Russian attacks kill two, injure ten in Donetsk region on Friday
On August 1, Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded ten others.
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Ukrainian air defense destroys 45 of 53 Russian drones overnight
Since the evening of August 1, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces have destroyed 45 out of 53 drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine.
War update: 172 combat clashes on frontline in past day, most in Pokrovsk sector
On August 1, 172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the frontline, with the majority occurring in the Pokrovsk sector, where defenders successfully repelled 66 enemy assaults.
Three injured in Russian drone and artillery strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces launched drone and artillery attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on August 1, injuring three civilians and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and residential areas.
Russian attacks kill one, injure nine in Kherson region
On August 1, one person was killed and nine others wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian army loses another 1,010 troops in war against Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 2, 2025 amount to nearly 1,055,210 invaders, including another 1,010 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian forces launch 579 attacks across Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours
On August 1, Russian troops carried out 579 attacks across 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Zelensky visits high-rise destroyed by Russian strike in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site of the Russian missile strike in Kyiv that occurred during the night of July 31.
Police officer killed in Pokrovsk following Russian drone strike
On August 1, in the Donetsk region, Ihor Samofalov, a district officer with the Pokrovsk District Police Department, was killed in the line of duty during a Russian drone strike.
Occupiers in Crimea massively shutting down mobile networks, internet – National Resistance Center
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian forces are massively shutting down mobile phone networks and internet access.
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Russian drone strike on Kharkiv: Number of injured rises to 11
One more person has sought medical attention following the strike of a Russian UAV in Kharkiv.
130 combat engagements reported on frontline, Pokrovsk sector battles are most intense
Since the beginning of the day, 130 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Invaders shell Antonivka, two women injured
Two women were injured as a result of a Russian shelling of the village of Antonivka in the Kherson Region.
Ten injured, including three children, in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv
On the evening of August 1, ten people were injured in the Kyivskyi District of Kharkiv as a result of a Russian drone strike, three of them were children.
Anti-aircraft system launched against Russian drones over Kyiv Region
Enemy drones have been detected in the airspace over the Kyiv Region, and Ukrainian air defense forces are actively hitting the targets.
President announces draft law on rehabilitation of freed prisoners of war
A draft law will be prepared to define the procedure for the rehabilitation of Ukrainian citizens after their release from Russian captivity.
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone
Russian invaders launched an attack on Kharkiv using a Molniya drone, resulting in one person being injured.
Ukraine is ready for swift action for peace and urges leaders’ meeting – Zelensky
Ukraine is prepared to act with maximum urgency in the name of peace and therefore insists on holding a meeting at the level of heads of state.
Trump reveals numbers on war losses in Ukraine since start of the year
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that approximately 112,500 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian losses during the same period amount to around 8,000.
Russian forces launch eight drone strikes on Kramatorsk, injuries reported
Russian forces carried out eight drone strikes on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, throughout the day. Injuries have been reported.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district: Homes and agricultural company damaged
The Russian army struck the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging 15 houses and an agricultural company.
Russian drone strike hits Sumy railway station, damages passenger train
Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Sumy railway station on August 1, damaging a passenger train and targeting civilian infrastructure.
War update: 70 clashes reported on frontline, most in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have been involved in 70 combat engagements with Russian troops, with hostilities still ongoing in six frontline sectors. The enemy remains most active in the Pokrovsk direction.
Power outages in Sumy after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike hit the city of Sumy, damaging a garage and a vehicle. Local police are documenting the aftermath of the attack.
Russia's main assault focused on Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – Khortytsia Group of Forces
Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and nearby settlements are located along the axis of Russia's primary offensive.
UN reports alarming trend: Civilian casualties from Russian attacks rising for second consecutive month
According to preliminary data, July continues to show a troubling increase in civilian casualties resulting from Russia's large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities.
One million FPV drones delivered to Ukrainian army this year– Shmyhal
Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Defense has supplied the Ukrainian Armed Forces with over one million FPV drones.
Ukraine’s air defense destroys over 6,200 Russian missiles and drones in July
In July 2025, Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed 6,262 enemy aerial targets over Ukrainian territory.
Russian forces strike Kostiantynivka with guided bombs: Civilian injured, bridge damaged
Russian forces once again carried out airstrikes with FAB-250 guided bombs on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, wounding one civilian. The attack damaged a bridge and several residential buildings.