War in Ukraine

On August 19, at approximately 8:50 a.m., the Russians launched a drone attack on the Korabelny district of Kherson, striking a minibus carrying passengers.

As a result of the Russian drone attack on the regional capital, one person was killed and others were injured; damage to buildings was also reported.

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets commented on the question of whether Ukraine is seeking an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Vladimir Putin in connection with the killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Throughout the day on August 18, enemy drones attacked the capital. Debris was reported to have fallen at two locations.

Russian troops launched a massive shelling attack on one of DTEK's thermal power plants.

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

According to World Bank estimates, the damage caused by Russia to Ukraine’s infrastructure exceeds $600 billion. Ukraine is calling for more active discussion of mechanisms for using frozen Russian assets to rebuild the country.

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.

A mandatory evacuation of families with children has been ordered in 16 settlements in the Synelnykivsky District.

In Kherson, the enemy carried out several attacks using various types of strike drones. The Russians directed one of the drones at a private home in the city’s Central District.