The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian freight train with fuel in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. The echelon derailed.
In the occupied Kherson region, Russians are launching an online school of "new media" for children and students. The goal is to teach them how to create content beneficial to the Kremlin and impose the "values of a new country."
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Ukrainian defenders repelled over 40 attempts to break through in the Donetsk region. In total, there were about 100 combat engagements, and the enemy also tried to advance to the Antonivskyi Bridge.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Ukraine's energy system is operating stably. She noted that the system remains fragile and vulnerable due to constant enemy shelling, especially in frontline regions.
President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to discuss possible peace agreement terms that were discussed between Trump and Putin in Alaska. Allies are concerned about potential territorial concessions and seek clear security guarantees for Ukraine.
In 1010 days of full-scale invasion, Russia has occupied only 0. 97% of Ukrainian territory. The area of temporarily occupied territories has increased by 5842 sq. km since November 2022.
Putin proposed ending the war in Ukraine in exchange for full control over Donbas. Donald Trump supports these terms and urges Zelenskyy to accept the offer.
Russian military attacked Bilozerka with a drone around 4:30 PM. A 32-year-old man sustained a mine-blast injury and is undergoing examination.
Russia proposes to freeze the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for control over Donetsk region - these conditions became known to Reuters from sources, in the context of topics that Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska.
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.
Donald Trump proposed holding a trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia summit on August 22. Putin is making demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine and recognition of Russia's sovereignty over captured Ukrainian territories.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed freezing the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This happened in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk region during a meeting with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders and Zelenskyy, stated that Putin demands Ukraine to cede control over the entire Donbas. European leaders confirmed that Ukraine independently decides on its territory and needs security guarantees.
A misunderstanding regarding Russia's position could become the impetus for an urgent summit between Trump and Putin.
On August 15, 139 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy launched two missile and 111 air strikes, carried out 6045 shellings.
The UK Ministry of Defense predicts that it will take Russia more than 4. 4 years to fully capture four Ukrainian regions. During this time, Russia could lose up to 2 million troops.
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.
The SBU sentenced nine collaborators for organizing an illegal "referendum" in Kherson region. They received up to 10 years in prison with property confiscation.
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.
Russian troops shelled the center of Kherson with artillery around 08:00. Two men, 52 and 40 years old, sustained blast injuries and contusion.
The EU Representative in Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, emphasized that decisions about Ukraine's future must be made with its participation and with security guarantees from allies. She also noted that Russia continues to attack civilians, despite hopes for a ceasefire.
Massive attacks by the Russian army in Kherson Oblast on August 14 led to the death of a 70-year-old woman and injuries to three people. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes.
Russia confirmed the immutability of its position on the war in Ukraine. This happened on the eve of the summit in Alaska on August 15.
An enemy FPV drone attacked a police car heading to Kupyansk. The driver of the police car, noticing the drone, increased speed and maneuvered to save the crew.
In Kherson and Donetsk regions, Russian drones attacked passenger cars and an ambulance. As a result of the attacks, one person died and five more were injured.
Russian troops repeatedly attacked Kherson Oblast, wounding three police officers. This happened after a deadly drone strike on a civilian car, which killed two people.
In the Beryslav district of Kherson Oblast, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car. As a result of the explosive drop, a man and a woman were killed.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the 85th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Donetsk region. The brigade commander with the call sign "Dnepr" and five operational officers were eliminated.
Armed Russian military and collaborators took 15 children from Novopetrivka special school to Anapa. Prosecutors identified those involved, sending the indictment to court, qualifying the actions as a war crime.
