Armed Forces of Ukraine
The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Dnipro who set fire to an Armed Forces off-road vehicle ordered by Russia. The teenager planned several more arsons and now faces up to 8 years in prison.
Russian troops are planning an assault in Vovchansk, particularly in the area of the aggregate plant. Additional personnel have been deployed and logistical support measures have been taken.
Roderich Kiesewetter believes that the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in Russia is justified under the UN Charter. The CDU expert noted that Ukraine's actions make military and strategic sense and can ease pressure in other parts of the frontline.
Thanks to cooperation with anti-corruption authorities, the Ministry of Digital Transformation saved more than UAH 3 billion on the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces. This allowed the Ministry to receive an additional 18,413 drones and return almost UAH 1.5 billion to the state.
The Army+ mobile application for military personnel was launched on August 9. In less than a day, it received 20,000 successful downloads, which is a record for such systems in the Ukrainian military.
The SBU, in cooperation with the Armed Forces and the SSU, attacked the Russian military airfield Lipetsk-2. The strike caused the detonation of warehouses with more than 700 guided bombs and a large-scale fire on a large part of the airfield.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the successful destruction of the Lipetsk military airfield and air defense facilities in Russia on the night of August 9. The attack was carried out by the Ukrainian defense forces.
On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Ukrainian Air Force calls on the public to be vigilant and follow safety rules.
At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region. Due to the effective actions of the Defense Forces, no hits were recorded on the territory, and there were no casualties.
Explosions were heard in Crimea. The occupation authorities claim to have shot down a Neptune missile, drones and maritime drones.
According to DeepState, on the first day of the offensive, the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of the villages of Sverdlikovo, Daryino, and Oleshnya in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian military also surrounded Russian forces in several settlements.
The French Defense Ministry reports a successful offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of Russia. Russia declares a state of emergency and tries to repel the attack by deploying troops, aircraft and artillery.
A new recruitment center for the Ukrainian army with more than 10,000 vacancies has opened in Lviv. The center offers counseling and recruitment opportunities for various specialties, including drivers, medics, and riflemen.
The Moldovan Emergency Commission has introduced an alert regime in the gas sector due to the risk of interruptions in gas supplies. The reason was the military actions in the Kursk region, where the Suja gas metering station is located.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Presidential Administration, said that the international community has recognized Russia as a legitimate target for any operations and types of weapons. This is the result of Ukraine's diplomatic and legal work.
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.