Updates from Ukraine
⚡️ Ukraine’s military: Ukrainian forces destroy Russian ammunition depot in southern Ukraine.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
Operational Command “South” reported that Ukrainian forces killed 29 Russian troops and destroyed self-propelled heavy artillery and five armored and military vehicles.
⚡️Ukraine destroys three Russian unmanned aircraft.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
Ukraine's Air Force Command reported that it also destroyed another Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" all-weather attack helicopter on Aug. 16.
The aircraft were shot down in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk areas, the command said.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 30% of the elite corps of the Russian army during the war.https://t.co/7R9j87qhBQ
— Ukrainian News (@UN_Agency) August 17, 2022
⚡️Zelensky: 55 diplomatic missions have resumed work in Kyiv.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
In his evening video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the importance of maintaining embassadorial services during the war and said that 55 embassies have already resumed their work.
On Aug. 17, Zelensky also received credentials from the new ambassadors to Ukraine from Belgium, Spain, Kyrgyzstan and Romania.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
⚡️Ukraine to receive $450 million from Canada to purchase of gas ahead of heating season.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 17, 2022
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter for the assistance.
A volatile gas market has raised fears of a difficult winter ahead for Ukraine.
🇳🇴Norway will provide a new military aid package for Ukraine and train the Ukrainian military
— Svidomi (@Svidomi_En) August 17, 2022
Government Statements
One more gesture of solidarity from friendly Canada. Ukraine will receive 450 million Canadian dollars aid for fuel purchase before the heating season. Grateful to @JustinTrudeau, @cafreeland and all 🇨🇦 people for unwavering support of 🇺🇦 in the fight for freedom and democracy.
— Denys Shmyhal (@Denys_Shmyhal) August 17, 2022
Global Support
The U.S. pledged more than $68 million to the UN to buy and ship Ukrainian wheat, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development, responding to a global food crisis that has been exacerbated by Moscow’s war in Ukraine.https://t.co/bwGznOtmTw
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 17, 2022
Canada has disbursed C$450 million ($348.1 million) in loans to Ukraine to support the purchase of necessary heating fuel before winter, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement on Wednesday.#Ukraine #Canada
— CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) August 17, 2022
International Opinions
“Moscow’s troubles don’t guarantee Ukraine’s success. Ukraine will need to fight hard to deny Russia a meaningful hold on the areas it plans to annex, or to contest annexation if it occurs.” https://t.co/OhHYJgKF7L
— Foreign Affairs (@ForeignAffairs) August 17, 2022
Russian tourists shouldn't be allowed to holiday in #Europe – said #Denmark's Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod. Hopes there's full support for this message among EU states, but if not, Danish side will look at possibility of introducing visa restrictions. https://t.co/jFve3Chc5B pic.twitter.com/fW8XjxBoRm
— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) August 17, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
Ukraine has not lost any US-provided HIMARS
— Stratcom Centre UA (@StratcomCentre) August 17, 2022
Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told that contrary to Russia's repeated claims that its forces had destroyed High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in Ukraine, Kyiv still has all the units. #ArmUkraineNow #StandWithUkraine
International Governments and Parliaments
The United States remains committed to supporting global food security in the face of climate change, pandemic-related #supplychain disruptions, and armed conflicts, including Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. By working together, we can ensure global food security. https://t.co/SAAtqh3si0
— Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez (@State_E) August 17, 2022
UK culture and heritage sectors are supporting cultural organisations in Ukraine by sending supplies to help conserve and protect their collections for future generations 🇬🇧🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine
— DCMS (@DCMS) August 17, 2022
Find out more:https://t.co/mFj10RSj0R pic.twitter.com/1sPM0ZRaKO
Other
Three more ships with 33,000 tonnes of agricultural products left the ports of Chornomorsk and Odesa, the Ministry of Infrastructure of #Ukraine said via Telegram on Wednesday.
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) August 17, 2022