UN reports highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine in three years
Since the beginning of the year, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling has reached its highest level in the last three years.
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Civilians injured as Russians shell Kostiantynivka
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Russian forces injured five civilians who were near a retail establishment. Four of the victims are in serious condition, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
War update: 85 battles on frontline since morning, 30 Russian attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, there have been 85 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces. The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest combat zone, with 30 enemy attacks already repelled.
Russians hit tuberculosis hospital in Kharkiv, injuring four staff members, two patients
In Kharkiv, one of the Russian air-dropped bombs struck the building of Regional Tuberculosis Hospital No. 3, where 13 patients and 25 staff members were present at the time.
CinC Syrskyi discusses frontline situation with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, and U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, held working-level talks and discussed the situation on the frontline in detail.
Ben Hodges assesses what may force Russia into peace
To compel the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine, the West must apply comprehensive pressure on Russia, including limiting its ability to trade oil and allowing Ukraine to strike Russian oil and gas infrastructure.
Injury toll in Kharkiv rises to 14, top floor of medical facility destroyed
The number of people injured in a Russian airstrike on Kharkiv has risen to 14, including a 12-year-old girl. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing.
Ben Hodges outlines key scenarios for ending war in Ukraine
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former Commander of U.S. Army Europe, believes there are several main scenarios for how Russia’s war against Ukraine could end.
Air strike on Kharkiv: three people searched under rubble of medical facility
Three people may be trapped under the rubble of a medical facility in Kharkiv that was hit by a Russian airstrike.
Lyptsi under AFU control, no enemy advance reported
The village of Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region is completely under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian aerial bomb hits Kharkiv medical facility, one dead, several injured
The Russian army carried out an air strike on one of Kharkiv's medical facilities.
Ukrainian intelligence gains full access to Crimean occupation government servers – source
Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) have delivered a "digital strike" against the Russian-installed occupation government in Crimea, destroying all data stored on their so-called government servers.
Russians storming Pokrovsk sector 24/7 despite heavy losses – military
Russian forces have stepped up assaults in the Pokrovsk sector this summer, using so-called “meat assault” tactics and suffering heavy personnel losses.
Zelensky on frontline situation: no major Russian breakthroughs
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian forces have not achieved any significant breakthroughs on the battlefield and are instead trying to compensate with military-information operations.
Regional authorities clarify aftermath of Russian strikes on Kharkiv
On July 24, a total of 43 people, including nine children, were injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kharkiv.
Ukraine downs 54 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have neutralized 54 drones launched by the Russian military in attacks on Ukraine since the evening.
No Russian infantry movements in Chernihiv region, border guards confirm
Along the border in Chernihiv region, Russian forces are not conducting operations involving infantry groups.
Sumy region under fire: 60 Russian strikes in 24 hours, civilian casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 60 strikes on 26 settlements in Sumy region, resulting in the death of one woman and injury to another. Civilian infrastructure was also damaged.
174 clashes on frontline, enemy attacks intensify in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops engaged in a total of 174 combat clashes, a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Invaders attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region, one man wounded
The Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk Region at night, and one person was wounded.
Enemy shells 38 settlements in Kherson Region, six people wounded
The Russian army, using aircraft, drones, and artillery, struck 38 settlements in the Kherson Region in the past 24 hours, resulting in six people being wounded.
Russian army loses 980 more soldiers in war against Ukraine
Total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to July 25, 2025, reached about 1,047,250 people, including 980 invaders eliminated in the last 24 hours.
Russians shell 17 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Region, one person wounded
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 428 strikes on 17 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Region. A 48-year-old woman was wounded as a result of the enemy attack on the Orikhiv territorial community.
Occupiers conduct at least 45 military drills in Crimea in six months
In the first half of 2025, Russian invaders conducted at least 45 military drills in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
CCD: Prosecution of Ukrainian soldiers released from captivity for desertion is fake news
Russian media are spreading fake news that Ukrainian soldiers released from Russian captivity are allegedly facing criminal prosecution for desertion.
23,000 civilians remain in active combat area in Donetsk Region
In the Donetsk Region, 23,000 civilians remain in the active combat zone, including 113 children.
Zhytomyr region reinforcing border with Belarus amid rising tensions
Engineering fortifications continue to be reinforced along the Ukraine-Belarus border in Zhytomyr region.
U.S. agrees to supply Ukraine with air defense equipment worth $180 million
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of equipment and services to Ukraine for the support and maintenance of U.S.-origin air defense systems worth up to $180 million.
130 clashes on frontline, enemy suffers significant losses in Pokrovsk sector
There were 130 combat clashes on the frontline, with Russians carrying out 43 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and suffering significant losses.