Enemy struck Kupiansk, killing one woman and injuring four other people
Russian troops have again struck Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing a 66-year-old woman and injuring four people.
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22 August 2025
Putin won’t freeze war — admitting failure of his ‘special operation’ not an option, says Ukrainian general
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not agree to freezing the war because that would mean acknowledging the Kremlin’s failure of its so-called “special military operation,” which has achieved none of its objectives. Instead, he will continue dragging out time.
Large-scale fire breaks out in residential area of Sumy region after shelling
In the Shostka district of the Sumy region, Russian strikes caused a fire in a residential area and damaged a fire and rescue station.
Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka—one injured, gas distribution station damaged
Russian forces shelled the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, injuring one civilian and causing extensive damage to a gas distribution station, residential buildings, and municipal infrastructure.
Ukrainian Navy destroys Russian reconnaissance drone base at Khersones airfield in Sevastopol
Ukrainian Naval Forces have destroyed a Russian UAV base located in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
Man killed in Kupiansk by Russian shelling
On the morning of August 22, Russian invaders shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing a local resident.
Expert says future Ukrainian army will be smaller but more technologically advanced
The future structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be based on a professional core and reserve, actively use technology and robotic systems, and security guarantees from partners should include not only the supply of weapons, but also funding and support for innovation.
Russian shelling injures two women in Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district
Russian forces launched an attack on Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, injuring two local women who were later hospitalized.
Zelensky says Ukraine has been fighting for independence for 1,276 days — longer than world expected
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has been fighting Russia for its independence longer than anyone in the world expected.
In Donetsk region, HUR special forces halt enemy advance and eliminate over 90 invaders
In Donetsk Region, special forces from the Bratstvo unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stopped the enemy’s advance and eliminated more than 90 Russian invaders.
Seven villages in Kharkiv region left without power after Russian shelling
In the Derhachi territorial community in the Kharkiv region, residents of seven villages were left without electricity as a result of a nighttime Russian attack.
UAV Forces strike Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia again
The UAV Forces carried out a strike on the oil pumping station of the Transneft Druzhba pipeline in the city of Unecha, Bryansk region of the Russian Federation.
General Havrylov outlines security guarantees Ukraine can expect from its partners
The primary guarantor of Ukraine’s security remains the country’s powerful Armed Forces, while international partners can strengthen defense by providing weapons and specialized support in their respective domains.
One person killed and three injured due to Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
Yesterday, nine settlements in the Kharkiv region were under the Russian attack, one person was killed, and three people were injured.
Defense Forces destroy 46 of 55 enemy drones attacking Ukraine at night
On the night of August 22, the defense forces destroyed or neutralized 46 Russian drones of various types out of 55 launched.
Russians strike almost 80 times in Sumy region, wounding man
During the day, from the morning of August 21 to the morning of August 22, the Russian army carried out almost 80 strikes on 33 settlements of the Sumy region, and a man was wounded.
Invaders attack Kupiansk district with FPV drones, one killed, three injured
In the village of Kurhanne, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, a Russian FPV drone attack on the morning of Friday, August 22, killed one person and injured three others.
Ukraine reports 157 combat clashes as Russian forces ramping up attacks on Novopavlivka and Lyman fronts
On August 21, there were a total of 157 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops along the frontline, 43 of them occurred in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy also intensified activity in the Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors.
Ukraine’s National Guard: Russia launching dozens of infantry assaults daily
In the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Kupiansk, Lyman, and Southern Slobozhanshchyna sectors of the front, Russian forces carry out dozens of infantry assaults every day.
Russian strikes kill one civilian, injure 17 others in Kherson region
In Kherson region, one person was killed and 17 others injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 790 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 22, 2025, amount to about 1,074,320 personnel, including 790 troops lost in the past 24 hours.
US Chamber of Commerce on Mukachevo attack: Russia not seeking peace as it attacks American interests
Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, has called the Russian attack on the Mukachevo plant today an act of humiliation.
Russian drone strike injures paramedic en route to help child in Kherson region
In the village of Molodizhne, part of the Kherson community, Russian forces attacked a team of medics with a drone as they were heading to assist a child in Bohdanivka. A paramedic was injured in the attack.
21 August 2025
Ukrainian forces show devastation in Vovchansk caused by Russian attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shown the current state of Vovchansk—a city under relentless daily attacks by Russian troops attempting to capture it.
Ukraine working on military component of security guarantees – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi are working at their level on the military component of Ukraine’s security guarantees.
Russians shell community in Zaporizhzhia, school is on fire
The Russian army attacked the Stepnohirsk community in the Zaporizhzhia region. A school is on fire.
Flamingo missiles could nullify strategic depth Russia relies on – expert
The deployment of the new Flamingo missile into serial production and its effective use would strip Russia of the advantage of strategic depth, which the aggressor has relied upon by relocating key assets out of reach in hopes of shielding them from strikes.
Number of victims of attack on enterprise in Mukachevo climbs to 23
As of the evening, the number of victims of the attack on the enterprise in Mukachevo has increased to 23 people.
Russia to impose fines for advertising on Instagram and Facebook
Starting September 1, the Russian Federation will introduce fines for advertising on banned online platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, whose activities have been declared “extremist” in Russia.
War update: 77 clashes on frontline; Pokrovsk sector is most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 77 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Pokrovsk remains the most intense sector on the frontline; also, high enemy activity is recorded in Lyman.