Ukrainian forces maintain presence in Russia's Kursk region – Syrskyi
As of today, Ukrainian forces continue to maintain a presence in the Glushkovo district of Russia's Kursk region.
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06 August 2025
Ukrainian forces neutralize 36 out of 45 Russian drones
On the night of August 5-6, Ukraine's Defense Forces shot down or jammed 36 Russian drones, while nine enemy targets struck three different locations.
US Department of State approves sale of M777 howitzer equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Ukraine of equipment, repair services, and sustainment support for M777 howitzers and related equipment.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 52 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 143 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines on August 5, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the heaviest fighting.
Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia region kills two, injures ten
In the Zaporizhzhia district of the Zaporizhzhia region, the number of people wounded as a result of an air strike by the Russian Federation this morning has risen to ten, with two fatalities.
Russian army lost another 1,010 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 6, 2025, amount to approximately 1,059,270 people, including 1,120 people over the past day.
Russians attack two Dnipropetrovsk districts, damage houses and business
Russian invaders attacked the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery in the evening, and also directed UAVs at the Synelnykivskyi district, causing a number of damages.
Prototype robot for evacuating wounded handed over to Unmanned Systems Forces
A prototype ground-based robotic complex designed to evacuate wounded soldiers was handed over to the 20th separate regiment of unmanned systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Poland may transfer several MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine by year-end – former minister
Poland may transfer the remaining MiG-29 fighter jets still in service with its army by the end of this year.
05 August 2025
Man killed, another injured in Zhytomyr explosion
An explosion near Suryna Hora Street in Zhytomyr has left one man dead and another injured.
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone, one injured
Russian invaders struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv using a Molniya-type drone.
Syrskyi says most difficult situation on Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Novopavlivka fronts
The most difficult battlefield conditions remain on the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka axes, while Ukrainian forces have achieved success in liberating parts of the Sumy region in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
754 people evacuated from Korabel Microdistrict in Kherson
As of Tuesday evening, August 5, 754 people, including 49 children and 85 persons with reduced mobility, were evacuated from the Korabel Microdistrict in Kherson.
Enemy concentrates 100,000 troops in Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 in Novopavlivka sector
The Russian command has deployed 100,000 troops to the Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 to the Novopavlivka sector.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region, four people injured
Russian troops struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region, injuring four civilians.
Lithuania asks NATO Secretary General to strengthen air defense due to Russian drones
Lithuanian Defense and Foreign ministers have appealed to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to strengthen the country's air defense against Russian drones.
Budanov: Gambling is gold mine for recruiting agents
When recruiting agents, special services always look for vulnerabilities in people. Gamblers are a group of people who are a gold mine for special services.
Two wounded in serious condition after Russian missile strike on Sumy region
Two of the three people wounded in a Russian missile strike on the Sumy community are in serious condition.
Defense Forces’ needs: Zelensky holds meetings with military command and government officials
On August 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and held meetings with the military command and government officials to address the current needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to jointly fund $500M military aid package for Ukraine
NATO allies Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have announced a joint allocation of $500 million for a military aid package to support Ukraine.
Voloshyn denies reports of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups landing in Kherson
To launch an assault on Kherson, the enemy must first seize the island zone in the Dnipro Delta. All attempts to establish a bridgehead in this area have been successfully repelled by Ukrainian forces. At the same time, claims circulating on social media about the landing of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups in Kherson are false.
Russian army lost over 267,400 troops since beginning of year – CinC Syrskyi
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 267,460 Russian invaders in the first seven months of this year.
Russian FPV drone strike on Stepnohirsk leaves two dead
Russian forces have once again targeted the village of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing two civilians in a drone attack.
Indian components found in Russian attack drones — Yermak
Indian-made components have been discovered in Russian attack drones, including Shahed and Geran models, according to Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Two dead, ten injured: Russian forces attack Lozova with 34 drones
On the night of August 5, Russian forces attacked the city of Lozova in the Kharkiv region with more than 30 drones. The attack left two people dead and ten injured, including children.
How Kursk operation began: Special Operations Forces share exclusive footage
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released exclusive footage revealing the launch of the Kursk operation.
Russian missile strike hits agricultural enterprise in Sumy region: two dead, three injured
A Russian missile strike targeted an agricultural enterprise in the Sumy region on Tuesday morning, killing two employees and injuring three others.
Sanctions against Russia and its enablers can work if strong enough – Zelensky
Pressure on Russia must be intensified, as it will undoubtedly contribute to peace, President Volodymyr Zelensky said following another Russian attack on Ukraine.
Drone attack sparks fire at railway station in Russia's Rostov region – media
On the night of August 4-5, a drone strike in Russia's Rostov region caused a fire near the Tatsinskaya railway station.
Ukrainian intelligence forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region: 334 killed, over 550 wounded during special operation
Fighters from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a special operation in the Sumy sector, penetrating enemy lines and defeating more than eight Russian assault companies.