Russian forces conducted 196 combat clashes across Ukraine on 23 Aug 2026. Russia launched 62 airstrikes (194 guided bombs), deployed 7,032 kamikaze drones, and conducted 2,338 artillery barrages. Ukrainian forces reported 32 Russian soldiers killed, 18 wounded; destroyed 6 vehicles, 2 artillery systems, 329 drones; eliminated 3 ammunition depots.