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Daily Briefing From Ukraine

Your news for the morning of Friday, August 18 – Day 541 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 18, 2023

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2023

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on August 17, 2023

By ISW

Aug. 18, 2023

Ukrainians React to Kyiv Official’s Comments on 'Long Struggle' Ahead

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Ukrainians React to Kyiv Official’s Comments on 'Long Struggle' Ahead

Iryna Vereshchuk told Ukrainians to get used to the idea of a “long and heavy war,” provoking a heated response on social media and the streets of Kyiv.

By Alisa Orlova, Denys Martynov

Aug. 17, 2023

War in Ukraine

Increased Russian Attacks Lead Ukrainian Pilots to Frequent Air Base Changes - FT

Sources say these airfield attacks are specifically aimed at disrupting the Ukrainian Air Force's ability to employ long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 17, 2023

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NATO Official Acknowledges Mistake in Suggesting Territorial Concessions for Ukraine's Alliance Membership

Earlier, Jenssen suggested that one of the options for resolving the war in Ukraine could involve Kyiv giving up certain territories in exchange for NATO membership.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 17, 2023

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Counteroffensive

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Russian ‘Alligator’ Ka-52 Helicopter Downed Near Robotyne

Ukraine’s Armed Forces downed two of Moscow’s much-lauded helicopter gunships on Thursday morning, one in the Zaporizhzhia region and another near Bakhmut.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko, Chris York

Aug. 17, 2023

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Porn Is Illegal in Ukraine But That Might Be About to Change

Supporters of decriminalization say the current law is so vague that a person could technically spend years in prison either for sending or receiving a naked photo.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Aug. 17, 2023

War in Ukraine

Kyiv’s Forces to Liberate all Ukraine, Regardless of Timeframe – Kuleba

“The truth is that until we have won, we need more, we need to move forward, because war is a reality, and in this reality, we need to win. There is no other way,” he told AFP.

By AFP

Aug. 17, 2023

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ICU Weekly Insight, 16 August 2023 - UAH bond rates stabilize

UAH bond rates stabilize

By ICU

Aug. 17, 2023

Counteroffensive

EXPLAINED: Ukraine’s ‘Complicated’ Situation in Kupyansk

News of the liberation of Urozhaine on Wednesday was tempered slightly a few hours later with a grim assessment of the fighting in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 17, 2023

Counteroffensive

Ukraine Won’t Get F-16 Fighter Jets Ahead of Challenging Autumn-Winter Period

The F-16 fighters were anticipated to play a pivotal role in fortifying Ukraine’s counteroffensive and bolstering its air defenses against potential Russian missile attacks.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 17, 2023

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Summer Offensive Update for August 17: ‘Potential Pincer Preview’

Ukrainian forces may be attempting an enveloping pincer tactic on their Russian enemy on the southern front, exploiting emerging gains along two separate axes.

By Pete Shmigel

Aug. 17, 2023

Counteroffensive

ANALYSIS: How Pontoons Could Help Ukraine Bypass Minefields, Trenches and Tank Traps

The assumption is that Ukraine aims to punch through Russia’s “Surovikin” fortifications and advance southeast to split Russia’s forces and isolate Crimea. But there may be another option.

By Steve Brown

Aug. 17, 2023