War in Ukraine
U. S. President Donald Trump said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent message, calling the exchange “very positive.” This came after Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea.
At night, the enemy attacked civilian infrastructure in the Kyiv region. In Brovary district, an office building, warehouse premises, and a private house were damaged; there were no casualties.
Over the past day, 244 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The largest number of attacks was repelled in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Due to the prolonged threat to the Kyiv region, Ukrzaliznytsia has made changes to suburban train services. The Fastiv–Kyiv route has been provided with alternative services; operations will resume after the air raid alert.
In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, fires broke out at military equipment warehouses in Alsu and near the Kirovskoye airfield following a nighttime drone attack. The fires were detected in satellite imagery; there is currently no information about the damage.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that over the past day, the Russian army lost approximately 1,210 servicemen and 548 pieces of weaponry. Two tanks, 55 artillery systems, and 1,962 UAVs were destroyed.
Adrien Brody and Sean Penn have landed the lead roles in Doug Liman’s film "Snake Island" about the sabotage of gas pipelines. Filming is underway in Croatia, and the movie will tell the story of a team of Ukrainian divers.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu supported the decision to facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain, emphasizing the need to help Ukraine. The government reduced rail transit tariffs by 50%, but farmers are threatening protests.
The U. S. first lady helped reunite a child with their family after they were separated by the war. Overall, her efforts have helped 34 children.
Over the past day, there were 211 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out 64 airstrikes, using 212 guided aerial bombs and 6,170 kamikaze drones.
The Skiros tanker was attacked near the CPC terminal off Novorossiysk after loading a shipment of Russian oil.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Volodymyr Karpenko from the position of commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appointed Yurii Pohribnyi to this position.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
Russian forces attacked a vehicle transporting bread to residents of Bilenke with an FPV drone. A scooter was also damaged, and a fire broke out, but there were no casualties.
Russia has reportedly deployed the missile frigate "Admiral Kasatonov" in the Baltic Sea following the destroyer "Admiral Levchenko". Putin threatens "mirror measures" in response to sanctions against the "shadow fleet".
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published the details of individuals who taught children in the temporarily occupied territories how to handle weapons and drones. The aim is to destroy Ukrainian identity and prepare them for war.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the program of activities, which has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Prime Minister Koretsky called on parliament to consider it as soon as possible.
Romania’s acting defense minister said that more than 100 Russian drones had attacked Ukrainian ports on the Danube, with their debris washing up on the Romanian shore. He emphasized that the war has indirect consequences for Romania, but that the level of risk has not increased.
The enemy struck the Bohdanivka community in Pavlohrad district, causing a fire. A 52-year-old man was killed, and another 47-year-old man was injured.
On the night of August 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military targets. A UAV storage site in Hvardiiske, the "Orion" station in Novofedorivka, and repeaters were hit.
Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, called the information about "lockdowns" the speculation of an individual. He urged people to trust only official sources and avoid panic.
Military expert Yevhenii Silverstov said that the Armed Forces lack a requirements management system, which is slowing down defense procurement. This has led to delays in transmitting tactical and technical specifications to the Defense Procurement Agency.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have sent the police more than 1. 5 million requests to locate persons liable for military service. During the period of martial law, more than 20,000 criminal proceedings for evading mobilization have been investigated.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
SBU counterintelligence officers prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Odesa Oblast by detaining a 27-year-old agent of the Russian Federation. At the enemy’s direction, the woman made three explosive devices and planned to blow up a vehicles belonging to the Defense Forces.
Over the past day, there were 236 combat clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Sloviansk directions. The enemy launched a missile strike and 82 airstrikes, and used 11,783 kamikaze drones.
The enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel flying the flag of Togo. Four people were injured; three were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Naftogaz Group facilities 13 times, using drones and missiles. As a result of the strikes, the operation of some facilities was halted, leading to a loss of production volumes.
As a result of Russia's attack on the Poltava region, three industrial enterprises in two districts were affected. There were no fatalities or casualties, and the fires have been extinguished.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the largest sanctions list since the beginning of the war is being prepared. If adopted, the number of sanctioned individuals and companies will increase by one-third.