Shelling of Kharkiv region: two people injured, civilian infrastructure damaged and destroyed
Yesterday, six settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by Russian strikes, injuring two men.
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Russian troops kill one resident of Donetsk region and wound ten
The Russian army killed one resident of the Donetsk region yesterday, August 19.
One person killed, another injured in Russian attacks on Nikopol district
Russian forces attacked the Nikopol district in the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Drone attack sparks fire at energy facility in Odesa region, one injured
A nighttime Russian drone attack in the Odesa region ignited a fire at a fuel and energy infrastructure site, leaving one person injured.
One killed, three injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three others injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian army loses another 920 troops in war against Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 20, 2025 amount to nearly 1,072,700 invaders, including another 920 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian drone attack on Okhtyrka injures 12, including two children
A Russian drone strike on the city of Okhtyrka in the Sumy region has left 12 people injured, including two children. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged in the attack.
Russian forces launch 583 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 583 strikes across 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian border guards destroy enemy drone control center in Luhansk region
Drone operators from the “Phoenix” unit of the State Border Guard Service have destroyed a Russian UAV control center, a checkpoint, an artillery piece, and a tank in the Luhansk region.
Enemy drones strike Okhtyrka community: Casualties reported, private sector on fire
A large-scale drone attack by Russian forces targeted the Okhtyrka community in the Sumy region, resulting in multiple fires and injuries.
Kyiv sends 6,000 more drones to Ukrainian defenders
The Kyiv city community has delivered another 6,000 drones of various types to fighters of the 3rd Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
19 August 2025
DM Shmyhal visited Defense Forces units in Kharkiv region
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Defense Forces units tasked with protecting the Kharkiv region during a working trip.
Invaders shell Novoraysk in Kherson region, killing one person
Russian troops struck the village of Novoraysk in the Kherson region, killing a civilian.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian train carrying fuel in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian defenders have destroyed an enemy train carrying fuel in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia continues daily assaults on ruined Vovchansk without success — military spox
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops persist with daily attacks on Vovchansk, attempting to seize the city. However, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding their positions and repelling the assaults.
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.
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.