DeepState: Ukrainian forces captured the village of Vnezapnoye in Kursk Oblast
DeepState project analysts report that Ukrainian forces now control a village within Russian territory, while also noting Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
Biden administration considers sending long-range missiles JASSM to Ukraine
Ukraine's air force could receive a significant boost as the US considers supplying Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles, capable of striking targets over 200 miles away.
ISW: Russian military prioritizing Donetsk advances over Kursk defense
US officials claim Russia has redeployed brigade-sized elements to Kursk Oblast, but sources suggest larger, better-trained units remain in Ukraine, reports CNN.
Russian-controlled authorities claim drone attack in Sevastopol and Kerch at night
The illegal Kerch Bridge, a key link between occupied Crimea and mainland Russia, was closed for four hours during the night as explosions were reported in multiple Crimean locations.
Russia launches 8 air targets from Kursk Oblast: Ukraine downs five drones
The Ukrainian Air Force reports successfully intercepting all five drones in a Russian attack that also included ballistic missiles.
Canada allows Ukraine to use its weapons in Russia
The Canadian Ministry of National Defense permitted Ukraine to deploy Canadian-made military equipment, including tanks and armored vehicles, within Russian borders.
Russia hit enterprise in Kharkiv Oblast with KABs, killing two people, injuring one
At least two civilians were killed when Russian forces targeted a non-military enterprise with precision-guided munitions in Kharkiv Oblast, local governor said
Ex-mayor Saldo accused of large-scale grain theft in occupied Kherson
Former Kherson official Volodymyr Saldo is under investigation for allegedly stealing 3000 tons of grain during Russian occupation in 2022, Ukrainian authorities report.
Italian court bans return of orphans taken from Berdiansk to Ukraine
An Italian court has ruled that 57 Ukrainian orphans evacuated from Berdiansk will remain in Italy indefinitely, citing safety concerns and asylum applications.
Lithuania bans entry to all cars registered in Belarus
Lithuania will prohibit all Belarus-registered cars from entering the country starting 16 August, regardless of the owner's citizenship.
Sky News: Ukraine uses British Challenger 2 tanks in Russia’s Kursk Oblast operation
The UK government's policy allows Ukraine to use British-supplied weapons, including tanks, on Russian territory, according to a source cited by Sky News.
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive sparks gas price surge, benefiting Russian coffers
A recent 13% spike in European gas prices, triggered by Ukraine's counter-invasion of Russia's Kursk Oblast, is set to boost Russian fossil fuel revenues beyond the total EU aid to Ukraine.
Russians capture 2 more settlements in Donetsk Oblast: Zhelanne and Orlivka – DeepState
Russian forces have captured two more settlements in Donetsk Oblast, according to the Ukrainian military analytics project DeepState.
Ukraine intercepts 29 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukrainian military officials report intercepting 29 Russian drones and facing three guided missiles in an overnight attack on August 15.