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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 21.08.2023 Ukraine MOD 21 Aug 2023
• Ukraine Reports Gains In Southeast As Counteroffensive Creeps Forward RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Intense fighting has been reported in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhya region, with Defense Minister Hanna Malyar claiming "success" as Kyiv continues its counteroffensive to regain territory occupied by Russian forces.
• Moscow Airports Again Restrict Flights Amid Claims Of Ukrainian Drones RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Two major Moscow airports temporarily suspended flight arrivals and departures on August 21 following claims by the Defense Ministry that a Ukrainian drone had been shot down over the Moscow region.

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Arrives In Athens After Securing Promises On F-16s From Denmark, Netherlands RFE/RL 21 Aug 2023 -- Greece's prime minister pledged on August 21 after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to help train Ukrainian F-16 warplane pilots and assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine, particularly the port city of Odesa.
• Ukrainian Artillery Fire Faulty Shells: 20% Just Fizzle Out Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- Ukrainian forces are launching intense artillery fire on Russian positions in Zaporozhye near the village of Rabotino on a daily basis, but about 20% of Ukrainian shells fail to detonate, according to a fighter from the 71st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, call sign "Monk."
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with the President of Greece President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• President of Ukraine following the meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Greece will take part in the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• Joint Declaration of Ukraine and the Hellenic Republic on the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• Andriy Yermak: Fair punishment of Russia for its crimes will be a prerequisite for the safety and security of all mankind President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• We are completing a historic visit to the Nordic countries with much-needed agreements - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• With our victory and cooperation we will prove that people matter, freedom matters, Europe matters - Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to the public of Ukraine and Denmark President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• In Copenhagen, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Danish parliamentarians, business representatives and the Ukrainian community President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• Ukraine believed in Denmark when the evil invasion began, and I thank you for trusting us - President's speech to the members of the Folketing President of Ukraine 21 Aug 2023
• Ukraine to get 42 F-16 fighter jets: Zelensky People's Daily 21 Aug 2023 -- Ukraine will get at least 42 F-16 fighter jets after the end of the training course for pilots, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday.

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 21 Aug 2023 -- On 20th August at 14.00 Moscow time Kiev regime yet again attempted a terrorist attack launching two airplane Unmanned aerial vehicles at objects on territory of the Russian Federation.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 21 Aug 2023 -- On 21 August at 08.16 Moscow time, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 21 Aug 2023 -- On 21 August at around 06:50 Moscow time, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by a fixed-wing drone was thwarted.
• US-made F-16 aircraft will only 'escalate' Ukraine war, Russia warns Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- Russia has warned that the provision of US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by Denmark and the Netherlands will escalate the war in the ex-Soviet republic.
• Russia repels another Ukraine drone attack on Moscow: Defense Ministry Press TV 21 Aug 2023 -- Russia says it has repelled a Ukrainian drone attack targeting Moscow, foiling yet another attempted "terrorist attack" on its capital city.
• Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Ammo Depots to 'Further Deplete' Kiev's Combat Capability Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- Over the past several days, Russian troops have intensified attacks on the Ukrainian army's logistical infrastructure as part of Moscow's ongoing special military operation.
• Russian Air Defense Downs Ukrainian Drone in Belgorod Region - MoD Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- Russia's air defense systems have detected and intercepted a Ukrainian drone over the Belgorod Region on Monday afternoon, the Defense Ministry said, adding that the incident did not result in any damage.
• Russian Forces Successfully Destroy 2 Ukrainian Drones in Moscow Region Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- Russia's on-duty air defense forces have destroyed another Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over the Istrinsky District in the Moscow Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
• Russian Air Defense Downed Ukrainian Drone in Moscow Region Sputnik 21 Aug 2023 -- The Russian air defense suppressed a Ukrainian drone by means of electronic warfare, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday, adding that the drone crashed in the Moscow Region.

United States

• Press Gaggle With Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh DoD 21 Aug 2023
• U.S. Open to Training Ukrainian F-16 Pilots if Needed DoD News 21 Aug 2023 -- Last week, in a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to counterparts in Europe, the U.S. signaled its willingness to approve the third-party transfer of U.S.-made F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.
• US General Mark Milley and Pope Francis Discuss War in Ukraine VOA 21 Aug 2023 -- Pope Francis and U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the war in Ukraine at the Vatican on Monday.

NATO

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Foreign Reactions

• The President and Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius discussed EU support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia President of the Republic of Lithuania 21 Aug 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met on Monday with the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius. The President and Mr. Sinkevičius discussed topical EU policy issues, including support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and the ongoing discussions on the EU's multiannual budget review.

News Reports

• Will F-16 Fighter Jets Tip War in Ukraine's Favor? VOA 21 Aug 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to supply his country with F-16 fighter jets as "historic and inspiring."