It has been the 1268 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.
What happened in Ukraine today:
Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:
At the moment, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 67 times.
Border areas of our country suffered from Russian artillery shelling, in particular the settlements of Popivka, Luhivka, Pokrovka, Prokhody, and Mar’yine in Sumy region; Tymofiivka and Lemishchyne in Kharkiv region. Boyaro-Lezhachi in Sumy region came under airstrikes from guided bombs.
In the Northern Slobozhanske and Kursk sectors, the enemy twice attempted offensive actions; fighting continues at this time. Enemy aircraft carried out two airstrikes, dropping a total of four guided bombs. The enemy also launched 115 attacks, including two with multiple launch rocket systems. Our units continue active operations, achieving certain successes in some areas.
In the Southern Slobozhanske sector, Ukrainian forces repelled an enemy assault near Hlyboke.
Since the start of the day, the enemy has carried out three attacks in the Kupiansk sector, in the areas of Kupiansk, Holubivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian units repelled seven attacks in the areas of Ridkodub, Hrekivka, Myrne, Shandryholove, and Kolodiazi. Three attacks are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian soldiers repelled one enemy assault as occupying units attempted to advance near Hryhorivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian occupiers twice tried to advance on the positions of our defenders near Toretsk and Oleksandro-Kalynove. Ukrainian units repelled one attack, while another battle is still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the start of the day, the occupiers have carried out 37 attacks on our defenders’ positions in the areas of Popiv Yar, Zolotyi Kolodiaz, Nykonorivka, Mayak, Volodymyrivka, Shakhove, Rubizhne, Vilne, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Mykolaivka, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Promin, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Udachne, and Novoukrainka. While holding back the enemy’s advance, Ukrainian defenders have already repelled 34 attacks; fighting is ongoing. The situation in the sector is stabilizing, with the Defense Forces taking all necessary measures to detect and destroy groups of Russian occupiers that had infiltrated the rear areas of our defenses the day before. Yesterday, servicemen from one of our mechanized brigades captured five invaders.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the occupiers launched nine assaults on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Tolstoy, Oleksandrohrad, Maliivka, and in the directions of Filiia and Zaporizke. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy’s aircraft struck Novodanylivka with unguided aerial rockets.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five enemy assaults. L’vove came under an airstrike.
In the Kramatorsk, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv sectors, no combat engagements have been recorded at this time.
Eighty-four people — both military personnel and civilians — were exchanged from Russian captivity, according to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Among those released are individuals who had been held by Russia since 2014, 2016, and 2017.
On the night of August 14, Russia attacked Ukrainian territory with two S-300/400 surface-to-air guided missiles and 45 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of drone decoys, according to the Air Force. Twenty-four Shahed UAVs and various types of drone decoys were shot down.
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Recent war events in the east of Ukraine
Kharkiv oblast
Frontline
Over the past day, 148 combat engagements were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanske sector, five clashes took place in the areas of Vovchansk, Kamyanka, Zapadne, and Fyholivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the occupiers launched three attacks. The Defense Forces repelled enemy assault actions near Holubivka.
Shelling
A Russian aerial bomb struck Nova Kozacha: a man who was at home was killed, and another man, aged 39, was hospitalized with a traumatic limb amputation, reported the head of the Derhachi Municipal Military Administration, Viacheslav Zadorenko.
The enemy attacked a civilian car on the highway near Kupiansk. As a result of the strike by a Russian UAV, two people — a 69-year-old man and woman — were killed. Another woman, aged 76, sustained blast injuries and was hospitalized. Doctors are providing her with all necessary medical care.
Over the past day, six settlements in Kharkiv region came under enemy strikes. As a result of shelling, one person was killed and one was injured.
In the settlement of Kivsharivka in the Kupiansk community, a 48-year-old man was killed; in the city of Kupiansk, a 72-year-old woman was injured.
The enemy used three FPV drones in Kharkiv region.
Civilian infrastructure was damaged and destroyed:
▪️ in Kharkiv district, a private house was damaged (Prudyanka village);
▪️ in Kupiansk district, a village club was damaged (Malyi Burluk).
“It is practically impossible to move freely in Kupiansk — the density of FPV drones is extremely high,” said the head of the Kupiansk District Military Administration, Andrii Kanashevych. In Kupiansk, there are areas where emergency services — the State Emergency Service and police — no longer go.
More than 322 hectares of territory in Kharkiv region have been cleared of mines over the past week. A total of 2,418 explosive devices have been neutralized.
In Kharkiv, 200 buildings damaged by Russian attacks are planned to be restored this year. At present, 142 of them have already been rebuilt, reported Mayor Ihor Terekhov during the national telethon. Since February 24, 2022, Russian forces have damaged 9,000 residential buildings in Kharkiv.
Donetsk oblast
Frontline
Russian forces increased the number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector to 56 over the past day, compared to 47 assaults the day before, according to the General Staff. Ukrainian defenders stopped assaults near the settlements of Volodymyrivka, Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Promin, Chunyshyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Horikhove, Novoukrainka, and Dachne.
In the Siversk sector, Russia carried out 14 attacks, up from 8 the previous day.
In the Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors, the number of assaults decreased to 14 and 13 respectively, compared to 28 and 23 the day before.
In the Lyman sector, at least 10 battles are taking place daily. Russian forces have brought in new reserves, but mechanized assaults have not yet reached a large scale, said Maksym Bilousov, Head of the Communications Department of the 60th Separate Mechanized Inhulets Brigade. According to him, the Russian army is actively using FPV drones, “Molniya-2” and “Lancet” strike drones, artillery, and MLRS. Russian troops operate according to a “point-to-point” system — moving from one location to another based on command orders.
In the Dobropillia sector, the situation is stabilizing, and the Defense Forces are working to detect and destroy Russian troops, said Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff spokesperson Kovalov.
In the Siversk sector, small groups on quad bikes and motorcycles continue assault attempts. Russian troops are actively using electronic warfare and interceptor drones. The AFU are holding the line, according to Oleksandr “Voron,” a pilot from the “Stryzh” UAV Battalion of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade.
Shelling
On August 14, the Russian army carried out an FPV drone strike on Kostiantynivka, killing a civilian with a fatal injury, reported Head of the Municipal Military Administration, Serhii Horbunov. One civilian car was also destroyed.
At 04:00, Russian forces also launched an airstrike with an FAB-250 guided bomb on the city of Kostiantynivka. The attack caused no civilian casualties. Facades of ten private houses and three civilian cars were damaged.
On August 13, police recorded 2,845 enemy strikes along the frontline and against residential areas.
Seven settlements came under fire: the cities of Bilozerske, Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Pokrovsk, Rodynske, and the village of Drobysheve.
A total of 25 civilian objects were damaged, including 14 residential buildings.
Kostiantynivka
Russian forces struck Kostiantynivka with a KAB-250 bomb, drones, and artillery — killing one civilian and injuring two others. Five private houses and one infrastructure facility were damaged.
One person was killed in Pokrovsk as a result of an FPV drone strike. Another fatality was reported in Rodynske, which was shelled by artillery.
Dobropillia endured nine attacks — the occupiers launched seven KAB-250 aerial bombs and two strike UAVs at the city. An FPV drone strike on a civilian car injured one person. A private house, an outbuilding, a garage, a business facility, and a car were damaged.
In Bilozerske, three enemy “Geran-2” UAVs damaged an apartment building and a dining facility.
In Lyman, artillery shelling damaged seven private houses, four garages, and an outbuilding.
Other
Three residents of the village of Hruzke in Donetsk region managed to leave the active combat zone on their own. A man and two women departed the settlement in their own vehicle. About 120 people remain in the Shakhivska community, said head of the Shakhivska Military Administration Serhii Sazhko.
Mandatory evacuation of all families with children is being carried out from five more settlements in Donetsk region, including Druzhkivka, reported regional head Vadym Filashkin. Children will also be evacuated from the villages of Andriivka, Varvarivka, Novoandriivka, and Rohanske in the Andriivka community. Around 1,879 children currently remain in these settlements.
Bilozerske in Donetsk region has been left without centralized water supply due to the frontline’s approach. Residents are being provided with technical and drinking water from wells, said Mykola Prokofieiev, First Deputy Mayor of Bilozerske.
During a prisoner exchange, five more residents of Donetsk region were released:
- Volodymyr Cherkas and Vitalii Atamanchuk, who disappeared in Donetsk and had been held captive for almost eight years.
- Bohdan Kovalchuk, arrested in the occupied part of Donetsk region in 2016 when he was still a minor.
- Yurii Shapovalov, detained by Russian occupiers over seven years ago.
- A Donetsk region resident, Svitlana, who was taken captive in 2019 as a civilian and held for six years.
Among those freed today is a colonel — a border guard from the Mariupol garrison who has been fighting since 2014. He was wounded but continued defending Ukraine. A defender of Mariupol, he was held for a long time in Olenivka by Russian occupiers, wrote Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
Luhansk oblast
Russian forces carried out 14 assaults on the Siversk front, the Regional Military Administration reported.
On the Lyman front, they attempted to advance 13 times. The enemy fired 26 times from tube artillery and launched 64 UAVs and FPV drones at Ukrainian defenders.
The occupiers continue to involve Luhansk youth in military festivals held in Russia, using them to promote participation in the war. Over 100 teenagers aged 14–18 from military-patriotic clubs operating in the so-called “LNR” took part in a 10-day session at one of Russia’s youth military camps. They underwent firearms, drill, and guard duty training, wearing Soviet-style uniforms. To recreate a war atmosphere, organizers used tanks, artillery guns, anti-tank hedgehogs, and other equipment.
In occupied Luhansk region, Russia plans to develop tourism, including in frontline areas where towns and villages have suffered severe destruction. Many of these settlements are at best half-abandoned. Nonetheless, on July 1 the occupiers began accepting applications for a grant competition aimed at developing tourism infrastructure, allocating more than 122 million rubles for these projects.
What is happening now in the north of Ukraine
Kyiv oblast
The State Emergency Service reported that SES rescuers tested the latest ARKAN Fire firefighting robot in Kyiv oblast. The firefighting robot was developed by scientific and teaching staff at the National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine. It is designed for remote reconnaissance and firefighting, evacuating people, transporting cargo, and towing vehicles. It has high cross-country capability and autonomy.
In Kyiv, the Ukrainian Women’s Guard recently held a training session as part of the project “VARTA: Recovery. Art. Therapy. Adaptation.” The event was aimed at strengthening the psychological and physical resilience of women: IDPs, veterans, military personnel and their families. Under the guidance of trainer Viktor Kraevsky, a martial arts master and rehabilitation specialist, participants mastered exercises that promote faster recovery and learned to overcome internal barriers.
The documentary film ‘Kuba & Alaska’ was presented in Kyiv. The film focuses on the story of Ukrainian paramedics Yulia Sidorova (Kuba) and Oleksandra Lysytska (Alaska), who save lives on the front lines. Their friendship, humour, and courage help them endure the challenges of war while maintaining their inner light. The film drew a full house at the Zhovten cinema. The audience included Yulia Paevska (Tyra), Masha Yefrosinina, Maria Berlinska, and the heroes’ comrades.
Zhytomyr oblast
Zhytomyr oblast is systematically implementing projects aimed at using alternative and environmentally friendly electricity sources. Between 2023 and 2025, solar power plants of various capacities will be installed in dozens of oblast’s medical facilities . These include: Zviahel Multidisciplinary Hospital, Ovruch City Hospital, Hospitals No. 1 and No. 2 in Zhytomyr, Korosten Central City Hospital, regional clinical and children’s hospitals, Radomyshl Hospital, Emergency Medical Care Centre, Ozadiv and Raigorodok outpatient clinics. Some of the equipment was provided by international partners – the governments of Switzerland and Latvia, the Czech company SOLSOL, the European Commission, and the World Bank.
Sumy oblast
The General Staff reported that in North Slobozhanske and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian defenders repelled six russian attacks over the past day. Enemy forces carried out 16 air strikes, dropped 27 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 289 attacks, including 14 by multiple launch rocket systems.
The Regional Military Administration informed that in Sumy oblast, a 7-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man were injured in a missile strike from russia. The attack occurred late in the evening of 11 August in one of the villages of Seredyna-Buda community. As a result of the enemy strike, about six private houses and vehicles were also damaged. The child, who was wounded by the blast, was hospitalised. The man sustained minor injuries and received the necessary medical care.
According to the Regional Military Administration, from the morning of 13 August to the morning of 14 August, russian forces carried out 85 attacks on 47 settlements across 13 territorial communities in the oblast. The highest number of strikes was recorded in Sumy, Shostka, and Okhtyrka regions. The enemy actively used guided aerial bombs (over 20 strikes) and multiple launch rocket systems (nearly 30 strikes), dropped VOG grenades from UAVs (10 strikes), and also carried out attacks by FPV-drones and UAVs. As a result of the russian strikes, there were casualties — 7 people were injured, including a child.
The consequences of enemy strikes in Sumy oblast as of the morning of 12 August: in Seredyna-Buda community, a private residential house was destroyed, 6 private houses and 2 cars were damaged; in Sumy community, non-residential premises were damaged.
Sumy Region Police reported after a night-time air attack on Ukraine, a downed enemy drone that had not exploded on impact was found in a field. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists inspected the recovered debris, removed a 50-kilogram fragmentation high-explosive incendiary warhead, neutralised it, and transported the explosives to a safe location for disposal.
Over the past day, local authorities, together with units of the State Emergency Service, the National Police, and non-governmental organisations, evacuated 14 people from border communities.
Chernihiv oblast
The Department for Civil Protection and Defence Work of Chernihiv RMA reported that on 13 August, russian forces attacked Chernihiv region by a Geran-2 strike drone. One explosion was recorded after the drone crashed.
Chernihiv Border Detachment informed that throughout 13 August, russian forces attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi and Semenivka border communities in Chernihiv oblast. A total of 10 strikes were recorded. Six settlements came under enemy fire. The enemy used guided aerial bombs, Shahed-131/136 UAVs, Lancet and Molniya type UAVs, FPV-drones, and mortars.
As a result of enemy attacks on the Semenivka community:
- In Semenivka town, a non-residential building caught fire after being hit by a Lancet-type UAV;
- In Zhadove, a civilian tractor was damaged by a Molniya UAV strike;
- In Arkhypivka, a private building caught fire following FPV-drone strikes.
In Chernihiv oblast, Honcharivsk Lyceum named after ATO hero Dmytro Stepanschenko, which was damaged in russian attacks in 2022, has been restored. Thermal insulation work is currently under way. According to Regional Governor Viacheslav Chaus, donors have provided computer equipment, shelter furniture, and set up a safety classroom. The Fortetsnyi Charitable Foundation has installed solar panels.
Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine
Dnipropetrovsk oblast
Mykola Lukashuk, Head of the RMA, stated that more than 35 attacks – the enemy struck Nikopol region by drones and artillery. The strikes targeted the regional centre, Myrove, Marhanets and Pokrov communities. Fires broke out, 4 apartment buildings and 4 private houses were damaged, along with a fire station, a service vehicle, an enterprise, a café, a pharmacy, a hair salon, a shop, a sports club, a garage and several cars.
The enemy attacked Synelnykove region, targeting Petropavlivka and Mezhova communities by KABs and drones. A fire occurred, and an educational institution and a private house were damaged.
Vinnytsia oblast
A resident of Vinnytsia – defender of the Mariupol Garrison, officer of the Naval Forces, Major Oleksii Ihnatenko – has returned from russian captivity. He spent 3 years and 4 months in captivity.
Kirovohrad oblast
Andrii Karabo, a resident of Svitlovodsk community in Kirovohrad oblast, was killed in the war with russian forces. The soldier had been considered missing in action for 1 year and 9 months.
Cherkasy oblast
Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy RMA, stated that among those released from captivity is Oleksii Korniienko from Cherkasy oblast. He is a senior lieutenant and had been held in captivity for over 3 years.
Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia oblast
The U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War reported that the Defence Forces advanced near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia oblast. Geolocated footage published on 13 August indicates that Ukrainian troops have recently moved forward in the southern part of Stepnohirsk.
Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported that 6 servicemen from Zaporizhzhia oblast were returned home from russian captivity during today’s prisoner exchange.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 13 August, the Defence Forces of Ukraine repelled 2 russian attacks in Orikhiv and Huliaipole regions.
Ivan Fedorov, Head of the RMA, stated that on 13 August, russian forces carried out 542 strikes on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia oblast. In particular, 7 airstrikes targeted Kamianske, Orikhiv, Novoandriivka, Uspenivka, Chervona Krynitsa and Malynivka.
Mykolaiv oblast
Referring to Mykolaiv RMA, at 2:58pm on 13 August, russian forces attacked Kutsurub community by an FPV drone. This caused a fire in an open area in Dmytrivka village. There were no injuries reported.
Odesa oblast
Based on the information provided by Odesa RMA, on 14 August, marine infantryman Khuan Leiva Garcia, who defended Mariupol, returned from russian captivity. He was captured during the withdrawal from Azovstal in May 2022.
Kherson oblast
Yaroslav Shanko, Head of Zaporizhzhia CMA, reported that as of 6pm, 6 people were evacuated from Korabel microdistrict in Kherson. In total, 1,641 residents have been evacuated from Ostriv area, including 56 children and 169 people with limited mobility.
Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson RMA, reported that among those returned from russian captivity today are 3 servicemen from Kherson oblast.
The Prosecutor’s Office reported that as of 5pm, it is known that 1 person was killed and 3 wounded in russian attacks on Kherson oblast, including a 16-year-old boy. Private and multi-story buildings, a higher education institution and vehicles were damaged.
Yaroslav Shanko, Head of the CMA, said that russian forces shelled Korabelnyi district of Kherson by artillery, killing a 70-year-old woman.
The RMA reported that around 2pm, russian forces attacked a 78-year-old woman in Kherson by a drone. She sustained a blast injury, shrapnel wounds to the head and an arm injury.
The CMA informed that in the morning, russian troops shelled Zelenivka, damaging houses and causing several fires. There were no injuries reported.
More than 20 houses were damaged in Molodizhne. Another person was injured in the morning shelling of Molodizhne, an 85-year-old woman, with a concussion and a mine-blast injury.
At about 5:30am, russian forces shelled Molodizhne village near Kherson. A 16-year-old boy sustained a mine-blast injury, acute stress reaction and shrapnel wounds to the arm and legs.
The Operational Command South reported that on 13 August, the Southern Defence Forces stopped 4 russian attempts to advance in the Dnipro River area.
The Prosecutor’s Office said that at around 8pm yesterday, russian artillery shelled Burhunka in Kherson oblast, killing a man born in 1950.
Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson RMA, reported that in total, 13 August, in Kherson oblast, 4 people were killed and 6 injured due to russian shelling. Damage was reported to 109 private houses, a gas pipeline, an ambulance, agricultural machinery and other vehicles. The russian forces shelled 40 settlements in the oblast.
Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine
Volyn oblast
Ivan Rudnytsky Head of the RMA, met with Oleksandr Mishchenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. They discussed key areas of international cooperation.
Zakarpattia oblast
Ihor Myronchuk, soldier of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, was returned from enemy captivity. The soldier was captured in Donetsk oblast in February 2019.
Ivano-Frankivsk oblast
Burshtyn community signed a memorandum of cooperation with Rohansk community, Kharkiv oblast, an outpost community that lives and develops under constant enemy attacks. According to the document, it concerns humanitarian assistance, business relocation, and support for displaced persons.
Lviv oblast
The President of Ukraine awarded Bohdan Havrylov, soldier of the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, from Yavoriv region, with the III degree For Courage Order (posthumously). In August 2024, while performing a combat mission, he went missing. Later, investigative authorities confirmed his death.
Rivne oblast
Among the Ukrainian soldiers released from captivity is a fellow countryman from Rivne oblast. He is a 41-year-old soldier from Vara region.
Ternopil oblast
As part of the third wave of the Side by Side: United Communities national project, a meeting of representatives of Tovsten Village Council of Ternopil oblast and Novomykolaiv Village Council of Zaporizhzhia oblast took place. The project was initiated by the Government of Ukraine to strengthen cooperation between communities affected by armed aggression and those ready to provide support in the recovery process.
Khmelnytskyi oblast
Khmelnytskyi community sent UAVs, electronic warfare systems and FPV drones worth UAH 18.4m to the Defense Forces.
Chernivtsi oblast
The RMA reported that Junior Sergeant Mykhailo Havrilov was awarded with the III degree For Courage Order (posthumously).
International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President, met with Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister. They discussed support for Ukraine.
A silent protest was held in front of the US Embassy in Prague. The protesters called for a repeat of the mistakes of the 1938 Munich Agreement, in which British and French leaders Neville Chamberlain and Edouard Daladier agreed to hand over the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia to Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler.
Materials compiled by Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Helena Albahachiieva, Kristina Maknynia
Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Alla Litrovnyk, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Ilona Korolevska, Tetiana Moiseienko, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova
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