Ukraine, Armed Conflict / War, Level 5: Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops in the east of the country – Ukraine [Update 509]

Update 2024-08-12 (2): According to the latest information from Monday (12 August), Russian forces have carried out attacks around Donbass. Russian forces have continued their attacks, with heavy fighting reported near Torezk and Pokrovsk. In addition, Russian artillery and fighter planes were trying to carry out attacks targeting the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces near Sumy. Furthermore, several people were killed, while another was injured after Russian forces fired at Kostiantynivka and Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast.

Update 2024-08-12 (1): According to reports, at least one person was injured in the shelling of Velentenske (Kherson) on Monday morning (12 August, local time). This was following shelling in multiple cities across Kherson on Sunday (11 August), during which at least one civilian was killed and multiple others injured. A number of buildings were damaged during the attack along with gas pipelines, vehicles, and public transport. At least two people were killed and one other injured after Russian forces carried out artillery strikes in Ukrainsk (Donetsk) on Monday afternoon (12 August, local time). Several buildings were also damaged during the attacks.