Ukrainian special operations forces destroy powerful Russian radar in Crimea
The resistance movement of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) has destroyed a powerful Russian radar in temporarily occupied Crimea.
War
Russians strike Kostiantynivka with guided bomb, killing two
On August 12, Russian invaders launched an airstrike with a FAB-250 guided bomb on Kostiantynivka, killing two people.
MFA: China hopes all parties, including Ukraine and EU, to participate in peace talks
China supports all efforts to establish peace in Ukraine and hopes that all interested parties, including Ukraine and the European Union, will participate in the talks and reach a fair peace agreement as soon as possible.
168 clashes on frontline, most attacks in Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors
Yesterday, August 11, there were 168 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
In memory of poet and warrior Maksym “Dali” Kryvtsov
“And in the spring, I will bloom with violets…”
Russians launch missile strike on army training unit, killing and injuring several
Last night, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a training unit of the Ukrainian Land Forced, killing one person.
Russians attack three settlements in Kharkiv region, one person wounded
Three settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian attack for 24 hours, and a 78-year-old man was wounded in Kupiansk.
DIU drones strike Russia’s only rocket-grade helium factory, says source
On August 11, drones belonging to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Orenburg Helium Plant, which is the only facility in Russia that produces a critically important component for rockets, the space industry, and the aviation industry.
Russian army loses 980 soldiers and one air defense system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 12, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,065,220 people, including 980 people over the past day.
Enemy T-72 tank and field fuel depot destroyed in Kupiansk direction
A pilot from the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great used drones to destroy a Russian T-72 tank and a field warehouse with fuel and lubricants in the eastern direction.
“Contract 18-24”: drone operators can serve in 46 units
The approved list of Armed Forces units and staff positions for unmanned system operators, where volunteers can serve under the “Contract 18-24” project, has been released.
Mobile bus station to be established in Zaporizhzhia on site of destroyed with missile strike
After the Russian airstrike that destroyed the central bus station in Zaporizhzhia, the authorities will set up temporary ticket offices and passenger points on the site to ensure that buses continue to run from their regular location.
Nearly half of enemy drones downed in Sumy region in July destroyed by volunteer formations
Nearly half of the enemy drones shot down in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region last month were destroyed thanks to the efforts of territorial defense forces and volunteer formations.
11 August 2025
Ukrainian forces strike Russian command post in Donetsk region, six invaders killed
Ukrainian forces have struck a command post of the 85th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in the temporarily occupied part of the Donetsk region.
Markus Pollack, volunteer from Austria
Being neutral amounts to standing silent with the aggressor
Enemy attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones, injures six
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykivskyi districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, injuring six people, damaging houses and businesses, and causing fires.
NSDC to ensure control over rapid implementation of High Command decisions, says Umerov
The National Security and Defense Council will ensure that the decisions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief are implemented quickly so that each of them works without delay to strengthen the army and the front.
Shelling of Kherson region wounds six during day
Six people were wounded in the Kherson region during the day as a result of Russian shelling, two of them were State Emergency Service employees who were responding to a call.
Cyber Corps of MID attacks one of largest Internet providers of Russian security agencies - source
Cyber experts from Ukrainian military intelligence carried out an attack on the Filanko group of companies, a large Internet and hosting service provider serving over 20,000 customers, including Beeline, MGTS, 24tv, and Russian security agencies.
Merz invites partners to virtual meeting regarding Ukraine on August 13
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited partners to virtual talks on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Zelensky discusses bilateral cooperation with Modi, including sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed bilateral cooperation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, including sanctions against Russia.
Before meeting with Putin, Trump should recall his idea of complete ceasefire - diplomat
U.S. President Donald Trump should recall his first negotiating principle before meeting with the Kremlin leader: a complete and unconditional ceasefire, which could be a starting point for fair and secure negotiations for Ukraine.
Number of victims of strike on bus station in Zaporizhzhia rises to 22
Another woman who was injured as a result of the Russian strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia has sought medical help.
Five people injured in Nikopol district due to FPV drone attacks
Russian FPV drones attacked Nikopol and the Marhanets community. Five people were injured.
SSU drones strike Russian factory producing components for Kh-32 and Kh-101 missiles - source
This morning, long-range drones from the SSU's Special Operations Center “A” struck the production facilities of the Plandin Arzamas Instrument-Making Plant, located in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.
Russians pulling in extra troops to Orikhiv and Huliaypole areas, say Defense Forces
Russian occupation forces are transferring additional troops and equipment to the Orikhiv and Huliaypole directions in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Air strike on Zaporizhzhia: number of wounded rises to 21
In Zaporizhzhia, another woman who was injured as a result of the Russian Federation's air strike on the bus station sought medical attention.
Spox Voloshyn reports record enemy artillery strikes and kamikaze drone attacks in south
In the south, a record number of strikes by kamikaze drones, artillery, and aircraft have been recorded over the past few days.
Russian troops resume mechanized assaults in south, says spox Voloshyn
In the south, for the first time in several weeks, Russian occupation forces resumed assault operations using armored vehicles and motorcycles, particularly in the direction of the settlements of Mala Tokmachka and Novodanylivka.