War update: 175 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours, 50 in Pokrovsk sector
On August 19, Ukrainian forces engaged in 175 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with 50 of them recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
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Zelensky after overnight attack: Until diplomacy works, Moscow must face more sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's latest strikes "demonstrative strikes" that underscore the need for new sanctions and tariffs against Moscow until diplomacy can function in full.
SSU detains Russian informants spying on positions of Sloviansk defenders and AFU echelons
The counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine detained two more Russian informants who were operating in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where they were spying on the positions of Sloviansk defenders and Ukrainian Armed Forces echelons.
Russian troops shell Bilozerka with artillery, injuring woman
Russian troops shelled the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region with artillery in the morning, injuring a woman.
Anti-aircraft systems destroy one Russian Iskander missile and 62 drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 62 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine in the evening of August 19.
Alexandru Victor Micula, Romanian Ambassador to Ukraine
Investing in security guarantees for Ukraine means investing in our own security
Russian army loses another 920 troops in war against Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 20, 2025 amount to nearly 1,072,700 invaders, including another 920 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian forces launch 583 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 583 strikes across 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
19 August 2025
DM Shmyhal visited Defense Forces units in Kharkiv region
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Defense Forces units tasked with protecting the Kharkiv region during a working trip.
Russians launch airstrikes on Kostiantynivka, casualties reported
In the Donetsk region, Russian forces carried out several airstrikes on the city of Kostiantynivka, leaving civilians injured. One person may be trapped under the rubble of a building.
Ukraine’s fuel market operation stable despite Russian attacks – expert
With the diversified mechanism for fuel supply and competition, which was developed in 2022, Ukraine’s fuel market operation remains stable.
Sybiha says meeting between leaders of Ukraine, US, and Russia could be breakthrough on road to peace
The upcoming meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia could lead to a breakthrough on the path to peace.
Russians attack oil refineries and gas transmission systems in Poltava region
Due to the attack on the Poltava region on the night of August 19, oil refining facilities and a gas transportation system production facility were damaged.
Civilian killed in Russian drone strike on Nizhyn
A local resident was killed in the city of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, as a result of a morning attack by Russian strike drones.
SBU uncovers Russian spy network behind airstrikes on Kyiv and sabotage in Odesa region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has exposed a covert network of Russian military intelligence operatives (commonly known as the GRU) responsible for coordinating Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and organizing sabotage operations in southern Ukraine.
19 victims of Russian missile strike remain hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia
Nineteen people injured in yesterday’s missile strike remain hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia. In total, 34 individuals were wounded.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralizes 230 Russian drones, two Iskanders, and four KH-101 cruise missiles
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces neutralized 230 Russian drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and four Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Serhiy Halushko: Director of Defense Programs at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future
Ukraine’s defense industry can become a trend setter on the contemporary international market
General Staff: 186 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours
As many as 186 combat clashes took place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops over the past day, with the heaviest attacks carried out by the invaders in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian forces launch 441 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours
Russian forces carried out 441 strikes on 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on August 18.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 890 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,071,780 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 19, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Security guarantees for Ukraine being developed at level of national security advisors - FM Sybiha
Specific points of future security guarantees, which should become a real mechanism for deterring Russia, are being developed at the level of national security advisors of Ukraine and partner countries.
18 August 2025
Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to 30, three dead
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in today's Russian missile attack has risen to 30, with the figure continuing to grow.
In south enemy increases use of loitering munitions and unguided air-to-surface missiles - spox Voloshyn
In the south, Russian troops have increased their use of loitering munitions such as Lancet, Molniia, Kub, and Privet-82.
Expert compares Ukraine’s long-range Flamingo missiles to U.S. Tomahawks
Ukraine’s domestically developed “Flamingo” missile systems could play a pivotal role in defeating Russian forces—even without the supply of American missiles, including Tomahawks.
Zelensky after Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities: War must be ended, and it is Russia that must hear ‘stop’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the war must be ended, and it is Russia that needs to hear the word "stop."
Missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: three dead, 20 injured
A Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia early this morning has left three people dead and at least 20 injured.
Missile strike on Zaporizhzhia: three dead, 20 injured
A Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia early this morning has left three people dead and at least 20 injured.
Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia with Iskander missiles — police
Russian forces launched two Iskander missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, wounding 17 people.
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv: seven killed, 20 injured
The death toll from this morning’s Russian drone strike on Kharkiv has risen to seven, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.