Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 126 enemy drones
During the night of August 31, Ukrainian defense forces neutralized 126 Russian drones in the skies over Ukraine. Another 16 enemy UAVs struck ten different locations.
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War update: 182 combat engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Lyman sectors
On August 30, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 182 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 810 over past day
The overall combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to August 31, 2025, amount to 1,082,140 personnel, including 810 in the past 24 hours.
Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia region with nearly 400 strikes over past day
On August 30, Russian forces carried out 391 strikes on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring 37 others.
Zaporizhzhia reconnects power after Russian strike, gas supply still cut
In Zaporizhzhia, work continues to restore electricity and gas supply after the massive air attack carried out by Russian forces last night.
30 August 2025
Russian drone strikes farm equipment in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring man
A 43-year-old man was injured when a Russian FPV drone struck farm machinery working in a field in the Polohy district of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 34
The number of people injured in the overnight massive drone and missile attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 34, as more victims continue to seek medical assistance.
Indian PM agrees ceasefire would signal Russia’s readiness for talks – Zelensky
During a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed that a ceasefire would serve as a signal that Russia is ready to engage in negotiations.
Russian forces attack market in Dnipropetrovsk region with drone, casualties reported
Russian troops struck a market in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region using a drone, injuring four people.
Large-scale attack on Zaporizhzhia: Number of injured rises to 30
The Russian army launched a large-scale attack on Zaporizhzhia using drones and missiles on the night of August 30. The number of injured continues to grow, with 30 people now reported to have sought medical assistance.
HUR forces destroy underground explosives’ depot in Russia’s Tula region – source
On the night of August 30, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out an attack on an underground explosives’ storage facility located at PJSC Aleksin Chemical Plant in the city of Aleksin, Tula region, Russia.
Interceptor drones successfully engaged targets during overnight attack – Ihnat
During the nighttime Russian attack on August 30, interceptor drones successfully engaged targets alongside F-16 fighter jets.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 28
Russian forces carried out a massive drone and missile strike on Zaporizhzhia overnight, with the number of those injured continuing to grow as more people seek medical assistance.
Zelensky calls for new sanctions against Russia after another massive attack
On the night of August 29-30, Russia launched nearly 540 drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 37 other types of missiles against Ukraine.
Svyrydenko calls on international community to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, impose new sanctions on Russia
Following overnight attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro on August 30, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko urged the international community to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and impose new sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 510 Russian drones and 38 missiles.
172 combat clashes recorded on front lines over past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
On August 29, a total of 172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian occupying troops along the front lines.
Russia loses another 850 troops, 47 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 1,081,330 personnel, with 850 Russian soldiers eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Infrastructure damaged in Dnipro and Pavlohrad following Russian combined attack
The Russian military launched a large-scale combined attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, targeting it with both missiles and drones.
One person killed, children among seven injured in overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia
As a result of a large-scale overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and seven others were injured, including two children.
29 August 2025
Zelensky honors victims of Russia’s August 28 missile strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv to honor the victims.
France and Germany to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
France and Germany will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems in response to the recent wave of Russian airstrikes, including the attack on Kyiv on August 28.
Putin met with Trump to evade new sanctions – Estonian foreign minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska was merely a hypocritical way to evade new sanctions.
EU to send more military instructors to Ukraine after truce
Defense ministers of European Union member states have endorsed the expansion of the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) following the establishment of a ceasefire, which includes the deployment of military instructors.
Yermak holds talks with Witkoff in New York
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held talks with White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in New York.
Reconnaissance troops strike Russian radar station in Crimea
Special forces from the Department of Active Operations of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Russian 91N6E radar system, which is part of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system.
NATO general on priorities for military aid to Ukraine: Ammunition, air defense systems
The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) currently identifies artillery ammunition and air defense systems as the top priorities for military assistance to Ukraine, according to Major General Maik Keller, NSATU Deputy Commander.
Ukrainian forces hit oil transport facility in Russia overnight
In the early hours of August 29, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a coordinated strike on a pipeline pumping station near the village of Naytopovichi in Russia's Bryansk region.
Major General Maik Keller, NSATU Deputy Commander
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Zelensky: Fate of eight people unknown after Russian attack on Kyiv, 23 dead, 53 injured
Following the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of August 27-28, the fate of eight people remains unknown, while 23 people have been confirmed dead and 53 injured.