Russian drone hits ambulance in Kharkiv region, medics injured
In the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, a Russian drone struck an ambulance while it was responding to a call, injuring medical workers.
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19 August 2025
Russian forces stepped up activity near Lyptsi but were stopped – Ukrainian forces
In the area of Lyptsi, Kharkiv region, Russian troops have intensified their actions, but failed to advance — they were stopped. Lyptsi remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
Russians launch airstrikes on Kostiantynivka, casualties reported
In the Donetsk region, Russian forces carried out several airstrikes on the city of Kostiantynivka, leaving civilians injured. One person may be trapped under the rubble of a building.
Ukrainian long-range drones destroy two Russian ammunition depots in Luhansk region
Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have destroyed two ammunition depots used by Russian forces in the Luhansk region.
Sniper “Ghost” confirmed record hit at 4 kilometers
A Ukrainian sniper in the Bakhmut area took out two Russian soldiers from 4,000 meters away.
Child injured in Chornobaivka from Russian artillery shelling
In Chornobaivka, Kherson region, an 11-year-old boy walking down the street was injured by Russian artillery fire.
Russians attack oil refineries and gas transmission systems in Poltava region
Due to the attack on the Poltava region on the night of August 19, oil refining facilities and a gas transportation system production facility were damaged.
Civilian killed in Russian drone strike on Nizhyn
A local resident was killed in the city of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, as a result of a morning attack by Russian strike drones.
Drone strike sparks fires at oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd
In the early hours of August 19, fires broke out in the Russian city of Volgograd following the crash of drone debris. The blazes occurred at a local oil refinery and a hospital.
19 victims of Russian missile strike remain hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia
Nineteen people injured in yesterday’s missile strike remain hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia. In total, 34 individuals were wounded.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralizes 230 Russian drones, two Iskanders, and four KH-101 cruise missiles
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces neutralized 230 Russian drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and four Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Six injured in Kherson region following Russian strikes
Six people were wounded in the Kherson region over the past 24 hours due to continued Russian aggression.
Russian drone strikes cause power outages in Chernihiv region
On Tuesday morning, August 19, Russian drones launched an attack on the Chernihiv region, resulting in widespread power outages.
Five civilians killed in Donetsk region over past day
The Russian army killed five civilians in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours.
General Staff: 186 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours
As many as 186 combat clashes took place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day, with the heaviest attacks carried out by the invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian forces launch 441 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours
Russian forces carried out 441 strikes on 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on August 18.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 890 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,071,780 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 19, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian intelligence publishes data on 42 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet, looters of Ukrainian resources
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published on the War & Sanctions portal data on 42 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, a floating storage unit used by Lukoil, and ships involved in stealing Ukrainian grain and coal from temporarily occupied territories.
18 August 2025
Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to 30, three dead
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in today's Russian missile attack has risen to 30, with the figure continuing to grow.
Number of artillery strikes may increase significantly in two directions - spox Voloshyn
The number of artillery strikes by Russian troops may increase significantly in the Orikhiv and Huliaypole directions.
In south enemy increases use of loitering munitions and unguided air-to-surface missiles - spox Voloshyn
In the south, Russian troops have increased their use of loitering munitions such as Lancet, Molniia, Kub, and Privet-82.
Russians preparing to redeploy assault units from Kherson to Zaporizhzhia direction - spox Voloshyn
Russian occupation forces are regrouping their units in the Kherson direction in order to free up assault units for further redeployment to other directions.
Drone attack on Kharkiv: number of victims rises to 23, seven dead
In Kharkiv, the number of victims after the Russian drone attack this morning has increased to 23, with three more people seeking medical attention
CinC Syrskyi on communication at front: There are cases when false information comes from combat zone
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that he had received false reports from combat zones, so information from several sources is being processed for maximum objectivity.
In Kharkiv, at site of Russian attack, three people are being searched for who may be under rubble of building
Three more people may be trapped under the rubble of a building in the Industrial District of Kharkiv.
Expert compares Ukraine’s long-range Flamingo missiles to U.S. Tomahawks
Ukraine’s domestically developed “Flamingo” missile systems could play a pivotal role in defeating Russian forces—even without the supply of American missiles, including Tomahawks.
Paratroopers release footage of Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Petrivka liberation in Donetsk region
Soldiers from the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully carried out assault operations that led to the complete liberation of the villages of Zolotyi Kolodiaz and Petrivka in the Donetsk region from Russian occupation.
Missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: three dead, 20 injured
A Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia early this morning has left three people dead and at least 20 injured.
Russian forces suffer defeat, lose control of several settlements in Sumy region — Syrskyi
Russian troops have suffered a defeat and lost control of several settlements in the Sumy region.
National Guard halts Russian assault attempts in Kupiansk sector
Artillery units of the National Guard of Ukraine have repelled Russian assault attempts in the Kupiansk sector.