Russian strike targets rescuers evacuating civilians in Donetsk region
On Wednesday, August 21, the Russians opened fire at the Phoenix evacuation group as rescuers were driving civilians out of an embattled settlement in Donetsk region.
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UNICEF to help over 33,000 families from frontline areas ahead of winter
In the frontline areas, more than 33,000 families will receive assistance from UNICEF in preparation for winter.
Over 70% of Ukrainians engaged in volunteering efforts since war-start - poll
Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the absolute majority of Ukrainians (71%) have contributed to volunteer aid to the Army, temporarily displaced persons, or other war-affected persons.
Ukraine’s strike destroys ammo depots with glide bombs at Russia’s Marinovka airfield - source
The SBU security service, together with the Special Operations Forces, attacked warehouses with guided aerial bombs and fuel were stored at the Marinovka airfield in Russia.
IAEA chief plans to visit Kursk NPP, Ukraine
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, plans to visit the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia, as well as Ukraine, in the coming days.
Ukraine seizes another settlement in Russia’s Kursk region - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited the areas of Sumy region near the border with Russia where he held a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and local administration head Volodymyr Artiukh.
Inquiries underway in U.S. against Americans cooperating with Russian propagandists - media
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a broad criminal investigation into Americans working with Russian state-run television channels ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November.
Ukraine's air defense downs two Shahed drones
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down two Shahed-131/136 strike drones overnight into August 22, and most of the missiles that Russia launched from the airspace over the Black Sea and from the Belgorod region and Crimea did not reach their targets.
Cybersecurity experts attack servers of Russian TV channels to reveal truth about Ukraine war - source
Cybersecurity specialists of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) launched an attack on the servers of Russian TV channels and showed objective videos about the war in Ukraine on the air of a number of TV companies, a source in Ukrainian intelligence has told Ukrinform.
Umerov, U.S. Congress members discuss importance of using long-range weapons against targets in Russia
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a delegation of members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Republican Robert Wittman and Democrat David Trone, have discussed the needs of the Ukrainian army and the need to obtain permission from allies as soon as possible for the full use of long-range weapons against targets on Russian territory.
Three people injured in enemy strikes on Kharkiv region on Aug 21
Russian forces attacked Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region with four Kh-35 missiles, an Iskander missile and seven FPV drones on August 21, injuring three people.
Young man injured as Russian drone attacks bus stop in Kherson
The Russians have attacked a bus stop in Kherson with a drone, injuring a 19-year-old resident.
One killed, 18 wounded in Russian strikes on Kherson region in past day
One person was killed and 18 others were injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Wednesday, August 21.
Kremlin launched information campaign to diminish losses in Kursk region - ISW
The Kremlin appears to have launched an intricate messaging campaign aimed at justifying to its domestic audience why Russia is prioritizing maintaining the initiative in eastern Ukraine over immediately expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region.
Ukraine's General Staff: 134 combat clashes on front lines in past day
As many as 134 combat engagements took place on the front lines in Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Russian army kills four civilians, injures three more in Donetsk region in past day
Four civilians were killed and three more were injured as the Russian army shelled the Donetsk region on August 21.
Center for Countering Disinformation refutes Russian fake about bacterial infection outbreak in Kherson
The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted Russian claims about an alleged outbreak of bacterial infection in Kherson.
Russian army loses 1,130 more soldiers in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 22, 2024 amount to nearly 604,140 invaders, including another 1,130 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russians hit Nikopol district three times overnight, damage reported
Russian troops shelled the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery three times overnight, damaging private houses, outbuildings and infrastructure.
Czech companies to be actively involved in reconstruction of Dnipropetrovsk region – ambassador
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ukraine Radek Pech has said that Czech companies will actively participate in the post-war reconstruction of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
No enemy warships in Black Sea
As of Thursday morning, there were no Russian warships on combat duty in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Russia increases number of ‘humanitarian convoys’ to occupied territories - National Resistance Center
Since the beginning of the year, the invaders have increased the number of the so-called “humanitarian convoys” to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which they use to transport military equipment.
Ukrainian President’s Office head, Italian minister discuss strengthening of cooperation
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak and First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko in a phone call with Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso agreed to strengthen cooperation within the “Made in Ukraine” economic platform.
Budanov explains which targets Ukrainian drones attacked in Moscow region
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (GUR) conducted drone strikes on a radio intelligence center near Moscow.
Ukraine hopes to attract $13.5B in external financing this year – Finance Ministry
Ukraine expects to attract another $13.5 billion in external financing by the end of 2024, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's press service said.
Russia wants no peace talks - German Foreign Ministry
It is Russia, not Ukraine, that is sabotaging potential peace negotiations.
Lithuanian PM to visit Ukraine on eve of Independence Day
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte will arrive on a visit to Ukraine on Friday, 23 August.
Minister Marchenko: Ukraine receives over $5B in budget support from Canada since Feb 2022
Canada has provided more than USD 5 billion in direct budget support to Ukraine since February 2022.
SBU neutralizes group of FSB agents 'hunting' for drone manufacturers
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has neutralized six agents of the Russian special services who were collecting information about the production of drones and a military equipment repair base in the Dnipropetrovsk region.