Man killed in Kupiansk by Russian shelling
On the morning of August 22, Russian invaders shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing a local resident.
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General Havrylov: Ukraine doesn’t necessarily need to be tied to NATO’s Article 5 for security guarantees
Ukraine doesn’t need to tie its security guarantees strictly to NATO’s Article 5. At this stage, it’s more important to maintain the independence and flexibility of its armed forces while gradually aligning with the Alliance through shared understanding on key issues.
Russian shelling injures two women in Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district
Russian forces launched an attack on Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, injuring two local women who were later hospitalized.
Zelensky says Ukraine has been fighting for independence for 1,276 days — longer than world expected
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has been fighting Russia for its independence longer than anyone in the world expected.
In Donetsk region, HUR special forces halt enemy advance and eliminate over 90 invaders
In Donetsk Region, special forces from the Bratstvo unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stopped the enemy’s advance and eliminated more than 90 Russian invaders.
In Donetsk region, HUR special forces halt enemy advance and eliminate over 90 invaders
In Donetsk Region, special forces from the Bratstvo unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stopped the enemy’s advance and eliminated more than 90 Russian invaders.
Seven villages in Kharkiv region left without power after Russian shelling
In the Derhachi territorial community in the Kharkiv region, residents of seven villages were left without electricity as a result of a nighttime Russian attack.
UAV Forces strike Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia again
The UAV Forces carried out a strike on the oil pumping station of the Transneft Druzhba pipeline in the city of Unecha, Bryansk region of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine must define its security guarantees – expert
There will be no peace agreements with Russia until Ukraine, together with its Western allies, forces Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to implement them.
General Havrylov outlines security guarantees Ukraine can expect from its partners
The primary guarantor of Ukraine’s security remains the country’s powerful Armed Forces, while international partners can strengthen defense by providing weapons and specialized support in their respective domains.
One person killed and three injured due to Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
Yesterday, nine settlements in the Kharkiv region were under the Russian attack, one person was killed, and three people were injured.
Defense Forces destroy 46 of 55 enemy drones attacking Ukraine at night
On the night of August 22, the defense forces destroyed or neutralized 46 Russian drones of various types out of 55 launched.
65 citizens returned to Ukraine from buffer zone on Russian-Georgian border
The return of 65 citizens from the buffer zone on the Russian-Georgian border was organized upon President Zelensky's directive. Among them are 10 women, 8 severely ill.
Russians strike almost 80 times in Sumy region, wounding man
During the day, from the morning of August 21 to the morning of August 22, the Russian army carried out almost 80 strikes on 33 settlements of the Sumy region, and a man was wounded.
Invaders attack Kupiansk district with FPV drones, one killed, three injured
In the village of Kurhanne, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, a Russian FPV drone attack on the morning of Friday, August 22, killed one person and injured three others.
US Chamber of Commerce on Mukachevo attack: Russia not seeking peace as it attacks American interests
Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, has called the Russian attack on the Mukachevo plant today an act of humiliation.
Zelensky: Putin understands nothing but force and pressure
Pressure must be applied to Russia to end the war, as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin understands nothing but force and pressure.
Ukraine reports 157 combat clashes as Russian forces ramping up attacks on Novopavlivka and Lyman fronts
On August 21, there were a total of 157 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops along the frontline, 43 of them occurred in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy also intensified activity in the Novopavlivka and Lyman sectors.
Ukraine’s National Guard: Russia launching dozens of infantry assaults daily
In the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Kupiansk, Lyman, and Southern Slobozhanshchyna sectors of the front, Russian forces carry out dozens of infantry assaults every day.
Russian strikes kill one civilian, injure 17 others in Kherson region
In Kherson region, one person was killed and 17 others injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 790 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 22, 2025, amount to about 1,074,320 personnel, including 790 troops lost in the past 24 hours.
Russia launches propaganda campaign in Europe “Russia is not my enemy”
Russia has launched a propaganda campaign in Europe under the slogan “Russia is not my enemy.” Stickers with this message have appeared in Romania, France, and Italy.
Nearly 100 Crimean political prisoners in urgent need of medical care – ZMINA Human Rights Center
Ninety-eight political prisoners from Crimea, unlawfully held in Russian penitentiary facilities or in temporarily occupied territories, are in urgent need of medical assistance.
U.S. intelligence community ordered not to share information on Russia-Ukraine negotiations
U.S. intelligence agencies stopped sharing information with allies about Russian-Ukrainian peace talks several weeks ago.
Security guarantees for Ukraine must include automatic sanctions, expert says
To reliably protect Ukraine, the international community must develop a mechanism for the automatic imposition of sanctions against Russia in the event of renewed aggression.
Ukraine, EU step up partnership on judicial reform and anti-corruption
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Mudra and Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka held a meeting with Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Gediminas Navickas, where they discussed the implementation of judicial reform, anti-corruption efforts, and the development of legal institutions.
US Chamber of Commerce on Mukachevo attack: Russia not seeking peace as it attacks American interests
Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, has called the Russian attack on the Mukachevo plant today an act of humiliation.
Russian propaganda spreads fake stories about Zelensky after Washington summit
Russia's large-scale campaign to discredit Ukrainian president
Russian drone strike injures paramedic en route to help child in Kherson region
In the village of Molodizhne, part of the Kherson community, Russian forces attacked a team of medics with a drone as they were heading to assist a child in Bohdanivka. A paramedic was injured in the attack.
Bring Kids Back UA: Ukraine returns four young people and baby from occupation
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative Bring Kids Back UA, four young individuals and a baby have been returned from Russian-occupied territories.