Six people were injured in a nighttime rocket attack on the Sloboda district of Kharkiv. Two private houses were destroyed, ten more were damaged, and a gas pipeline was attacked, causing a fire.
Mykolaiv region again came under enemy fire. On the night of August 25, air defense forces were actively engaged in combat operations, and in the evening of August 24, the enemy shelled the Kutsurubska community.
Occupants shelled 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 335 times in one day. As a result of the attack on Vasylivskyi district, three people were injured and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
As of 08/25/2024, no Russian ships are on duty in the Azov and Black Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, but no Kalibr cruise missile carriers.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the Ukrainian flag was raised on the building of the Dutch Ministry of Defense in The Hague. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans emphasized the courage of Ukrainians in the fight against Russian aggression.
A man suspected of attempting to set fire to a synagogue and cars is detained in La Grande Motte. The French government is stepping up security at Jewish sites due to an increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
British athletes have lit the Paralympic torch in Stoke Mandeville. The torch will be carried through 50 French cities, drawing attention to inclusivity in sport, before the opening ceremony in Paris.
Apple plans to unveil new iPhones, watches, and AirPods on September 10. The iPhone 16 is expected to have artificial intelligence tools, and sales will start on September 20.
The occupiers attacked Kharkiv and Chuhuiv with rockets. In Chuhuiv, three people were injured, including a 4-year-old child with an acute stress reaction. No casualties were reported in Kharkiv.
The value of the Toncoin cryptocurrency has dropped by more than 15% following the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Durov may face charges of terrorism, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
American journalist Tucker Carlson commented on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. He called it a warning to the owners who refuse to censor the truth on the orders of the authorities.
German police detained a Syrian man suspected of a knife attack at a festival in Solingen. The attack killed three people and injured eight. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Elon Musk has commented on the detention of Pavel Durov in France, calling it an “advertisement” for the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Durov was detained in Paris on suspicion of facilitating crimes via Telegram.
General K. K. Brown began a visit to the Middle East to discuss ways to avoid a new escalation of tensions. The United States is increasing its military presence in the region to deter potential attacks by Iran and its allies.
Yuriy Vandyuk and Pavlo Borsuk won a bronze medal in the 1000-meter double sculls. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian team at the World Rowing Championships in Uzbekistan.
The U. S. military killed Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Maqqi, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, in Syria. The operation underscores the US commitment to fighting terrorism in the Middle East.
A Russian air strike on Sumy on August 24 wounded 7 people, 2 in serious condition. The attack took place in the evening, with two hits on the private sector of the city.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazilenko presented the horoscope for all signs of the Zodiac. Mercury is out of retrograde, which will affect communication and affairs. Venus in opposition to Neptune may cause anxiety.
There were 119 combat engagements over the last day, 45 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia launched 2 missile strikes, 71 air strikes and used 506 kamikaze drones to attack Ukrainian positions.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris. The detention was carried out by the transport security gendarmerie at the request of the French Office for Minors.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda reported on the active participation of Polish PT-91 “Tverdiy” tanks in the battles in the Kursk region. He emphasized the importance of Polish support for Ukraine in its struggle for freedom.
Russian troops shelled 16 communities in Sumy region, causing 182 explosions. The attacks killed 3 civilians, injured 3 others, and caused significant damage to infrastructure.
An explosion occurred in Kramatorsk around 22:35. The city military administration urges residents to immediately take shelter and observe safety measures until further notice.
NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams will return from the ISS on the SpaceX Crew Dragon in February 2025. This decision was made due to a malfunction of the Boeing Starliner, which will return without a crew.
The occupiers are planning to sell state-owned mines in Luhansk region to unknown “investors”. Most of the mines have already been closed and looted, and the debt to the miners is growing.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized the importance of energy security and continued cooperation with Russia. He criticized the EU's response to the Nord Stream explosion and accused Poland of hypocrisy regarding trade with Russia.
The enemy has launched an air strike on the infrastructure of Sumy. The regional military administration urges residents to be careful, follow safety rules and not ignore air raid warnings.
An exhibition of unmanned weapons and robotic equipment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is taking place on St. Sophia Square in Kyiv. Reconnaissance and strike UAVs, underwater drones, and SES robots for various tasks are on display.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day, expressing solidarity in the fight against Russian aggression. He reaffirmed the US's long-term support and readiness to deepen its partnership with Ukraine.
Combat medic Petro Konoplya stopped his hunger strike after meeting with Oleg Kiper. The head of the Odesa RMA promised to improve the food in the psychiatric hospital by transferring it to catering and providing it with food from supermarkets.
