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• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00, on August 22, 2022 Ukraine MOD 22 Aug 2022
• Ukraine Reports Russian Strikes Near Power Plant VOA 22 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine reported fresh Russian aerial attacks Monday near the site of a major nuclear power plant, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of potential Russian actions as Ukraine prepares to mark the anniversary of its independence.
• Russians Keep Bombing Ukraine As Zelenskiy Discusses Moscow Threats With World Leaders RFE/RL 22 Aug 2022 -- Russian forces continued to pound targets in eastern and southern Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reiterated his warning that Moscow may be preparing more serious attacks ahead of Kyiv's 31st independence anniversary.
• Kyiv Says Almost 9,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Have Been Killed In Its War With Russia RFE/RL 22 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhniy says nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia launched its ongoing unprovoked invasion almost six months ago.
• Ukraine: Nearly 9,000 Troops Killed in War with Russia VOA 22 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine's military chief says nearly 9,000 soldiers have died since Russia invaded Ukraine almost six months ago.

Ukraine

• Zelensky warns of 'ugly' Russian attacks ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day Press TV 22 Aug 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of more severe attacks from Russia ahead of the country's Independence Day as Russian forces continue to make rapid territorial advances across the war-ravaged country.
• Andriy Yermak following the "Kyiv Initiative": Ukraine's victory will be our joint victory with partners President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022
• These days, if you are abroad, be there with the flag of Ukraine and spread the truth about the crimes of the occupiers - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022
• The first meeting of the "Kyiv Initiative" format initiated by the Head of the President's Office took place with the participation of advisors to the heads of state and government of Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022
• The state should make veteran policy a priority of its activity - President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022
• The veteran community will become one of the largest in Ukraine - the Head of State took part in the forum of veterans and volunteers President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022
• Russia will cut itself off from negotiations if it organizes a show trial of captured Ukrainian defenders - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2022

Russia

• Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting On Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant RFE/RL 22 Aug 2022 -- Russia has requested the UN Security Council hold a meeting on August 23 regarding the situation at Ukaine's Zaporizhzhya nuclear power station, Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing Moscow's deputy ambassador to the UN, Dmitry Polyanskiy.

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United Nations

• War in Ukraine has left nearly 1,000 children killed or injured UNICEF 22 Aug 2022 -- "At least 972 children in Ukraine have been killed or injured by violence since the war escalated nearly six months ago, an average of over five children killed or injured each day.
• Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF UN News 22 Aug 2022 -- Nearly 1,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in the war in Ukraine, the head of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday, underscoring the urgent need for peace.
• UN: At Least 972 Children Killed or Injured in Ukraine Since Beginning of War VOA 22 Aug 2022 -- The U.N. children's agency says nearly 1,000 Ukrainian children have been confirmed killed or injured from violence since Russia invaded Ukraine almost six months ago.

Foreign Reactions

• EU Is Considering Military Training Program For Ukrainian Forces RFE/RL 22 Aug 2022 -- The European Union will discuss launching a major training program for Ukrainian forces in neighboring countries, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on August 22.
• Netherlands to provide Ukraine with further support in war and reconstruction Netherlands Ministry of Defence 22 Aug 2022 -- The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with additional support in the war the country is facing, and for the country's reconstruction. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher made this pledge on Monday during a joint visit to Kyiv.
• Russia's Wording On Ukraine Invasion Limits Its Coercive Powers, Says British Intelligence RFE/RL 22 Aug 2022 -- Russia may be hindering its ability to recruit and keep soldiers by insisting on calling its invasion of Ukraine a "special military operation" instead of officially designating it a war, Britain's Ministry of Defense said in its daily intelligence bulletin on August 22.