Sumy
Explosions were reported in Sumy and Dnipro. An air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks, as warned by the Ukrainian Air Force.
Explosions were heard in Sumy, probably outside the city. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching guided bombs in Sumy region, and an air alert was declared.
There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 7 missile and 74 air strikes, dropping 101 drones. Defense forces are repelling the attacks.
The sound of an explosion was heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast, and the authorities have not yet commented on the situation.
Ukraine is considering a humanitarian corridor from Kursk region to Sumy. A corridor towards Russia is possible subject to an official request from the Russian side, which has not yet been received, Vereshchuk said.
In Ukraine, on August 16-18, heat is forecast to reach +37° in the southern and central regions. In the west and north, short-term rains with thunderstorms are possible, while in other regions it will be mostly without precipitation.
The sound of an explosion is heard in Sumy. Before that, an air alert was declared in several regions of Ukraine and Kyiv due to the threat of ballistic missiles.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions in the north, center and east. The KCMA warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks and calls for people to take cover.
Russia has intensified the construction of fortification structures near the Ukrainian border, in the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. This was reported by the spokesman of the State Border Guard Service, Andrii Demchenko.
Over the course of the day, there were 165 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58. The enemy carried out 5 missile and 58 air strikes, conducted 4,365 shellings, including 135 from MLRS.
During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
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.