Ukraine
The Ukrainian military struck an enemy convoy on the Rylsk-Khomutovka highway in Russia's Kursk region. Lieutenant General Abachev, deputy commander of the "Sever" (North) group, sustained severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of his arm and leg.
Operators of the 429th separate unmanned systems regiment "ACHILLES" destroyed a Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank using FPV drones. Another tank, a BM-21 "Grad" MLRS, a "Tiger" armored vehicle, and a "KAMAZ" truck were also disabled.
In the temporarily occupied territories, there is a critical situation with water supply, which jeopardizes the heating season. Without filling the systems with coolant, heating is impossible, and water delivery by tank trucks will not solve the problem.
An ammunition depot was eliminated and invaders were hit in Melitopol. Six Russian servicemen, including marines and a UAV crew, were killed.
Ukraine's rhythmic gymnastics team, consisting of eight athletes, has departed for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Among them are two debutantes at the senior world championship.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are accompanying Zelenskyy to the US. There, they will meet with Donald Trump on Monday.
Daria Rusanenko became the vice-champion of the World Games in Chengdu, setting a world record in squat — 285. 5 kg. Another Ukrainian, Valentyna Zahoruiko, took fifth place.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision on sanctions against AI drone developers used by the Russian Armed Forces. The sanctions apply to companies providing AI capabilities for drones, as well as suppliers of key components.
By 2040, Ukraine plans to create a society where age does not hinder work and self-realization. The Ministry of Social Policy is developing an "Active Longevity" strategy for people aged 45+.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
Russia proposes to freeze the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for control over Donetsk region - these conditions became known to Reuters from sources, in the context of topics that Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska.
On August 16, 148 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 68 airstrikes, dropped 127 guided aerial bombs, used 4718 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5955 shellings.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation sent recommendations to teachers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine regarding the supervision of children without a Russian passport. This introduces a system of denunciations in schools, turning educators into an instrument of police control.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have offered Ukraine a deal: give up Donbas in exchange for peace and security guarantees. This offer, although "terrible," may be the only option for Ukraine.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys calls on the EU to prepare the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. He emphasizes the need to increase military support for Ukraine and accelerate its accession to the EU.
Ukraine needs international security guarantees and the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent to deter future Russian aggression. Allowing Russia to occupy the Donetsk region will enable it to resume aggression on more favorable terms.
As of August 16, Russian troops lost 900 soldiers and 49 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.08.25 amount to 1,069,950 personnel.
On Sunday, August 17, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains and thunderstorms will pass in the central, western regions and Khmelnytskyi region.
French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad will visit Ukraine in September to discuss EU accession issues. He emphasized that Russia is a constant threat to Ukraine and Europe, and diplomacy is based on a balance of power.
ISW analysts believe that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk Oblast without a complete ceasefire is risky. This could lead to significant losses and complicate the defense of other territories.
Ukrainian servicemen took part in the "Warriors' Day Parade" in Toronto, Canada. This is one of the oldest military parades in Canada, where Ukraine participates for the second year in a row.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs commented on the meeting between Trump and Putin, noting that the coming weeks will show whether Russia seeks a settlement of the war. He emphasized the need for serious guarantees for a peace agreement and continued pressure on the Russian Federation.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commented on the negotiations between Trump and Putin, stating that the US is giving Russia a chance to withdraw from the war. Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, but will provide it with concrete assistance.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the price of imported water increased from 50 to 80 rubles per 5-liter bottle. This happened due to the destruction of infrastructure and the terror of the occupiers against local entrepreneurs and residents.
US First Lady Melania Trump wrote a letter to Vladimir Putin, urging him to protect children and future generations. The letter was personally delivered before the Alaska summit on August 15.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highly praised US President Donald Trump's actions to end the war in Ukraine. He also announced increased support for Kyiv and cooperation with Zelenskyy.
US President Donald Trump, after meeting with Putin, proposes that Ukraine exchange territories for peace. Ukrainian officials and experts call this a "stab in the back" and a "terrible" mistake.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke about the "root causes of the war" in Ukraine and called for security guarantees for Russia. He also used talking points from Kremlin rhetoric when commenting on Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin.
President Zelenskyy thanked the leaders of Northern Europe and the Baltic States for their support in ending Russian aggression. He confirmed preparations for a meeting with US President Trump.
Since the beginning of August 16, there have been 126 combat engagements on the front. The Russians launched 48 airstrikes, used 1699 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4258 shellings.