Russians pulling reinforcements to Pokrovsk sector, Dobropillia salient
Over the past day, 39 combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, one of the hottest sectors of the front, and more than 20 have already occurred today.
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03 September 2025
Russian drone hits civilian bus in Kostiantynivka, injuring three people
Russian forces struck a civilian bus in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with an FPV drone, injuring three people.
Ukraine thwarts Russian drone threats on Mykolaiv–Kherson highway
As of September 3, no Russian drones have reached the M-14 Mykolaiv–Kherson highway thanks to countermeasures introduced since August 27. However, the route cannot be considered fully safe, as the enemy has attempted to deploy UAVs in the area twice, both of which were intercepted and destroyed.
CinC Syrskyi discusses frontline situation, AFU needs with French Chief of Defense Staff
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held a phone call with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, to discuss the current situation on the frontlines and the key needs of the Ukrainian military.
Russian drone hits central Sumy, no casualties reported
A Russian strike drone hit the central part of Sumy on September 3.
Man killed in Russian strike on Khmelnytskyi region
A man has been killed as a result of a Russian attack on the Khmelnytskyi region.
Estonia to join US weapons procurement initiative for Ukraine
Estonia will participate in the procurement of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative and is prepared to send a military contingent to Ukraine if such a step is approved by the Coalition of the Willing.
Khmelnytskyi region shows aftermath of overnight Russian attack
During the night and early morning of September 3, Russian forces attacked the Khmelnytskyi region with drones and missiles, resulting in damage across the Khmelnytskyi community.
Russia launches over 500 drones and 24 missiles against Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia has launched 526 aerial weapons against Ukraine, including more than 500 strike drones and 24 missiles.
Russian radar unit attacked in Crimea – social media
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a unit of Russia’s 3rd Radio-Technical Regiment was reportedly attacked in the mountains above Lazurne.
Russian forces hit Zaporizhzhia region with 408 strikes over past day, civilian killed
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 408 strikes across 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A 62-year-old man was killed in an attack on the Polohy district.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralizes 430 Russian drones, 14 Kalibr missiles, and 7 Kh-101 missiles
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 430 Russian drones, 14 Kalibr cruise missiles, and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Lviv attacked by 15 enemy drones overnight, damage reported
On the night of September 3, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the city of Lviv.
Ukrainian Navy destroys Russian speedboat and seven occupiers – Neizhpapa
The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed another high-speed boat belonging to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, along with seven invaders.
Nizhyn partially left without power and water following Russian attack
Nizhyn, located in the Chernihiv region, has been partially left without electricity and water following a Russian attack.
War update: 166 combat engagements on frontline in past 24 hours, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors
On September 2, Ukrainian Defense Forces reported 166 combat engagements with Russian forces.
Russia strikes infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk region, fire breaks out
Russian forces attacked an infrastructure facility in Ivano-Frankivsk region, causing a fire.
Rivne region hit by massive overnight Russian air attack, air defenses respond
Rivne region came under a massive Russian air attack overnight on September 3, with air defense forces successfully intercepting many enemy targets.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 780 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to September 3, 2025, have reached 1,084,570 personnel, including 780 in the past 24 hours.
Russia launches drone and missile strikes on Khmelnytskyi region
Khmelnytskyi region sustained damage following attacks by Russian missiles and drones.
Lutsk suffers damage in Russian overnight drone attack
Russian drone strikes caused damage in Lutsk.
Ukraine debunks Russian fake of ‘destroyed’ Azov fighters and U.S. vehicles in Kharkiv region
Russian propaganda media are circulating a video claiming that Russian army units eliminated 17 servicemen of the National Guard’s Azov Regiment and destroyed two U.S. armored vehicles near Hlushchenkove, Kharkiv region.
Injuries, damage reported as Russian drones attack Znamianka in Kirovohrad region
As a result of a Russian drone attack on Znamianka in Kirovohrad region, five people were injured, 17 houses were damaged.
Another group of children abducted by Russia return to Ukraine
Another group of children and young people, aged 3 to 18, has been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russia and directly from the Russian Federation, as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
In August, Ukrainian forces destroyed 63 Russian tanks, 148 ammo depots in eastern sector
Throughout August, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 21,668 enemy personnel, 63 tanks, 102 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), and 148 enemy ammunition depots on the eastern front alone.
02 September 2025
122 combat engagements reported on front line; most attacks in Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka sectors
A total of 122 combat engagements took place on the front line today, with the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions seeing the most intense fighting.
Zelensky: Russia continues its strikes—Ukraine will respond, including asymmetrically
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a briefing from Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko regarding the downing of drones.
Russian forces launch over 30 strikes at Nikopol district throughout day
Russian troops launched more than 30 attacks on Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, using FPV drones and artillery.
War update: 76 battles on frontline since morning, Russia intensifying pressure near Pokrovsk
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 76 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting reported on the Pokrovsk front.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 48 of 53 Russian drones in daytime attack
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down or jammed 48 drones launched by Russia in a renewed wave of attacks, while new enemy targets are detected in the north.