Ukrainian forces show devastation in Vovchansk caused by Russian attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shown the current state of Vovchansk—a city under relentless daily attacks by Russian troops attempting to capture it.
War
21 August 2025
Ukraine working on military component of security guarantees – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi are working at their level on the military component of Ukraine’s security guarantees.
Russians shell community in Zaporizhzhia, school is on fire
The Russian army attacked the Stepnohirsk community in the Zaporizhzhia region. A school is on fire.
Flamingo missiles could nullify strategic depth Russia relies on – expert
The deployment of the new Flamingo missile into serial production and its effective use would strip Russia of the advantage of strategic depth, which the aggressor has relied upon by relocating key assets out of reach in hopes of shielding them from strikes.
Number of victims of attack on enterprise in Mukachevo climbs to 23
As of the evening, the number of victims of the attack on the enterprise in Mukachevo has increased to 23 people.
Russia to impose fines for advertising on Instagram and Facebook
Starting September 1, the Russian Federation will introduce fines for advertising on banned online platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, whose activities have been declared “extremist” in Russia.
War update: 77 clashes on frontline; Pokrovsk sector is most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 77 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Pokrovsk remains the most intense sector on the frontline; also, high enemy activity is recorded in Lyman.
Russians attack village in Chernihiv region with drone, two women wounded
Russian troops attacked a village in the Koriukivka community of Chernihiv region with a drone, wounding two residents.
Six settlements cleared of Russian forces on Pokrovsk front – CinC Syrskyi
Despite the enemy's numerical superiority on the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces have cleared six settlements of Russian forces, destroying hundreds of Russian occupiers, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Injury toll from Russian missile strike on Mukachevo rises to 19
The number of people injured in Russia’s missile strike on Mukachevo has increased to 19.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strike on Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery and other key Russian facilities
On the night of August 21, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ drone units, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, struck the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov region.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces strike Russian fuel train near Dzhankoi, Crimea
On the night of August 21, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces targeted a Russian train carrying fuel near the Dzhankoi railway station in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian forces regain control of most of Tovste settlement in Donetsk region
Soldiers from the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade have returned most of the settlement of Tovste (Tolstoy) in the Donetsk region to the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia destroying settlements near Kakhovka Dam with rockets to create foothold – Voloshyn
In recent weeks, Russian occupying forces have launched large-scale airstrikes on settlements near the former Kakhovka Dam, aiming to prevent Ukrainian defenders from maintaining their positions.
Russians control only part of Chasiv Yar – military spox
In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Russian occupying forces control only the western part of the city. Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold their positions.
Russia launches several missiles at coffee machine factory in Zakarpattia - Zelensky
Following another massive Russian attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Moscow has yet to show any signs of its intention to engage in meaningful negotiations and end the war.
Zelensky: Mass production of Flamingo missile to begin in January-February
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that successful tests of the domestically produced Flamingo missile have already taken place, and mass production is set to begin in January-February.
Drones strike oil refinery in Rostov region
On Wednesday night, drones attacked the Navoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, causing a fire at the facility.
Zelensky: Russians deploy troops to Zaporizhzhia
The Russian command is deploying additional troops to Zaporizhzhia.
Attack on Mukachevo: explosion occurs at foreign investment factory, number of wounded climbs to 15
The number of people wounded as a result of the Russian strike on the enterprise in Mukachevo has increased to 15.
Anti-aircraft systems destroy 546 Russian drones, one Kinzhal missile, and 30 cruise missiles
Air Defense Forces neutralized 546 Russian drones, one Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile, 18 Kh-101 cruise missiles, and 12 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Russians strike nine settlements in Kharkiv region, killing two people
Yesterday, nine settlements in the Kharkiv region were attacked by Russia; two people died.
War update: Ukraine repels 167 Russian assaults in past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 167 combat clashes as Russia continued its large-scale offensive across multiple fronts, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
One killed, two injured in Russian attack on Lviv
One person was killed and two others injured in Lviv following a Russian combined drone and missile strike.
Over 1,100 Russian troops eliminated in Dobropillia sector – General Staff
On the Dobropillia axis, Russian forces have suffered 1,116 irretrievable losses since the start of stabilization operations on August 4, including 206 soldiers killed in the past three days alone.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 830 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,073,530 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 21, 2025, with 830 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Dozens of buildings damaged, casualties reported after Russian attack on Lviv
A combined Russian attack on Lviv overnight caused damage to dozens of residential buildings and left several people injured.
Twelve people injured in Russian strike on Mukachevo
As of 07:00, 12 people have been reported injured following a Russian strike on Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region.
Russian forces launch two strikes on Zaporizhzhia, damaging industrial infrastructure
Russian troops carried out two overnight strikes on the city of Zaporizhzhia, damaging industrial facilities and nearby residential buildings.