National security and defence

Situation on the front: fighting and airstrikes continue

8 sourcesPublished 18/08/2026, 08:25 · Updated 02/09/2026, 08:28

In recent days, numerous combat clashes and airstrikes have been reported on the front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 244, 192, 239, 234, 195, and 238 clashes on different days, along with multiple airstrikes and shelling by the aggressor.

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244 combat clashes on August 18
239 combat clashes on August 19
234 combat clashes on August 20
195 combat clashes on August 20
238 combat clashes on August 21

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · Russian Federation · Ukraine

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