Civilian injured as Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka
In the Donetsk region, the Russian army shelled the city of Kostiantynivka, injuring a civilian and damaging a residential building.
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30 August 2025
Russian forces encircled near Dobropillia – military
Russian units positioned near Dobropillia have been encircled and are being eliminated.
Interceptor drones successfully engaged targets during overnight attack – Ihnat
During the nighttime Russian attack on August 30, interceptor drones successfully engaged targets alongside F-16 fighter jets.
Russian attempts to dig in in Dnipropetrovsk region largely symbolic – Trehubov
Russian forces are attempting to consolidate positions in the Dnipropetrovsk region primarily to signal their presence across multiple Ukrainian regions, as there is no significant strategic value in capturing this region.
Parubiy shot eight times by man disguised as courier – journalist
Former Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy was shot eight times by a man disguised as a courier.
Prominent civic and political figure killed in Lviv – police
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the murder of a well-known civic and political figure in Lviv.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 28
Russian forces carried out a massive drone and missile strike on Zaporizhzhia overnight, with the number of those injured continuing to grow as more people seek medical assistance.
US providing Ukraine with capabilities for deeper strikes inside Russia – ambassador to NATO
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has stated that Washington is providing Ukraine with capabilities that enable deeper strikes on Russian territory, along with other forms of military support.
Railway infrastructure restored in Kyiv region after overnight Russian strike
In the Kyiv region, railway infrastructure damaged during a Russian strike on the night of August 29-30 has been fully restored.
Russia's war against Ukraine has forced intelligence services to rethink information security – Budanov
Russia's war against Ukraine has forced intelligence agencies to change their approaches to information security, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Zelensky calls for new sanctions against Russia after another massive attack
On the night of August 29-30, Russia launched nearly 540 drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 37 other types of missiles against Ukraine.
NSATU deputy commander: Strong Ukrainian Armed Forces - best security guarantee for Ukraine
One of the key elements of support from the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) is strengthening the institutional capacity of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles.
Ukrainian forces strike oil refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Samara region
On the night of August 30, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted oil refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Samara region.
One person killed, six injured in Donetsk region over past day
On August 29, Russian forces killed one civilian in the Donetsk region - in the city of Kostiantynivka.
172 combat clashes recorded on front lines over past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
On August 29, a total of 172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian occupying troops along the front lines.
Russia loses another 850 troops, 47 artillery systems in war against Ukraine
Russia’s total combat losses in manpower since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,081,330 personnel, with 850 Russian soldiers eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Infrastructure damaged in Dnipro and Pavlohrad following Russian combined attack
The Russian military launched a large-scale combined attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, targeting it with both missiles and drones.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: One killed, number of injured rises to 22
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in a large-scale attack has risen to 22.
At UN Security Council, Svyrydenko shows photos of killed children, urges end to Russian crimes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko showed members of the UN Security Council photographs of children killed in the latest Russian attacks, calling on the international community to respond decisively to these crimes.
One person killed, children among seven injured in overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia
As a result of a large-scale overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and seven others were injured, including two children.
Russian shelling sparks fire in Sumy region, woman injured
A large fire broke out in the Znob-Novhorodske community of Shostka district in the Sumy region following Russian shelling. One person was injured.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian MSTA-B howitzer in Lyman sector
In the Lyman sector, a drone pilot from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh destroyed a Russian MSTA-B howitzer using an FPV drone.
29 August 2025
Zelensky honors victims of Russia’s August 28 missile strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv to honor the victims.
France and Germany to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
France and Germany will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems in response to the recent wave of Russian airstrikes, including the attack on Kyiv on August 28.
Partisans carry out sabotage operation targeting railway in Kostroma
Agents from the partisan movement “ATESH” destroyed a relay cabinet on a railway branch in Kostroma, which is used to supply military factories in the Russian Federation.
25 people killed in Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, including four children
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, 25 people were killed, including four children. Dozens more were injured.
General Staff denies reports of air defense troops being reassigned to infantry
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has denied media reports claiming a mass reassignment of specialists from air defense units to infantry.
NATO center wants to achieve greater predictability of military supplies to Ukraine - General Keller
The NATO Security Assistance and Training Center for Ukraine (NSATU) is working to increase the predictability of military supplies in order to enable Ukrainian commanders to better plan future operations.
In Kramatorsk, Russian army targets Nova Post office, killing man and injuring child
In Kramatorsk, the Russian army targeted a Nova Post office with a drone, killing a 49-year-old man and injuring a 13-year-old girl.