30-meter flag unfurled and car rally held in Ottawa to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day
Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
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Russian forces launch 500 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 500 strikes targeting 13 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region.
Drone attack: over 10 strikes in Sumy, residential buildings on fire
A Russian drone attack on Sumy resulted in more than 10 strikes, setting residential buildings ablaze.
Commissioner Kubilius: Successful Ukraine is Putin's biggest threat
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's regime views a secure and prosperous Ukraine as the greatest threat to its survival and fears that Western partners could provide Kyiv with strong security guarantees against a renewed Russian attack.
UK to extend training program for Ukrainian troops until end of 2026
The United Kingdom will continue the Interflex training program for Ukrainian military personnel until the end of 2026.
Russian troops shell five settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging infrastructure
Yesterday, Russian troops shelled five settlements in the Kharkiv region; there were no casualties.
Partisans sabotage Russian military logistics in Zaporizhzhia region
Partisans struck at the logistics of Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia region, destroying a relay cabinet on a section of railway near Melitopol. This disrupted the supply of enemy military cargo.
24 August 2025
Svyrydenko, Kellogg discuss critical minerals exploited by Russia in occupied territories
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg discussed critical minerals and industrial assets that Russia is attempting to exploit in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
US will not deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees – Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that there will be no American troops on Ukrainian territory under security guarantees.
Zelensky shows Carney Ukraine's latest military developments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Ukraine's latest military developments.
Anand says support for Ukraine is Canada's strategic priority
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said that assisting Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression remains a strategic priority for Canada.
Umerov, Yermak discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kellogg
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Rustem Umerov and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia's war against Ukraine will not end overnight - Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the war between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved "overnight," stressing that Washington will continue to push for a diplomatic settlement.
Eight civilians freed from Russian captivity — Coordination Headquarters
Eight Ukrainian civilians have returned home from Russian captivity as part of the latest prisoner exchange, alongside Ukrainian military personnel.
Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukrainian forces liberate Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have regained control of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region.
Russian artillery strike on Kupiansk kills elderly woman, injures two
Russian forces shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring two others.
Russian propaganda forges crime reports to smear Ukrainian soldiers
Russian channels fake local news headlines from Kharkiv and Sumy regions to accuse Ukrainian serviceman of violent crimes
Eight civilians freed from Russian captivity — Coordination Headquarters
Eight Ukrainian civilians have returned home from Russian captivity as part of the latest prisoner exchange, alongside Ukrainian military personnel.
Ukraine, Canada sign agreement to boost weapons production
Ukraine and Canada have agreed to launch joint defense production. The agreement was signed today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
War update: 85 clashes reported on frontline, most intense fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the day-start, as many as 85 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 31 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Fighting is still ongoing along five frontline directions.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who was abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
Ukrainian forces strike back: three villages freed in Donetsk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully carried out a counterattack in Donetsk region, liberating the villages of Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodymyrivka from Russian forces.
President Zelensky meets Canada’s PM Carney to discuss security guarantees, drones, sanctions
Today in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
General Staff confirms strikes on Russian sea terminal, logistic facilities
Overnight on August 24, the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, struck the Ust-Luga sea terminal used by Russia to circumvent international sanctions as well as several other logistic facilities of the Russian forces.
Russian forces strike Kostiantynivka with FAB-250 guided bombs
Russian troops struck the downtown area of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region with FAB-250 guided aerial bombs.
SSU, SOFs strike gas processing facility in Russia’s Ust-Luga
Overnight on August 24, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Special Operations Forces (SOF) caused a massive explosion at the industrial facilities of Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.