Armed Forces of Ukraine
A debate has arisen in Germany regarding the country's possible participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out such a possibility, but society and politicians are divided in their opinions.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 574 drones and 40 missiles, including 4 "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 546 drones and 31 missiles, including one "Kinzhal" missile.
Over the past day, 167 combat engagements took place at the front, more than half of them in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 61 air strikes, carried out 5407 shellings, and used 5939 kamikaze drones.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total combat losses of the enemy from 24. 02.22 to 21.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel and thousands of units of military equipment. In particular, 11,120 tanks and 23,157 armored combat vehicles have been destroyed.
On August 20, 2025, the DIU destroyed a Russian boat with an air-launched missile near Zaliznyi Port. All five crew members were eliminated, the strike was illuminated by a laser from a drone.
The Kremlin is trying to impose its terms within the framework of a peaceful settlement, demanding a veto right on security guarantees for Ukraine. This could limit Ukraine's cooperation with partners and its ability to resist future threats.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue stabilization measures in the Dobropillia direction. The enemy is suffering significant losses; 206 occupiers have been eliminated in three days.
On the night of August 21, Ukraine was subjected to a combined attack. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Lviv, Lutsk, Mukachevo, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi region.
Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit an enemy tank, destroyed a quad bike, a cannon, and enemy infantry. The episodes took place in the Kramatorsk direction.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv on Wednesday evening, August 20. Air defense is operating in the capital, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the danger of a UAV attack.
Over the past day, 128 combat engagements took place, with the most active battles continuing in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. Russian troops launched two missile and 43 air strikes, using 1763 kamikaze drones.
The prosecutor's office, together with the National Police and the SBU, notified 34 persons of suspicion. Among them are a lawyer, a former head of the Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC), and "clients" who evaded mobilization or illegally transported persons across the border.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine to European partners. It envisages collective support in case of an attack without NATO membership.
Since May 2024, the electronic queue at TCC and SP has been operating in test mode, and now it has become a permanent service. The Ukrainian government has finally normalized the use of the electronic queue service at the initiative of the Ministry of Defense.
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.