Lithuania to close two more border checkpoints with Belarus
Lithuania will close the Lavoriškių and Raigardo checkpoints on the country’s border with Belarus after two more checkpoints…
ISW: Russia’s MoD attempts to silence Russian milbloggers amid military criticism
The Russian MoD's attempt to silence Russian milbloggers' concerns over the alleged mistreatment of a Russian brigade operating in occupied Kherson Oblast appears to have been unsuccessful, sparking further criticism from the ultranationalist community, ISW reported
Yermak-McFaul Group: 67% of foreign components for Russian drones supplied from China
The international working group on sanctions against Russia, chaired by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak and Ambassador Michael McFaul, has determined that 67% of foreign components for Russian drones are supplied from China
UK intel: Russia likely to cancel Zapad military exercises due to lack of troops, equipment
According to British intelligence, Russia has most likely canceled Zapad planned joint strategic exercise and a significant annual…
Ukraine downs four of six missiles from Russia’s night attack; two hit Poltava Oblast
On the night of 28 August, Ukrainian air defense shot down four of six Russian missiles, Ukraine’s Air…
Russian authorities force Ukrainians to return to frontline areas of Zaporizhzhia Oblast – Ukraine’s National Resistance Center
Russian authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast of Ukraine are forcing residents to return to previously evacuated settlements on…
Second merchant ship leaves Odesa port through Black Sea corridor
On 26 August, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Primus left the port of Odesa through the temporary Black Sea…
Russian shelling of Kharkiv Oblast kills two, injures one
On 26 August, Russian troops shelled the village of Podoly in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, killing two civilians…
UK intel: Russia likely to intensify offensive in Kupiansk-Lyman direction
The Ukrainian counter-offensive has pressured Russian forces in Bakhmut and southern Ukraine. Despite this, Russia's Western Group of…
ISW: Russian troops fight near Robotyne without rotation or reinforcement
On 25 August, Ukrainian forces continued to advance near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This coincided with expressions of…
ISW: Ukrainian troops approach Russian second line of defense in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The Ukrainian advance in the Robotyne area is bringing Ukrainian forces closer to initiating operations against second lines…
Finland to provide new military aid package to Ukraine
Finland will provide the 18th military aid package to Ukraine, which will include heavy weapons and ammunition, Finnish…
Lithuania’s President, Portugal’s President, Finland’s PM arrive in Kyiv
On 23 August, National Flag Day, European leaders arrive in Ukraine. For security reasons, the Presidential Office does not announce visits by foreign leaders. So far, representatives of three countries have arrived in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s PM Shmyhal meets with Moldova’s PM Recean, agree on joint border control
On 23 August, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, during…