- The Pentagon announced that it has permitted Ukraine to strike russia with American weapons during the operation in the Kursk oblast.
- U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated at the National Democratic Convention that, as president, she will continue to support Ukraine and NATO partners.
- 14 russian Shahed drones were shot down overnight in Ukrainian skies.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed that during the night of August 23, air defense systems destroyed four Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod oblast and three over the Kursk oblast.
- Soldiers of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported "good news on the Kursk front", but "details will follow later."
- Shares of the russian mining and metallurgical group "Mechel" plummeted after a fivefold increase in losses and the suspension of coal exports due to sanctions.