War in Ukraine
About 90% of the cruise missiles were shot down during Russia's August 20 strike, but ballistic missiles are much more difficult to intercept. Ukraine needs Patriot missiles.
The court in Plzeň upheld the denial of international protection to a Ukrainian. The war, fear of mobilization, and refusal to serve were not recognized as grounds for granting asylum.
After the death of two children’s mother, their father was mobilized, and his report requesting discharge was not considered for almost two months. After the Ombudsman’s intervention, the man returned home.
Serhii Prytula called the offensive slogans targeting Yevhen Khmara a devaluation of the military’s merits. He urged people not to be rude to combat officers.
Zelenskyy called protecting the frontline regions from Russian terror and guided aerial bombs a separate challenge. He called for the creation of our own countermeasures.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, debris from an enemy drone fell on a business center. One person was killed and two were injured; rescuers are inspecting the building.
After appointing Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister, Zelenskyy expects more active deep strikes. Decisions are also needed regarding mobilization, contracts, and rotations.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, fragments of an enemy drone caused a fire at a business center. Emergency services have headed to the scene.
After testing more than 30 samples, the Ministry of Defense selected four models of medical pouches. They will be tested in combat before procurement through ProZorro.
Andrii Sybiha met with Tom Fletcher in Kyiv and spoke about Russian attacks on cities and critical infrastructure. Fletcher announced a trip to Kherson.
The European Commission promises to publish detailed recommendations on temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU in the coming weeks. The rules do not distinguish between men and women.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported strikes on airfields in Donetsk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as the destruction of two radar systems. The "Tamanneftegaz" terminal was damaged.
Companies’ warehouses suffered significant damage in Russia’s overnight attack. "Faini Lody" estimates the losses at tens of millions of hryvnias.
Three incidents were recorded in Moldova amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. Near Giurgiulești, experts found two craters and debris from a Geran drone.
During the massive attack on Kyiv, Lucas Savickas and his delegation took shelter. He arrived in the Ukrainian capital for a two-day visit.
The Russians carried out nine strikes on Kramatorsk with FAB-250 aerial bombs. Twenty-two houses, commercial facilities, a library, and infrastructure were damaged.
Tuition at leading Russian universities costs up to 2 million rubles a year. Intelligence officials said that the Kremlin is shifting the funding shortfall onto students.
On the morning of August 20, a Russian FPV drone hit a museum and an outbuilding in Kherson. The fire was extinguished; there were no fatalities.
A Russian drone attacked an operating store in Sloviansk, where shoppers and staff were present. A fire broke out, and three people were injured.
Sumy and a number of communities in the region have been left without electricity. Trolleybuses have stopped running in the city, and some water utility facilities are without power.
The Russians attacked the logistics infrastructure of the Kyiv region for the fourth time in 24 hours. Rescuers are extinguishing fires in the Brovary and Boryspil districts.
Thirty buildings, a school, a hospital and a kindergarten were damaged in Kyiv and the region; 15 people were killed. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide Ukraine with anti-ballistic defense.
Romanian F-16s struck a maritime drone near the Neptun Alpha platform in the Black Sea. The European Commission called the incident hybrid warfare.
A Russian strike on the logistics infrastructure of Zhytomyr region caused a fire and injured two people. Rescuers extinguished the blaze.
A student, acting on an order from the Russian Federation, made explosives for an attempt on the life of a commander of one of the military units and agreed to set a truck on fire. The SBU detained him during the arson.
MP Honcharenko found that Mykhailo Fedorov had a deferment from service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The EU reported that Russia had struck a children's hospital and civilians. Moldova condemned the flight of a Russian drone, and 15 people were killed in Kyiv.
A Russian assault soldier in captivity is suspected of shooting a Ukrainian Armed Forces commander in the Pokrovsk direction. The investigation is identifying the other perpetrator.
In Kyiv, 15 people were killed and another 39 injured as a result of Russia's massive attack. Rescue and other services continue to work at the sites.
Russia attacked Odesa region with strike drones. One unmanned aerial vehicle damaged the facade and glazing of a restaurant, injuring four people.