War in Ukraine
In Kharkiv, a drone struck the Osnovianskyi district, injuring seven people. Two houses and an outbuilding caught fire.
The total losses of the Russian army have reached 1,476,580 troops. Over the past day, 1,310 occupiers, 26 armored vehicles, and 1,925 drones were destroyed.
Russia is asking Finland to temporarily ban demonstrations near the embassy during the elections to the State Duma. Moscow expects protests abroad.
Britain is accelerating the development of DragonFire and investing £490 million in laser weapons. There is no confirmation that the prototype has been transferred to Ukraine.
Inguar Defence manufactures 65% of Inguar-2 components in Ukraine. Further localization is constrained by technology, financing, costs, and the threat of attacks.
Germany has announced €60 million in aid to Ukraine: €50 million will be channeled through the UN and NGOs, and €10 million will go to a NATO fund. Berlin is also seeking additional air defense systems.
Minister Andrii Sybiha and Rafael Grossi discussed Ukraine's nuclear safety and the risks posed by the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. They also discussed the UN and cooperation.
In Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district, two private houses caught fire after a strike by a jet-powered «Shahed». Preliminary reports indicate that four people were injured.
The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.
Russia is betting on the “Geran-4” and “Banderol” for strikes on the rear. Production could be increased to 300–400 munitions per month.
Alexander Novak said that several oil refineries in Russia had resumed operations and that fuel supplies were expected to increase. Some of the plants had come under attack.
A fire broke out in the Myrhorod district after two Russian strikes. Rescuers extinguished it; there were no fatalities or injuries.
A 52-year-old Kyiv resident took a yacht trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban. The police identified him and imposed a fine.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.
The General Staff reported 197 combat engagements since the beginning of the day. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Kostiantynivka, Southern Slobozhanskyi and Pokrovsk directions.
At 7:00 p. m. on August 24, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in various countries will form symbolic chains. The campaign has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In Mykolaiv, a Shahed attack drone damaged a transport facility. The injured 46-year-old man was hospitalized.
Following Russia's attack on the shopping mall, which killed 16 people, proceedings were opened over official negligence. The supermarket director was served with a notice of suspicion.
Fire Point presented the FP-1 long-range drone, on whose wings summit participants left a message to the Russians. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also joined the initiative.
Since July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 267 energy hubs, including in Crimea. In the "MoLoChKa" operation against Russia's shadow fleet, 242 targets were hit.
Russia launched a daytime combined strike on Odesa region: a woman, a 16-year-old girl and another person were injured. Homes, silos and infrastructure were damaged.
As a result of the attack, a railway facility, a warehouse, and a wooded area caught fire. Repeated strikes damaged the State Emergency Service’s equipment; no casualties were reported.
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
Putin issued another round of threats while claiming that he was allegedly ready for dialogue. The Center for Strategic Communications responded.
The "Banderole" reportedly crashed near Kopatkevichi in the Gomel region, likely due to a lack of fuel. Ukrainian channels reported 12 drones.
After the attacks on shopping malls, Vilkul said, intelligence warned of possible strikes on other shopping malls. Residents were urged to use shelters.
Ukraine has begun systematically striking Ozon logistics hubs following the strikes on Wildberries. This complicates the logistics of the Russian forces and harms its economy.
Russian ballistic missiles struck a truck parking lot in Boryspil district. A man and a woman were killed; a child is among the 9 injured.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, 16 people were killed, 130 injured, and four went missing. Rescuers continue clearing the rubble.
The funds under the eRecovery program will allow more than 3,600 families to purchase housing. More than 88,000 families have already received certificates.