Zaporizhzhia Oblast
On the evening of August 15, a Russian drone struck the grounds of a farm in Hrizne, Zaporizhzhia district. Hangars containing machinery were damaged, a fire broke out, and a 61-year-old man was injured.
Throughout the winter and summer of 2026, RDK UAV operators from the DIU struck the positions, equipment, and logistics of Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This weakened the occupiers’ ability to hold their positions and conduct rotations.
As a result of a drone attack on agricultural machinery in Zaporizhzhia district, a 32-year-old man was killed and another was injured. A combine harvester, a vehicle and wheat caught fire in a field.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck Russian military targets in the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. A "Strela-10" air defense missile system, UAV storage facilities, and two command posts were hit.
The enemy attacked agricultural workers in the Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions. Four men were injured, and equipment and warehouse facilities were damaged.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating UAH 41. 1 million from UNITED24 for computers, furniture and generators for educational institutions. The funds will be distributed among Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Kharkiv regions.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of two ground-based repeaters and five enemy UAV control points. The targets were located in the occupied territories and in the Russian Federation.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia uses around 220 guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian frontline communities every day, despite sanctions. He called for increased pressure on Russia’s supply chains.
On the evening of August 13, an enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia district damaged a car, injuring a 25-year-old woman and a 5-year-old child. Medics are providing them with assistance.
The Central Election Commission adopted a resolution declaring the organization of the "elections" to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine illegitimate.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 3 billion to support 179 frontline communities to pay the salaries of educators, medical workers, and social workers. Also more than UAH 36 million was allocated to Zaporizhzhia Oblast for salaries.
As a result of the Russian strike on August 12, around 5,000 subscribers in the Kushuhumska community of Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity. Restoration work will begin when security conditions allow.
President Zelenskyy reported that from January to August 2026, Ukrainian forces liberated 745 square kilometers and 26 villages. Russian losses amounted to at least 9,550 killed and more than 6,600 wounded.
During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.
An enemy drone struck a bus belonging to one of the Zaporizhzhia enterprises on a road near the village of Ukrainka. A 53-year-old man was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
As a result of an enemy strike in Zaporizhzhia region, the Bilenkivska community was left without power supply. Restoration work will begin when the security situation allows.
As a result of Russia's nighttime attack on Zaporizhzhia, 7 people were killed and another 24 were injured. August 12 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Due to hostilities, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions are temporarily without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region, where network restrictions are being applied, but power outage schedules across the country are not forecast for today.
As a result of enemy strikes, a residential building was damaged and three settlements in the Bilenkivska community were left without power, while another was partially affected. Energy workers will begin restoration when the security situation allows.
A Socis poll showed that 59. 4% of Ukrainians consider the work of NABU and SAPO ineffective. Experts link this to corruption scandals and the Bureau's record-low performance.
The HACC investigating judge partially granted the motion filed by the defense of the former head of the OP, who is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million, and expanded the restrictions on movement. The obligation to wear an electronic monitoring device remains unchanged.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian administration is recruiting people into the army, promising safe work. After signing a contract, the servicemen are sent to the front line, despite the promises.
russia attacked Naftogaz assets in the east, west, and center of Ukraine with drones, damaging Ukrnafta's production infrastructure. A gas station employee was injured, the facilities were shut down, but the personnel were rescued.
During repeated strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, a firefighter-rescuer was killed and two others were injured. In Odesa region, a bus carrying 12 children was damaged by the blast wave; there were no serious injuries.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
In the village of Balky, Zaporizhzhia region, residents have been without electricity and water for two months. Police issued administrative citations against them over a video appeal about the problem.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
The enemy attacked 7 Ukrnafta assets in the east overnight, destroying critical equipment. There were no casualties, but a number of facilities have been shut down and production volumes have been lost.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia areas, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing train routes and arranging bus transfers. Passengers can use electric trains from Dnipro at no extra charge.
On the night of August 7, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck an early-warning radar near Olenivka and a storage and preparation site for attack UAVs in Hvardiiske, Crimea. The destruction of two ground-based UAV control repeaters was also confirmed.