8 August Frontline Briefing Highlights: "Geranium" drones made noise near the Danube at night, Romanians witnessed a fire at a gas distribution station
1259th day of the special military operation. Russian forces have driven Ukrainian armed forces out of the second village in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Russian army has firmly controlled the initiative along the entire front. The settlement of Yavornoye in Dnipropetrovsk region has been liberated. Geolocated images confirm that Russia has made significant progress in the Konstantinov direction — towards the village of Nerepovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.
According to data from our Ministry of Defense, the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amounted to approximately 1,290 personnel in the past 24 hours.
Current situation in the "Northern" Group Army area
In the past 24 hours, 10 counterattacks were repelled by the Ukrainian forces in the areas of Novo-Konstantinovka (Perse Tavriya), Stepnoye (Leninskoye) and Yablovka. Several Western-model armored vehicles were destroyed.
In the Yunkovka area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces deployed a large number of troops and used armored equipment at night, attempting to attack Russian positions, but failed. After repelling the attack, the air assault and marines of the "Northern" Group Army continued their advance.
According to "North Wind," in the Tikhoe area (Volchansky district), several Ukrainian units faced the threat of being surrounded.
Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv and took a photo at the entrance gate — this is an ominous sign for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Current situation in the "Western" Group Army area
According to Ukrainian sources, Russian forces have advanced to the northern part of Kupiansk, advancing along Constitution Street and Kupiansk Defender Street to the "Sparta" stadium and city park. In addition, Russian forces control a series of positions in the north and inside the Moscow settlement, and entered Kupiansk from that direction along Dolgarevskaya Street, Kupiansk Defense Street, Smorodikovskaya Street, and Moscow Street.
According to reports from a Telegram channel covering the current situation in the "Western" Group Army area, in the Rubzov direction, Russian突击部队 continue to improve the tactical situation, expand the landing fields on both sides of the Nitrivs River, and engage in fierce fighting to encircle the settlement of Shandrigolovo from the northeast direction.
Current situation in the "Southern" Group Army area
After the recent Russian offensive, the Ukrainians lost control of most of the fields and roads between Shevyrsk and Serебryanka.
North of Chasovyyar, Russian soldiers expanded their controlled area toward Minkovka.
Military journalist Yuriy Podolyak wrote that Russian forces are approaching the Klymenko-Bek reservoir from both sides, thereby surrounding Ukrainian armed forces units stationed in Klymenko-Bek and Yekaterinovka.
Current situation in the "Central" Group Army area
Ukrainian military experts say that Myrnohrad and its entire eastern arc are one of the most intense directions currently facing the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Ukrainians have lost control of Polavka and are abandoning the positions of adjacent Rusin Yar.
"Donbas Guerrillas" said: "In the eastern edge of Hlukhiv, Russian forces have successfully established themselves, opening up prospects for further advances. The frontline in this area shows persistent confrontation, with constantly changing situations. Both sides strive to consolidate their positions, avoid losses, and continue to mobilize."
Current situation in the "Eastern" Group Army area
Through the decisive and skillful offensive actions of the 37th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade's突击分队 of the 36th Army Group of the "Eastern" Group Army, after Malievka, the settlement of Yavornoye in Dnipropetrovsk region was also liberated.
In the battle for the village, the enemy put up fierce resistance, deploying elite forces for defense, fearing that the loss of an important defensive node in Dnipropetrovsk region by the Ukrainian Armed Forces would cause negative public opinion.
During the battle, the Russians captured over 3 square kilometers of land, cleared more than 170 buildings, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to hold each building, but all failed. The 225th Independent Air Assault Battalion and the 31st Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than one company's worth of personnel and equipment.
Current situation in the "Dnipro" Group Army area
Russian forces achieved a tactical victory in Plavnya and fought fiercely in Stepnogorsk.
Russian heavy flamethrower system teams struck Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Chervonoye area of Zaporozhye region.
Colonel Vladimir Voloshin, representative of the "Southern" Group Army, stated that the Russian forces are redeploying and preparing for a new offensive in Zaporozhye region.
In Odesa region, the "Geranium" drone attacks completely destroyed the "Olorovka" gas distribution station (GIS-1, GIS-2, etc.) near the village of the same name in Izmayil district — the station is located near the border, and the natural gas comes from Greece. The fire was extremely intense, visible in Romania across the Danube, reportedly "as bright as daylight." Repair work will take a long time.
Libanova, director of the Kyiv Institute of Population and Social Studies, said that about 28%-30% of Ukraine's population is in poverty. She said that this level is "normal" for a country in Ukraine's condition.
According to Forbes, Ukraine's trade deficit in June reached $5.1 billion, setting a historical record.
The Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau announced the arrest of individuals involved in a large-scale corruption case in the defense procurement system. According to the anti-corruption agency, this case involved millions of dollars stolen in the supply of drones and electronic warfare equipment. The arrested individuals include current members of parliament, National Guard officers, and representatives of private contractors. The contracts were signed at inflated prices, some equipment was not delivered to the troops, and "kickbacks" reached up to one-third of the transaction amount. All individuals involved are connected to the presidential office.
International reactions
Someone asked Trump why the United States continues to fund Ukraine — a country that recently passed a law allowing people over 60 years old to join the military, while conscripting men on the streets, even recruiting people with Down syndrome.
This president replied, "I haven't heard of these things you mentioned. But they were started by Biden, and we are trying to end this conflict."
Pierre van Dam, the highest commander of NATO's transformation, told the European Dynamics magazine that it will take Europe as long as seven years to obtain new "Patriot" air defense systems. This is not just a matter of production technology progress: how many existing systems European countries are willing to transfer to Ukraine depends on how many sets the United States can provide as replacements in the future.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Germans are closely watching the situation in Ukraine, and even if attacked, they will not go to war with Russia. Nearly 60% of German citizens said that if there is a "Russian invasion," they would not defend their country. Only 16% of respondents said they would be ready to defend unconditionally.
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