Ukrainian air defense destroys 45 of 53 Russian drones overnight
Since the evening of August 1, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces have destroyed 45 out of 53 drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine.
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War update: 172 combat clashes on frontline in past day, most in Pokrovsk sector
On August 1, 172 combat engagements were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders along the frontline, with the majority occurring in the Pokrovsk sector, where defenders successfully repelled 66 enemy assaults.
Russian army loses another 1,010 troops in war against Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 2, 2025 amount to nearly 1,055,210 invaders, including another 1,010 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Trump says he ordered nuclear submarine deployment to protect Americans
U.S. President Donald Trump explained his decision to deploy nuclear submarines in response to threatening remarks made by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, citing the need to protect American citizens.
Four more Ukrainian children returned from occupied territories
As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, four more Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territories.
Zelensky visits high-rise destroyed by Russian strike in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site of the Russian missile strike in Kyiv that occurred during the night of July 31.
Over 15M tonnes of new-harvest grain already gathered across Ukraine
As of August 1, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered grain and leguminous crops from 39% of crop fields.
Expert: Ukrainian defense products offer strong price-quality balance on global market
Ukrainian products in the global defense industry demonstrate cost-effectiveness—delivering sufficiently high-quality weapons at a highly competitive price.
SBU detains Russian agent preparing saboteur infiltration toward Sumy
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was preparing to facilitate the infiltration of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the direction of Sumy.
Occupiers in Crimea massively shutting down mobile networks, internet – National Resistance Center
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian forces are massively shutting down mobile phone networks and internet access.
01 August 2025
130 combat engagements reported on frontline, Pokrovsk sector battles are most intense
Since the beginning of the day, 130 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders, 48 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ten injured, including three children, in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv
On the evening of August 1, ten people were injured in the Kyivskyi District of Kharkiv as a result of a Russian drone strike, three of them were children.
Anti-aircraft system launched against Russian drones over Kyiv Region
Enemy drones have been detected in the airspace over the Kyiv Region, and Ukrainian air defense forces are actively hitting the targets.
President announces draft law on rehabilitation of freed prisoners of war
A draft law will be prepared to define the procedure for the rehabilitation of Ukrainian citizens after their release from Russian captivity.
Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone
Russian invaders launched an attack on Kharkiv using a Molniya drone, resulting in one person being injured.
Ukraine is ready for swift action for peace and urges leaders’ meeting – Zelensky
Ukraine is prepared to act with maximum urgency in the name of peace and therefore insists on holding a meeting at the level of heads of state.
Trump reveals numbers on war losses in Ukraine since start of the year
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that approximately 112,500 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, while Ukrainian losses during the same period amount to around 8,000.
Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania to form cyber alliance
The National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity (NCCC) under the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine will establish a regional cyber alliance with the participation of Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova.
Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania to form cyber alliance
The National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity (NCCC) under the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine will establish a regional cyber alliance with the participation of Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova.
About 70% of Russia's ‘shadow fleet’ passes through the Baltic Sea – Sybiha
European countries have untapped potential for imposing sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" operating in the Baltic Sea, which accounts for approximately 70% of the total flow.
War update: 70 clashes reported on frontline, most in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have been involved in 70 combat engagements with Russian troops, with hostilities still ongoing in six frontline sectors. The enemy remains most active in the Pokrovsk direction.
Fake certificate: Russia targets families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers with disinformation
Russian propagandists have forged a photo supposedly from Chernihiv City Council
Sybiha and Sikorski discuss defense cooperation and joint ventures
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski held talks on strengthening intergovernmental cooperation and enhancing defense capabilities.
Law restoring NABU-SAPO independence eliminates prosecutor general's interference – Kryvonos
The newly adopted law restoring the independence of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) eliminates the possibility of interference by the prosecutor general.
Putin on Trump's ultimatum: All disappointments come from overblown expectations
Russian leader Vladimir Putin responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum on ending hostilities in Ukraine by stating that "all disappointments come from overblown expectations."
Power outages in Sumy after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike hit the city of Sumy, damaging a garage and a vehicle. Local police are documenting the aftermath of the attack.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss boosting drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss increasing drone production, including interceptor drones.
Ukraine ready for leader-level talks if Russia truly wants to end war – Zelensky
Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the level of heads of state if Russia is genuinely committed to ending the war with dignity and establishing lasting peace.
UN reports alarming trend: Civilian casualties from Russian attacks rising for second consecutive month
According to preliminary data, July continues to show a troubling increase in civilian casualties resulting from Russia's large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Over 18.6 thousand housing loans provided under eOselia programme – Ukrfinzhytlo
Since the eOselia [eHousing] government programme was launched, Ukrainians have been provided 18,671 preferential housing loans worth more than UAH 31.1 billion.