Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Ukraine's actions are defensive, while Russia is committing genocide. He emphasized Ukraine's right to effectively counteract aggression and was not surprised by the changes at the front.
Josep Borrell discussed with Dmytro Kuleba the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in the Kursk region. He reaffirmed the EU's full support for the struggle of the Ukrainian people and noted that Putin is forced to retreat deeper into Russia.
There were 111 combat engagements over the last day, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and fired at Ukrainian positions.
27-year-old Captain Oleksandr Myhlya, an aviation commander, died on August 12, 2024, while performing a combat mission. The Mena community lost its defender, who was born on April 21, 1997.
An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones. Air defense forces are operating in the Kyiv region, and people are urged to take shelter and not ignore the alarms.
A funeral service for Przemyslaw Rasiewicz-Kuczynski, a Polish citizen who died defending Ukraine, will be held in Lviv. The International Legion volunteer will be buried at Lychakiv Cemetery.
US President Joe Biden said he would not comment publicly on Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region. The U.S. State Department has previously noted that Ukraine's actions in the region do not violate Washington's policy.
Russia has moved some troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions to Kursk region. This may be due to the successes of Ukrainian forces in the region and a change in Russian strategy to strengthen defense on the northern borders.
The European Commission is developing options for further disposal of the frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation worth more than $280 billion. They are considering indefinite freezing and extending it for longer periods to support Ukraine.
Ukraine is carrying out an unprecedented repair campaign of energy facilities despite constant attacks. The goal is to prepare as much equipment as possible for the heating season, especially in the nuclear power sector.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Lithuania meet in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces. An agreement is signed on cooperation within the Lithuanian-led Coalition for Demining.
Russian occupation forces did not allow IAEA experts to inspect the ZNPP cooling tower after the fire. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine said that this prevented them from making final conclusions about the circumstances of the fire.
Ukraine has held the first round of negotiations with the UK on a deeper partnership agreement. The new agreement will build on previous agreements and cover a wide range of areas of cooperation.
The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine noted Odesa region as a leader in veterans' policy. This is due to the presence of management, a clear vertical, understanding of the needs of veterans and funding.
The President discussed the provision of payments and bonuses to defenders performing missions in Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a quick process without bureaucracy for the military.
The President of Ukraine met with the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Laurinas Kasciunas. The two discussed the development of the defense industry and Ukraine's priority defense needs.
President Zelenskyy stated the importance of destroying the Russian military presence in the border areas. He emphasized the need for united action and full use of Ukraine's achievements.
Minister Kuleba met with James O'Brien in Kyiv. They discussed NATO membership, air defense, the F-16 program, and the possibility of Ukraine using long-range weapons against military targets in Russia.
Ukrainian forces control 74 settlements in the Kursk region of Russia. President Zelenskyy announces the surrender of hundreds of Russian soldiers and their humane treatment.
Ukraine is conducting a large-scale repair campaign of its energy infrastructure to prepare for the heating season. It is planned that all 9 nuclear power units will be in operation in winter, covering up to 60% of energy consumption.
For the first time, Apti Alaudinov confirmed that 5 Chechen soldiers were captured by the Ukrainian army during the offensive in the Kursk region. Earlier, he denied this fact, despite the video with the prisoners published by the Ukrainian project.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with EU diplomat Josep Borrell. They discussed expanding cooperation in arms production and details of Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region of Russia.
In August, an online conference on energy security will be held as part of the Peace Formula. The event is aimed at developing components of a peace plan and agreeing on key agreements on energy security.
About 500 men who refused to fight were forcibly taken from a military settlement near St. Petersburg to a training ground near Kursk. They were given machine guns and are being prepared to be sent to the front, despite the health problems of many of them.
President Zelenskyy announced the continued advance of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. There are 74 settlements under Ukrainian control, where inspections and stabilization measures are being carried out.
The Ministry of Education and Science has established requirements for the creation of protected spaces in schools without shelters. This is a temporary solution to ensure face-to-face education in communities with a satisfactory or moderate level of risk.
The SBU released intercepted conversations of participants in a corruption scheme to transfer mining equipment. The Deputy Minister of Energy is suspected of receiving a $500,000 bribe to facilitate the deal.
The African Union Health Agency has declared the highest level of alert for the monkeypox epidemic.
NPC Ukrenergo reported that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules on August 14. The power company urged Ukrainians to conserve electricity and postpone the use of powerful appliances to 11:00-15:00.
Russian propaganda spreads fakes about Ukraine's plans to use banned weapons in the Kursk region. This may indicate that the Russians are preparing a chemical weapons provocation to accuse Ukraine.
