President announces draft law on rehabilitation of freed prisoners of war
A draft law will be prepared to define the procedure for the rehabilitation of Ukrainian citizens after their release from Russian captivity.
War - Latest news
01 August 2025
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone
Russian invaders launched an attack on Kharkiv using a Molniya drone, resulting in one person being injured.
Ukraine is ready for swift action for peace and urges leaders’ meeting – Zelensky
Ukraine is prepared to act with maximum urgency in the name of peace and therefore insists on holding a meeting at the level of heads of state.
Trump reveals numbers on war losses in Ukraine since start of the year
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that approximately 112,500 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian losses during the same period amount to around 8,000.
Russian forces launch eight drone strikes on Kramatorsk, injuries reported
Russian forces carried out eight drone strikes on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, throughout the day. Injuries have been reported.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district: Homes and agricultural company damaged
The Russian army struck the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging 15 houses and an agricultural company.
Russian drone strike hits Sumy railway station, damages passenger train
Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Sumy railway station on August 1, damaging a passenger train and targeting civilian infrastructure.
War update: 70 clashes reported on frontline, most in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have been involved in 70 combat engagements with Russian troops, with hostilities still ongoing in six frontline sectors. The enemy remains most active in the Pokrovsk direction.
Power outages in Sumy after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike hit the city of Sumy, damaging a garage and a vehicle. Local police are documenting the aftermath of the attack.
Russia's main assault focused on Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – Khortytsia Group of Forces
Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and nearby settlements are located along the axis of Russia's primary offensive.
UN reports alarming trend: Civilian casualties from Russian attacks rising for second consecutive month
According to preliminary data, July continues to show a troubling increase in civilian casualties resulting from Russia's large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities.
One million FPV drones delivered to Ukrainian army this year– Shmyhal
Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Defense has supplied the Ukrainian Armed Forces with over one million FPV drones.
Ukraine’s air defense destroys over 6,200 Russian missiles and drones in July
In July 2025, Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed 6,262 enemy aerial targets over Ukrainian territory.
Russian forces strike Kostiantynivka with guided bombs: Civilian injured, bridge damaged
Russian forces once again carried out airstrikes with FAB-250 guided bombs on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, wounding one civilian. The attack damaged a bridge and several residential buildings.
‘Hot’ July on frontline: Over 5,500 clashes, enemy increases guided bomb strikes
In July 2025, a total of 5,523 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline, accompanied by a surge in Russian attacks using guided aerial bombs.
Ukrainian intelligence reveals identity Russian lieutenant colonel coordinating Shahed drone strikes
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has released detailed information on the Russian commander responsible for coordinating Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine’s National Guard releases footage of Russian robotic system destroyed
The 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, known as Khartiia, has released footage demonstrating the destruction of a Russian ground robotic system.
Strike on Kramatorsk: Death toll rises to three, ten injured
The number of fatalities in Kramatorsk has risen to three, with ten others injured, following a Russian strike on a five-story residential building on July 31.
Zelensky on Russian attacks in July: 5,100 guided bombs, 3,800 drones, nearly 260 missiles
In July alone, Russian forces launched over 5,100 guided aerial bombs, more than 3,800 Shahed-type drones, and nearly 260 missiles against Ukraine.
Russian attack on Kyiv: Death toll rises to 31, 159 injured
The number of people killed in Russia's combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv on July 31 has risen to 31, with 159 others wounded in the strikes.
Three children rescued from rubble in Dnipropetrovsk region, 4-year-old boy in serious condition
In the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region, three children were rescued from under the rubble following a Russian drone strike and taken to hospital.
Russian military losses in July exceeded 33,000 – CinC Syrskyi
Russian military losses in July amounted to 33,220 personnel.
Russian attack on Kyiv: Death toll rises to 28
The number of people killed in Russia's July 31 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 28.
Air defense neutralizes 44 out of 72 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces successfully neutralized 44 Russian drones, while 28 UAVs were confirmed to have hit their targets.
160 combat engagements reported on frontline, Pokrovsk sector is most intense
On July 31, a total of 160 combat engagements took place across the front line, with the fiercest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka sectors.
Woman killed in morning shelling by Russian forces in Kherson
A woman was killed in the Dniprovskyi District of Kherson on the morning of August 1 as a result of Russian artillery shelling.
Russian army carries out 614 strikes on Zaporizhzhia Region: One person killed, and five wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops carried out 614 strikes on 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian army loses 940 more invaders in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 1, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to about 1,054,200 people, of whom 940 were killed yesterday.
Russian strike triggers major fires at industrial facilities in Bila Tserkva
Large-scale fires broke out at enterprises in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, due to a Russian attack.
Combined attack on Kyiv: Death toll rises to 26, 1,560 injured
In Kyiv, the death toll from the Russian combined attack has increased to 26, with 156 people wounded.