Russians strike residential area of Kramatorsk, damaging high-rise buildings
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, several high-rise buildings were damaged as a result of Russian shelling in an open area in a residential area.
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Russians strike Borova in Kharkiv region with drone, one wounded
Russian military struck the village of Borova in the Izium district of the Kharkiv region with an FPV drone, injuring a man born in 1938.
Russia attacks gas transmission facility in Odesa region, hits Ukraine gas supply route
On the night of August 6, Russian troops attacked a gas infrastructure facility in the Odesa region that provides a diversified route for natural gas supplies to Ukraine.
First deputy head of Kherson regional council among wounded in nighttime shelling
In Kherson, among those affected by nighttime shelling was the first deputy head of the regional council, Yuriy Sobolevsky, who was hit by Russian strikes for the second time this summer.
Russian drone attacks injure two more in Kherson community
Two more residents of the Kherson community were injured following Russian drone strikes in the Dniprovskyi district and the village of Antonivka. Both victims were transported to medical facilities by police officers.
Russian forces intensify assaults in Kherson sector – military spox
Russian troops have significantly ramped up assault operations in the Kherson direction, particularly across the island zone of the Dnipro River Delta.
Ukrainian forces partially stabilize situation in Sumy and Kursk regions – Air Assault Forces’ commander
As of late July 2025, the situation in Ukraine’s Sumy and Russia’s Kursk regions has been partially stabilized.
Zelensky receives report from SBU chief on several operations
Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine, reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on the agency’s special operations and long-range activities. The President praised the SBU’s recent success in neutralizing Russian air defense systems.
Russian soldier shoots dead civilian in Donetsk region
A Russian serviceman shot dead a civilian in the Donetsk region. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Ukraine conducting operations in two Russian regions for over one year – Zelensky
Ukraine has been actively operating on Russian territory, specifically in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, for more than a year.
Two dead, children injured as Russia strikes resort in Zaporizhzhia region with bombs
Two children were injured, including one critically, after Russian forces struck a resort in the Zaporizhzhia district with aerial bombs.
Death toll from July 31 attack on Kyiv rises to 32 as man with severe injuries dies in hospital
A man who sustained a severe neck injury during Russia's July 31 attack on Kyiv has died in the hospital.
Ukrainian forces maintain presence in Russia's Kursk region – Syrskyi
As of today, Ukrainian forces continue to maintain a presence in the Glushkovo district of Russia's Kursk region.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 36 out of 45 Russian drones
On the night of August 5-6, Ukraine's Defense Forces shot down or jammed 36 Russian drones, while nine enemy targets struck three different locations.
US Department of State approves sale of M777 howitzer equipment to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Ukraine of equipment, repair services, and sustainment support for M777 howitzers and related equipment.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 52 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 143 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines on August 5, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the heaviest fighting.
Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia region kills two, injures ten
In the Zaporizhzhia district of the Zaporizhzhia region, the number of people wounded as a result of an air strike by the Russian Federation this morning has risen to ten, with two fatalities.
Russian army lost another 1,010 soldiers 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 6, 2025, amount to approximately 1,059,270 people, including 1,120 people over the past day.
Russians attack two Dnipropetrovsk districts, damage houses and business
Russian invaders attacked the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery in the evening, and also directed UAVs at the Synelnykivskyi district, causing a number of damages.
Prototype robot for evacuating wounded handed over to Unmanned Systems Forces
A prototype ground-based robotic complex designed to evacuate wounded soldiers was handed over to the 20th separate regiment of unmanned systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Poland may transfer several MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine by year-end – former minister
Poland may transfer the remaining MiG-29 fighter jets still in service with its army by the end of this year.
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Man killed, another injured in Zhytomyr explosion
An explosion near Suryna Hora Street in Zhytomyr has left one man dead and another injured.
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone, one injured
Russian invaders struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv using a Molniya-type drone.
Syrskyi says most difficult situation on Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Novopavlivka fronts
The most difficult battlefield conditions remain on the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka axes, while Ukrainian forces have achieved success in liberating parts of the Sumy region in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
754 people evacuated from Korabel Microdistrict in Kherson
As of Tuesday evening, August 5, 754 people, including 49 children and 85 persons with reduced mobility, were evacuated from the Korabel Microdistrict in Kherson.
Enemy concentrates 100,000 troops in Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 in Novopavlivka sector
The Russian command has deployed 100,000 troops to the Pokrovsk sector and over 60,000 to the Novopavlivka sector.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region, four people injured
Russian troops struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region, injuring four civilians.
Lithuania asks NATO Secretary General to strengthen air defense due to Russian drones
Lithuanian Defense and Foreign ministers have appealed to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to strengthen the country's air defense against Russian drones.
Budanov: Gambling is gold mine for recruiting agents
When recruiting agents, special services always look for vulnerabilities in people. Gamblers are a group of people who are a gold mine for special services.