Merz: Ukraine’s war must end quickly, but not at cost of its capitulation
Kyiv and its partners seek to end Russia’s war as soon as possible, but not at the price of Ukraine’s capitulation.
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DIU hits two Russian Mi-8 helicopters, tug in Crimea
Units of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) attacked Russian forces with drones at an airbase in Hvardiiske near Simferopol, destroying two Mi-8 helicopters, and also targeted a tug in the Sevastopol Bay.
National Police release photos of Parubiy’s murder suspect
The National Police of Ukraine have released photographs of the suspect in the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Speaker and Member of Parliament of the 9th convocation Andriy Parubiy.
Leaders of two German coalition factions arrive in Kyiv
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions — Jens Spahn of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc and Matthias Miersch of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) — have arrived in Kyiv.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave civilian casualties, damage homes
Over the past day, 11 settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack leaving one person dead and three others injured.
Over 150 Russian strikes hit Sumy region in 24 hrs, civilians injured
Russian forces carried out more than 150 strikes on 49 settlements in Sumy region in the past 24 hours, leaving civilians injured.
Ukrainian SOF destroy Russian radar at Saky airfield
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) destroyed a Russian radar station of an S-300 system at the military airfield in Saky, Crimea.
Ukraine downs 76 of 86 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 76 out of 86 drones launched by Russia in an attack on Ukraine late on August 31.
Pokrovsk, Lyman sectors see fiercest battles: 190 clashes on front over past day
On Sunday, August 31, there were 190 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the frontlines.
Russian forces strike over 30 settlements in Kherson region; casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched attacks on more than 30 settlements across the Kherson region, resulting in one death and injuries to 13 civilians.
Two killed, eight injured in Russian strikes on Donetsk region in past day
On August 31, Russian forces killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded eight others.
Marcus Kolga, Canadian expert on disinformation
The primary objective of Russian propaganda in Canada is to erode support for Ukraine
Russia loses another 850 troops, 49 artillery systems in war against Ukraine
Russia’s total combat losses in manpower since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,082,990 personnel, with 850 Russian soldiers eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia region with guided bombs, killing two civilians
Two people were killed following a Russian airstrike using guided aerial bombs on the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region.
Invaders cut off gas and electricity in occupied Luhansk region over minor debts
Residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region are being disconnected from gas and electricity services over even minor utility debts.
Zaporizhzhia region hit by 591 Russian strikes over past day; woman wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 591 strikes across 20 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A 66-year-old woman was injured during an attack on the Polohy district.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Operators from the aerial reconnaissance unit of the “Striks” strike UAV company, part of the 4th Border Guard Detachment, destroyed three combat positions and three communication antennas belonging to Russian forces in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Over 90% of July incidents at Ukraine’s territorial recruitment centers found to be fake or manipulated
In July, 198 out of 218 incidents (91%) related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) were found to be fakes or manipulations.
Shootout erupts between Russian army units in Kherson region – Atesh
In the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, a shootout broke out between units of Russia's 127th Reconnaissance Brigade and 24th Motor Rifle Regiment, leaving 21 Russian soldiers dead and 17 wounded.
Russia’s metallurgical and coal industries in deep crisis, FISU reports
In Russia, metallurgical and coal enterprises are facing a deep crisis, showing significant declines in production.
31 August 2025
Zelensky thanks Pope Leo XIV for call to stop war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for his appeal to end the war and killings in Ukraine.
Ukraine aims to secure $1B monthly for US arms purchases under PURL program – Zelensky
Ukraine expects to raise at least $1 billion every month under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, which enables Kyiv to directly purchase weapons from the United States.
Ukraine counting on strong G20 stance against Russia's attempts to prolong war — Zelensky
Ukraine expects the G20 countries to take a strong and united position regarding Russia's attempts to drag out the war.
Zelensky: Ukraine actively defending positions along frontline
Ukrainian forces are actively defending their positions across all key sectors of the frontline, particularly on the Donetsk front.
Russian forces attack village in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring woman
Russian forces shelled the village of Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a woman.
Ukrainian Armed Forces show footage from allegedly captured Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released footage from the village of Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region, refuting claims that the settlement was captured by Russian forces.
Six injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, including a child
Throughout the day, six people were injured in Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, including a child.
One killed, twelve injured in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Russian shelling across the Kherson region throughout the day left one civilian dead and twelve others injured.
Deposit Guarantee Fund to auction 50 paintings from Prominvestbank collection
On September 4 and 5, the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine will hold a series of art auctions featuring paintings from the collection of PJSC Prominvestbank, which is currently undergoing liquidation.
Air defense active in Kyiv region
Ukrainian air defense units are actively targeting Russian drones spotted over the Kyiv region.