Russian troops attack suburbs of Kherson with drone, injuring two people
At around 10:40, Russian forces used a drone to strike the Kherson suburb of Antonivka, injuring two local residents.
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08 August 2025
Russia intensifies air strikes on Sumy border communities, says spox Demchenko
Russian troops are intensifying their shelling of border areas in the Sumy region, increasingly using combat aircraft.
Drone attack damages 21 houses in Bucha district of Kyiv region, wounds three
In the Bucha district of the Kyiv region, 21 private houses were damaged during the night of August 8 as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russians attack Odesa region with drones at night, injure one person
On the night of August 8, Russians once again attacked the Odesa region with strike drones, resulting in casualties.
Russian troops launch nearly 110 strikes on Sumy region in 24 hours, causing casualties
Russian troops carried out nearly 110 strikes on 47 settlements in the Sumy region between the morning of August 7 and the morning of August 8, resulting in casualties.
147 combat clashes on the frontline, nearly one third in the Pokrovsk sector
On the frontline yesterday, August 7, there were 147 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Air Defense Forces destroy 82 out of 108 Russian drones overnight
Air Defense Forces destroyed 82 out of 108 Russian drones.
One person killed and another wounded in enemy strikes on Kherson region
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and another wounded in Russian aggression yesterday.
Russian army loses 1,040 more soldiers and 52 artillery systems in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 8, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,061,350 people, including another 1,040 people yesterday.
Enemy strikes Zaporizhzhia region 545 times, killing two people
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers struck 545 times in 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were killed as a result of enemy attacks in the Polohy district.
Russians attack Sumy region with drones at night, one person wounded
Russians attacked the Sumy region with strike UAVs at night. There were no fatalities, but one person was wounded.
Border guards stop assault and destroy group of Russian infantrymen in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector
FPV drone operators of the Steel Border Assault Brigade of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed a group of Russian military personnel attempting to storm the Defense Forces' positions in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Over 1,000 people evacuated from Korabel microdistrict in Kherson
In Kherson, more than 1,000 people were evacuated from the Korabel (Ostriv) microdistrict, but there have been cases where evacuated families returned almost immediately after leaving.
07 August 2025
Zelensky says all partners understand who must act to end war
Ukraine's partners understand who must take steps to end the war.
Canada could join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine — retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
Canada could join an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if one is established.
Dutch defense minister visits Ukrainian troops training in UK
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans visited a training site in the United Kingdom where Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel are undergoing preparation as part of the multinational Operation Interflex.
Russian forces target evacuation routes in Kherson – governor
In Kherson, Russian forces are shelling evacuation routes used to transport civilians, worsening the humanitarian situation in the Korabel neighborhood. Although the Ostrivskyi Bridge has been damaged by enemy strikes, it remains passable and can be repaired.
Strikes deep inside Russia: Zelensky sets priority targets in meeting with military leadership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with top military commanders and law enforcement officials to define priorities for deep strikes — Ukraine's justified responses to Russian attacks.
DIU drones strike Russian radar stations, landing craft, and air defense base
Drones belonging to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense struck Russian radar stations, a landing craft, and an air defense base.
Woman wounded in Dnipro district of Kherson due to artillery shelling
Russian troops shelled the Dnipro district of Kherson in the morning, injuring a 71-year-old woman.
Russian landing in Kherson’s Korabel district unlikely at present, says spox Voloshin
The landing of Russian troops in the Korabel district of Kherson is currently an unlikely scenario from a military point of view.
Every day, Russians drop about 200 guided bombs on Ukraine, says Zelensky
Every day, Russians drop about 200 guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian communities and positions.
Enemy attempts to level line of contact in Siversk direction - AFU
In the Siversk direction, the number of artillery strikes has increased by 2-3 times, and the use of aviation has become more frequent compared to the beginning of this year. The enemy is trying to level the line of contact to ensure logistics.
Russian drone strike damages civilian infrastructure in Chernihiv region
Russian forces launched an overnight drone attack on the town of Koriukivka in the Chernihiv region, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
Shahed drones damage civilian infrastructure of Prydniprovska Railway
On the night of August 7, Russian forces launched a drone attack targeting civilian infrastructure of Prydniprovska Railway.
Three injured in Kharkiv region following Russian strikes
Three civilians were injured in the Kharkiv region overnight as a result of Russian strikes.
Russia reports drone strikes on oil refinery and military site in Krasnodar Territory
Russian authorities have reported fires at the Afipsky oil refinery and a military facility following a drone attack in the Krasnodar Territory.
Russian army launches 723 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region: Four dead, 13 injured
Russian forces carried out 723 strikes across 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours, resulting in multiple casualties.
Ukrainian air defense downs 89 of 112 Russian drones
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces neutralized 89 out of 112 Russian drones deployed against Ukraine.
Russian forces kill two more civilians in Donetsk region
Russian troops killed two civilians in the Donetsk region on August 6, according to Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.