Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Donetsk, Karlivka area, Ukraine on Mon 17th August 2026

17th August 2026

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Ukrainian forces strike Russian ammunition depot and five ground control stations – General Staff.

Ukraine's defence forces struck a number of Russian military facilities on 17 August and on the night of 17-18 August, including an ammunition depot and ground control stations.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram

Details: An ammunition depot in Karlivka in Donetsk Oblast was among the targets hit.

In addition, Ukrainian forces struck five Russian ground control stations in the areas of the following settlements: Ustinka, Russia's Belgorod Oblast; Zhuravlyovka, Belgorod Oblast; Novoivanivka, Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Nove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast; and Mali Shcherbaky, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

A Russian command post was also struck near Terny in Donetsk Oblast.

"Work against key Russian military facilities is ongoing," the General Staff said.

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