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Minister of Defense Jana Cernochova of the Czech Republic suggested that the government send Ukraine its Mi-24 attack helicopters set to be replaced by more modern U.S. helicopters. Cernochova spoke of this possibility at the ceremony of accepting the first American helicopters into service, Ukrinform reports with reference to a post by the head of the Czech Ministry of Defense on X (former Twitter). According to the minister, the Russian Mi-24B/35 helicopters served well, for 45 years longer than expected. "Even if we symbolically say goodbye to them today, the story of the 24s does not end there. We probably…

The United States approved the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine immediately after war pilots complete the relevant training course. This was reported by Reuters with reference to an unnamed U.S. official, according to Ukrinform. The source told the agency Washington provided official assurances to Denmark and the Netherlands that the U.S. would expedite the approval of all necessary third-party requests for the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine once the pilots have been trained. Denmark and the Netherlands, which lead a coalition to train Ukrainian war pilots, recently asked the U.S. to…

Three law enforcement officers who were injured in an air strike on Orikhiv on August 12 remain in hospital. Artem Kisko, the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional police, said this during a press conference, answering a question from an Ukrinform correspondent. In total, five law enforcement officers were injured in the attack, one of them died on the spot, and four others were hospitalized. "Unfortunately, one of the guys died. Doctors fought for him for three days. The funeral will take place today. Three more are in hospitals, one is lightly injured, and two have undergone surgeries," the law enforcement…

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package that, among other things, includes launchers for the IRIS-T SLS air defense system. This follows from the updated list of military support for Ukraine, which has been published on the German government's website, Ukrinform reports. Germany handed over two such IRIS-T SLS launchers to Ukraine. Earlier reports said that two IRIS-T SLM air defense systems were already protecting Ukrainian airspace. Read also: Germany plans to allocate EUR 5B in aid to Ukraine every year - Lindner The package also includes over 4,500 rounds of 155mm smoke ammunition, ten GO12 ground…

There are still 1,516 children in eight communities in the  Zaporizhzhia region where hostilities are taking place. Artem Kisko, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional police, said this during a press conference, an Ukrinform correspondent reported. "In the eight communities of the region where hostilities are taking place, there are 937 families with 1,516 children, of which about 200 are in communities near the front line. Unfortunately, not all parents realize that they need to leave," he said. Read also: 16,255 children considered found in Ukraine According to him, 115 families with 196 children have evacuated from the communities under heavy…

In the United Kingdom, members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are practicing assault exercises under the guidance of Canadian instructors. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "Canadian instructors are teaching Ukrainian recruits how to attack and clear trenches - assault exercises are being practiced during the multinational training operation Interflex at one of the UK training grounds," the statement reads. After practicing the exercise, the group, together with the instructor, analyzes the correctness of the exercise and analyzes mistakes with the help of interpreters. Read also: Canadian instructors train…

Russian invaders killed 502 children in Ukraine and injured another 1,099 children. The Office of the Prosecutor General reports this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "More than 1,601 children have been injured in Ukraine as a result of Russia's full-scale armed aggression. As of the morning of August 17, 2023, according to official information from juvenile prosecutors, 502 children were killed and more than 1,099 were injured of varying severity," the statement said. The data is not final. Work is ongoing to install them in the areas of hostilities, on the temporarily occupied and liberated territories. Read also: 16,255 children…

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, a total of 16,255 children have been found in Ukraine. The press service of the Ombudsman's Office reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reported. According to the state portal for searching for children 'Children of War', as of August 17, 2023 (in Ukraine - ed.), 1,158 children are considered missing, 16,255 children are found. Read also: In one week, more than 430 people evacuated from Kupiansk district As reported, Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation Daria Herasymchuk said that Russia is pursuing a deliberate genocidal policy against Ukraine, killing and injuring children…

Five Russia’s warships remain on combat duty in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, with no missile carriers among them. The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. "As of 10:00 on August 17, there are four enemy ships on combat duty in the Black Sea; there is one enemy ship in the Sea of Azov," the report says. Read also: Defense forces down another Russian Ka-52 helicopter today In the Mediterranean Sea, Russia keeps eight warships on combat duty, including two Kalibr cruise missile carriers with a total salvo of…

In the temporarily occupied Lysychansk, Russian invaders refuse to provide compensation for damaged housing. The Luhansk Regional Military Administration reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. According to the RMA, "the occupation authorities of the so-called LPR reported that accreditation certificates issued to media representatives by other election commissions, including the Russian Central Election Commission, will not be valid during the elections in the LPR. The electoral process will be as close as possible, even for 'their own' - only the "LPR election committee" can accredit whomever it wants. The massive outrage of Lysychansk residents against the actions of the…