Lilia Podolyak
Over the last day, 136 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 41 attacks. The enemy carried out 58 air strikes, used 436 kamikaze drones and fired 3169 times at Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
Telegram denies reports of its founder Pavel Durov's detention in Paris. The company claims to comply with EU laws and rejects accusations of insufficient content moderation.
In eastern Iceland, a glacial cave with tourists collapsed. Two people were rescued with serious injuries, and two more are being searched for. The rescue operation continues in difficult conditions.
Russians fired 88 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 229 explosions were recorded. As a result of the attacks, 3 civilians were killed and 6 were injured in Sveska, Bezdrytska and Sumy communities.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of using frozen Russian assets to protect the country. Zelenskyy also emphasized the need for rapid delivery of defense weapons and thanked the military for their service.
The President of Ukraine has announced a meeting with the heads of law enforcement agencies to punish traitors. The meeting will take place tomorrow and will address the issue of punishing those who work against the state and contribute to Russia's aggression.
Ukraine expresses concern over the concentration of Belarusian troops in the Gomel region. The Foreign Ministry calls on Belarus to withdraw its troops and avoid unfriendly actions, threatening self-defense in case of border violations.
President Zelenskyy reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have advanced 1-3 km in the Kursk region. Ukrainian troops took control of two new settlements and continue to take active action in one more.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on Kramatorsk, killing a British journalist and injuring 6 people. The attack took place on August 24, 2024 at 22:35, hitting a residential area and a hotel.
The CIA director, representatives of Qatar and Egypt met in Cairo ahead of important ceasefire talks in the Middle East. The main topic will be to resolve differences between Israel and Hamas over control of key territories.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 160 occupants' attacks over the past day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 58 enemy attacks.
The US is threatening secondary sanctions against countries that allow Russian banks to open branches to finance the military-industrial complex. Washington is ready to prosecute not only branches but also organizations that cooperate with them.
Russian troops attacked a hotel in Kramatorsk where journalists were staying. Two wounded, one under the rubble - citizens of Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom. The rescue operation continues.
During the day, the occupiers shelled numerous settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and a factory were damaged. Nine people were wounded, including a child.
At night, Russian troops launched a large-scale missile attack on Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully intercepted most of the missiles and shot down 8 of the 9 Shahed drones over Mykolaiv region.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 607,680 personnel and 8,547 tanks.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol twice, using drones and artillery. In the morning, the aggressor continued shelling Nikopol district, damaging a building of an enterprise, no one was injured.
Russian occupants launched a missile attack on the private sector of Balakliya. Residential buildings were destroyed, buildings and cars were damaged, fires broke out, and a 55-year-old man was injured.
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.