Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced the establishment of a military commandant's office in the Ukrainian-controlled territory of Kursk region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of 82 settlements, advancing 35 kilometers and controlling more than 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

The director of a private company from Kyiv region won a tender for 1,000 FPV drones for the Armed Forces, but delivered low-quality drones. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison for embezzlement on a large scale.

Ukrainian ports are highly efficient, exporting not only raw materials but also finished products.

The center of Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, was attacked by Russian troops. Four people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.

The Ministry of Defense has launched the Iron Range project for free testing of weapons by Ukrainian manufacturers. Manufacturers will have access to testing grounds, expertise and advice to optimize their developments.

The entry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces into the territory of the Russian Federation dealt a significant blow to Putin's reputation and showed the incapacity of the Russian authorities. This may affect Ukraine's position at the upcoming Peace Summit and the attitude of partners to Russia's “red lines.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly used British Challenger 2 tanks during an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. This may be the first time that these tanks have been used by Ukrainian troops in Russia.

Russia is redeploying rear units and reserves to the Kursk region, while activity and the pace of assaults on the front remain high. In the Pokrovsk direction, there were 9 clashes, and in the eastern directions, the National Guard repelled 19 attacks.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allowed the first domestic robotic fire extinguishing complex to be put into operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The robot can operate at a distance of up to 2 km from the operator and can be used in dangerous situations.

The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has detained a resident of Myrnograd - an informant of the Russian Federation, who was spying on HIMARS in the Pokrovsk direction. The suspect faces up to 8 years in prison.

Over the course of the day, there were 165 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58. The enemy carried out 5 missile and 58 air strikes, conducted 4,365 shellings, including 135 from MLRS.

In the Poltava region, air raid alerts were announced 9 times in 24 hours, with a total duration of more than 6 hours. Thanks to the work of the Defense Forces, no hits on civilian infrastructure and no casualties were recorded.

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.

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.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a drone attack on four Russian military airfields on the night of August 14. The targets were fuel and aviation ammunition depots at army and combat aviation bases.

Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.

The President of Ukraine reported on the Armed Forces' advance in the Kursk region and work with partners on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy also thanked the military for strikes on Russian airfields.

At the Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, hangars were found destroyed after a nighttime attack by Ukrainian drones. This is part of a large-scale operation by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against four Russian military airfields.

Russia has moved some troops from Ukraine to protect the Kursk region. In their place, cadets from military universities were sent to the trenches and are now gaining combat experience in the Kherson region.

Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk announced the creation of a security zone on the territory of the Russian Federation near the border with Ukraine. It is planned to conduct humanitarian operations, open evacuation corridors and allow international organizations to enter.

Military counterintelligence officers of the SBU and the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian long-range radar "Kasta" in Zaporizhzhia region. This station was the "eyes" of Russian air defense and controlled Ukrainian airspace.

The Ukrainian military is using about 30 BAD. 2 robots in the Donetsk sector. These ground drones perform reconnaissance missions, detect mines and track enemy troop movements, reducing risks to soldiers.

After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25. The document stipulates that such persons will not be subject to conscription until they reach the age of 25, except in cases of voluntary consent.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the danger of unauthorized stay in the areas of hostilities. Citizens and foreigners are urged to follow the rules of movement, especially in the 20-kilometer border zone of Sumy region.

The Ukrainian military is using British BAD. 2 robots for reconnaissance and cargo transportation. More than 30 of these devices are already operating at the front, helping to detect mines and enemy positions.

The largest operation against Russian airfields was carried out. The airfields of Voronezh, Kursk, Savasleyka and Borisoglebsk were attacked to prevent the enemy from using them to launch missile strikes on the front line and Ukrainian cities.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported on the completion of the operation in Sudzha and the advance of 1-2 km in Kursk region. 100 Russian soldiers were captured, and the enemy's main efforts are concentrated in the Donetsk sector.

The Defense Ministry's procurement agency has started supplying winter clothing to the Armed Forces. The total amount of supplies is UAH 2.6 billion, and the deadline is the end of 2024.

Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression in the Kursk region. He also confirmed that Ukraine could use Finnish weapons on Russian territory.