Zaporizhzhia
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia region, killing one woman and wounding two others.
The man sustained mine-blast injuries as a result of a nighttime shelling of the Komyshuvash community. The victim's condition is assessed as moderate, he is receiving the necessary medical care.
Russian troops fired at least 8 MRLS at the Komyshuvakha community in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, houses were destroyed, there are dead and wounded, and the search operation continues.
The Russian occupiers struck 197 times at 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. The shelling killed two people, wounded five, and destroyed residential buildings and infrastructure.
Due to the heat wave, electricity consumption in Ukraine will increase, causing a shortage. Scheduled blackouts will take place from 17:00 to 21:00. Electricity is expected to be imported from 5 countries, 498 settlements are without power.
There are 75-90 thousand Russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region. Their number is not stable due to the constant movement of units between the frontline, in particular from Zaporizhzhia to Donetsk region.
Consumers in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya and Sumy regions were left without electricity as a result of hostile attacks. Damage to gas pipelines left more than a thousand customers in four regions without gas.
The occupants carried out 401 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. They used 299 UAVs, 9 MLRS attacks and 93 artillery attacks, damaged infrastructure, and caused no civilian casualties.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 14 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia at night. Air defense was active in six regions, and an Iskander-K cruise missile was intercepted.
Lukashenka's regime is building up ties between Belarusian industry and the seized enterprises in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Agreements were signed with the occupation administration of Zaporizhzhia to expand trade cooperation.
Russian propaganda is spreading a narrative about Ukraine's alleged plans to shell Zaporizhzhia and Kursk NPPs. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Public Policy, warned that this could be Russia's preparation for a nuclear provocation.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights reported the return of 891 Ukrainian children, 338 of whom were deported by Russia. Additionally, 6 children were returned from the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
An explosion was reported in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region. The Air Force warned of a missile threat in Poltava, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The head of the Donetsk RMA spoke about the restoration of fortifications destroyed by the enemy and the construction of new ones. Since the beginning of the war, more than 600 platoon strongholds have been built in Donetsk Oblast, and about UAH 2.6 billion has been spent.
Ivan Fedorov, head of Zaporizhzhia RMA, emphasized the importance of evacuating civilians from the frontline regions. He also emphasized the need to promptly provide the military with relevant electronic warfare equipment.
An explosion occurred in the center of occupied Berdiansk, which may be related to the liquidation of collaborator Pavel Ishchuk. Earlier, the court sentenced Ishchuk to 8 years in prison in absentia for high treason.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis reported that Russians were filming staged videos in Kursk region. The filming involves structures funded by the Russian Defense Ministry, including the Kryla Theater Studio.
The entry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces into the territory of the Russian Federation dealt a significant blow to Putin's reputation and showed the incapacity of the Russian authorities. This may affect Ukraine's position at the upcoming Peace Summit and the attitude of partners to Russia's “red lines.
Brovary is developing a comprehensive IDP support program that covers employment, housing and social adaptation. Local authorities are actively promoting the integration of IDPs into the community.
In Brovary, a girl was born in a modular town for internally displaced persons - the third newborn child in this settlement.
During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
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.
Ivan Fedorov, head of Zaporizhzhya RMA, reported the destruction of an enemy target in the sky over Zaporizhzhya district. Earlier, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia.
The secretary of Zaporizhzhia City Council, Regina Kharchenko, reported repeated sounds of explosion in the city. This information appeared in her Telegram channel after the previous report of an explosion in Zaporizhzhia.
An explosion occurred in Zaporizhzhia, as reported by local and regional authorities. The Air Force warned of enemy tactical aircraft activity in the southeast and the threat of the use of air strikes.
Tourists from the Russian Federation arrived in the occupied territories of Ukraine to participate in propaganda events dedicated to the "Flag Day". Their goal is to create the illusion of support for the occupation and to shoot staged videos for Kremlin propaganda.
On August 18, from 08:00 to 18:00, traffic on the Dnipro HPP will be restricted due to repair work. The detour will be carried out via the Arch Bridge on Khortytsia Island, New Bridges and the Preobrazhenskyi Bridge.
The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.
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.
Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.