Government updates strategic plan for Ukraine Facility – Sobolev
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to Ukraine’s strategic plan for the Ukraine Facility.
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02 August 2025
Budanov survived nearly 20 assassination attempts since start of full-scale war
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, has survived approximately 20 assassination attempts since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Five Akhmat fighters killed in Melitopol minibus explosion – Ukrainian intelligence
In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, five fighters from Russia’s Akhmat unit were killed following the explosion of a minibus.
Five Akhmat fighters killed in Melitopol minibus explosion – Ukrainian intelligence
In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, five fighters from Russia’s Akhmat unit were killed following the explosion of a minibus.
Nothing will change in Russia after Putin leaves – Budanov
A change in leadership in the Kremlin will not affect Russia's overall direction.
Explosions disable Russia's Central Asia-Center gas pipeline – source
Explosions have disabled the Central Asia-Center trunk gas pipeline in Russia.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry allocates UAH 8B for Drone Line initiative
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a decision to reallocate UAH 9 billion to support the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Five injured as Russian troops launch drone attack on Druzhkivka in Donetsk region
On August 2, Russian forces launched a drone strike on the town of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, injuring five people and damaging residential buildings, a market, and a shop.
Trump: After talks with Putin, I thought we had agreed on ceasefire in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said that on several occasions, following what he described as "good conversations" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he believed they had reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine — only for Russia to resume bombarding Ukrainian cities shortly afterward.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia village leaves two injured, nearly 100 homes damaged
On August 2, Russian forces attacked a village in the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring two people and damaging nearly 100 private homes.
SBU drones strike Shahed launch airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russian oil facilities
On the night of August 1-2, drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck a military airfield used for storing and launching Shahed-type drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, as well as the Elektropribor military plant in Penza.
Fire at industrial facility in Bila Tserkva rages for over 24 hours after Russian strike
In Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, firefighting efforts lasted more than 24 hours following a large-scale blaze triggered by a Russian attack during the night of July 31 to August 1.
Fire at industrial facility in Bila Tserkva rages for over 24 hours after Russian strike
In Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region, firefighting efforts lasted more than 24 hours following a large-scale blaze triggered by a Russian attack during the night of July 31 to August 1.
Trump says US nuclear submarines now 'closer to Russia'
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that American nuclear submarines are now "closer to Russia" following the deployment of two submarines in response to threats made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Russian drone strikes Ukrposhta vehicle in Sumy region, injuring two
A Russian drone attacked an Ukrposhta postal service vehicle in a village of the Mykolaivka community in the Sumy region, leaving two people injured.
Russian defense industry plants in Penza come under attack again
Defense industry plants in Penza, Russia, have once again come under attack.
Russia reports drone strikes on enterprises in several regions
A number of Russian regions were attacked by drones on the night of August 2, with industrial facilities targeted.
Ukraine must bolster defense regardless of peace talks, as Russia will not disappear – expert
Ukraine must be prepared for a prolonged confrontation with Russia, which is not going to disappear as a neighbor. This readiness must begin with a focused and effective enhancement of its defense capabilities.
Russian attacks kill two, injure ten in Donetsk region on Friday
On August 1, Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded ten others.
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.
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.
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.
Three injured in Russian drone and artillery strikes in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces launched drone and artillery attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on August 1, injuring three civilians and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and residential areas.
Russian attacks kill one, injure nine in Kherson region
On August 1, one person was killed and nine others wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian aggression.
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.
Russian forces launch 579 attacks across Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours
On August 1, Russian troops carried out 579 attacks across 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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.
Police officer killed in Pokrovsk following Russian drone strike
On August 1, in the Donetsk region, Ihor Samofalov, a district officer with the Pokrovsk District Police Department, was killed in the line of duty during a Russian drone strike.