Donetsk
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.
At night, Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Chernihiv region. Consumers are supplied with power, no blackouts are expected, but Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity throughout the day.
The Russian army shelled the settlements of Donetsk region 6 times. On August 12, 4 civilians were killed and 4 others were injured. Dozens of buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
The Russian army continues to attack Donetsk region. In Kostyantynivka, a woman was killed, a man was wounded, and houses and infrastructure were damaged. A man was also killed in Toretsk.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, youth groups are being formed to be sent to the kursk region, which the occupiers are trying to present as assistance to the victims.
A woman who collected intelligence for the Russian Federation on the location of Ukrainian troops was detained in Donetsk region. She faces up to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian troops shelled Ukrainsk in Donetsk region, killing 2 people and wounding 1. Over the past day, the enemy attacked 9 localities in the region, wounding 10 civilians.
The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine and three accomplices were exposed on receiving a bribe of $500 thousand. The money was demanded for permission to export mining equipment from the frontline area.
British intelligence reports significant destruction in Bakhmut as a result of the Russian offensive and indiscriminate shelling. Schools, train stations, residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.
An explosion occurred in occupied Horlivka, Donetsk region. According to preliminary data from the advisor to the mayor of Mariupol, it could have been a strike on the base of the Russian occupiers. There are no official comments yet.
On the night of August 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed drones and 4 ballistic missiles. Defense forces shot down 53 UAVs in different regions. The Air Force commander warned of the threat of North Korean missiles.
Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk for the second time in two days, hitting an infrastructure facility. Four people were injured in the attack, one of them in serious condition.