Ukraine

In a day, Russian troops delivered 397 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, 4 people were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

According to one version, the Archaeologist's Day was celebrated on August 15 because the famous scientist Tetiana Passek, who led the Trypillia expedition in Ukraine in 1934-1947, was born on that day.

The occupation authorities of the Russian Federation are actively implementing a policy of destroying Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. Repression, russification, economic depletion and propaganda are being carried out.

The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg has seized the property of a subsidiary of the German company Linde at the suit of Ruskhimalliance. The claimant is seeking to recover a debt of over EUR 746 million and RUB 30.71 billion.

The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.

Members of the Bundestag suggest Russia's involvement in incidents at military bases in Germany. The NATO and German air force bases are investigating possible contamination of drinking water.

An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.

There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants lost over 250 troops and equipment.

The Ministry of Reintegration has opened a round-the-clock hotline to evacuate and provide humanitarian aid to residents of the Kursk region.

Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.

Two people were injured in a Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.

Hackers linked to Russian intelligence are conducting a large-scale phishing campaign against Kremlin critics around the world. The attacks target opposition figures, analysts, politicians, and media organizations to gain access to their networks of contacts.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov. They discussed priority security assistance and Ukraine's current operations on the battlefield.

In October, the NATO Military Committee will meet to discuss support for Ukraine. It is planned to establish a NATO security and training mission for Ukraine and launch a NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis Center.

The President of Ukraine reported on the Armed Forces' advance in the Kursk region and work with partners on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy also thanked the military for strikes on Russian airfields.

Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting on the summit to be held on November 12-13 in Kyiv. The event will be a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening international cooperation in the field of school feeding.

The advisor to the head of the OP outlined the objectives of the operation: to cut off Russian logistics, push back artillery, show the weakness of the Russian leadership and move the war to the aggressor's territory. Ukraine is not planning an occupation, but only the destruction of military facilities.

NPC Ukrenergo reported that no electricity consumption restrictions are expected in Ukraine on August 15. The company urged citizens to use electrical appliances sparingly during the day.

In Kyiv region, they discussed energy independence, preparations for the school year, and the region's recovery. They also considered veterans' policy and the intensification of international cooperation.

Critical enterprises have reserved more than 160,000 employees from mobilization through Diia. This ensures the stable functioning of important industries and supports the country's economy.

Negotiations on a ceasefire in Sudan have started in Switzerland, but without representatives of the army.

Police provided security for Sofia Semchyshyn, the daughter of murdered linguist Iryna Farion. A suspect in Farion's murder was detained and taken into custody without bail.

Ukrainian agents have studied the operation of key power substations in the occupied territories that are used for military purposes. The destruction of these facilities could strike at the logistics of Russian troops.

The occupiers have taken about 500 thousand tons of wheat from Zaporizhzhia region and plan to take another 200 thousand tons. In total, about 1 million tons of grain and industrial crops were stolen from the occupied territories.

The Ministry of Infrastructure is working with a German agency to prepare for the heating season. Large cities, where the majority of the population and IDPs live, need the most help with energy equipment.

Russia has moved some troops from Ukraine to protect the Kursk region. In their place, cadets from military universities were sent to the trenches and are now gaining combat experience in the Kherson region.

Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk announced the creation of a security zone on the territory of the Russian Federation near the border with Ukraine. It is planned to conduct humanitarian operations, open evacuation corridors and allow international organizations to enter.

The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 106. The most intense enemy attacks are in the Pokrovske and Toretske directions, where Ukrainian defenders are repelling numerous assaults.

The Verkhovna Rada may consider Zelensky's bill to deprive state awards for popularizing or propagandizing Russia or committing other illegal actions against Ukraine. It is proposed to deprive awards on the basis of a decision of the National Security and Defense Council, not just a court verdict.

Ukraine is modernizing the infrastructure at its western border checkpoints with the support of international partners. New lighting, modular buildings, road surfaces, and lanes have been installed at eight checkpoints.