Naftogaz and EBRD sign agreement to purchase gas worth €500 million
Naftogaz and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a record agreement for Ukraine to purchase gas worth €500 million.
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13 August 2025
IAEA reports smoke from administrative building at Zaporizhzhya NPP
IAEA staff at the Zaporizhzhya NPP spotted smoke coming from the station's administrative building on Tuesday – the incident did not lead to an increase in radiation levels.
Zelensky to meet with Merz in Berlin today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin today.
Russian troops attack civilian car with drone in Kherson region, two people killed
The Russian troops attacked a civilian car moving on the Novoraisk-Kostyrka highway in the Kherson region with a drone, killing a man and a woman.
Drones attack oil facilities in three regions in Russia
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, UAV strikes targeted the Druzhba Oil Pipeline hub in the Bryansk region, the oil refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban in the Krasnodar region, and several facilities in Volgograd. As a result, Volgograd’s airport has suspended all arrivals and departures.
165 combat clashes on the frontline, enemy attacks are most active in three sectors
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops engaged in 165 combat clashes. The invaders attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman frontline sectors.
Russian troops fire artillery at Chornobaivka, woman killed
On the morning of Wednesday, August 13, Russian invaders fired artillery at Chornobaivka in the Kherson region, killing a woman.
Russian forces kill two civilians in Donetsk region
Russian forces killed two civilians and injured ten others in the Donetsk region on August 12.
Ukrainian air defense neutralizes two Russian Iskander missiles, 32 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 32 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Russia against Ukraine during the evening and overnight hours of August 12.
Tehran plane crash: Canadian court orders UIA to compensate victims’ families
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) and ordered the carrier to pay full compensation to families of victims who died in the crash of flight PS752.
Russian army loses another 890 troops in war against Ukraine
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to August 13, 2025 amount to nearly 1,066,110 invaders, including another 890 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Protests at summit in Anchorage to carry clear messages to Trump and Putin
Rallies planned in downtown Anchorage on the eve and day of the upcoming summit between U.S. and Russian leaders will carry clear messages to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin who, organizers say, has no place on American soil.
New Mexico to officially mark Ukraine's Independence Day
The leadership of New Mexico has approved a proclamation officially designating August 24, 2025, as Ukraine's Independence Day in the U.S. state.
Trump to hold virtual meeting with Zelensky and European leaders on Wednesday - media
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will take part in a virtual meeting on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies.
Ukrainian National Guard soldiers thwart enemy assault in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers from the 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan and known as "Spartan," repelled an enemy assault in the Pokrovsk sector, eliminating an entire Russian platoon.
Ukraine’s Energostal sold through privatization auction for UAH 600M
On August 12, 2025, the Ukrainian State Property Fund sold Ukrainian Research and Technology Center of Metallurgy Industry ‘Energostal’ State Enterprise through privatization auction for UAH 600 million.
Occupiers plan to shut down mobile web for more than week in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians plan to shut down the mobile web for more than a week.
At least ten foreign recruits killed in Russian strike on training camp in Kirovohrad region in July – NYT
At least ten foreign volunteers who joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces were killed in a Russian missile strike on a training camp in Kirovohrad region on July 21.
Lasting and just peace must respect Ukraine's sovereignty - von der Leyen
Welcoming the efforts of the U.S. Administration to achieve peace in Ukraine, the European Union also stresses that such peace must respect international law, the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Since start of year, 117 children evacuated from occupied Kherson region
Since the beginning of the year, 117 children have been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.
Partisans identify airstrike coordination center in Sevastopol
In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, partisans have uncovered a facility coordinating airstrikes on southern Ukraine.
12 August 2025
Zelensky discusses return of Ukrainian children with Emir of Qatar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and expressed gratitude for his assistance in securing the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
SBU created logistics company in Chelyabinsk for Operation Spiderweb – Maliuk
The success of the special operation dubbed "Spiderweb" was made possible by a unique combination of agent work and technical capabilities employed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Latvia to allocate at least EUR 2M for NATO initiative to procure weapons for Ukraine
Latvia will contribute at least EUR 2 million to NATO's mechanism for purchasing weapons for Ukraine.
SBU chief says Ukrainian forces have struck over 200 targets deep inside Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is one of the Defense Forces' leaders in deep strike operations — long-range drone attacks.
Zelensky announces diplomatic steps to rally Ukraine’s Partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced preparations for certain measures aimed at further mobilizing Ukraine's international partners.
Putin can easily deceive Trump – MEP
Peace talks cannot take place without Ukraine's participation, while Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is capable of successfully misleading his American counterpart.
Steps taken to stabilize situation near Dobropillia, in Pokrovsk sector – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received military briefings on the situation in the Dobropillia area and along the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Zelensky outlines plan to end war: Ceasefire, negotiations, security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his plan to end the war envisions first a ceasefire, followed by negotiations mediated by the United States, and clear security guarantees.
Russia transfers reserves to Pokrovsk direction to replace depleted units, says AFU
The Russian command continues to transfer reserves to the Pokrovsk direction, in particular the newly formed “volunteer” brigade “BARS.”