Ukraine
Norway plans to provide Ukraine with around $9 billion in support in 2027, mostly military aid. Kyiv and Oslo will sign a declaration on partnership.
In Odesa region, a jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of a passenger train. All 593 passengers, including 15 children, were evacuated, with no casualties.
At Lymanivka station, a drone struck the Lozova–Kharkiv electric train: a female passenger was killed and four people were injured. The train was attacked for the second time.
A 35-meter Ukrainian flag was unfurled on the steps of Primorsky Boulevard. For the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Duke was dressed in an embroidered shirt.
Ukrainian and Finnish companies will develop drones, maritime unmanned systems, and ground robotic complexes. Production is planned in Finland.
Zelenskyy Discussed Russia’s Missile Terror and Sanctions with U. S. Senators. He Said That Licenses to Produce Patriot Systems Would Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense.
The eclipse may intensify emotions and tension. The astrologer advises checking information, nurturing relationships, and avoiding impulsive actions.
In the Hatne community, a Ukrainian flag measuring 500 meters in length and covering an area of 3,000 square meters was unfurled. The event was declared a new national record.
The President asked the participants of the prayer breakfast to speak more about Ukraine and visit Ukrainians. He called on them to pray for prisoners, soldiers, and peace.
Oleksii Biloshytskyi denied the information about the launch of the "Phantoms. " Their appearance on the roads will be officially announced.
Ukrainian forces struck 14 Russian military targets, including a Su-33, a MiG-29, an Orion UAV, radars, and an S-400 system. At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked an Ozon logistics hub in Orenburg — the company's second facility in two days.
Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to preserve their humanity and be able to forgive one another. At the same time, occupiers and war criminals must answer for justice.
The President stated that Russia is intensifying its strikes and preparing for winter. He explained that Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics were one of the reasons for Ukraine's strikes on the corresponding facilities in the Russian Federation.
The President of Lithuania spoke Ukrainian at the State Flag Day celebration in Kyiv. He promised to increase pressure on Russia and its allies.
Ukraine is moving from political agreements to practical work on ballistic missile defense. Kyiv is simultaneously developing the pan-European Freyja shield project and producing its own analogues of the missile used by Patriot systems.
Russia may try to advance into the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions to create a buffer zone. At present, there is no strike force near the border.
Zelenskyy spoke in Kyiv on the occasion of the Day of the National Flag. He emphasized that Ukrainian symbols were not destroyed by Soviet rule or Russian aggression.
A Russian jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of the Zhytomyr–Odesa train. Passengers and railway workers were evacuated; there were no casualties.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
At night, Russia launched 127 drones at Ukraine, 97 of which were destroyed or suppressed by air defense. Twenty-seven hits were recorded at 22 locations.
Russian forces shelled 23 settlements in the Sumy region nearly 70 times. Two people were killed, and six sustained injuries and trauma.
The blue-and-yellow flag has come a long way from medieval heraldry to becoming Ukraine’s national symbol. Its official proportions are 2:3.
Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv on August 23. He will meet with Zelenskyy and take part in events and a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."
There were 254 combat engagements at the front; Russia carried out 98 airstrikes and launched 11,859 drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,310 occupiers and destroyed their equipment.
The total losses of the Russian army have reached 1,476,580 troops. Over the past day, 1,310 occupiers, 26 armored vehicles, and 1,925 drones were destroyed.
In Ukraine, August 23 is celebrated as State Flag Day. Around the world, victims of Stalinism and Nazism are commemorated, and Goulash Day is also celebrated.
Sweden tested the launch of Taurus from a Gripen C, accelerating the missile’s integration. This is important for future Ukrainian Gripens, but does not mean that Taurus will be transferred.
Russia is asking Finland to temporarily ban demonstrations near the embassy during the elections to the State Duma. Moscow expects protests abroad.
Britain is accelerating the development of DragonFire and investing £490 million in laser weapons. There is no confirmation that the prototype has been transferred to Ukraine.
Inguar Defence manufactures 65% of Inguar-2 components in Ukraine. Further localization is constrained by technology, financing, costs, and the threat of attacks.