On the night of August 13, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully destroyed 30 drones in different regions of the country.
Russian troops shelled several communities in Mykolaiv region. Artillery, FPV drones, and an Iskander-M ballistic missile were used. Private houses were damaged, but there were no casualties.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that Belarus could move equipment deep into its territory to create the appearance of a threat. The situation on the border with Ukraine remains stable, but tense due to Belarus playing into Russia's hands.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported a stable situation on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border. Belarus is escalating the situation, playing along with Russia, but no movements of equipment or troops near the border have been recorded.
Russian forces launched a nighttime attack on Kyiv using Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. All the attack drones were shot down in the capital's airspace, and the missiles missed their targets, leaving the suburbs to take the brunt of the attack.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported the downing of a group of drones from Ukraine that allegedly violated the border on August 9. Minsk called it an attempt at escalation and plans to appeal to international organizations.
Belarus is building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine to help Russia distract Kyiv. Lukashenko is trying to force Ukraine to disperse its forces, says the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
Belarus has been instructed to "reinforce" areas near the border with Ukraine, including Iskanders and MLRS. This follows Lukashenka's claims of allegedly destroying air targets over Belarus.
On the night of August 8, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 2 X-59 guided missiles and 4 Shahed strike UAVs in different regions.
Over the last day, 85 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, while in the Toretsk sector occupants increased the number of assault operations to 13.
A rocket attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 people, including an 8-month-old child. Rescuers are conducting search operations, there is significant damage to buildings and cars.
A Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including an 8-month-old child. Buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic, residential buildings and 25 cars were damaged.
On the morning of August 6, Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At least 5 civilians were injured, a polyclinic, cars and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.
According to preliminary data, Russian occupants attacked Kharkiv with an Iskander missile. Civilian buildings, including a polyclinic, cars and residential infrastructure were damaged. The consequences of the attack are being eliminated.
On the night of August 5, Russia attacked Kyiv and the region with 4 ballistic missiles and a UAV. As of the morning, no damage was reported in the capital, and no casualties were reported
At about 23: 00, the enemy launched a missile strike on Kiev, probably using ballistic missiles. The air defense system successfully worked, no damage or injuries were recorded. Residents are urged not to ignore the air alert.
The Russian army attacked Odesa region with three ballistic missiles, probably Iskander-M, from the occupied Crimea. During the day, Ukrainian air defense shot down 5 reconnaissance drones in the south of the country.
At night, 7 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also attacked with Iskander-M ballistic missiles from the Voronezh region and Crimea. Drones were destroyed in Kyiv, Poltava, Kherson and Dnipro regions.
At night, Russian troops shelled Izyum and Kupianske in the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed two people, injured several others, and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
The Russian army has launched the third stage of exercises of non-strategic nuclear forces. The exercise will focus on preparing for the use of weapons, including work with Iskander-M and airborne weapons.
The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk announced the successful repulsion of an air attack on the night of July 26, 2024.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has identified 30 members of the command staff of the 112th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation involved in the shelling of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. They are using Iskander missile systems to attack civilian targets.
In the morning of July 25, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region with three UAVs. One person was injured, several houses and cars were damaged, and 3 people died in the region over the past day.
Russian troops conducted an air strike on the residential sector of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. The attack injured three people and damaged at least 6 buildings and other infrastructure.
A Russian missile attack on Lozova in Kharkiv region killed two men and wounded four others. According to preliminary data, the attack was carried out with Iskander missiles.
The enemy attacked Lozova and Kharkiv, launching rocket attacks on infrastructure and residential areas. There are casualties and search operations are underway. Authorities are preparing for possible power outages.
Russia conducted 2682 strikes in Donetsk region, attacking 7 settlements. Iskander, a bomb, and a drone were used, killing 3 people, wounding 6, and damaging 33 civilian objects.
As a result of the anti-aircraft battle, 17 enemy UAVs were shot down. Most of them were shot down in Odesa region.
In Donetsk region, on July 23, enemy troops shelled the town of Lyman and Novohrodivska ATC, killing 2 civilians and injuring 6. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
During the day, russian occupants shelled 4 districts of Kharkiv region. At least 9 civilians were injured, private houses and infrastructure were damaged.
