Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who was abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
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24 August 2025
Ukrainian forces strike back: three villages freed in Donetsk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully carried out a counterattack in Donetsk region, liberating the villages of Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodymyrivka from Russian forces.
President Zelensky meets Canada’s PM Carney to discuss security guarantees, drones, sanctions
Today in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery in Russia, General Staff confirms
Overnight on August 24, units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the AFU’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces, carried out a strike on a Russian fuel-energy facility – the Syzran oil refinery in Samara region, Russia.
President Zelensky, First Lady, PM Carney honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to Ukraine’s fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
General Staff confirms strikes on Russian sea terminal, logistic facilities
Overnight on August 24, the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, struck the Ust-Luga sea terminal used by Russia to circumvent international sanctions as well as several other logistic facilities of the Russian forces.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Rutte thanks Canada for military aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed gratitude to the Canadian government for providing another package of military assistance to Ukraine.
Russian forces strike Kostiantynivka with FAB-250 guided bombs
Russian troops struck the downtown area of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region with FAB-250 guided aerial bombs.
Giant Ukrainian flag raised at Odesa Lighthouse
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, a giant national flag was raised at the Odesa Lighthouse.
Ukraine to receive weapons from Canada’s new aid package next month – PM Carney
Drones, ammunition, and armored vehicles worth over CAD 1 billion from Canada’s new aid package will arrive in Ukraine next month.
SSU, SOFs strike gas processing facility in Russia’s Ust-Luga
Overnight on August 24, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Special Operations Forces (SOF) caused a massive explosion at the industrial facilities of Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
G7 foreign ministers to hold online meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries will hold an online meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day, August 24.
IAEA says no independent confirmation of reported incident at Russia’s Kursk NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is aware of media reports about damage to a transformer at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant caused by military action. However, the agency does not have independent confirmation of these reports.
Ukrainian forces encircle Russian troops near Dobropillia, situation stabilizing
The Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman sectors remain the hottest spots on the front, but near Dobropillia the major threat has been neutralized.
Zelensky thanks world leaders for Independence Day greetings
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to world leaders, including the U.S. President, the Chinese leader, the Pope, the King of the United Kingdom, and others, for their Independence Day greetings to Ukraine.
Zelensky: “We are building Ukraine strong and powerful enough to live in security and peace”
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the people of Ukraine from Kyiv’s Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), noting that every symbol in this place speaks of our nation’s independence.
Zelensky: “We are building Ukraine strong and powerful enough to live in security and peace”
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the people of Ukraine from Kyiv’s Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), noting that every symbol in this place speaks of our nation’s independence.
Russians shell Sumy region more than 90 times, injuring a man
In the Sumy region, from the morning of August 23 to the morning of August 24, Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in 14 territorial communities of the region more than 90 times; a man was wounded.
Norway allocates about $700 million for air defense systems for Ukraine
Norway is allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner (USD 696.12 million) to finance air defense systems for Ukraine.
Russians kill one person and injure several others in Kherson region
In the Kherson region yesterday, a person died due to enemy shelling, two more were injured, one of them is a child.
Prime Minister of Canada arrives in Kyiv
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived on Sunday, August 24, on a visit to the Ukrainian capital on Ukraine's Independence Day.
European institutions' buildings illuminated in blue and yellow colors on eve of Ukraine's Independence Day
On the evening of August 23, on the eve of the Independence Day of Ukraine, the building of the European Council in Brussels was illuminated in blue and yellow colors.
In Crimea, activists fly Ukrainian flag to celebrate Independence Day
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, on the morning of August 24, activists of the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement flew the Ukrainian flag on Mount Kishka in Simeiz on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
War update: 179 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector most intense
Yesterday, 179 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The invaders put the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector, and they also showed increased activity in the Novopavlivka sector.
Defense Forces neutralize 48 of 72 Russian drones at night
On the night of August 24, the Defense Forces neutralized 48 Russian drones in the Ukrainian sky; enemy UAVs and ballistic missiles were hit at ten locations.