[Korrespondent] 22:36 On the evening of August 23, Russian forces launched a drone strike on the Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse in Kherson. A fire broke out at the site.
As a result of the fire, humanitarian supplies stored in the warehouse worth almost 28 million hryvnias were damaged and destroyed.
This includes equipment and materials for preparation for the autumn-winter period, as well as supplies for a rapid response to the consequences of shelling, including materials for temporary covering of damaged buildings.
The warehouse also stored medical supplies, blankets, hygiene kits, equipment for providing water and electricity, and other humanitarian aid.
There are no injuries among the employees and volunteers of the Ukrainian Red Cross.
22.18 Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, which provides for the joint development of new defense technologies and the use of Ukrainian combat data to train AI models.
21.51 A search operation continues for the fourth day at the site of the Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih: three people are being sought, including a child.
Eight service dogs from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine also arrived at the scene, along with dog handlers from Sumy, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Poltava regions, and Dnipro.
Dog teams have already examined over 1,000 sq. m of the destroyed complex. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service dismantled 1,900 sq. m of damaged structures.
21.33 Ukraine is preparing its energy system for the new winter under constant Russian attacks, strengthening the protection of facilities and accumulating necessary equipment for the regions. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.
21.06 For the first time in history, Russia purchased gasoline from Turkey, a country it has supplied with crude oil and fuel for years.
The first tanker with a consignment of Turkish gasoline in the volume of up to 50 thousand tons will arrive at one of the Baltic ports of the Russian Federation by the end of August. The fuel is being transported by the tanker Wendrix, which is included in the sanctions lists of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and was loaded in the Turkish port of Mersin.
This is the fifth import of gasoline to Russia since July. In early August, the first tanker with gasoline from India was unloaded in Murmansk. Russia also purchased gasoline from Morocco.
20.15 French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that allies cut off fuel supplies to Russia. The politician stated this while speaking at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
The French leader noted that in recent months, Russia, which for a long time remained a large exporter of energy resources, has begun to import them itself.
"Now Russia is buying diesel fuel, oil and gas from third countries because of our measures against the "shadow fleet" and because of the very effective actions of the Ukrainian army. And I think it is very important that we introduce new sanctions to prevent our own countries or companies from supplying relevant resources to Russia," Macron said.
In this regard, the French president stressed the need to control the activities of Swiss and other intermediaries through which Moscow can receive Western fuel.
18.57 Russia spends about 340 billion euros a year on war, while Ukraine spends 140 billion euros. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference following the results of the summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
18.44 Two more Russian FSB agents were sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. The perpetrators directed hostile fire at the positions of the defenders of the Donetsk region.
18.29 There is currently no total blockade of the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this during a press conference following the summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, Ukrinform reported.
18.26 On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, ground robotic complexes, aircraft, drones, and sea drones were demonstrated in Kyiv.
Instead of the traditional military parade, Ukrainian ground robotic complexes Rys Pro and TerMIT drove along Khreshchatyk, and unmanned sea boats, including Magura and Sea Baby, which are used by the Defense Forces, sailed along the Dnieper.
In addition, fighter jets and strike drones of various types, including SHARK and P1-SUN, flew over Kyiv. Interceptor drones were also presented during the demonstration.
18.02 The FPV crew of the first separate assault regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubayl destroyed the portable satellite Internet terminal of the Russian invaders, Spirit-030, in the Hulyaipil direction.
The Spirit-030 is a rare device that the Russians are using as a replacement for Starlink terminals. The antenna diameter of this equipment is only 30 cm, which makes it much more difficult to detect.
Russian troops began massively deploying Spirit-030 terminals after March of this year.
17.55 Russian military will regularly strike Kyiv, allegedly "in response" to Ukrainian drone attacks on Ozon marketplace warehouses and other trade infrastructure. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this in a comment to Russian propagandists.
17.28 Ukrainian experts discovered Nvidia Jetson Orin microcomputers in the wreckage of Russian drones that could use fully autonomous guidance using artificial intelligence.
Experts have found microcomputers in the wreckage of drones that the Russian military launched during alleged tests of an autonomous target selection system in Zaporizhia. Nvidia said the Jetson Orin is a low-cost model designed for civilian robotics and machine vision systems.
The Ukrainian internal intelligence service showed the publication two such guidance systems with damaged but recognizable Jetson components. Air defense officials said that on July 6, a drone with one of these systems killed three people during an attack on Zaporizhia.
Based on the results of the chip analysis, Ukrainian investigators found that the Russian drones, which were tested in Zaporizhia from May to July, completely left the decision to strike to the Jetson Orin computer.
17.10 A Russian informant who installed hidden telephone cameras to correct shelling in western regions of Ukraine was detained in the Rivne region. The SBU reported this.
17.02 The court sentenced another Russian military officer involved in committing war crimes. The perpetrator brutally treated civilians during the temporary occupation of Bucha, Kyiv region. The perpetrator turned out to be a serviceman of the 234th Airborne Assault Regiment of the 76th Airborne Assault Division of the Russian Armed Forces.
16.32 Covert mobilization is spreading in Russia. Over the past month and a half, residents of at least 17 regions have complained of violent detentions and coercion to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
In most appeals to human rights activists, people indicated that the victims are men from vulnerable social groups. That is, those who have problems with alcohol, drugs, mental health, as well as those who are elderly or physically ill, lonely, or have problems with the law.
For example, a man in Novorossiysk was taken to the police station, beaten, drugged, and forced to sign a contract. In the Arkhangelsk region, a man was detained for drinking on the street and sent to the front, in Omsk, a man was taken straight from work, held, and a contract was signed for him, and in Udmurtia, a man was removed from the psychiatrist's register and sent to the Donetsk region.
16.29 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is continuing discussions on the possibility of lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine to 50-55 years. This was stated by Roman Kostenko, People's Deputy, Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda.
16.23 Russian occupiers launched several airstrikes on Sloviansk at around 10:10 a.m. Four hits were recorded in the central part of the city, said the head of the Donetsk OAV, Vadym Filashkin.
According to him, "at least 7 people were injured as a result of the airstrikes." Among the injured is a boy born in 2010. All the wounded are being provided with the necessary medical assistance.
16.14 Since the beginning of 2026, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine have performed more than 100 thousand logistical and evacuation tasks using ground robotic complexes (GRC). This was reported by the Ministry of Defense.
All operations of robotic complexes are recorded in the DELTA combat system. Ground drones operate where human presence is especially dangerous: they deliver ammunition, water and food to positions, and also help evacuate the wounded and fallen.
15.34 The number of people injured in the Russian drone strike on Chernihiv has increased to 20. This was reported by the head of the Chernihiv OVA Vyacheslav Chaus in Telegram.
Rescuers extinguished a fire that broke out after a Russian drone hit a high-rise building. The building was significantly damaged.
15.10 Russian troops launched an attack on Pavlograd. One person was killed and two others were injured. The attack set several cars on fire and damaged windows in a high-rise building.
14.58 The second stage of the next exchange of prisoners of war took place, as a result of which 10 citizens of Ukraine returned via Belarus. This was reported by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (KSHPPV). A feature of this exchange is that all rescued servicemen were registered as missing.
14.45 On August 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland a new honorary distinction of Ukraine - Gratitude of the Ukrainian People.
This award was only established on August 20 by presidential decree. It is intended to demonstrate "the respect and gratitude of the people of Ukraine" to the people of foreign countries who support Ukraine during the war. This includes military, humanitarian and financial assistance, political support, and shelter for Ukrainians.
Thus, it was the people of Great Britain who became the first to receive Ukraine's new honorary distinction after its founding.
14.02 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was ready to increase military support for Ukraine, particularly in the area of ​​air defense and countering Russian missile attacks. He said this during the celebrations for Ukraine's Independence Day on Sophia Square in Kyiv on Monday, August 24.
Burnham stressed that Ukraine is actually "on the front line of European security," so allies should not only help, but also show respect and gratitude to Ukrainians.
According to him, Britain will not abandon its support for Ukraine, even despite threats from Russia.
He specifically emphasized that it is not just about strengthening air defense. Among the priorities are "stopping Russia from launching its missiles," cutting off supply chains, and destroying weapons before they are used.
13.55 On the morning of August 24, the Russians shelled Izyum, Kharkiv region, according to preliminary data, with MLRS "Tornado-S". A man was killed, a child was injured. A man was killed, a child was injured due to shelling of Izyum with MLRS. This was reported by the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office. It is noted that the hit was recorded in the ground near residential buildings. A 46-year-old man was killed. A 13-year-old girl suffered shrapnel wounds.
13.44 On Monday night, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in Kamensk-Shakhtynsky, Rostov Region, Russia struck the federal state-owned enterprise Kombinat Kamensky. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this.
13.18 The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces (UAS) hit three Russian Ozon company warehouses, one MiG-29 fighter jet, and other enemy targets. This was reported by UAS Commander Robert "Magyar" Brovdi on Telegram.
13.10 On August 24, the Russians shelled the village of Komyshany with artillery. Three people were injured as a result of the shelling of the village. This was reported by the Kherson OVA. It is noted that a 76-year-old woman received mine-explosive and closed craniocerebral injuries, a concussion and contusion. Doctors are conducting additional examinations and providing her with assistance. Two more victims - a 75-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman - were prescribed outpatient treatment. As reported by the head of the Kherson OVA, Oleksandr Prokudin, the Russian occupiers killed a man in the Korabelny district of Kherson.
13.07 On the morning of August 24, an unidentified drone violated Moldovan airspace after Russia's massive attack on Ukraine. Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to control the situation, NewsMaker reports.
The Moldovan Defense Ministry said that the incident caused the airspace in the south of the country to be restricted for 15 minutes. It was later reopened. However, the origin of the drone has not yet been "established." The agency stressed that the violation occurred after a nighttime Russian attack on Ukraine.
12.41 A Russian Shahed jet drone hit a residential building in Chernihiv. 14 people are currently reported injured.
12.20 North Korea continues to prepare for additional troop deployment in Russia, but there are no signs that such a deployment will take place in the near future. This was reported by the South Korean Ministry of Defense, Reuters reports. It is noted that North Korea continues to supply Russia with weapons, including short-range ballistic missiles. According to estimates, North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 15 million units of artillery ammunition, including 152-millimeter shells.
12.12 Criminal proceedings have been initiated in Ukraine on the facts of new war crimes committed by Russian Army General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Minister of Defense of the aggressor country. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported this.
11.56 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on awarding military personnel with state awards, as well as three decrees on conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine. The documents were published on the president's website. The title of Hero of Ukraine with the award of the Order of the Golden Star for personal courage and heroism shown in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless service to the Ukrainian people is awarded to Sergeant Major Danylo Biyanov, Major Yuriy Spassky, and Colonel Eduard Kolodiy.
11.49 As a result of a Russian missile and drone attack in Odessa, two Epicenter hypermarkets are burning - at the 7th kilometer market and in the village of Kotovskogo.
11.27 On Monday morning, power outages were recorded in six regions of Ukraine due to Russian attacks on civilian energy infrastructure. Ukrenergo reported this. Emergency restoration work is already underway wherever security conditions currently allow.
11.08 The British government will allow the European defense company MBDA to declassify information about British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles for Ukraine. This is stated in a press release of the British government. It is noted that the defense company MBDA may disclose classified information about British components of the long-range SCALP missile, as Ukraine and France seek to establish local assembly lines in Ukraine.
11.02 The European Commission has agreed to additional financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 6.1 billion euros for the purchase of weapons. This was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen on the social network X
10.46 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on behalf of the United States, congratulated the people of Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of independence and stressed that America is committed to Ukrainian sovereignty. This is stated in a statement by the US State Department. It is noted that the US continues to work to support a negotiated settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which will establish a strong and lasting peace. The States also reaffirm the strong cooperation between the two countries 35 years after Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.
10.32 On Monday night, Russian aggressors attacked the territory of Ukraine with eight missiles, various drones, and Banderol loitering munitions. Air defense units destroyed most of the enemy targets, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
10.24 Ukrainian drones attacked several large warehouses of the Ozon marketplace in southern Russia on the night of August 24. The first to be hit was a logistics center in Krasnodar. The Moscow Times reports this. Drones also hit the largest Ozon warehouse in the North Caucasus - in Dagestan. In addition, last night, Ozon warehouses in Adygeysk and Nevinnomyssk were evacuated due to the threat of a drone attack.
9.10 Russian troops launched a massive missile and drone strike on food warehouses and energy infrastructure in the Odessa region. This was reported by the head of the Odessa OVA Oleg Kiper. Private houses were also damaged. Fires broke out. No information about the victims has been received yet. The consequences of the attack are being eliminated on the ground.
8.49 231 combat clashes were recorded on the front during the past 24 hours. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on August 24. Over the past 24 hours, aviation, missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces struck eight areas of concentration of enemy manpower, six control points of unmanned aerial vehicles, five artillery pieces, one control point, one communications node, two multiple launch rocket systems and one radar station of the Russian invaders.
8.20 Russian troops struck gas stations in Chernihiv and Poltava regions, one person was injured. This was reported by the State Emergency Service and the head of the Poltava OVA Vitaly Dyakivnych. It is noted that in Chernihiv region yesterday evening, the Russians struck a gas station in the Novgorod-Siversky district. A fire broke out on the territory of the facility. A 59-year-old gas station employee was injured. The occupiers also hit a UAV at a gas station in the Poltava region. According to the head of the OVA, no people were injured.
7.52 In the war against Ukraine, Russia lost another 1,490 soldiers, 68 artillery systems, and 554 units of automotive equipment and tanker trucks. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on August 24. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.08.26 amounted to about 1,478,070 people.
7.23 Russian troops attacked Konotop with drones on the night of August 24. This was reported by Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin. According to him, the attack destroyed the Korund-S fleet and burned buses. In addition, most of the city was left without gas.
04.04 A large Ozon warehouse caught fire in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, Russia, after a drone attack, according to data from Astra OSINT analysis.
We are talking about the Ozon regional fulfillment center with an area of ​​93,514 sq. m. The facility is used for storage, sorting of goods, picking orders and sending them to customers.
03.27 Russian troops attacked an armored rescue vehicle in the Donetsk region with FPV drones.
The enemy used two FPV drones to attack an armored rescue vehicle that was on its way to respond to a call to help people in Kramatorsk.
As noted, no personnel were injured.
01.44 In Krasnodar, Russia, a warehouse of the Kuchenland Home chain of tableware and home goods stores caught fire after a UAV attack, according to data from the Astra Telegram channel.
OSINT analyst Astra identified the location of the fire based on eyewitness photos. It is a warehouse at 24/8 Krugovaya Street.
00.46 Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi, together with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and members of the Estonian delegation, visited Lukyanivka in the capital, an area that was devastated by Russian missile and drone strikes.