War in Ukraine
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day Russian forces lost about 1,310 servicemen, three tanks and 51 artillery systems. Russia’s total losses since the start of the invasion amount to approximately 1,462,970 servicemen.
The Russian dry cargo ship MECHTA S was spotted in a Turkish port with World War I-era "dazzle" camouflage. However, such protection is ineffective against modern drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
Ukraine could receive 70 ATACMS M39 ballistic missiles from Turkey, with a range of approximately 165 km. These missiles could strike targets in Russia’s Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk regions.
The German government has approved a reform allowing the BND to conduct offensive cyber operations and sabotage. This is a response to daily hybrid attacks, including espionage, by foreign states.
Polish Deputy Minister Maciej Duszczyk said that Ukrainians are filling the labor shortage and that without them the economy would have ground to a halt. He criticized the deportation of unemployed Ukrainians, calling it ineffective.
According to the General Staff, Russian forces' casualties have reached 1,460,400 personnel. Moscow is more actively recruiting foreigners and may conscript up to another 500,000 in the autumn.
On the evening of August 12, Russian forces attacked two men with a drone in Kherson's Korabelnyi District. Both died from their fatal injuries.
Over the past day, there were 185 combat engagements at the front; the enemy used 6,597 kamikaze drones and 183 guided aerial bombs. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka directions.
The European Broadcasting Union has updated the Eurovision rules, according to which the winning country automatically loses the right to host the contest in the event of an armed conflict or geopolitical tensions. An alternative host will be determined after a security assessment.
The President of Ukraine confirmed the successful operation in Novorossiysk, during which Russian ships were hit. He said that long-range sanctions would continue to be used to push Russia toward peace.
In July, the unmanned systems of Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out more than 449,000 missions, which is 3% more than in June. The use of robotic systems increased by 41%, while the ratio of FPV drones stands at 1.6 to 1 in Ukraine’s favor.
A court in Moscow arrested Conor Kennedy, the great-nephew of John Kennedy, in absentia on charges of “mercenary activity. ” He fought in the International Legion on Ukraine’s side.
The General Staff confirmed that four Russian warships were hit in Novorossiysk, including frigates and a small missile ship. The information is being уточнено.
The military leadership decided to restrict data on ballistic missiles in morning reports during massive attacks. Online information about aerial targets is provided around the clock.
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said that 375 Ukrainians had returned from Russian captivity dead. He emphasized that the priority is to bring severely wounded and seriously ill people back alive, particularly those on the Istanbul list.
As a result of the Russian strike on August 12, around 5,000 subscribers in the Kushuhumska community of Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity. Restoration work will begin when security conditions allow.
Ombudsman for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets said that at least 345 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after laying down their arms. The Russians shot unarmed prisoners, which violates international humanitarian law.
The Human Rights Commissioner stated that russia publicly executed Ukrainian prisoners who had official status and had been verified by the ICRC. At least 53 defenders were killed and around 130 wounded during the night of July 29, 2022.
Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Wildberries warehouses caused losses of 480 billion rubles, exceeding the annual budget of the Irkutsk region. The marketplace lost a third of its warehouse capacity, while the Russian government does not plan direct payments to sellers.
In Brovary district, rescuers have brought a fire at one location under control; work continues at the others. Firefighting is suspended during air-raid alerts, and additional forces have been deployed.
The court sentenced three traitors who fought against the Defense Forces in the Pokrovsk and Kharkiv sectors to 15 years in prison. They were found guilty of high treason and collaborationist activities.
In the settlement of Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, an educational institution was damaged as a result of an attack by a Russian UAV. Rescuers extinguished the fire on a 1,200-square-meter roof; there were no casualties.
Rosstandart has banned the sale of a number of Chinese truck models, calling its friendship with China into question. The cost of transportation from China to Moscow has risen from $4,300 to $9,000.
After visiting the Coordination Headquarters, Laura Loomer urged Russian military personnel and mercenaries to surrender through the "I Want to Live" project. She emphasized that Russia deceives foreigners into recruiting them for "meat assaults."
In Russia’s Orenburg Region, restrictions on fuel sales have been introduced following a UAV attack on the Orsk Oil Refinery. Vehicles will be refueled based on even and odd numbers, and limits on the amount of fuel have also been introduced.
The BEB initiates criminal proceedings based on internal analytical reports that are not evidence. This creates risks for businesses and deters the international investors needed for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
A state of emergency was declared in Novorossiysk following a massive attack by Ukrainian Armed Forces UAVs. The attack caused two water mains to burst, so the water supply to the city was suspended.
Two employees of the Kursk pretrial detention center were notified of suspicion over the cruel treatment of five Ukrainian civilians. They beat them and used electric shocks, violating international humanitarian law.
The Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has resumed operations of its hotel, office, and halls. The replacement of glass\r\nand windows is still ahead.
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a non-residential building was damaged as a result of falling debris from an enemy UAV. Information about casualties is being established; there is no fire.