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Russian army loses another 890 troops in war against Ukraine
As of August 26, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine—since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022—amount to approximately 1,077,830 personnel. This includes an additional 890 troops lost in the past 24 hours.
Russian agent guides strikes on Odesa region while posing as woman
A court has sentenced a Russian agent to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for directing Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s southern region.
25 August 2025
Europe to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but U.S. to be involved, Trump says
Donald Trump emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine, in the event of a cessation of hostilities, will primarily be Europe’s responsibility, although the United States will also be involved to some extent.
Ukraine’s intelligence and U.S. support change the course of Russia-Ukraine war – Newsmax
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many in Western capitals believed Kyiv could fall within days. However, the efforts of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and U.S. support reshaped the course of the war and pushed it onto the aggressor’s territory.
War update: 76 clashes on frontline, fighting continues in seven areas
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 76 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting currently continuing in seven areas of the frontline.
Russians shell Slatyne in Kharkiv region with MLRS, woman wounded, gas pipeline damaged
Russian troops fired on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region with multiple launch rocket systems, injuring a resident and damaging private houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Norway intending to allocate USD 8.5B in aid to Ukraine in 2026
Norway intends to maintain a high level of support for Ukraine next year, allocating around $8.5 billion.
Russian agent preparing missile strike on territorial recruitment center detained in Chernihiv
The military counterintelligence service of the Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Chernihiv who was preparing a strike on the local territorial recruitment center.
Russia carries out almost 140 strikes on Sumy region, killing one person and injuring several
During the day, from the morning of August 24 to the morning of August 25, Russian troops carried out almost 140 strikes on 46 settlements of the Sumy region, resulting in dead and wounded citizens.
Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka sectors remain hottest: 159 combat engagements recorded in past day
On August 24, a total of 159 combat engagements took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the front line.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralizes 76 of 104 enemy drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 76 out of 104 drones launched by Russian troops in an overnight attack beginning on August 24.
Russian army loses another 870 troops in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 25, 2025, have reached approximately 1,076,940 personnel, including 870 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
24 August 2025
Norway allocates about $700 million for air defense systems for Ukraine
Norway is allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner (USD 696.12 million) to finance air defense systems for Ukraine.
War update: 179 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector most intense
Yesterday, 179 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The invaders put the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector, and they also showed increased activity in the Novopavlivka sector.
Defense Forces neutralize 48 of 72 Russian drones at night
On the night of August 24, the Defense Forces neutralized 48 Russian drones in the Ukrainian sky; enemy UAVs and ballistic missiles were hit at ten locations.
Enemies attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, killing civillian
The enemy army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region. A woman died in one of the districts; the infrastructure is damaged.
Russian army loses 910 more soldiers and anti-aircraft missile system
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 24, 2025, amount to about 1,0760,70 soldiers of which 910 were killed yesterday.
Russian propagandist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi dies in Russia
Russian propagandist, former head of RIA Novosti Ukraine news agency, and executive director of Russia Today, Kyrylo Vyshynskyi, who had been charged with treason in Ukraine, died in Moscow.
23 August 2025
Ukrainian ZBROYA participates in Scandinavia’s largest defense industry exhibition
Representatives of Ukraine’s defense industry, under the unified national brand ZBROYA, showcased their products in Denmark and discussed further cooperation with state customers in the framework of the Danish model.
Enemies hit Slatyne with MLRS, private houses damaged
The Russians hit a residential building in Slatyne, Kharkiv region, with an MLRS, damaging residential buildings, power lines, and a gas pipeline.
Russian drone hits minibus in Dnipropetrovsk region: one dead and several injured
An enemy drone hit a minibus in the Synelnykove district of the Dnipropetrovsk region. A man died, and five more people were injured.
Three Russian soldiers who committed crimes in Bucha eliminated in Luhansk region
In the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region, as a result of the explosion, three Russian soldiers who committed war crimes in Bucha, Kyiv region, were killed.
Fire at Mukachevo enterprise caused by Russian strike extinguished
A Russian missile attack caused a fire at an enterprise in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region, which was extinguished.
War update: 143 clashes between Defense Forces and Russian troops
Yesterday, August 22, 143 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Ukraine marks National Flag Day
On Saturday, August 23, Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day.
Ukraine’s new cruise missile FP-5 Flamingo can potentially reach 90 percent of Russian defense industries
The new Ukrainian missile can change the course of the war, and the fact that it is an "easy prey" for fighters is offset by deployment tactics and mass production
Pilot of the MiG-29 killed after completing combat mission
On the night of August 23, after completing a combat mission, the pilot of the MiG-29 fighter aircraft, Major Serhii Bondar, died during the approach to landing.
Russian army loses 840 more invaders and 23 artillery systems
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 23, 2025, amount to about 1,075,160 servicemen, of whom 840 were killed yesterday.
Russia targeted U.S.-owned Flex enterprise in Mukachevo to discourage investment – ISW
Russia’s missile strike on the U.S.-owned enterprise Flex in the Zakarpattia region (Mukachevo) was intended to influence Ukraine’s Western allies and discourage them from investing in the country.