Mass desertion among Russian paratroopers in Zaporizhzhia region – Atesh
Russia's 247th Air Assault Regiment is experiencing mass desertion in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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03 August 2025
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.
Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Sumy region, another teen injured
A Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Sumy region has killed a 12-year-old boy and injured two other teenagers.
Russian FPV drone strike injures 6-year-old in Kharkiv region
A six-year-old girl was injured when a Russian FPV drone struck a civilian car in the village of Ivano-Shyichyne, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region.
Civilian killed as Russian army shells Kostiantynivka
Russian forces shelled the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with cannon artillery, killing one civilian and damaging residential buildings and vehicles.
Ukrainian Navy confirms damage to Russian nuclear submarine base in Kamchatka
The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed reports of damage to the mooring front at Russia’s nuclear submarine base in Kamchatka, following a recent powerful earthquake in the region.
Kherson officials release video of Russian shelling aftermath in Korabelnyi district
The Kherson Regional Military Administration has released video footage showing the aftermath of Russian shelling in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district on August 2. The attack left two men wounded and caused damage to residential buildings, including shattered windows, damaged facades, and destroyed rooftops.
Budanov survived nearly 20 assassination attempts since start of full-scale war
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, has survived approximately 20 assassination attempts since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Five Akhmat fighters killed in Melitopol minibus explosion – Ukrainian intelligence
In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, five fighters from Russia’s Akhmat unit were killed following the explosion of a minibus.
Nothing will change in Russia after Putin leaves – Budanov
A change in leadership in the Kremlin will not affect Russia's overall direction.
Explosions disable Russia's Central Asia-Center gas pipeline – source
Explosions have disabled the Central Asia-Center trunk gas pipeline in Russia.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry allocates UAH 8B for Drone Line initiative
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a decision to reallocate UAH 9 billion to support the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Five injured as Russian troops launch drone attack on Druzhkivka in Donetsk region
On August 2, Russian forces launched a drone strike on the town of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, injuring five people and damaging residential buildings, a market, and a shop.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia village leaves two injured, nearly 100 homes damaged
On August 2, Russian forces attacked a village in the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring two people and damaging nearly 100 private homes.
SBU drones strike Shahed launch airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russian oil facilities
On the night of August 1-2, drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck a military airfield used for storing and launching Shahed-type drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, as well as the Elektropribor military plant in Penza.
Fire at industrial facility in Bila Tserkva rages for over 24 hours after Russian strike
In Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, firefighting efforts lasted more than 24 hours following a large-scale blaze triggered by a Russian attack during the night of July 31 to August 1.
Russian drone strikes Ukrposhta vehicle in Sumy region, injuring two
A Russian drone attacked an Ukrposhta postal service vehicle in a village of the Mykolaivka community in the Sumy region, leaving two people injured.
Russian defense industry plants in Penza come under attack again
Defense industry plants in Penza, Russia, have once again come under attack.
Russia reports drone strikes on enterprises in several regions
A number of Russian regions were attacked by drones on the night of August 2, with industrial facilities targeted.
Russian attacks kill two, injure ten in Donetsk region on Friday
On August 1, Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded ten others.
Ukrainian air defense destroys 45 of 53 Russian drones overnight
Since the evening of August 1, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces have destroyed 45 out of 53 drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine.
War update: 172 combat clashes on frontline in past day, most in Pokrovsk sector
On August 1, 172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the frontline, with the majority occurring in the Pokrovsk sector, where defenders successfully repelled 66 enemy assaults.
Three injured in Russian drone and artillery strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces launched drone and artillery attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on August 1, injuring three civilians and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and residential areas.
Russian attacks kill one, injure nine in Kherson region
On August 1, one person was killed and nine others wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.