War in Ukraine
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia produces about 3,000 "Geran-4/5" jet-powered drones each month, surpassing the production of "Geran-2" drones. Since the beginning of June, the occupiers have launched 1,400 such UAVs, compared with 180 during all of 2025.
On August 15, Russian forces carried out 170 attacks on the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The largest number of assaults was on the Pokrovsk front — 23.
The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the possible re-export of American weapons from Turkey to Ukraine, including ATACMS missiles. Russia requested explanations from Washington and Ankara.
During the day on August 15, Russian forces attacked a residential building in Novodmytrivka, Kherson region, with a drone. As a result of the strike, a 49-year-old man was killed.
Russian forces attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times. Seventeen people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy.
The procurement process for domestically produced weapons has moved forward after most of the tactical and technical characteristics were approved. However, funding remains partial, and systemic risks have not been eliminated.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and called for stronger protection of cultural heritage. They discussed protecting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and returning removed cultural valuables.
Seventy rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and 15 units of equipment have returned from France, where they spent nearly two weeks helping to fight forest fires. This was Ukraine’s first mission במסגרת the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy opened the exhibition "Spiritual Treasures of the Nation" marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. He emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage despite Russian aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called rumors about the mandatory presentation of "Reserve+" for 18-year-old Ukrainian women in the EU manipulative. The ministry confirmed isolated requests for information due to the EU's new rules.
On August 15, Russian forces attacked the Kherson region with artillery and drones, striking civilian vehicles near the village of Sahaidachne. Five people were injured, and the prosecutor's office launched an investigation.
Throughout the winter and summer of 2026, RDK UAV operators from the DIU struck the positions, equipment, and logistics of Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This weakened the occupiers’ ability to hold their positions and conduct rotations.
On August 15, 11 people, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the villages of Ansar and Deir ez-Zahrani. The Prime Minister of Lebanon condemned the strikes, calling them a disruption of efforts to stabilize the situation.
Ukrainian forces struck the Progress Rocket and Space Center, which produces Soyuz-2. 1b rockets. This could slow the deployment of Russia’s “Rassvet” satellite program.
Poland held the largest military parade in its history in Warsaw, featuring more than 2,000 military personnel and 300 pieces of equipment. Prime Minister Tusk said that the country must be strong in order to avoid war.
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Russia’s federal budget deficit reached 6. 46 trillion rubles, while oil and gas revenues fell by 17%. The authorities are preparing a new tax increase due to the depletion of the National Wealth Fund’s liquid resources.
The German Foreign Ministry has updated its recommendations for citizens regarding travel to Ukraine, warning of the risk of intensified Russian attacks around August 24. The ministry emphasized that the airspace is closed and that consular assistance options are limited.
On August 15, Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih and Kropyvnytskyi. A man was injured in Kryvyi Rih, and part of the city is without electricity.
As a result of a drone attack on agricultural machinery in Zaporizhzhia district, a 32-year-old man was killed and another was injured. A combine harvester, a vehicle and wheat caught fire in a field.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck Russian military targets in the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. A "Strela-10" air defense missile system, UAV storage facilities, and two command posts were hit.
Russia plans to abolish border zones in certain areas of the Rostov and Voronezh regions bordering the occupied territories of Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this is an attempt to erase the border and create the appearance of integrating the seized territories.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
HUR cyber specialists, together with Cyber Corps, have "taken down" Wildberries’ digital infrastructure, disrupting the operation of its customer service and payment system. The incident occurred on August 10–11 as part of an operation in Russia’s cyberspace.
On August 15, a farewell was held in Kyiv for 3-year-old Dmytro and his grandmother and grandfather, who were killed as a result of a Russian drone attack on Pukhivka. The boy's father spoke about the circumstances of the family's death.
On the night of August 15, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Progress" rocket and space center in Samara and the "Savasleyka" airfield. Fires were recorded at both sites; the extent of the damage is being clarified.
The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers stated that contracting is insufficient due to the slow development of technical and tactical specifications, which could cause delays in weapons deliveries. Manufacturers forecast a real supply gap in six months if processes are not accelerated.
The enemy attacked agricultural workers in the Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions. Four men were injured, and equipment and warehouse facilities were damaged.
Ukrainian forces struck the Progress center in the Samara region and the Savasleyka airfield. An oil facility in Ust-Luga was also damaged.
At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region; a UAV strike on an industrial enterprise in Myrhorod district was recorded. Buildings were damaged, and two people were injured.
Explosions rang out in Samara on the night of August 15. Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point confirmed the strike on the missile center.