At night, the enemy attacked Pavlohrad with a missile, causing a fire. Nikopol region suffered from FPV drones and artillery, and Synelnykove region from drones.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
On August 16, 148 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 68 airstrikes, dropped 127 guided aerial bombs, used 4718 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5955 shellings.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, the body of a woman who died as a result of a KAB strike on August 14 was recovered from under the rubble. The Russian army also attacked Nikopol region with drones and artillery, damaging houses and infrastructure.
Since the beginning of the day, 68 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, with fighting continuing in two locations.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 85 drones at Ukraine overnight. 61 drones were neutralized, but there were missile hits and 24 drones hit 12 locations.
During the negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, enemy drones attacked Chernihiv and Sumy regions. KABs were also launched in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The Charity Exchange "DobroDiy" was recognized by the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine for representing and promoting philanthropy in Dnipropetrovsk region at the national level. The organization has implemented over 2100 projects totaling over UAH 166.5 million, a significant portion of which is directed to the Defense Forces and assistance to critically ill children.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.
Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported a missile attack on the Dnipro district. One person is preliminarily known to have died.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, after which a smoke plume rose. The Air Force reported a ballistic missile threat.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
Active and former military personnel were detained in the Dnipropetrovsk region. They are suspected of kidnapping a farmer, beating him, and extorting $70,000 for his release.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are neutralizing the informational and military components of Russian propaganda regarding the breakthrough in Donetsk region. Small Russian assault groups infiltrated the first line of defense near Dobropillia, but they are being pushed back and destroyed.
Small Russian assault groups infiltrated through the first line of Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia. An operation to push them out and destroy them, involving reserves, is currently underway.
The Russian side demands that Ukraine cede strategically important unoccupied territory in Donetsk Oblast. This will allow Russia to gain more advantageous positions for a future offensive on Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Two law enforcement officers in Dnipropetrovsk region will face trial for extorting bribes from drivers at a checkpoint. They demanded from 7 to 20 thousand UAH for non-existent traffic violations; 14 episodes totaling over 140 thousand UAH have been documented.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk spoke about a complex of security measures for agents returning from enemy rear. This includes changing their appearance and preparing new documents.
President Zelenskyy emphasizes that Donbas is a springboard for a Russian offensive, and its loss will open the way to further aggression. The issue of territories must be an integral part of security guarantees.
In Pavlohrad, an unemployed man was detained who was collecting data on air defense and the movement of military echelons. He installed a hidden camera near the railway track, disguising it as a household item.
The aggressor shelled Nikopol region with artillery and FPV drones, damaging houses and power lines. A 55-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized.
Former heads of the regional branch of "Ukrzaliznytsia" and the director of the contracting company have been notified of suspicion. They organized a scheme to falsify documents and make payments for unperformed forest management works totaling over UAH 6.7 million.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, enemy FPV drones attacked Nikopol district, injuring five people, including elderly women and men. Two men in Marhanets community were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
In Ukraine, there are 559 foster families providing temporary care for 1065 children, which exceeds the initial plan. The need for such families remains high, with approximately 7,000 children annually requiring alternative care.
In Zaporizhzhia, two men and a woman were killed as a result of Russian shelling, and one 69-year-old woman was wounded. The occupiers launched almost 500 strikes on 15 settlements in the region.
Russian troops shelled the railway station in Synelnykove, Dnipropetrovsk region. Some trains will run on altered routes or are temporarily canceled.
Analysts warn of a possible offensive on Kharkiv Oblast if Ukraine withdraws from Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. This would allow Russia to avoid prolonged fighting and advance to the borders of Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.
