War in Ukraine
Russia attacked Odesa region with strike drones. One unmanned aerial vehicle damaged the facade and glazing of a restaurant, injuring four people.
A mobile fire group of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in the Kyiv region destroyed a cruise missile heading toward the capital. The debris fell outside populated areas.
Fourteen people have been killed and more than 40 injured in Kyiv and the region as a result of Russia's massive attack. Rescuers are checking the rubble and battling the fire with aircraft.
Following Russia's massive overnight attack, Andrii Sybiha called on partners to urgently transfer interceptors to Ukraine. He added that every delay is measured in human lives.
The SBI has launched an operation in 21 proceedings and plans to notify 22 individuals of suspicion. Investigative actions are ongoing in various regions of Ukraine.
The Center for Countering Disinformation and the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine debunked reports about the escape of convicts, prisoners, or prisoners of war from a facility in the Kharkiv region. There were no escapes.
The Moldovan military detected a Shahed 136 drone flying from Ukraine to Gagauzia. Six minutes later, it returned to Ukraine.
The major and his subordinate will stand trial for bribery, substituting food products, and evading service. He was found to have assets worth UAH 26.2 million.
Due to the massive attack, consumers in Kyiv and six regions were left without power. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant switched to diesel generators for the 15th time this year.
The Russian attack on Kyiv region lasted nearly nine hours and claimed the lives of 13 people, while another 40 were injured. In Boryspil, warehouses and Red Cross facilities were damaged.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs Patriot interceptor missiles every day. The Freyja anti-ballistic shield is undergoing integration and testing.
Poland activated military aviation, air defense systems, and radars due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. No violations of Polish airspace were recorded.
Air defense destroyed or suppressed 39 missiles, 145 drones, and two «Banderol» drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region.
Russia attacked Kyiv, Odesa region and Chernihiv region with ballistic missiles, missiles and drones. Twelve people were killed in the capital and one in the region, and around 40 were injured.
On August 19, Russian forces carried out 234 attacks, conducted 99 airstrikes, and dropped 330 guided aerial bombs. The Defense Forces struck eight enemy targets.
As a result of the Russian attack with jet-powered drones on Zhytomyr, three people were killed and another 53 were injured. Rescuers are carrying out restoration work.
Following the massive Russian attack, parts of Kyiv were left without electricity. DTEK restored power to 50,000 families, while another 40,000 homes are still waiting.
Russia attacked civilian infrastructure in the south of Odesa region. Trailers carrying food products were damaged; there were no casualties.
The drone entered Romanian airspace near Galați and crashed in Tulcea County. No casualties or damage were reported.
In Kyiv, flags will be flown at half-mast and entertainment events will be banned on August 21. Twelve people were killed and another 34 injured as a result of the attack.
Russia attacked the Kyiv region with drones and missiles. One person was killed, seven were injured, and houses, warehouses, gas stations, and cars were damaged.
In Kyiv, the death toll from Russia's massive attack has risen to 12. Another injured person died in hospital, Vitali Klitschko reported.
As a result of the massive attack in Kyiv, 11 people were killed and more than 30 were injured. Buildings, a school, a children's hospital and warehouses were damaged in three districts.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported Russian military losses for August 19. Total personnel losses are approaching 1.5 million people.
Due to infrastructure damage, Ukrzaliznytsia changed the routes of trains from Nizhyn and Konotop to the capital on August 20. Some services have been canceled.
Russian dictator Putin is trying to conceal the economic damage caused by the war and Ukrainian strikes. Prices, fuel shortages, and labor shortages are increasing in Russia.
Four people were killed and another 23 injured in Kyiv in a massive attack. Residential buildings, warehouses, a medical facility, a school, and cars were damaged.
A man was killed and two others were injured as a result of the enemy attack, one of them seriously. An industrial facility was damaged.
As a result of the ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, three people were killed and 20 residents were injured. Part of the capital was left without electricity.
Wheat futures rose due to disruptions at Ukrainian and Russian ports. This could reduce global supplies by 86 million tonnes.