Sumy
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.
In Sumy, explosions were heard during an air raid alert. The air force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south and enemy aircraft activity in the northeast.
Russian troops conducted 138 attacks on 12 communities in Sumy region. They used aerial bombs, artillery, mortars and drones. A 9-year-old child was wounded in the Sumy community.
As of 10:30 p. m., no changes in the radiation situation in the vicinity of ZNPP were recorded. The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the enhanced monitoring of the situation and the operational work of the Ukrhydrometeorological Center posts near the plant.
Russian troops used the entire arsenal of weapons to shell 40 settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Mortars, artillery, MLRS, drones and guided aerial bombs were used, causing injuries and damage to civilian objects.
At night and in the morning, the enemy fired 11 times at the border of Sumy region, causing 34 explosions. A civilian was wounded in the Velykopysarivska community as a result of the attack.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 17 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 44 explosions in 9 communities, including air strikes and artillery shelling.