Enemies attack car with drone in Kherson region, injuring two medics
On the morning of August 26, Russian invaders attacked a car on a highway in the Kherson region with a drone, injuring two medical workers.
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26 August 2025
War update: 174 clashes on frontline in 24 hours; Pokrovsk sector most intense
Yesterday, there were 174 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. The invaders put the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector of the frontline, but they were also highly active in the Lyman and Novopavlivka sectors.
Russia attacks four settlements in Kharkiv region, injuring one person
Yesterday, four settlements in the Kharkiv region were under attack by Russia, and one person was injured.
Cutting-edge robotic dog to assist sappers in Kyiv region
To support remote clearance of explosive devices in the Kyiv region, the pyrotechnic unit of the State Emergency Service’s Mobile Rapid Response Rescue Center will deploy a cutting-edge robotic dog.
One civilian killed, six injured in Russian strikes on Donetsk region over past day
On August 25, Russian forces killed one civilian in the Donetsk region and wounded six others.
Four injured in Kherson region following Russian shelling
Over the past 24 hours, four people were injured in the Kherson region as a result of ongoing Russian aggression.
Russian army loses another 890 troops in war against Ukraine
As of August 26, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine—since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022—amount to approximately 1,077,830 personnel. This includes an additional 890 troops lost in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch 480 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, civilian injured
Over the course of the past day, Russian forces carried out 480 strikes across 17 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One man was injured following an enemy attack on the Zaporizhzhia district.
Ukrainian border guards destroy four Russian hideouts in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Units from the State Border Guard Service used drones to eliminate a Russian UAV launch site and four enemy shelters in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in Zaporizhzhia sector
Soldiers from the 102nd Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine, known as “Ivano-Frankivshchyna,” have destroyed a Russian heavy flamethrower system, the TOS-1 Solntsepyok, in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Russia spreading fake claim about Ukrainian soldiers killing woman and child in Pokrovsk
Kremlin-controlled media are circulating disinformation alleging that servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the frontline town of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, supposedly killed a woman and a child in order to steal a car.
25 August 2025
Frontline update: 136 combat clashes, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On August 25, the Armed Forces of Ukraine engaged in 136 combat clashes with Russian forces, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot, where the enemy attempted attacks 43 times.
Ukraine’s intelligence and U.S. support change the course of Russia-Ukraine war – Newsmax
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many in Western capitals believed Kyiv could fall within days. However, the efforts of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and U.S. support reshaped the course of the war and pushed it onto the aggressor’s territory.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region with guided bombs, drones, and artillery
Throughout the day, Russian forces carried out nearly 40 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, deploying drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs across the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts. The strikes damaged six residential buildings, two trucks, and a gas station.
Russian drone attacks civilian in Antonivka, Kherson region
On Monday evening, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the village of Antonivka in the Kherson region, injuring a local resident.
HUR shows ground robot reconnaissance in Sumy region on Independence Day
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) conducted a reconnaissance mission using a ground-based robotic system in the Sumy region, on territory temporarily occupied by Russian forces. The national flag was mounted on the robot.
War update: 76 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in seven areas
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 76 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting currently continuing in seven areas of the frontline.
Russians launch air strike on Kostiantynivka, four civilians wounded
Four civilians were wounded in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, as a result of an air strike by Russian invaders. Two of them are in severe condition, according to doctors.
Russians shell Slatyne in Kharkiv region with MLRS, woman wounded, gas pipeline damaged
Russian troops fired on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region with multiple launch rocket systems, injuring a resident and damaging private houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Russian airstrike destroys church, dozens of homes in Zaporizhzhia region
As a result of an airstrike on the villages of Malokaterynivka and Kushuhum in Zaporizhzhia region, around 70 houses were damaged or destroyed.
Russian strikes level entire street in Sumy community
The Sumy City Council reported that, following a nighttime attack on the community, nearly an entire street was destroyed.
One dead and six injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian shelling
In the Kharkiv region, one person was killed and six others were injured during the day as a result of Russian shelling.
Russia carries out almost 140 strikes on Sumy region, killing one person and injuring several
During the day, from the morning of August 24 to the morning of August 25, Russian troops carried out almost 140 strikes on 46 settlements of the Sumy region, resulting in dead and wounded citizens.
Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors remain hottest: 159 combat engagements recorded in past day
On August 24, a total of 159 combat engagements took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the front line.
Russian forces attack Nikopol and Synelnykove district, damage reported
Russian troops launched strikes on Nikopol and the Synelnykove district in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage to infrastructure and property.
Three injured in Kherson region following Russian shelling
Over the past 24 hours, three people were injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralizes 76 of 104 enemy drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 76 out of 104 drones launched by Russian troops in an overnight attack beginning on August 24.
Russian army loses another 870 troops in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 25, 2025, have reached approximately 1,076,940 personnel, including 870 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch 500 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 500 strikes targeting 13 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region.
Drone attack: over 10 strikes in Sumy, residential buildings on fire
A Russian drone attack on Sumy resulted in more than 10 strikes, setting residential buildings ablaze.