Odesa region suffers major power outage following Russian drone attack
Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone attack at Odesa region, damaging energy infrastructure.
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31 August 2025
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 810 over past day
The overall combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 31, 2025, amount to 1,082,140 personnel, including 810 in the past 24 hours.
Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia region with nearly 400 strikes over past day
On August 30, Russian forces carried out 391 strikes on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring 37 others.
More civilians evacuated from Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region
Twelve more civilians have been evacuated from Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian border guards obliterate Russian equipment, dozens of troops on Kramatorsk front
Operators of the Phoenix UAV unit from the Pomsta Brigade of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service destroyed six trucks, a UAZ vehicle, and an armored car belonging to Russian forces, and eliminated around ten enemy troops on the Kramatorsk front.
Zaporizhzhia reconnects power after Russian strike, gas supply still cut
In Zaporizhzhia, work continues to restore electricity and gas supply after the massive air attack carried out by Russian forces last night.
107 Ukrainian rescuers killed since start of full-scale war
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 107 employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) have been killed.
More than 70% of de-occupied Kherson region cleared of mines
In the de-occupied Kherson region, 70.5% of the territory has been cleared of mines.
30 August 2025
Russian forces attack Sumy region's Shostka and Konotop districts, one injured
On August 30, Russian forces carried out attacks on the Shostka and Konotop districts in the Sumy region, leaving one person injured.
Russian drone strikes farm equipment in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring man
A 43-year-old man was injured when a Russian FPV drone struck farm machinery working in a field in the Polohy district of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian shelling hits central Kherson, killing civilian
A 74-year-old man was killed on August 30 after Russian forces shelled the center of Kherson.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 34
The number of people injured in the overnight massive drone and missile attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 34, as more victims continue to seek medical assistance.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with guided bombs, FPV drones, artillery
On August 30, Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with guided aerial bombs, FPV drones, and artillery, leaving one person dead and several injured.
Russia fails to capture Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, and Toretsk despite deploying 100,000-strong force - Trehubov
Despite aggressive actions and the deployment of a 100,000-strong force in the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops failed to capture the cities of Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, and Toretsk during the summer campaign.
Russian forces attack market in Dnipropetrovsk region with drone, casualties reported
Russian troops struck a market in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region using a drone, injuring four people.
Large-scale attack on Zaporizhzhia: Number of injured rises to 30
The Russian army launched a large-scale attack on Zaporizhzhia using drones and missiles on the night of August 30. The number of injured continues to grow, with 30 people now reported to have sought medical assistance.
HUR forces destroy underground explosives’ depot in Russia’s Tula region – source
On the night of August 30, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out an attack on an underground explosives’ storage facility located at PJSC Aleksin Chemical Plant in the city of Aleksin, Tula region, Russia.
Civilian injured as Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka
In the Donetsk region, the Russian army shelled the city of Kostiantynivka, injuring a civilian and damaging a residential building.
Russian forces encircled near Dobropillia – military
Russian units positioned near Dobropillia have been encircled and are being eliminated.
Interceptor drones successfully engaged targets during overnight attack – Ihnat
During the nighttime Russian attack on August 30, interceptor drones successfully engaged targets alongside F-16 fighter jets.
Russian attempts to dig in in Dnipropetrovsk region largely symbolic – Trehubov
Russian forces are attempting to consolidate positions in the Dnipropetrovsk region primarily to signal their presence across multiple Ukrainian regions, as there is no significant strategic value in capturing this region.
Parubiy shot eight times by man disguised as courier – journalist
Former Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy was shot eight times by a man disguised as a courier.
Prominent civic and political figure killed in Lviv – police
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the murder of a well-known civic and political figure in Lviv.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 28
Russian forces carried out a massive drone and missile strike on Zaporizhzhia overnight, with the number of those injured continuing to grow as more people seek medical assistance.
US providing Ukraine with capabilities for deeper strikes inside Russia – ambassador to NATO
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has stated that Washington is providing Ukraine with capabilities that enable deeper strikes on Russian territory, along with other forms of military support.
Railway infrastructure restored in Kyiv region after overnight Russian strike
In the Kyiv region, railway infrastructure damaged during a Russian strike on the night of August 29-30 has been fully restored.
Russia's war against Ukraine has forced intelligence services to rethink information security – Budanov
Russia's war against Ukraine has forced intelligence agencies to change their approaches to information security, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Zelensky calls for new sanctions against Russia after another massive attack
On the night of August 29-30, Russia launched nearly 540 drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 37 other types of missiles against Ukraine.
NSATU deputy commander: Strong Ukrainian Armed Forces - best security guarantee for Ukraine
One of the key elements of support from the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) is strengthening the institutional capacity of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles.