Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy could immediately end the war if Ukraine renounces Crimea and NATO membership. According to the US president, "some things never change."
An explosion occurred at a gunpowder factory near Ryazan, killing 11 people and injuring 130. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and three people have been rescued.
Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.
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.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region, the occupiers are seizing cars from local residents. This is happening under the guise of "court decisions", preparing civilian transport for the needs of the Russian army.
Ukrainians gathered near the US Embassy in Kyiv. The protest took place on the eve of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
In occupied Luhansk region, Russians have launched a "social reintegration" program for those released from colonies, which is a cover for preparing recruits for war. This initiative, according to the Center for National Resistance, aims to form assault units for the war against Ukraine.
The SBU neutralized an FSB agent network in Odesa region that was coordinating Russian air attacks. Four participants and a resident who collected data on military facilities and air defense were detained.
A probable meteorite fall has been recorded in Ukraine. Eyewitnesses report observations in Rivne, Kyiv, and Volyn regions.
On August 15, anticyclone Julia will ensure dry and sunny weather throughout Ukraine. Air temperature will be +23...+28°C, in Zakarpattia and Crimea up to +30°C.
Occupiers in Crimea are involving Ukrainian youth in construction work in Russia's Kursk region under the guise of "volunteer assistance. " This is part of a campaign to exploit students and indoctrinate them.
Italian F-35 fighter jets, based in Estonia, were scrambled in response to provocative flights by Russian Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft. This is the first time F-35s have been scrambled as part of a NATO air policing mission.
Crimea warned of a possible indefinite mobile internet outage. The measures are explained by countering attacks and ensuring security, which could lead to the complete isolation of Ukrainians.
The court заочно sentenced the deputy of the occupying "State Council of the Republic of Crimea" to 11 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. He publicly called for armed aggression against Ukraine and justified the occupation of the peninsula.
Ukrainian special forces destroyed the stationary radar complex "Skala-M" in occupied Crimea. This will significantly reduce Russia's ability to control airspace and use aviation.
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.
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.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
The Russian dictator will not return the occupied territories of Ukraine in exchange for freezing the front line. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon the occupied territories.
Washington likely confused Russia's readiness for a ceasefire with concessions. At the same time, the Kremlin does not plan to give up the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
British journalist Daniel Hannan claims that Trump's meeting with the Russian dictator in Alaska is a defeat for Ukraine and Western values. According to his predictions, Putin will retain most of the captured territories, and the US will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.
On the night of August 10, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 100 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces shot down 70 enemy targets, and 30 UAVs were recorded hitting frontline regions.
President Zelenskyy states that the path to peace in Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine. He emphasizes that only Russia can end the war it started, and Putin seeks to legalize the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people states that the Russian occupation of Crimea poses a direct threat to the existence of the Crimean Tatar, Karaim, and Krymchak peoples. The restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity is the only condition for their preservation.
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.
A potential end to the war in Ukraine could solidify the Kremlin's control over part of the occupied territories. This sets the stage for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, while Ukraine's European allies express concern.
Ukrainian military destroyed one of the most modern Russian radar stations 98L6 "Yenisei" in temporarily occupied Crimea. At least four "Yastreb-AV" complexes, several "Kasta-2E2" radars, as well as "Valdai" radars and "Voronezh" stations in the enemy's rear were also hit.
The Commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation received a suspicion notice for ordering the capture of the Ukrainian vessel "Sapphire", which was evacuating wounded near Snake Island. The vessel, with 21 civilians on board, was forcibly transported to occupied Crimea, and then to Russia.
The HUR unit "Prymary" in Crimea hit a rare Russian radar station 98L6 "Yenisei". This radar is part of the S-500 air defense system and can be used with the S-400.
On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 108 aerial assault weapons. 82 aerial targets were neutralized, including 79 "Shaheds".
