing Ukraine's desire for a just peace.

An anonymous advisor to Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian troops control the Sudzha station in Russia. Gas continues to flow through the station, which is the last point of transportation of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine.

Russian intelligence knew about a possible invasion of the Kursk region two weeks in advance, but Putin was not informed. gerasimov and high-ranking officials ignored the warning, and the defense forces were caught off guard.

The Ministry of Defense prefers a natural rollout of the Army+ app in military units. The maximum coverage of the Armed Forces is expected by the end of the year, with an emphasis on the leadership of brigade commanders in this process.

The Army+ app does not store personal data of the military. If the device is captured by the enemy, the administrator can block the account and delete all data. The app's security is constantly monitored and improved.

Oleksandr Syrsky, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said he was working in the "original area" and posted a photo. Social media speculate that this is the Sumy region, from where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are launching an offensive against the Kursk region of Russia.

Ukrainian soldiers are mastering new methods of warfare: by rejecting the outdated ones, the Armed Forces can act unconventionally and fulfill their plans with absolute precision. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized this during the presentation of the Army+ platform

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a conversation with NATO General Christopher Cavoli. They discussed military assistance, the need for long-range weapons and ammunition, and the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.

The President of Ukraine has presented a new application 'Army+' for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The app is designed to simplify bureaucratic processes and will include electronic reports, Army ID, polls, and secure communication between soldiers.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained that the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine was the result of Russia's unsuccessful information policy. After the first strike, the Russians moved the boat, which provoked a second strike.

The Sumy District Council denied fake reports about the inclusion of the Russian city of Sudzha in the district. At the same time, in the Kursk region of Russia, there are reports of fighting on the territory of Sudzha and the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the advance of Ukrainian troops in two districts of the Kursk region. They announced that they are sending reinforcements.

The Minister of Digital Transformation said that 95% of drones for the Armed Forces are produced in Ukraine. Production is growing, with about 300 companies manufacturing various types of drones, including FPV and reconnaissance drones.

The military expert commented on the GUR operation on the Tendra Spit, emphasizing its strategic importance. He noted the importance of the agent network in Crimea and the weakening of Russia's control over the Black Sea.

A 16-year-old FSB agent who, according to the special service, "set fire to the vehicles of the Defense Forces" was detained in Kyiv. The teenager was carrying out an assignment for the Russian secret service in exchange for the promise of a monetary reward, which he never received.

On the night of August 8, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 2 X-59 guided missiles and 4 Shahed strike UAVs in different regions.

The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of reliable communication to protect the lives and success of the military in combat. Zelenskyy thanked the military signalmen for their professionalism and ensuring quality communication.

At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 23 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 50 explosions in 8 communities, including air strikes, artillery shelling and drone strikes.

Russia has deployed two missile carriers to the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 8 Kalibr cruise missiles. There are two Russian ships in the Mediterranean, one of which is a Kalibr carrier with a total volley of up to 16 missiles.

Today, on August 8, all mountain climbers celebrate International Mountaineering Day. The event was established in honor of the first conquest of the highest mountain in the French Alps, Mont Blanc

The U. S. State Department considers Putin's statement about Ukraine's 'provocation' in the Kursk region to be an exaggeration. The U.S. emphasizes that Russia has been violating Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not violate restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons.

Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high following reports that Ukrainian troops have seized the gas transit point in Sudzha. There is no official confirmation, but traders fear possible supply disruptions.

Russian troops captured Serhiivka and advanced in several settlements in Donetsk region. At the same time, Ukrainian defense forces pushed back the enemy in the village of New York in Donetsk region.

Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.

The governor of the Kursk region announced the introduction of a state of emergency due to the difficult situation in the border areas. This decision was made amid reports of a possible seizure of the town of Sudzha and a gas distribution station by the Ukrainian armed forces.

President Zelenskyy spoke with Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskyy about Ukraine's actions. He also had a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov on the missile program.

The Russian Guard has stepped up security at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant following allegations that Ukrainian troops have broken through the border. Additional forces have been allocated to combat sabotage groups in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

The European Commission spokesperson said that Ukraine has a legitimate right to defend itself by striking the aggressor on its territory.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law on the redeployment of military units during martial law. The decision to redeploy will be made by the General Staff of the Armed Forces in coordination with the Defense Ministry.