Three injured in morning shelling of Kherson
Three people were injured in a Russian shelling attack on Kherson on the morning of August 3.
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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.
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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.