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Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, European allies have delivered Ukraine almost 224,000 artillery rounds and 2,300 missiles. “[EU] Member states have delivered around 223,800 artillery ammunition — long-range self-propelled, precision-guided ammunitions as well as mortar ammunitions — and 2,300 missiles of all types,” EU spokesman Peter Stano said, Euractiv reports. Overall, the total value of the ordnance provided was 1.1 billion euros, the EU said. As noted, the new figure for artillery ammunition sent was just a small advance on the number — 220,000 shells — announced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in late May.…

Over the past day, the Russian army launched 67 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region. "Over the past day, the enemy launched 67 strikes on 28 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Fifty-four artillery strikes on the territory of Huliaypole, Novodarivka, Novoandriyivka, Zaliznychne, Olhivske, Charivne, Malynivka, Poltavka, Levadne, Shcherbaky, Temyrivka, Kamyanske, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, Pyatykhatky, Plavni, Pavlivka, and Chervonodniprovka were recorded. The Russian military three times fired at Temyrivka and Lobkove with MLRS, launched airstrikes on Orikhiv, Omelnyk, and Mala Tokmachka. Komyshuvakha suffered four missile strikes, UAVs were launched on Zaporizhzhia, Huliaypilske, and Chervone," Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Yuriy Malashko posted…

In Donetsk region, two residents were killed and one was injured as a result of shelling by the Russian army on Friday, August 11. Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "On August 11, Russians killed two residents of Donetsk region: in Yelyzavetivka and Siversk. Another person in the region was injured," Kyrylenko wrote. Read also: Elderly woman killed as Russians attack Kharkiv region The region’s head added that it is currently impossible to establish the exact number of victims in Mariupol and Volnovakha. As reported, Russian troops…

In Kharkiv region, about 12,000 residents may be evacuated from Kupiansk district, while a mandatory evacuation of children is being considered. According to Ukrinform, the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration reported this, citing the administration’s head, Oleh Syniehubov. "Our goal is to fully protect the population from possible injuries as a result of hostilities. As the enemy intensified its assault actions precisely in the Kupiansk direction, every person living there can be in danger," Syniehubov said. According to him, about 12,000 residents may be evacuated from the territory of Kupiansk district. The mandatory evacuation of children is being considered. Taking into…

In Kherson region, Russian military shelled the village of Zolota Balka, damaging a residential building and farm buildings. No civilian casualties have been reported. Volodymyr Litvinov, the head of the Beryslav district military administration, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "The Russian army struck the village of Zolota Balka of Novooleksandrivka territorial community," the report says. Read also: Russian forces shell Nikopol, woman injured It is noted that a residential building and farm buildings were damaged by artillery shelling. No civilians were injured. As reported by Ukrinform, the Russian forces shelled populated areas of Kherson region 60…

Approximately 900 Ukrainian marines have completed the course in the United Kingdom, which was conducted by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, during a six-month UK programme supported by international partners. Ukrinform reports this with reference to the UK government website. The training was announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the UK in February. It is the first programme of amphibious training delivered by the UK to Ukraine, culminating with the Ukrainian marines planning and conducting raids by both day and night. “Each training cohort underwent a rigorous five-week programme, developing individual skills including…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held negotiations with President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema and discussed a 'grain deal' and preparations for the Global Peace Summit. The head of state announced this on the social network X (formerly Twitter), according to Ukrinform. “Negotiations with the President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema. Formula for Peace and Restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative”, Zelensky wrote. According to him, the conversation focused on the fact that the use of food as a weapon is unacceptable.  The President invited Zambia to join the preparation of the Global Peace Summit and to participate in the next…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 171 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 106 of them posthumously. The corresponding decree No. 485/2023 of August 11 was published on the website of the head of state, according to Ukrinform. The document states that the awards are intended for personal courage shown in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless performance of military duty. Read also: Lithuanian military off to Britain with another training mission for Ukrainian soldiers The defenders were awarded the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Danylo Halytsky, 'For Courage', and medals For Military Service to Ukraine, 'Defender…

At its meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 200 million from the state budget reserve fund for the purchase of weapons, military equipment and ammunition. Taras Melnychuk, the permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "UAH 200 million has been allocated to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine on a non-refundable basis at the expense of the state budget reserve fund to implement measures related to strengthening the state's defense capabilities, in particular, the purchase of weapons, military equipment and ammunition," the statement reads. Read also: Ogryzko: law on…