Seven Instagram accounts, including popular blogger Simbochka, have been blocked for illegal gambling advertising. This happened due to the demonstration of "easy winnings" and the placement of links to casinos, which violates Ukrainian legislation.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 71 combat engagements over the past day, with the most attacks recorded in the Lyman direction. The enemy intensified pressure in northern Donetsk region, and aviation struck Sumy region and Zaporizhzhia.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes the fake news about 1. 7 million Ukrainian military personnel killed. As of January 2025, Ukraine's army numbered 880,000 people, and Russian losses significantly exceed Ukrainian ones.
The Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian echelon with fuel in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy was left without fuel and railway connection between Urozhaine and Tokmak.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on heavy defensive battles in Donetsk region. The hottest remain Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions.
The investigation into the organizers of the VinEco and Vinex Trade financial pyramid has been completed. The perpetrators defrauded over 90 investors of almost 26 million hryvnias, promising high interest rates and bonuses.
In Kyiv, a cardiologist from a private center and an intermediary were exposed for helping conscripts obtain fake diagnoses for money. The scheme involved fictitious treatment and registration of illnesses, such as bronchial asthma, to be removed from military registration.
On the night of August 20, the Russian Federation launched 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 93 drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized one missile and 62 drones.
Lawmakers are working on amendments to include aircraft manufacturing enterprises in the special regime.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 175 combat engagements per day, more than a quarter of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile and 82 air strikes, carried out 5611 shellings, and used 5610 kamikaze drones.
On August 19, Russian troops lost 920 soldiers and 50 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 20.08.25 amount to over one million personnel.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the Kharkiv region, where he met with military personnel and presented awards. He discussed the situation at the front and familiarized himself with innovative approaches to conducting combat operations.
Russian troops advanced in the Serebryansky forest area and near the settlement of Olhivske in Luhansk region. This is confirmed by updated DeepState data.
121 combat engagements took place at the front, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and shelling.
The Pechersk court extended the pre-trial detention of Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK), until October 19. He is suspected of evading military service and fraud.
In the village of Novi Chervyshcha, Volyn, local residents threw stones at a TCC service vehicle. This happened during the verification of military registration data of a citizen who had a disability.
Alexander Milonov, brother of Russian MP Vitaly Milonov, died in the war against Ukraine. He fought as part of the intelligence unit of the "3rd Combined Arms Army of the LPR" since January 2025.
In Ukraine, by the end of 2025, they plan to launch the "e-TCC" service to reduce the burden on territorial recruitment centers. The system will integrate with "Reserve+" and is expected to reduce the workload by 15% monthly.
78 combat engagements took place on the front line during the day, most of them on the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Ukrainian forces are holding back the occupiers' offensive, repelling numerous attacks.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, stated the need to accelerate work on security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO's Article 5. He emphasized that the Ukrainian military should be the "first line of defense," and the main security guarantee should be Ukraine's armed forces capable of defending its sovereignty.
The Ukrainian resistance movement "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of an oil depot in Luhansk, which supplies Russian troops in several directions of the front. The obtained coordinates and materials have been transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for strike planning.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to consider draft laws on Defence City.
On the night of August 19, Ukrainian long-range SBU drones hit two Russian ammunition depots in Bilokurakyne, Luhansk region. This weakened the supply of ammunition to the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine has returned 1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers as a result of repatriation efforts. Among them are 5 bodies of servicemen who died in captivity, and Defenders from various directions.
The SBU's military counterintelligence and the National Police liquidated a large-scale scheme of evasion from mobilization in Kyiv. The organizer and accomplices sold fictitious certificates and "reservations"; over UAH 17 million in cash was seized.
Daniel "Kuba" Kitone has been appointed as the new brigade commander of the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartia", replacing Ihor Obolensky. He promises to uphold combat traditions and care for the personnel.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares denied that the country's failure to meet NATO targets was the reason for its absence from the Ukraine talks. Albares emphasized Spain's commitment as an ally and its provision of military aid to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published a video explanation regarding the return of servicemen from unauthorized absence from their unit. Military lawyers explain in detail the procedure and legal consequences, and also emphasize criminal liability for AWOL.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposes Geneva as a neutral country for a Ukraine-Russia summit. He emphasizes the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against a hasty peace.
In early August, the first BOH SUP fest took place in Ladyzhyn — a large-scale event that combined sports competitions, performances by famous Ukrainian bands, and a charitable initiative to raise funds to support the 46th Separate Airmobile Podilska Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
