Russian forces attempting to advance in Novopavlivka sector – Defense Forces
Russian troops continue efforts to advance in the Novopavlivka sector, where intense fighting is ongoing.
War - Latest news
04 August 2025
Drones attack railway junction in Russia’s Volgograd region – media
A large-scale drone attack overnight on Monday, August 4, targeted Russia’s Volgograd region, damaging the Archeda railway station in the city of Frolovo.
183 clashes on frontline in 24 hours, most attacks are in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
On the frontline yesterday, August 3, 183 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian army kills two civilians in Donetsk Region and wounds five more
Yesterday, August 3, the Russian army killed two residents of the Donetsk Region.
Russians attack Nikopol District: two women and 4-month-old girl wounded
In the Nikopol District of the Dnipropetrovsk Region, two women and a 4-month-old girl were wounded as a result of Russian strikes.
Large-scale fires break out in Odesa Region due to enemy drone attacks
On the night of Monday, August 4, Russian troops attacked the Odesa Region with strike drones, causing large-scale fires to break out.
One person killed and five injured in Russian strikes on Kherson Region
One person was killed and five were wounded in the Russian strikes on the Kherson region over the past 24 hours.
Russian army loses 1,010 more soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 4, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to about 1,057,140 people, of which 1,010 were lost in the past 24 hours.
Over 400 strikes: enemy shells 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region, three dead
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 405 strikes on 10 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Region. Three people were killed as a result of the enemy attack on the Stepnohirsk territorial community.
Russians shell Antonivka in Kherson Region with artillery, one person killed
The enemy shelled Antonivka with artillery, killing one man.
Border guards destroy cannon and two Russian UAV launch pads near Vovchansk
Soldiers of the Hart Brigade of the 1st Border Detachment of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service used FPV drones and mortars to destroy an MT-12 cannon and two launch pads for Russian invaders' drones in the Vovchansk area.Soldiers of the Hart Brigade of the 1st Border Detachment of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service used FPV drones and mortars to destroy an MT-12 cannon and two launch pads for Russian invaders' drones in the Vovchansk area.
Explosions heard in Odesa
Explosions were heard in Odesa during an air raid alert.
Over 80 people evacuated from Korabelnyi district in Kherson following Russian airstrikes
Authorities in Kherson have evacuated 84 residents from the city's Korabelnyi district after recent Russian airstrikes damaged the bridge connecting the district to the rest of the city.
Over 50 people, including 8 children, evacuated from border areas in Sumy region over past week
Fifty-seven residents, including eight children, were evacuated from frontline communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region over the past week.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian UAV control center in Kupiansk sector
Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service successfully destroyed a Russian drone control center and its personnel in the Kupiansk sector.
03 August 2025
War update: 153 clashes on front lines, most Russian assaults concentrated in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 153 combat engagements have occurred along the front lines, with the Pokrovsk sector facing the heaviest fighting—38 Russian assaults were launched against positions held by the Defense Forces of Ukraine. In that area, nearly 90 Russian troops were reportedly killed.
Three killed in Russian attack on Stepnohirsk community
Three civilians were killed in the Stepnohirsk community of Zaporizhzhia region following a Russian attack during the day.
Russia and China conduct joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out joint artillery and anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled military maneuvers.
Death toll from Russian strike on Kramatorsk rises to five
The number of victims from the July 31 Russian strike on Kramatorsk has increased to five.
Thirty-five vehicles deployed to evacuate Kherson residents from Korabelnyi district
In Kherson, 35 vehicles have been deployed to evacuate residents from the Korabelnyi district following Russian airstrikes.
Five injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Five people were injured in Russian attacks on the Kherson region on August 3.
Russian forces launch over 20 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region using guided bombs, drones
Russian troops carried out more than 20 attacks on two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, causing infrastructure damage but no civilian casualties.
Two-year-old boy killed in car crash in Rivne region
A two-year-old boy has died following a road accident in the city of Dubno, Rivne region.
Russian forces shell firefighters extinguishing car blaze in Zaporizhzhia region
In the frontline town of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops shelled Ukrainian emergency workers as they were putting out a burning civilian car. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Zelensky appoints commander of Air Force
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko as Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Man killed in air strike on Kherson
A man was killed in Kherson as a result of an air strike by the Russian army on the Korabelny district.
DIU special forces destroy Russian troops reporting on "captured" position in Donetsk region
Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (DIU) destroyed a group of Russian soldiers who took photos in the village of Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk region to report to their command about a new “captured” position.
Large forest fire from Russian shelling extinguished in Donetsk region
Rescuers extinguished a large-scale forest fire caused by Russian shelling on July 29 in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
Russian drone strike damages 16 homes in Putivl community, Sumy region
Russian forces launched a drone attack on a village in the Putivl community of the Sumy region, damaging at least 16 houses.
Russian forces intensify assaults near Kherson’s island zone – military spox
Russian troops have significantly increased the number of assault operations around the islands near Kherson.