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.
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03 August 2025
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.
Russian shelling injures two civilians in Bilozerka
Early this morning, Russian forces shelled the town of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, injuring two civilians.
Ukrainian forces push to reclaim lost positions in Kamianske – Voloshyn
Russian forces have not fully captured the town of Kamianske, but have destroyed Ukrainian positions in the central part of the settlement.
Russian forces launch airstrike on Kherson
Russian troops carried out an airstrike on Kherson, with a reported impact near a bridge in the city.
Zelensky congratulates Air Force warriors on their professional holiday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extended his congratulations to pilots, engineers, technical specialists, and air defense crews on the occasion of the Ukrainian Air Force Day.
Syrskyi: Air Force is key to Ukraine's future security
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the Air Force is a source of professional pride for the Ukrainian military and a cornerstone of the country's future security.
Mykolaiv authorities show aftermath of Russian missile strike
The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration has released photos and video footage showing the aftermath of a Russian missile strike on the city on August 2.
Ukrainian intelligence obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine Knyaz Pozharsky
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has acquired confidential internal documents related to Russia's newest strategic nuclear submarine, the K-555 Knyaz Pozharsky, of Project 955A Borei-A class.
Three injured in morning shelling of Kherson
Three people were injured in a Russian shelling attack on Kherson on the morning of August 3.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 60 Russian drones, one missile overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 60 Russian drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile during a massive aerial assault overnight.
Drones attack oil depot in Sochi
Drones targeted an oil depot in Russia's Sochi overnight on Sunday, August 3.
War update: 138 clashes on front lines over past day, Pokrovsk sector hottest
On August 2, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 138 combat clashes with Russian invading forces. The most intense fighting was reported in the Pokrovsk, Northern Slobozhanshchyna, Kursk, and Lyman sectors.
Russian army loses 920 troops in one day 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 3, 2025, amount to approximately 1,056,130 people, including 920 people over the past day.
Border guards destroy over 6,500 enemy equipment units, 270 ammo depots with drones in first half of year
In the first half of this year, border guards destroyed more than 6,500 pieces of equipment and 270 ammunition depots with the help of drones, and also hit more than 9,000 Russian shelters.
Explosions rock Chuhuiv and Balakliya, casualties reported
On the night of August 3, explosions were heard in Chuhuiv and Balakliia in the Kharkiv region due to enemy strikes, resulting in casualties and destruction.
IAEA reports explosions and smoke near Zaporizhzhia NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency team at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant recorded explosions and smoke coming from one of the auxiliary facilities near the plant site on Saturday.
Russian attacks damaged 179 buildings in Kharkiv in July
In Kharkiv, 179 buildings were damaged by Russian shelling in July, and nearly 4,700 windows were shattered.
ISW analyzes Putin and Lukashenko's statements on Oreshnik, peace talks
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has analyzed recent remarks by Russian leader Vladimir Putin and self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regarding the Oreshnik system and peace negotiations.
Mass desertion among Russian paratroopers in Zaporizhzhia region – Atesh
Russia's 247th Air Assault Regiment is experiencing mass desertion in the Zaporizhzhia region.
02 August 2025
Enemy shells Mykolaiv, homes damaged, fire breaks out
Russian shelling has destroyed private homes and damaged apartment buildings in Mykolaiv.
Russians intensify efforts to capture key agglomerations in three Donetsk sectors – Syrskyi
Russian forces are ramping up their offensive to seize key urban areas in the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka sectors, attempting to push into Pokrovsk by employing a "total infiltration" tactic and increasing sabotage activities behind Ukrainian lines.
War update: 104 combat engagements since midnight, most intense fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian occupiers, with 28 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
'Our operations will continue': Zelensky receives report by SBU chief
Ukraine's long-range operations on Russian territory will continue. As the aggressor state prolongs the war, it will face just responses.
Enemy drops two guided bombs on Kherson, causing damage
On the evening of August 2, the Russian army dropped two guided aerial bombs on the city of Kherson. The attack damaged a road bridge leading to the Korabel neighborhood, destroyed three private homes, and damaged an apartment building.
MP, officials caught taking bribes – NABU reveals details
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have exposed an MP, the head of a district military administration, the head of a city military administration, as well as National Guard officers, in a scheme involving the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare systems at inflated prices.
Russia strikes Nikopol district with artillery, FPV drones, causing damage
Throughout the day, the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region came under artillery and FPV drone attacks. The strikes hit the district center, as well as the Pokrovske, Marhanets, and Myrove communities, damaging an industrial facility, three private homes, and a power line.