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.
ISW: Ukrainian forces’ advance in Kursk Oblast slows, Russians dig trenches
New satellite imagery shows Russian forces constructing defensive fortifications in Kursk Oblast, indicating growing concerns about potential Ukrainian advances.
Ukraine’s defense forces destroy Russian Su-34 in Kursk Oblast
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the successful downing of a Russian Su-34 in Kursk Oblast during an overnight combat mission.
Borrell on Kursk offensive: EU fully supports Ukraine’s fight
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has declared full support for Ukraine's military action in Russia's Kursk Oblast following a briefing from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Russia plans to evacuate civilians from Kursk and Belgorod oblasts to occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Russian authorities are preparing to evacuate civilians from Kursk and Belgorod to occupied Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine's military operation in Kursk continues.
State of emergency declared in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast
Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Russia's Belgorod region, announced plans to elevate the current regional emergency to federal status.
“Dilemma for Putin”: Biden comments on Ukrainian Armed Forces’ operation in Kursk Oblast for the first time
President Biden has broken his silence on Ukraine's military operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast, calling it a "real dilemma for Putin."
Russian Defense Ministry claims interception of 117 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
Russian officials allege that Ukraine launched a coordinated drone assault on three strategic airfields, including ones housing fighter jets used for long-range strikes.
ISW: Ukrainian forces likely not control all territory in Kursk Oblast they declared
The Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast serves multiple strategic purposes, including preventing Russian troop movements and complicating Russian logistics, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine and UK begin talks on century-long partnership agreement
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have commenced negotiations on a bilateral agreement designed to last 100 years, encompassing security, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Russia attacks bus with construction workers with drone in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring 6
A Russian drone attack on a bus in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, has left six construction workers injured, one critically, according to local officials.