Donetsk

There were 99 combat engagements over the last day, 37 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 56 air strikes, used 687 kamikaze drones and fired 3371 times at Ukrainian positions.

The head of the Donetsk RMA spoke about the restoration of fortifications destroyed by the enemy and the construction of new ones. Since the beginning of the war, more than 600 platoon strongholds have been built in Donetsk Oblast, and about UAH 2.6 billion has been spent.

In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, preparations are underway to accommodate refugees from the Kursk region. The plan is to use “ownerless” housing and apartments of Mariupol residents who are still waiting for the promised compensation housing.

The State Emergency Service reports a twofold increase in fires in Ukraine's ecosystems compared to last summer. Since the beginning of the year, 29 thousand fires have been recorded, 1200 of which were caused by enemy shelling.

More than 100,000 school diaries with Russian propaganda are to be distributed in the occupied Donetsk region. The diaries were developed by pseudo-historians with funding from the Kremlin and contain distorted historical facts.

There is a major fire in the Galaxy shopping center in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Local residents report damage to a residential building, and public media reports two dead.

Occupants shelled 12 localities in Donetsk region, inflicting 2,766 attacks. They used cluster munitions twice in Kostyantynivka, damaging 13 civilian objects.

The Russian army shelled Verkhnekamianske village in Donetsk region with artillery. The attack killed a 39-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, said Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk RMA.

Russia is redeploying rear units and reserves to the Kursk region, while activity and the pace of assaults on the front remain high. In the Pokrovsk direction, there were 9 clashes, and in the eastern directions, the National Guard repelled 19 attacks.

The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has detained a resident of Myrnograd - an informant of the Russian Federation, who was spying on HIMARS in the Pokrovsk direction. The suspect faces up to 8 years in prison.

During the day, the occupants attacked 7 villages of the Novhorod-Siverskyi and Semenivka communities. Artillery, mortars, FPV drones and "shahids" with explosives were used.

Russian troops shelled 8 settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in the deaths of two civilians. 2,701 attacks were recorded, with residential buildings, a store, and a cafe damaged.

In Donetsk region, about 1,500 children remain in the 10-kilometer zone from the frontline. Over the past week, 2,500 have been evacuated, says Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk RMA.

The President of Ukraine reported on the Armed Forces' advance in the Kursk region and work with partners on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy also thanked the military for strikes on Russian airfields.

The Ukrainian military is using about 30 BAD. 2 robots in the Donetsk sector. These ground drones perform reconnaissance missions, detect mines and track enemy troop movements, reducing risks to soldiers.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported on the completion of the operation in Sudzha and the advance of 1-2 km in Kursk region. 100 Russian soldiers were captured, and the enemy's main efforts are concentrated in the Donetsk sector.

On the morning of August 14, Russians shelled a power facility in the south, causing no blackouts. At night, UAVs attacked a facility in the north, temporarily blacking out part of Chernihiv region. The power supply has been restored.

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk region 8 times. The shelling resulted in the death of one person, 2 wounded, and damage to dozens of buildings and infrastructure.

Starting August 15, Novohrodivka will have a curfew from 15:00 to 11:00. Residents will have only 4 hours a day to move around, all shops and markets will be closed, and entry to the city will be restricted.

The SBU released intercepted conversations of participants in a corruption scheme to transfer mining equipment. The Deputy Minister of Energy is suspected of receiving a $500,000 bribe to facilitate the deal.

Russian propaganda spreads fakes about Ukraine's plans to use banned weapons in the Kursk region. This may indicate that the Russians are preparing a chemical weapons provocation to accuse Ukraine.

Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

In one week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This is 1.7 times more territory than Russian troops seized in Ukraine in the three months from May to August.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the operation in the kursk region, saying that Ukraine does not aim to seize territory, but only protects Ukrainians and supports the military.

In the highlands of the Carpathians, a number of people were detained who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. Some of the offenders were unprepared, wearing shorts and flip-flops, without sufficient food and water.

Humanitarian organizations continue to evacuate residents from the frontline areas. The displaced people need case management, psychosocial support and accommodation, the UN reports.

The intensification of Russian strikes in Sumy region has significantly increased the burden on medical facilities. UN partners report an urgent need for additional resources, including medicines and equipment.

According to the UN, the number of civilian casualties in Donetsk region increased from 125 in May to 269 in July 2024. Humanitarian organizations continue to help civilians leave the areas of active hostilities.

In Donetsk region, the SBU detained a criminal group that extorted money from businessmen and organized robberies. The gang leader faces up to 15 years in prison for robbery under martial law.

Brovary is creating a comprehensive program to support internally displaced persons. The main areas include employment, housing, and leisure activities for IDPs, especially the elderly.