EU Commission pledges swift opening of first negotiation cluster with Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka held a phone conversation with EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, Ukrinform reports.
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26 August 2025
DR Congo joins International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as part of President Zelensky’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Ukrainian fighters destroy three Russian command posts, EW system on Kupiansk front
Fighters from the Phoenix Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine used drones to destroy three command posts, a Russian electronic warfare (EW) system, and other electronic equipment, while eliminating about 10 enemy soldiers on the Kupiansk front.
Government allocates additional UAH 4.8B for eRecovery program
On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the use of an additional UAH 4.8 billion for the eRecovery program to fund certificates for destroyed housing.
Russian drone strikes high-rise in central Kherson, two women injured
Russian forces struck a high-rise building in Kherson’s Central District with a drone, injuring two women and damaging several apartments, Ukrinform reports.
U.S. ready to offer air and intelligence support to peacekeeping forces in Ukraine – FT
The United States has announced it is ready to provide intelligence assets and battlefield surveillance for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, as well as participate in a European air defense shield for the country.
Ukraine prepares path to peace, Zelensky says decision rests with global powers
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced upcoming international contacts that could become a step toward ending the war.
General Staff denies Russian capture of Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in Dnipropetrovsk region
Reports circulating in the media about the alleged capture of the villages of Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region by Russian forces are untrue.
Fight against corruption crucial for Ukraine’s EU accession – Commissioner Kos after meeting with SAPO, NABU heads
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met with Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), expressing her “full support” for their work.
Russian forces launch nearly 40 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, one civilian injured
Throughout the day, Russian troops carried out nearly 40 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs (KABs), targeting the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts. A 65-year-old woman was injured.
Men under 22 will be allowed to cross border freely – government decision
At its Tuesday meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine updated the rules for crossing the state border.
Syrskyi reports positive developments on the frontline in border areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has reported positive developments on the frontline, particularly in the border areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
Zelensky discusses support for AFU and security guarantees with UK Defence Staff Leadership
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
AFU destroy six enemy guns and two tanks in Toretsk sector
On the Toretsk sector, fighters from the Spalakh Unmanned Systems Battalion, the Kurt&Company unit, and the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Knights of the Winter Campaign" destroyed six cannons and two tanks belonging to the Russian army.
Ukrainian forces maintain control of Zaporizke, battles continue near Novoheorhiivka in Dnipropetrovsk region
At the border of the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, Ukrainian Defense Forces have halted the advance of Russian invaders and continue to retain the control of the village of Zaporizke, despite persistent enemy attempts to seize the settlement.
Russians scatter petal mines remotely in Kherson region
In Kherson, police bomb disposal experts destroyed Russian anti-infantry high-explosive mines (PFM-1 or Flower Petal Mine) that were found on one of the streets in the Dniprovskyi district.
Civilian casualties in Kostiantynivka following FPV drone strikes
Russian forces once again targeted the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with strike-capable FPV drones, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to two men.
Zelensky discusses support for AFU and security guarantees with UK Defence Staff Leadership
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
Ukrainian refugee killed in United States
A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, who recently fled Ukraine to the United States because of the war, was killed at a train station in the state of North Carolina.
AFU destroy six enemy guns and two tanks in Toretsk sector
On the Toretsk sector, fighters from the Spalakh Unmanned Systems Battalion, the Kurt&Company unit, and the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Knights of the Winter Campaign" destroyed six cannons and two tanks belonging to the Russian army.
Russians attack in 12 sectors; Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 71 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in six front areas, with the enemy showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors.
Russians scatter petal mines remotely in Kherson region
In Kherson, police bomb disposal experts destroyed Russian anti-infantry high-explosive mines (PFM-1 or Flower Petal Mine) that were found on one of the streets in the Dniprovskyi district.
Benelux countries support Ukraine in war, reconstruction, and on its path to EU and NATO
The Benelux countries have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, on the country’s path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and pledged to deepen cooperation in the fields of security, reconstruction, and humanitarian issues.
Scheme worth tens of billions uncovered in Odesa region: Military and civilians smuggle draft dodgers to Transnistria
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has uncovered an organized criminal group in the Odesa region that was engaged in the illegal smuggling of men subject to military service to the unrecognized Transnistria.
Ukrainians register 11,700 firearms
Since the start of the weapons registration process in Ukraine, citizens have registered 11,738 firearms and over 5 million rounds of ammunition.
EU Commissioner Kos to meet in Brussels with Heads of SAPO and NABU
European Commission's Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will meet today in Brussels with the Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko and the Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos.
Russians install air defense systems in Yelabuga near drone manufacturing plant
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement, who are employees of a plant in Yelabuga, Russia, have documented the construction of a tower with a Pantsir missile system next to the Shahed-136 loitering munition manufacturing plant.
Zelensky: Ukrainian forces maintain control over border areas in Sumy, Kharkiv regions
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with military officials to discuss the situation on the frontlines and in the border areas, as well as to hear a report on cooperation with all partners within the Coalition of the Willing.
Ukraine’s state debt increases by USD 1.29B in July
The total amount of Ukraine’s state and state-guaranteed debt reached $186.13 billion at the end of July, increasing by $1.29 billion over the month.
Russian drone strikes vehicle carrying humanitarian aid in Kharkiv region
In Vovchansk community of Kharkiv region, a Russian drone struck a vehicle delivering humanitarian aid to a frontline settlement.