War

The enemy attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and aerial bombs. Damage to various facilities was reported in four districts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal on the state of the power grid following the Russian attacks.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stated that the country's restraint regarding the use of frozen Russian assets does not mean a reluctance to help Ukraine or support for Russia.

Ukrainian intelligence has not detected any signs that Russia is ready for peace. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposals to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in the air, a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, a freeze on the war along the front lines, and a willingness to meet in person and negotiate, the Kremlin is sticking to its position.

Everyone has watched the video in which a true hero—the company commander—rescues two wounded soldiers who were being evacuated using a ground-based robotic system (GRS).

Last week, Apple sent out a massive wave of warnings to iPhone users about potential spyware attacks. Among the recipients were Ukrainian military personnel, and researchers described the scale of the campaign as unprecedented.

Russian troops continue to attack the Kyiv region—on the morning of August 18, the enemy attacked the Brovary district.

At airports in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg, an unofficial screening process has been implemented for travelers leaving Russia. Men of draft age are deliberately subjected to additional screenings to prevent them from catching their flights, even if their documents are in order and there are no official restrictions.

Moscow and the Moscow Region came under a massive drone attack on the night of August 17–18. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that hundreds of drones were heading toward the capital region and noted that Russian air defenses were in action.

In June, the Ukrainian Defense Forces inflicted losses on the Russian army amounting to nearly $5 for every dollar spent on striking targets.