Kherson shows aftermath of Russian shelling in Dniprovskyi district
Kherson officials showed the damage caused by Russian shelling in the residential areas of the Dniprovskyi district.
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Partial power outages in Sumy and surrounding area after Russian shelling
Parts of Sumy and settlements in Sumy district have been cut off from electricity supply due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.
Russian air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Illinivka in Donetsk region claim two lives
In Donetsk region, Russian forces dropped air bombs on a hospital in Kostiantynivka and on buildings in Illinivka, killing two people.
Russian artillery hits Kherson, injuring four utility workers
Russian forces shelled Kherson with artillery, injuring four employees of a public utility company.
Two residents dead after drone explosion in Kozacha Lopan
Two people were killed and two others injured after a Russian drone detonated in the village of Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian drones pound Russian oil facilities 17 times in August
In August, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out 17 strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia leaves four people injured
A Russian drone struck one of the residential districts of Zaporizhzhia, leaving four people injured.
Russian troops shell Malynivka in Kharkiv region at night, injuring five people
Five people were injured and a fire broke out in a residential area as a result of a Russian UAV attack on the village of Malynivka in the Chuhuiv district.
Air defense forces destroy 84 of 112 Russian drones launched against Ukraine
On the night of September 4, Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 84 Russian UAVs of various types out of 112 launched.
Russian army carries out 133 strikes on Sumy region in past 24 hours, wounding several people
Russian troops carried out 133 attacks on 41 settlements in the Sumy region between the morning of September 3 and the morning of September 4, resulting in civilian casualties.
Warehouses burn down in Odesa after Russian UAV attack
In the Odesa region, warehouses and vehicles were set on fire as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
War update: 180 combat engagements in past day, with heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
A total of 180 combat clashes occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders on September 3.
Eleven people killed in Russian strikes on Donetsk region over past day
On September 3, Russian troops killed 11 civilians and injured 16 others in the Donetsk region.
Russian army loses another 840 troops in war against Ukraine
As of September 4, 2025, Russia’s total combat losses in the war against Ukraine, since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, have reached 1,085,410 personnel, including 840 troops killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch 487 strikes on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupying forces carried out 487 strikes targeting 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Civilian killed as Russian forces strike Molodizhne in Kherson region
Russian invaders launched an attack on the village of Molodizhne in the Kherson region, killing a civilian man.
Church destroyed by Russian shelling in Myrnohrad
In the city of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, the Church of St. Demetrius was destroyed by fire following shelling by the Russian army.
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Two injured in Russian shelling of Kherson
Russian forces shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at around 17:00 on Wednesday, wounding two men aged 67 and 56.
Shmyhal, Healey discuss security guarantees ahead of Coalition of the Willing summit
Ahead of the Coalition of the Willing leaders' summit, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense Secretary John Healey worked through and finalized key issues regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.
Coalition of the Willing’s plans to deploy troops to Ukraine are real and substantial – Healey
Plans being developed within the Coalition of the Willing to deploy troops as part of security guarantees for Ukraine are substantial and real, but no details will be disclosed so that Russia would not be able to prepare.
Russian drone and artillery attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region leave one dead, one injured
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked communities in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery. One person was killed, and another was injured.
Ukrainian forces eliminate assault group attempting to raise Russian flag in Kupiansk
Russian occupying forces attempted to stage a video of raising their flag in Kupiansk, but Ukrainian Defense Forces disrupted the effort by eliminating the assault group.
Nine killed, seven injured in Russian artillery and drone attacks on Kostiantynivka
On September 3, nine people were killed and seven injured in the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, following Russian artillery and drone strikes.
Russian artillery strike on Kostiantynivka kills eight civilians, six injured
As a result of a Russian artillery strike on the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, eight civilians were killed and six others were injured.
Russians pulling reinforcements to Pokrovsk sector, Dobropillia salient
Over the past day, 39 combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, one of the hottest sectors of the front, and more than 20 have already occurred today.
Russian drone hits civilian bus in Kostiantynivka, injuring three people
Russian forces struck a civilian bus in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with an FPV drone, injuring three people.
Ukraine thwarts Russian drone threats on Mykolaiv–Kherson highway
As of September 3, no Russian drones have reached the M-14 Mykolaiv–Kherson highway thanks to countermeasures introduced since August 27. However, the route cannot be considered fully safe, as the enemy has attempted to deploy UAVs in the area twice, both of which were intercepted and destroyed.
CinC Syrskyi discusses frontline situation, AFU needs with French Chief of Defense Staff
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held a phone call with General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, to discuss the current situation on the frontlines and the key needs of the Ukrainian military.
Russian drone hits central Sumy, no casualties reported
A Russian strike drone hit the central part of Sumy on September 3.