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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 24.08.2023 Ukraine MOD 24 Aug 2023
• In Special Operation, Ukraine Raises Flag In Russian-Annexed Crimea On Independence Day RFE/RL 24 Aug 2023 -- The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Defense Ministry on August 24 said it had conducted a special operation in Russian-annexed Crimea along with the Ukrainian Navy in a mission coinciding with the country's Independence Day and leading to the raising of the national flag again in the region.
• Russian Missile Attack Injures 7 in Dnipro VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- A Russian missile attack wounded at least seven people early Thursday in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Reaffirms Ukraine's Statehood On Independence Day Amid Russian Strikes RFE/RL 24 Aug 2023 -- Russia launched more strikes on Ukrainian regions on Independence Day as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the contribution of his compatriots in defending the country's freedom in the face of Moscow's full-scale invasion.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The whole world needs Ukraine's successful counteroffensive today President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• Head of the Office of the President had a phone call with the U.S. National Security Advisor President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• Norway supports aviation coalition, three countries have already agreed to provide Ukraine with F-16 jets - President following the meeting with Jonas Gahr Støre President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• Ukraine is ready to start negotiations with Portugal on a bilateral document on security guarantees - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• Portugal confirmed readiness to join training of Ukrainian pilots and engineers on F-16s - Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the meeting with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• We will not lose grip on our independence and will give Ukraine the strength to always prevail - speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Independence Day in St. Sophia Square President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023
• Congratulations by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Independence Day of Ukraine President of Ukraine 24 Aug 2023

Russia

• Russia says three Ukrainian drones downed above border regions Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Russia says it has destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the border regions of Bryansk and Kaluga, foiling another attempted "terrorist attack" on the Russian territory.
• Meeting with Acting Head of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin President of Russia 24 Aug 2023 -- The President held a working meeting with Acting Head of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin.
• Meeting with Acting Governor of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo President of Russia 24 Aug 2023 -- The President met with Acting Governor of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo at the Kremlin.

United States

• Republican Debate Highlights Uncertain Future of US Aid to Ukraine VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The future of U.S. aid to Ukraine under a potential Republican White House remains very much in doubt, one day after eight candidates for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination clashed over the subject in the party's first presidential primary debate.
• Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 24 Aug 2023
• U.S. Plans To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-16s In Arizona Starting In October RFE/RL 24 Aug 2023 -- The United States said it will begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 warplanes in October, joining a Western coalition that is helping to prepare Kyiv's fliers on the sophisticated combat aircraft to join the fight against the Russian invasion.
• Pentagon to Train Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s in US VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The Pentagon says the military will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets inside the United States beginning in October.
• U.S. Will Train Ukrainian F-16 Pilots, Ground Crews DoD News 24 Aug 2023 -- The Defense Department will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets in the coming months, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today.
• US to begin training Ukraine F-16 pilots in September: Pentagon Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- The United States has said it will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 warplanes soon amid a race by Washington and its allies to provide Kiev with the American supersonic aircraft.
• F-16 Training for Ukrainian Pilots to Begin in October in Tucson, Arizona - Pentagon Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The United States will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft in October after their English language training in September, Department of Defense spokeman Pat Ryder said on Thursday.
• Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Ukraine's Independence Day DoD 24 Aug 2023 -- The United States stands in solidarity with Ukraine as it celebrates the 32nd anniversary of its independence. The Ukrainian people have inspired the world with their courage and resolve to defend their right to live in a sovereign, democratic, and free country.
• Ukraine National Day US Dept. of State 24 Aug 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 24 Aug 2023
• Statement from President Joe Biden on Ukraine Independence Day The White House 24 Aug 2023
• Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia's Illegal War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 24 Aug 2023 -- Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia's invasion.
• Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia's Illegal War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 24 Aug 2023 -- Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine's children.
• US Sanctions Russians Involved in Abduction, Deportation of Ukrainian Children VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- The United States announced new sanctions Thursday against several Russian entities and individuals for their roles in the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and for human rights abuses against minors in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine.

NATO

United Nations

• Security Council hears of 'unimaginable suffering' of Ukrainian people, 18 months into war UN News 24 Aug 2023 -- The top UN political affairs official on Thursday highlighted "unimaginable" human suffering due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the war hit its somber 18-month mark.

Foreign Reactions

• Message by President von der Leyen on the occasion of Ukraine Independence Day European Commission 24 Aug 2023
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 24 Aug 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Statement by the Prime Minister on Ukrainian Independence Day Prime Minister of Canada 24 Aug 2023 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ukrainian Independence Day:
• On Ukraine Independence Day, the UK calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian independence, return its children and end this war: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 24 Aug 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
• Ukrainian Independence Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 24 Aug 2023 -- In marking the 32nd anniversary of the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence, Ambassador Holland honours the strength, fortitude, and identity of the Ukrainian people.
• War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 24 Aug 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
• Germany Supplies Ukraine With US Patriot System Missiles for First Time Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- Germany has supplied Ukraine with missiles for US Patriot air defense systems for the first time, according to an updated list of the German government published on Thursday.
• Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Aug 2023 -- 'Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-16 jets for training purposes. We are planning to donate Norwegian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and will provide further details about the donation, numbers and time frame for delivery, in due course,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
• Norway to 'donate' US-made F-16 jets to Ukraine: Norwegian prime minister Press TV 24 Aug 2023 -- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store says Norway will "donate" F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming the third country after Denmark and the Netherlands to pledge the US-made warplanes to Kiev.
• Norway to Provide F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 24 Aug 2023 -- The Norwegian government has decided to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Norwegian broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing sources.
• Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Aug 2023 -- 'Norway will continue to support Ukraine's fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support it can in this context,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
• Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Aug 2023 -- 'Norway will continue to support Ukraine's fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway is helping to strengthen Ukraine's demining capabilities. This support is important and essential to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
• Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Aug 2023 -- Russia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.
• The President: Ukraine's liberated territories are rising from the ashes, proving their invincibility President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Aug 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda continues his working visit to Ukraine. On Thursday, the President visited Bucha, Irpin, Moshchun, and Horenka - towns near Kyiv that were devastated by the Russian army at the beginning of the invasion and are now being actively rebuilt.
• On Ukraine's Independence Day, the President extended his greetings and wishes to fight and win President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Aug 2023 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda, attending the Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations at Sofia Square in Kyiv, expressed his unwavering belief in Ukraine's ultimate victory in its fight against Russia.
• Address by President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Aug 2023

News Reports

• Ukrainian Families Demand Return of Loved Ones From Russia VOA 24 Aug 2023 -- Mykola and Natalia Navrotsky are from the small town of Dymer, about 48 kilometers from Kyiv. They last saw their son, Oleksandr, in March 2022, when the 33-year-old man tried to lead his family out of the then Russian-occupied region.