Explosions heard in Odesa
Explosions were heard in Odesa during an air raid alert.
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Over 80 people evacuated from Korabelnyi district in Kherson following Russian airstrikes
Authorities in Kherson have evacuated 84 residents from the city's Korabelnyi district after recent Russian airstrikes damaged the bridge connecting the district to the rest of the city.
Over 50 people, including 8 children, evacuated from border areas in Sumy region over past week
Fifty-seven residents, including eight children, were evacuated from frontline communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region over the past week.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian UAV control center in Kupiansk sector
Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service successfully destroyed a Russian drone control center and its personnel in the Kupiansk sector.
03 August 2025
War update: 153 clashes on front lines, most Russian assaults concentrated in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 153 combat engagements have occurred along the front lines, with the Pokrovsk sector facing the heaviest fighting—38 Russian assaults were launched against positions held by the Defense Forces of Ukraine. In that area, nearly 90 Russian troops were reportedly killed.
Three killed in Russian attack on Stepnohirsk community
Three civilians were killed in the Stepnohirsk community of Zaporizhzhia region following a Russian attack during the day.
Russia and China conduct joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out joint artillery and anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled military maneuvers.
Death toll from Russian strike on Kramatorsk rises to five
The number of victims from the July 31 Russian strike on Kramatorsk has increased to five.
Thirty-five vehicles deployed to evacuate Kherson residents from Korabelnyi district
In Kherson, 35 vehicles have been deployed to evacuate residents from the Korabelnyi district following Russian airstrikes.
Five injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Five people were injured in Russian attacks on the Kherson region on August 3.
Russian forces launch over 20 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region using guided bombs, drones
Russian troops carried out more than 20 attacks on two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, causing infrastructure damage but no civilian casualties.
Two-year-old boy killed in car crash in Rivne region
A two-year-old boy has died following a road accident in the city of Dubno, Rivne region.
Russian forces shell firefighters extinguishing car blaze in Zaporizhzhia region
In the frontline town of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops shelled Ukrainian emergency workers as they were putting out a burning civilian car. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Zelensky appoints commander of Air Force
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko as Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Man killed in air strike on Kherson
A man was killed in Kherson as a result of an air strike by the Russian army on the Korabelny district.
DIU special forces destroy Russian troops reporting on "captured" position in Donetsk region
Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (DIU) destroyed a group of Russian soldiers who took photos in the village of Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk region to report to their command about a new “captured” position.
Large forest fire from Russian shelling extinguished in Donetsk region
Rescuers extinguished a large-scale forest fire caused by Russian shelling on July 29 in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
Russian drone strike damages 16 homes in Putivl community, Sumy region
Russian forces launched a drone attack on a village in the Putivl community of the Sumy region, damaging at least 16 houses.
Russian forces intensify assaults near Kherson’s island zone – military spox
Russian troops have significantly increased the number of assault operations around the islands near Kherson.
Russian shelling injures two civilians in Bilozerka
Early this morning, Russian forces shelled the town of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, injuring two civilians.
Ukrainian forces push to reclaim lost positions in Kamianske – Voloshyn
Russian forces have not fully captured the town of Kamianske, but have destroyed Ukrainian positions in the central part of the settlement.
Russian forces launch airstrike on Kherson
Russian troops carried out an airstrike on Kherson, with a reported impact near a bridge in the city.
Zelensky congratulates Air Force warriors on their professional holiday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extended his congratulations to pilots, engineers, technical specialists, and air defense crews on the occasion of the Ukrainian Air Force Day.
Syrskyi: Air Force is key to Ukraine's future security
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the Air Force is a source of professional pride for the Ukrainian military and a cornerstone of the country's future security.
Mykolaiv authorities show aftermath of Russian missile strike
The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration has released photos and video footage showing the aftermath of a Russian missile strike on the city on August 2.
Ukrainian intelligence obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine Knyaz Pozharsky
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has acquired confidential internal documents related to Russia's newest strategic nuclear submarine, the K-555 Knyaz Pozharsky, of Project 955A Borei-A class.
Three injured in morning shelling of Kherson
Three people were injured in a Russian shelling attack on Kherson on the morning of August 3.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 60 Russian drones, one missile overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 60 Russian drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile during a massive aerial assault overnight.
Drones attack oil depot in Sochi
Drones targeted an oil depot in Russia's Sochi overnight on Sunday, August 3.