Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past day, 179 combat engagements were recorded, 910 occupiers and a large amount of equipment were destroyed.
Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on August 23. 910 soldiers were killed and 40 artillery systems were destroyed.
On the morning of August 24, Russians attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with UAVs and missiles. As a result of the strike, a 47-year-old woman was killed, and buildings were damaged.
On the night of August 24, enemy drones attacked Sumy. Information regarding destruction and casualties is being clarified, residents are urged to remain in safe places.
Ukraine has developed a new cruise missile "Flamingo" with a range of up to 3000 km, which will allow striking strategic targets deep within the territory of the Russian Federation. This weapon, according to President Zelenskyy, will only be used when there are sufficient reserves to overcome Russian air defense.
Drone operators of "Prime" from the 5th border detachment destroyed a telecommunication tower and a fuel and lubricants depot belonging to the Russians. A mortar installation, a satellite communication terminal, and an enemy dugout were also eliminated.
Residents of Stary Oskol in the Belgorod region reported at least five explosions in the sky and the flight of 'Lyutyi' type drones. Windows in houses shook and car alarms went off in several districts due to the explosions.
Aeroflot airline is adjusting its flight schedule due to the reintroduction of restrictions on aircraft reception and departure, particularly in Nizhny Novgorod. Residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg report flight delays.
Ukrainian military, together with RDK and the HUR MO's "Brotherhood," stopped the Russian offensive in Donetsk region, preventing their advance to the Dnipropetrovsk region. During the battles, 16 prisoners were captured, including "flag bearers" for staged videos.
Since the beginning of August 23, 134 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy launched 45 air strikes, used 1439 kamikaze drones.
President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 28 foreigners who sponsor the Russian occupation regime. Among them are Russian businessman Dzhamaldin Pashaev and former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl.
Dnipropetrovsk region was subjected to enemy attacks with drones, artillery, and KABs. As a result of the shelling, one person died, and nine were injured.
Russia plans to expand Shahed production to over 6,000 units monthly. The cost of drones for Russia decreased from $200,000 in 2022 to $70,000 in 2025.
Russian military dropped explosives on a 15-year-old boy in Novoraisk, Kherson region. The victim sustained blast, craniocerebral injuries, and shrapnel wounds to the thigh.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy drone hit a minibus moving along the highway. A 59-year-old man was killed, and five people were injured. Also, two people, including a 10-year-old child, were injured by this morning's KAB strike on the Malomykhailivka community.
China has expressed readiness to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but only under a UN mandate. In Brussels, the plan met with a mixed reaction due to concerns about China's neutrality.
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that an agreement between Ukraine and Russia is still far off, and a quick ceasefire is needed for negotiations.
An enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district near a residential building. There are no damages or casualties, and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.
The Head of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that the issue of deploying contingents in Ukraine was not discussed within NATO. He noted that this issue is part of international politics and negotiations with Moscow.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation with drones, hits were recorded in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions.
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, an enemy drone fell on a road. No fire was recorded, emergency services are heading to the scene.
Air defense is operating in Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones. Residents are urged to remain in shelters until the end of the air raid alert.
On August 22, 107 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 1 missile and 52 air strikes, using 1419 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks, eliminating 53 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction.
The Ukrainian defense company "Fire Point" has developed the FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missile, capable of carrying a 1150 kg warhead and flying 3000 km. The missile is already in serial production, with plans to produce about 200 units per month.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Poland must react to the fall of a Russian drone on its territory. The object that fell near Osinów was a Russian drone, likely having flown from Belarus.
Russian troops tried to advance 22 times in the Pokrovsk direction, and battles are also ongoing in the Kupyansk, North-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks.
President Zelenskyy outlined the requirements for Ukraine's future security architecture, which include NATO Article 5-like guarantees and systemic army funding. He also emphasized the importance of partners investing in the production of Ukrainian drones.
On August 14, Ukrainian forces launched a UAV strike on the vessel "Port Olya-4" in the port of "Olya", which was transporting Iranian military materials. This strike underscores Ukraine's capabilities to strike deep into Russian territory.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine showed footage of an FPV drone attack in the Kursk region, as a result of which Lieutenant General Esedulla Abachev, deputy commander of the Russian "Sever" troop group, was injured. The general received severe injuries that led to the amputation of both limbs.
