Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-08-15 — Live Updates

06:16 UTC

Poland-Ukraine MiG-29 jet transfer nears completion, Telegram reports

Intel Slava reported that Ukraine will receive Polish MiG-29 fighters within weeks under a deal in final talks. According to the channel, Poland would receive Ukrainian drones and related technology in return. The claim has not been confirmed by Warsaw or Kyiv in major wire reporting at the time of posting.

Intel Slava (Telegram)

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06:16 UTC

Telegram channels report rocket attack on Samara, Russia

Intel Slava and other Telegram channels reported a rocket or drone attack on Samara early on 15 August, saying a local industrial facility may have been hit. Independent confirmation from Russian regional authorities or major wire services was not immediately available.

Intel Slava (Telegram)

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06:16 UTC

European diplomats draft format for future Russia-Ukraine talks

French, German and British diplomats are working on a negotiation format for eventual Russia-Ukraine talks, the New York Times reported on 15 August. European governments want a seat at any future process even as Russia has shown little interest in talks and Washington under Trump remains the main Western channel to Moscow.

The New York Times

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06:16 UTC

Ukraine reports 233 clashes overnight, heaviest fighting on Kostiantynivka front

Ukraine's General Staff said 233 combat clashes occurred over the past day as of 08:00 on 15 August. The heaviest fighting was on the Kostiantynivka front, where Russian forces launched 34 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Toretske and Sofiivka. Other active sectors included Sloviansk (23 assaults) and Pokrovsk (29 attacks).

Ukrainska Pravda / General Staff of Ukraine

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