Russians attack Sloviansk twice with Italmas UAVs, woman wounded
On the evening of August 16, Russian forces launched two drone strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using Italmas UAVs, wounding one woman.
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Ukrainian forces advance up to 2.5 km in Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector — General Staff
Ukrainian forces continue active operations in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, targeting enemy positions and working to liberate occupied settlements.
Ukrainian forces prevented Russian breakthrough in Kupiansk sector
Ukrainian defense forces in the Kupiansk sector successfully repelled a Russian breakthrough attempt, destroying two tanks and three armored combat vehicles, and inflicting fire damage on approximately 20 enemy infantrymen.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district with artillery and drones, causing damage
Russian troops launched artillery and drone strikes throughout the day, targeting infrastructure, agricultural enterprises, and private homes in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukrainian forces destroy cannon transported by Russians across blown-up bridge
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura,” operating in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, have destroyed a Russian cannon that was being transported by truck across a blown-up bridge.
Russian drone strikes hit Kostiantynivka, damage civilian infrastructure
The Russian military carried out multiple drone strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, earlier today, damaging several buildings across the city.
Russian shelling sparks fires in Zaporizhzhia region, burning 11 hectares, killing woman
In Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Russian shelling sparked fires that scorched 11 hectares of land and spread to summer houses, killing one person.
Russia may step up pressure on battlefield soon – Zelensky
Given the diplomatic situation around Ukraine, Russia may soon attempt to intensify pressure and strikes on Ukrainian positions, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Syrskyi reports to Zelensky on frontline situation: Ukrainian forces make gains in Donetsk region
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed President Volodymyr Zelensky on the situation along the front line.
National Guard soldiers destroy Russian EW equipment, ammo depot in Kupiansk sector
Ukraine’s National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko has showcased the destruction of Russian military assets in the Kupiansk sector, carried out by the Bureviy Brigade.
Russian forces attack Kharkiv region with drones and glide bomb, damage reported
A high-rise apartment building and a private house were damaged as a result of Russian shelling of the Kharkiv region on Friday, August 15.
War update: 139 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On August 15, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 139 clashes with Russian occupiers on the frontline.
Air defenses neutralize 61 of 85 drones in overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted or jammed 61 out of 85 drones launched by Russian troops during attacks on the country since the evening of August 15.
Three killed, 12 injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
In the Kherson region, three people were killed and 12 others injured over the past day due to Russian aggression.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,010 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,069,050 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 16, 2025, with 1,010 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
FPV drone operators destroy three shelters, Russian communications antenna on Northern Slobozhanshchyna front
FPV drone operators from the 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment "Steel Border" of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed three shelters, a communications antenna, and Russian vehicles on the Northern Slobozhanshchyna axis.
Ukrainian forces show clearing operations in Hruzke, Vesele on Pokrovsk front
To clear the villages of Hruzke and Vesele in the Donetsk region of Russian occupiers, Ukrainian defenders employed various unmanned systems, artillery, and strike-capable ground robotic platforms.
Resident of Kherson region dies in hospital after stepping on enemy mine
A resident of Tomyna Balka in the Kherson region, who sustained severe injuries after stepping on a Russian mine, has died in hospital.
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Ukrainian forces strengthening defenses in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors — CinC Syrskyi
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are reinforcing their positions in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions, along with other sectors in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Russian forces strike central market in Sumy with Molniya drone, one injured
In Sumy, a Russian drone strike on the central market on Friday evening resulted in the destruction and damage of approximately twenty market stalls, and left one woman injured.
Ukrainian defense forces clear six villages in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent and subordinate units, cleared the villages of Hruzke, Rubizhne, Novovodiane, Petrivka, Vesele, and Zolotyi Kolodiaz of Russian invaders.
Zelensky on Dobropillia: Russia's show of force toward Alaska ends in destruction
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Defense Forces are clearing the positions in the Dobropillia area of occupiers. The Russian Federation intended to demonstrate its strength before the negotiations in Alaska, but for the occupiers, this will result in destruction.
Zelensky: Russians continue killing on day of negotiations with US
Russians continue to strike Ukrainian territory and continue to kill on the day of negotiations with the United States.
Russians strike Sumy city center with drone, causing fire
Russian troops struck the central part of the Sumy community, targeting civilian infrastructure.
Missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk region kills one, wounds one
A truck was damaged as a result of a rocket strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region. One person was killed.
Defense forces clear Pokrovsk of Russian DRGs - General Staff
The city of Pokrovsk has been cleared of enemy groups and lone Russians.
Two police officers killed in Russian shelling in Sviatohirsk
In Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region, two police officers were killed in a Russian shelling attack while on duty — Captain Roman Penkov and Senior Sergeant Valentyn Havrysh.
Frontline, defense funding, Alaska meeting: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Issues related to the frontline, funding for Ukraine's Defense Forces, and Russia's intentions ahead of the upcoming meeting in Alaska were discussed at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
Some destroyed, but enemy reinforces: Over 100,000 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Part of the 110,000 Russian troops deployed in the Pokrovsk sector have been eliminated, but the enemy continues to bring in reinforcements, according to Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Dnipro Operational and Strategic Group of Forces.