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In Mariupol, the Russian Guard has intensified checks on civilians. People go missing. "A new wave of brutal sweeps and checks. This time, the outskirts and the private residential sector are a priority. Checks, searches, undressing. People go missing again," Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the Mariupol city mayor, posted on Telegram. According to him, such checks in the city intensified after a regular rotation of the Russian Guard. As reported, Russia's aggression caused one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in Mariupol. The city is almost 90% destroyed as a result of enemy shelling, there is still no normal supply of…

The village of Urzuf near Mariupol was closed for entry and exit due to a shootout that took place on August 11. At least three civilians were injured. "According to one of the versions, a soldier of Kadyrov’s forces got drunk and shot civilians and Russian servicemen. We know of at least three civilians who were injured in the shootout," Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to Mariupol mayor, posted on Telegram. Read also: Andriushchenko: Mobile connection in occupied Mariupol completely lost Currently, no one is let in or out of Urzuf, Andriushchenko added.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to go on the offensive in Melitopol and Berdiansk directions, Ukrainian defenders achieved partial success in the area of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia region. This is stated in the report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 18:00 on Saturday, August 12, published on Facebook. It is reported that Ukrainian defenders gain a foothold on the reached boundaries and carry out counter-battery fight in the mentioned directions. In total, 33 combat engagements took place at the front during the day. Ukraine’s Air Force launched ten strikes on enemy personnel, weapons,…

A smokescreen was created on the Crimean Bridge following two explosions that rang out earlier. Crimea Wind posted the relevant report on its Telegram channel, sharing two photos showing a column of smoke above the structure, according to Ukrinform.  "A [smoke]screen is being deployed again on the Crimean Bridge," read the report. Earlier on Saturday, August 12, two explosions rang out in the Crimea Bridge area. Eyewitnesses reported two powerful explosions on the bridge in different places. Also, damage to two sections of the bridge has been reported. As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the illegally built…

Two explosions were heard in the Crimea Bridge area. "It's loud again in the Crimea Bridge area. Eyewitnesses reported two powerful explosions on the bridge in different places," the National Resistance Center posted on Telegram. It is noted that traffic on the bridge is blocked. Damage to two sections on the bridge has been reported. As reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the illegally built bridge across the Kerch Strait must be neutralized as it is an enemy object built in violation of international law and all possible norms. On the night of July 17, one of the sections of…

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…