After it was confirmed that Ukraine had shot down two Russian aircraft over the Sea of Azov, Russia repeatedly denied this fact, saying that it was the work of their air defenses to show that missions over the Black Sea and Sea of Azov are still safe.
Soldiers of the Azov special forces' brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Ironia-M optical-electronic surveillance system using FPV drones.
The return of the Azov commanders from Türkiye, where they were held after their Russian captivity, was an agreement between the presidents of Ukraine and Türkiye, and there were no additional requirements.
The Russians started launching Iranian drones from a new batch of supplies. In addition, the enemy shifted the launch point to the east of the Sea of Azov.
Seventeen Russian warships and boats, including Kalibr-type cruise missile carriers, are remaining combat ready in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Mediterranean Sea.
On August 19, at 2:30 p.m., an off-the-record expert meeting with journalists will be held regarding the division of Azov NSU: "Myths and truth about the defenders of Ukraine."