Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 16.08 Ukraine MOD 16 Aug 2022
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00, on August 16, 2022 Ukraine MOD 16 Aug 2022
• Russians Blame 'Sabotage' For Blasts At Crimean Ammo Depot; Kyiv Hints At Role RFE/RL 16 Aug 2022 -- A Russian ammunition storage unit in northern Crimea has exploded, Russia's Defense Ministry said, injuring at least two people and prompting the evacuation of thousands of nearby residents. The ministry blamed the blast on sabotage.
• Military Supply Depot in Crimea Damaged in Sabotage Attack, Russian Military Says Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- A massive fire broke out at an ammunition storage area near the town of Dzhankoy, northern Crimea on Tuesday, causing a series of explosions, with fires spreading to nearby civilian infrastructure, including an electricity substation. Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak hinted that the explosions were no accident.
• Large-Scale Explosions Rock Russian Ammo Depot in Crimea VOA 16 Aug 2022 -- Massive explosions rocked a military depot in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine on Tuesday, igniting fires and forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 people.
• Ammunition Detonated in Crimea as Result of Fire, Russian MoD Says Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- A fire broke out at a fenced ammunition storage area in the Maiskoye village in Crimea's Dzhankoy district on Tuesday morning, the Russian defense ministry said.
• 'Escalation?...The Russians Have Already Escalated': Former Estonian Spy Chief On Why The West Should Continue To Support Ukraine RFE/RL 16 Aug 2022 -- Politico dubbed him the "Baltic James Bond" for his spy past and an ascribed willingness to "move in shadows and operate on the edge."
• Russia says has 'no need' to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine Press TV 16 Aug 2022 -- Russia has dismissed media speculations about a possible deployment of nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine, saying Moscow has "no need" to use its nuclear arsenal to achieve its goals in the conflict.
• Putin accuses US of 'trying to prolong Ukraine war, destabilize region' Press TV 16 Aug 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of attempting to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and seeking to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region, in a reference to the US interference in Taiwan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Address to participants and guests of the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security President of Russia 16 Aug 2022
• Russia wants broad military-technical cooperation: Putin People's Daily 16 Aug 2022 -- Russia stands for the broadest and most comprehensive development of military-technical cooperation in today's steadily emerging multipolar world, President Vladimir Putin said Monday.
• Russia accuses British reconnaissance aircraft of border violation People's Daily 16 Aug 2022 -- An RC-135 reconnaissance plane of the British Royal Air Force illegally crossed Russia's state border in the Arctic area of Cape Svyatoy Nos, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
• US State Department Says Not Aware of New S-4-00 Deal Between Russia, Turkey Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- The State Department is not aware of any new developments for Russia to provide Turkey with additional S-400 air defense systems, but the United States' position on the arms sale is well known, spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
• Guinea Seeks to Strengthen Military Cooperation With Russia Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- The Republic of Guinea wants to increase military cooperation with Russia, Guinean Deputy Defense Minister David Haba said on Tuesday.
• Laos to Host Joint Tank Division Drills With Russia in 2022, Shoigu Says Sputnik 16 Aug 2022 -- Russia and Laos will hold joint counterterrorist tank division drills Laros-2022 in Laos, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday during the talks with his counterpart from the Asian country, Chansamone Chanyalath.

Foreign Policy

• Telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Russia 16 Aug 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
• Finland To Sharply Cut Russian Tourist Visas Amid Outcry Over Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Aug 2022 -- Finland said it will cut the number of Russian tourist visas it issues by 90 percent due to rising discontent over the war in Ukraine.

News Reports

• German Troops Rejoin EU's Bosnian Mission, Sparking Russian Anger RFE/RL 16 Aug 2022 -- A contingent of around two dozen German troops arrived in Bosnia-Herzegovina on August 16 as part of the European Union's nearly two-decade peacekeeping and security mission in the troubled Balkan state, in a move quickly disparaged by Russia's embassy.