Reporting from Ukraine

Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of operations to expand their control over the Black Sea. A Ukrainian soldier was brought to safety during a challenging 12-hour rescue operation under constant shelling

Ukrainian forces make a daring move in the southern front, breaching a critical Russian fortification on the Tokmak direction, while Russia scrambles to bolster its military presence in the area.

A recent Ukrainian strike on a Russian airfield in the Pskov region destroyed two and damaged up to seven IL-76 planes. The strike was likely conducted from Russian territory using cardboard drones, hardly visible to radars.

Ukrainian troops have launched their offensive in the direction of Verbove, a village located on the Russian second line of defense in Zaporizhzhya Oblast. Following the liberation of Robotyne, Ukrainians are continuing to advance towards nearby settlements.

Damage from Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Pskov Oblast is more significant than earlier reports suggested. Ukrainian troops breach Russia's second line of defense along its six-kilometer stretch on the southern front.

Following weeks of preparation, the Ukrainian army has successfully utilized drones with a range of about 700 km to attack strategic bases across Russia's oblasts and occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian forces have made advances in the south, widening their bridgehead and pushing eastward, aiming to encircle Novoprokopivka; they utilize reconnaissance drones, intensified artillery fire, and increased aviation usage to target Russian reinforcements and positions.

Following the liberation of Robotyne, Ukrainian troops are continuing their offensive in the direction of Novoprokopivka, bypassing minefields and advancing towards the second line of defense of the Russian Army in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian forces capitalized on Russian troop unfamiliarity in Kherson Oblast, weakening a battalion by up to 25%. A strategic landing operation breached Russian defenses and even captured a commander. Utilizing drones and HIMARS strikes, Ukrainians countered Russian attempts, forcing an overcommitment. This significant advantage aims to weaken the Russian 205th Brigade and shift regional control.

Ukrainian troops intensify drone attacks and conduct landing operations in Crimea, showing the potential for Crimea's liberation

On Ukraine's Independence Day, its military reportedly conducted a raid on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula; carried out successful strikes on a key command post in the occupied city of Tokmak near the shifting front lines.

On 23 August 2023, a Russian fighter jet was shot down near oil rigs 30 km west of Crimea, while Russian S-400 air defense system was destroyed on the shore. Available footage indicates that Ukrainian boats operated near oil rigs. Also, Ukrainians stole Russian helicopter, making an agreement with its pilot.

Ukrainian troops have entered and started mopping up operations in the village of Robotyne as part of a counter-offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Russians utilized their prime tanks, but Ukrainians broke through the defenses with Bradley IFVs

Ukrainian forces launched a series of successful attacks on the Russian rear, including an airfield in the Kaluga region, reportedly damaging another fighter jet. Russian propagandists tried to distract attention with fakes, but were exposed