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Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 24, 2024
As of August 24 2024, fierce fighting raged across multiple fronts of the Russia‑Ukraine war, with intense clashes, reported advances in contested areas, and significant impacts on civilians and infrastructure.
Aug 24, 2024

Russian propaganda’s response to the Marynivka airbase strike
After Ukraine’s reported strike on Russia’s Marynivka airbase in Volgograd, Russian state media and pro‑Kremlin platforms pushed narratives minimizing damage and blaming other causes — a classic propaganda spin. empr.media
Aug 24, 2024
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Zelenskyy awarded 11 outstanding figures with the “National Legend” honor for their achievements in promoting Ukraine. PHOTO report.
President Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska presented the “National Legend of Ukraine” honor to 11 outstanding figures whose achievements in arts, sport, defense and philanthropy elevate Ukraine’s global prestige in wartime. empr.media
Aug 23, 2024

OFFICIAL: The 3rd Assault Brigade is advancing in the Kharkiv region, reclaiming territories!
Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade is reported advancing deep into the Kharkiv region, reclaiming territory from Russian occupiers and marking another breakthrough on the eastern frontline. empr.media
Aug 23, 2024

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 23, 2024
On Aug 23 2024, Russia‑Ukraine war reports showed heavy fighting in Toretsk, Russian forces fortifying Kursk positions and international solidarity moments as leaders paid tribute to children killed in the conflict. empr.media
Aug 23, 2024

Pokrovsk is an important strategic hub. Its occupation would allow Russia to advance towards Dnipropetrovsk region, – Butusov
Military analysts say Pokrovsk is a pivotal logistics and transport hub — its capture could let Russian forces push west toward Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia, altering the Donetsk front’s balance. empr.media
Aug 22, 2024

The Director of the IAEA is heading to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant due to “serious concerns about the fighting.”
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is heading to the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia’s war zone amid serious concerns the ongoing fighting could trigger a nuclear accident. empr.media
Aug 22, 2024

What capabilities does the Armed Forces of Ukraine have to stop the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction – an overview by the IR group
Ukraine’s Armed Forces deploy elite assault brigades, artillery firepower, drones and combined arms to halt Russian attacks along the Pokrovsk direction, repelling multiple enemy assaults and stabilizing key sectors. empr.media
Aug 22, 2024

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 21, 2024
On Aug 21 2024, Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on western Russia — forcing airport shutdowns — even as Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk and strategic dynamics shifted on key frontlines. empr.media
Aug 21, 2024

Ukraine under attack: situation in the regions
Russian barrages of missiles and drones have struck Ukraine’s regions, shattering energy grids, killing and injuring civilians, and triggering widespread outages from Odesa to Kyiv. EMPR.media
Aug 20, 2024

The Russians have constructed a second pontoon crossing over the Seym River in the Kursk region. SATELLITE PHOTOS
Russian forces have constructed a second pontoon crossing over the Seym River in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, east of the village of Zvane. Previously, a similar crossing was built east of the village of Glushkovo. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing Radio Liberty, which released the corresponding…
Aug 20, 2024

Western media have learned where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are making breakthroughs in the Kursk region: and it’s not the Kursk nuclear power plant
After the destruction of bridges, the objectives of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region are becoming clearer: the Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing towards Rylsk and taking control of the territory south of the Seym River. The Seym River near the border is increasingly becoming a significant dividing line…
Aug 20, 2024