Russian forces strike downtown Kharkiv
An explosion rocked Kharkiv as Russian invaders struck the central part of the city early on Tuesday, August 6.
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Parking lot damaged in overnight missile attack on Kyiv
A parking lot in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack against Kyiv late on August 5.
Ballistic missiles used against Kyiv on Aug 5 could be North Korean - official
The ballistic missiles that Russian forces used to attack Kyiv late on August 5 could be Russian or North Korean.
Eight apartment buildings, critical infrastructure site damaged in Russian attacks against Kherson region
One person was killed and five others wounded in Russian attacks against Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Monday, August 5.
Two wounded as Russian forces launch 495 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces launched 495 strikes on ten settlements in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on August 5, wounding two women.
War update: 133 combat clashes on front lines, almost third of them on Pokrovsk axis
As many as 133 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire front line in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, almost a third of them on the Pokrovsk axis.
Air attack on Kyiv region: Falling debris damaged apartment building, offices and two gas stations
On the night of July 6, air defense forces were activated in the Kyiv region to intercept incoming Russian missiles and drones. Debris from the downed targets damaged a residential and office building, as well as two gas stations.
Russia keeps two missile carriers in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on Tuesday, August 6, there were two Russian Kalibr cruise missile carriers in the Black Sea, with a total salvo of eight missiles.
Ukraine’s air defenses shoot down four enemy missiles, 15 Shahed UAVs overnight
On the night of August 6, Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 2 of 4 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 2 of 2 Kh-59 air defense missiles, and 15 of 16 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian invaders.
Russian army loses 1,050 more soldiers in Ukraine over past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 6, 2024 amount to nearly 585,140 invaders, including another 1,050 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ukrainian seaports handle 45.8M tonnes of cargo since year-start
In January-July 2024, cargo turnover at Ukrainian seaports reached 59.9 million tonnes, almost as much as in the entire year of 2023.
Ukrainian Naval Forces destroy three Shahed UAVs overnight
The Ukrainian Naval Forces destroyed three Shahed UAVs during a nighttime air attack.
African journalists visit Irpin in Kyiv region
Journalists from African countries visited Irpin, Kyiv region, where they were provided with information regarding the crimes committed by Russian troops.
Ground Forces units destroy 446 Russian aerial targets in July
Air defense units of the Ground Forces of Ukraine destroyed 446 enemy aerial targets in July, including 217 over the last week alone.
Iskander missile costs up to $4M whereas decoy it destroys is worth up to $25,000 - Ihnat
To preserve military equipment, along with active means of air defense, passive defense is also needed, including shelters, camouflage, and decoys.
No power outages expected on Tuesday – Ukrenergo
No power outage schedules are expected to be applied in Ukraine on Tuesday, August 6.
Government includes Konotop-based enterprise seized from Russian senator on large privatization list
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has transferred the management of Motordetal-Konotop LLC, which was confiscated from a Russian citizen, to the Ukrainian State Property Fund for further privatization.
Mortality in Ukraine three times higher than birth rate - Opendatabot
As many as 87,655 children were born in Ukraine in the first half of 2024, which is 9% less than in the same period in 2023, whereas 250,972 deaths were recorded. Most births and deaths were recorded in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.
Social Policy Ministry, Lenovo Ukraine sign memorandum of cooperation
The Ukrainian Social Policy Ministry and Lenovo Ukraine have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the digitalization of the social sector.
ISW: To use F-16s, Ukraine needs to continue efforts to target Russian air defense assets
Ukraine needs to continue efforts to target Russian air defense assets within the Russian rear and in occupied Ukraine with Western-provided long-range weapons to enable its use of F-16 jets.
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Ukrainian border guards destroy 64 enemy UAVs over past week
Soldiers of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service killed 25 invaders and wounded 18 others from July 29 to August 4.
Explosions rang out in Kyiv during air raid alert
Several explosions were heard in Kyiv late on Monday during an air raid alert, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Ukraine, Japan to strengthen cooperation regarding Russia's responsibility for war crimes
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and Japanese Justice Minister Ryuji Koizumi have agreed to strengthen cooperation regarding Russia's accountability for its war crimes.
One killed as Russians shell Tomyna Balka in Kherson region
Russian forces have attacked the village of Tomyna Balka, Kherson region, killing a 60-year-old woman.
Ukraine working with EU to receive about EUR 4B in aid in August - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal have discussed the work agenda for August, particularly decisions and agreements that Ukraine expects in relations with partners, primarily in Europe.
Ukraine, Malawi sign memorandum on political consultations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Malawian counterpart Nancy Tembo on August 5 to discuss cooperation between the two countries and signed a memorandum on political consultations.
Weapons for military and battlefield situation: Zelensky hears reports by Umerov, Syrskyi
It is fundamentally important to minimize the time between the announcement of aid packages and their use on the frontline.
Ukraine’s MFA reacts to Mali's statement on severance of diplomatic relations
Ukraine rejects the accusations of the Transitional Government of Mali of alleged "Ukraine's support for international terrorism" and reserves the right to take all necessary political and diplomatic measures in response to unfriendly actions.
Lithuanian government allocates almost EUR 9M to support Ukrainian refugees
The Lithuanian government last week allocated almost 9 million euros to help Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania.