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.
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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.
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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.
Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia with Iskander missiles — police
Russian forces launched two Iskander missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, wounding 17 people.
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv: seven killed, 20 injured
The death toll from this morning’s Russian drone strike on Kharkiv has risen to seven, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia rises to 17
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in this morning's Russian attack has increased to 17.
Kharkiv drone attack: Number of injured rises to 20, five dead
The number of people injured in this morning's Russian drone attack on Kharkiv has risen to 20.
Special Operations Forces show clearing of area where over ten invaders were stationed
Operators of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a successful clearing operation in an area where, according to intelligence, more than ten Russian soldiers were stationed.
Four injured in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia
Four people were injured in Zaporizhzhia following Russian strikes on the city this morning.
Russian drones attack Boryspil district overnight, causing damage
In the Boryspil district, Kyiv region, a hangar was damaged during an overnight Russian drone attack.
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 88 out of 140 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted or jammed 88 out of 140 Russian drones on the night of August 17-18.
Death toll from drone attack on Kharkiv rises to five
The number of people killed in of Russia's drone strike on Kharkiv has risen to five.
Ukrainian forces repel 182 attacks in past day, enemy focuses on Pokrovsk sector
Ukrainian forces engaged in 182 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with 58 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Anatoliy Merkotun, Commanding Officer of the 412th Nemesis Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment
Our drones are watching and destroying the enemy all along the frontline
Death toll from morning drone attack in Kharkiv rises to three, including child
In Kharkiv, the death toll from the morning drone attack has risen to three people, including a one-year-old child, with 17 reported wounded.
Russian army loses 940 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 18, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,070,890 people, including 940 people over the past day.
Missile strike on Sumy damages educational institution buildings, no casualties reported
As a result of a rocket attack on Sumy, the blast wave damaged buildings of an educational institution, with no casualties.