Russian artillery strike on Nikopol kills one, injures another
Russian forces shelled the city of Nikopol in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, killing one person and injuring another
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Zelensky says he held many talks with world leaders to forge common position on peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has held more than a dozen conversations with heads of state and government to develop a common position on achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.
Putin-Trump meeting could fuel Russians' 'collective narcissism' – expert
If Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin manages to meet in person with U.S. President Donald Trump, it could bolster the Russian propaganda narrative that Putin has taken Russia "off up its knees."
Drone technology development: One who is better at using cutting-edge weapons technologies will prevail
International and Ukrainian analysts are deliberating on how Ukrainian military know-how changes the course of the war
Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved several new packages of sanctions against Ukraine.
Trump and Putin meeting scheduled for end of next week - White House
A White House official said that a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is tentatively scheduled for the end of next week.
18th package of EU sanctions to cost Russia at least $10 billion by end of year
The efficiency of the 18th package of sanctions adopted by the EU has yet to be assessed. However, it is already known that thanks to the sanctions included in it, Russia may lose at least $10 billion by the end of 2025.
Woman wounded in Russian attack on Kherson dies in hospital
An elderly woman who was seriously wounded in today's attack by Russian troops in the center of Kherson has died in the hospital.
Uliutin: Ukraine plans to introduce support model for prosthetics by 2027
The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine has initiated a working group to develop a model for supporting people with amputations during prosthetics, with plans to fully launch the system by 2027
Court sentences FSB agent with accomplice to 15 years for spying for Russia in Kramatorsk sector
A resident of the Donetsk region and his accomplice were sentenced to 15 years in prison and had their property confiscated for tracking the locations of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kramatorsk sector on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Over 500 spy drones spotted over Germany during first quarter of year
For months, drones have been repeatedly spotted over military bases and critical infrastructure in Germany. They fly silently, usually in the dark, and no one knows who is controlling them.
DIU strikes Russian anti-aircraft missile brigade in Krasnodar region, says source
On the morning of August 8, in the town of Afipsky, Krasnodar Krai, Russian Federation, as a result of an operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, a military unit of the 90th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the Russian Air Defense Forces was attacked.
Russians in Kherson dropped explosives from drone on child
In Kherson, Russian troops attacked a 13-year-old boy walking down the street with a drone, injuring him.
In Kupiansk, number of victims of Russian shelling has risen to four
Four people were injured today, August 8, in Kupiansk as a result of Russian shelling.
Enemy shells mine in Dobropillia, leaving it without power and flooding
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled a mine in the city of Dobropillia, and due to a power outage, it is currently flooding. All miners have been brought to the surface.
Russians attack Sumy with drone, causing damage and fires
Russian troops attacked Sumy with a drone, damaging a non-residential building and setting the roof on fire.
Fifth group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signs contracts with Ukrainian Armed Forces
The fifth group of volunteer fighters from the Ukrainian Legion signed contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Lublin, southeastern Poland, on Friday.
Shmyhal, Zapryanov discuss defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, in a conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart Atanas Zapryanov, discussed the continuation of defense support for Ukraine and security in the Black Sea region.
Arbitration tribunal closes $700M case filed by Kolomoisky's company against Ukraine
An international arbitration tribunal has terminated proceedings in a case brought by a company owned by Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky against Ukraine, which sought to shift responsibility for the financial consequences of a bankruptcy onto the state. The claim amounted to approximately $700 million.
Reliable peace is essential for all: Zelensky, Tusk agree to coordinate actions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed efforts for peace, joint defense production, support for Ukrainians, and talks on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Two injured as enemy shells Kupiansk with MLRS
Russian forces fired multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) at the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, injuring a man and a woman.
Russian troops attack suburbs of Kherson with drone, injuring two people
At around 10:40, Russian forces used a drone to strike the Kherson suburb of Antonivka, injuring two local residents.
Hidden assets of Matviyenko's family in Italy: Senator Scalfarotto says investigation needed
Italian Senator Ivan Scalfarotto, from the Italia Viva party, believes that his country's government should investigate schemes used by Russian officials to hide their assets in Italy.
Ukrainian, Moldovan, Romanian foreign ministers meet in Chernivtsi
A meeting in the Ukraine-Moldova-Romania format between Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha, Mihai Popsoi and Oana Toiu has begun in Chernivtsi.
FM Sybiha and Kallas coordinate next diplomatic steps to achieve peace
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas coordinated the next diplomatic steps to achieve a just, durable, and comprehensive peace.
Water supply in Korabel microdistrict of Kherson to run on schedule after Russian damage to power grid
In Kherson, in the Korabel (Ostriv) microdistrict, due to damage to the power grid caused by the enemy, water supply will be provided according to a schedule for two days - from 09:00 to 11:00.
How Russia used Brit for propaganda
British "pseudo-blogger" spreads fakes about Ukraine and gets detained
Russia intensifies air strikes on Sumy border communities, says spox Demchenko
Russian troops are intensifying their shelling of border areas in the Sumy region, increasingly using combat aircraft.
Drone attack damages 21 houses in Bucha district of Kyiv region, wounds three
In the Bucha district of the Kyiv region, 21 private houses were damaged during the night of August 8 as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russians attack Odesa region with drones at night, injure one person
On the night of August 8, Russians once again attacked the Odesa region with strike drones, resulting in casualties.