Sumy

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.

ATO veterans and the military expressed outrage at the NABU's intentions to interrogate them in the case against former Minister Solsky. They emphasize that during the war there are more important matters than seizing land from the country's defenders.

At night and in the morning, Russians fired 21 times at Sumy region, 47 explosions were recorded. The Khotyn community suffered the most, with two residents wounded in an air strike.

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.

There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, 54 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 81 air strikes, making 4,594 attacks. Defense forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

Russian troops fired 45 times in Sumy region, 95 explosions were recorded. The attacks on the Krasnopilska community resulted in one death and two injuries. Air bombs, artillery and drones were used.

The General Staff reports 80 combat engagements on the frontline over the last day, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks near Lypky, Hlyboke, Tykhy and Vovchansk.

Due to the intensified shelling in Sumy, kindergartens were advised to switch to remote mode. For parents who cannot leave their children at home, regular groups will be set up in kindergartens.

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.

A retirement home suffered the most as a result of the missile strike on Sumy. Electricity supply has been restored and gas supply is expected to be restored in the near future.

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.

SBU warns of Russian attempts to accuse Ukrainian military of war crimes in Kursk region. The SBU spokesperson said that crimes against civilians may be staged to discredit Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 2. 7 billion for the restoration of frontline towns in four regions. The funds will be used for the comprehensive reconstruction of communities to return people and develop the local economy.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained why the Russian landing force will not be able to land on the Odesa coast. This requires the support of ground troops, which are not available, and ships cannot approach because of the threat from coastal artillery.

An enemy air strike left part of Sumy without electricity and gas, damaged a hospital, and wounded one person. During the night, Russians carried out 12 attacks on the region.

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 67 air strikes, firing over 4,400 times at Ukrainian positions.

One person was wounded and hospitalized as a result of an enemy attack in Sumy region. The Veretenivka area was temporarily left without gas and electricity, and restoration work is underway.

On August 13, the Russian army attacked infrastructure facilities in Sumy. The attack damaged several facilities, and emergency repair work is underway, with the consequences being clarified.

On the night of August 13, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully destroyed 30 drones in different regions of the country.

In Sumy, the sounds of explosions were recorded during an air raid that has been going on for ten hours. Earlier, the Air Force reported an enemy drone on the border of Cherkasy and Poltava regions.

Dry weather is expected in Ukraine on August 13, with temperatures of 21-26°, up to 30° in Zakarpattia and up to 32° in the south. Short-term rain is possible only in the northeast, in Kyiv, no precipitation, 23-25°.

The President of Ukraine recalled the Kursk submarine disaster that occurred 24 years ago. According to him, Kursk is now a disaster of Putin's war.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrsky reported control over 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of Russia. These are the areas from which Russia has been shelling Sumy region, having launched 2,100 attacks since June 1.

Russia's full-scale aggression has caused significant damage to the Ukrainian industry. The example of Brovapharma shows how businesses are adapting to the new realities and cooperating with local authorities to maintain production.

A man and a woman were poisoned in Sumy region by fake sprinklers collected in their own yard. Doctors at the Hlukhiv hospital provided assistance, and the victims' condition is improving.

Russian troops use 40-50 guided aerial bombs daily against border communities in Sumy region. Evacuations from the border area continue due to the threat of shelling.

Two residential buildings were damaged as a result of an enemy attack on Sumy. One of them was already restored two years ago. An operational headquarters is working at the site, and residents have been informed about compensation and assistance.

At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 21 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 59 explosions in 9 communities, including air strikes, artillery shelling and drone attacks.

There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline, 41 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making 4673 attacks.