Силы обороны Украины
Putin will not achieve his goals in the war against Ukraine, says General David Petraeus
Russia will not be able to achieve its goals in the war against Ukraine due to colossal losses and effective resistance from the ZSU, believes General David Petraeus. According to him, Ukraine maintains the initiative thanks to technological…
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On the Orikhiv front, the Defence Forces neutralized an enemy UAV during energy workers’ operations
The military shot down a Russian drone that attempted to attack a brigade of JSC Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo during repair works. Following the incident, specialists restored power supply for 5.5 thousand consumers.
CCD denies plans for compulsory mobilization of women in Ukraine
There are no plans in Ukraine to introduce compulsory mobilization for women, as they serve exclusively on a voluntary basis. This statement was made by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, following remarks by US…
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms destruction of Su-24M bomber and special equipment at Saky airfield in Crimea
Ukrainian military struck an airbase in occupied Crimea, destroying a Russian aircraft and ground support vehicles. Enemy losses were confirmed following the attack on 20 August 2026.
Defense Forces neutralize 191 enemy air targets on night of August 22
On the night of August 22, Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 191 enemy air targets. Kyiv and Odesa regions became the main targets of the massive attack.
Defense Forces struck Akhtubinsk airfield and damaged a Su-34
On August 20, 2026, the Ukrainian military struck the Akhtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region of Russia. The attack resulted in damage to a Su-34 fighter-bomber and fuel leakage at the facility.
