Donald Trump congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the anniversary of the end of World War II, recalling US support. He also sent "greetings" to Putin and Kim Jong Un.
The US military struck a vessel from Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea that was transporting drugs. President Trump stated that the vessel was operating on behalf of the drug-terrorist organization Tren de Aragua.
Due to enemy shelling and damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast, a number of trains are delayed. Ukrzaliznytsia is working to restore the damaged infrastructure.
On the night of September 3, the enemy attacked Znamianka, Kirovohrad Oblast, causing damage to 17 residential buildings and power outages. Five people were injured as a result of the attack.
Bulgaria will not investigate Ursula von der Leyen's plane GPS failure in Plovdiv. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that it is not a hybrid threat, but a consequence of electronic warfare.
Kyiv region was subjected to a massive attack by kamikaze drones on the night of September 3. In Vyshhorod, debris from a downed target caught fire, damaging cars and house windows.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a peaceful settlement of the "crisis" in Ukraine remains Russia's priority. He recalled the 2022 negotiations and named conditions for a lasting peace.
On the night of September 3, Russians massively attacked Ukraine from the air. A UAV fell in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, Lutsk and Rivne were also attacked by drones.
Since the beginning of September 2, 122 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched 52 air strikes, dropped 79 guided aerial bombs, used 1922 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3344 shellings.
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, three women aged 69, 63, and 65 were killed as a result of artillery shelling and an FPV drone hit. Damage to a car and a residential building was also recorded in other settlements.
The Institute for the Study of War assesses the Kremlin's publication of a statement by former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych as an attempt by Moscow to legitimize him. This was likely a staged information operation timed to Putin's speech at the SCO summit.
On September 1, Russian troops lost 800 soldiers and 53 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.09.25 amount to 1,083,790 personnel.
The State Emergency Service reported the destruction and ignition of hangars, a three-story enterprise building, three buildings, and private garages in Bila Tserkva as a result of a night UAV attack. The fires have been extinguished, and one person died.
On most of Ukraine's territory on September 2, variable cloudiness is expected. In the east and southeast of the country, short-term rains and thunderstorms will occur in places.
Agents of the partisan movement "ATESH" carried out sabotage near Debaltseve, disrupting the supply of occupation forces in the Donetsk direction. This reduces the combat capability of the occupation army.
Denmark has proposed changes that would require gas importers to provide proof of non-Russian origin of fuel. This would close a loophole for Russian gas imports after the ban in 2027.
Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has moved from London's Arsenal on loan to Nottingham Forest. The loan is for the remainder of the 2025/26 season without an obligatory purchase option.
Russia is exploring the possibility of investing in the production of Su-57 fighters in India. New Delhi needs a squadron of fifth-generation aircraft, considering the Su-57 and F-35.
As a result of a night attack by Russian drones on the Bila Tserkva community, one person was killed. There are also casualties and significant infrastructure damage.
The Kremlin denied Russia's involvement in the malfunction of Ursula von der Leyen's plane navigation. Earlier, Russian interference was reported during her visit to Bulgaria.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel decisions on September 1. Deputy Ministers of Internal Affairs, Youth and Sports, Justice, as well as the Deputy State Secretary were appointed.
As a result of the enemy UAV attack on Sumy on the night of September 2, there are wounded. Russian attack drones hit non-residential buildings in the Zarichny district of the city, causing a large-scale fire.
In Izmail, a 23-year-old man sustained shrapnel wounds as a result of an explosion of an unknown object he picked up. Police are investigating the incident, reminding of the danger of touching suspicious objects.
During September 1, 160 combat engagements were recorded on the front. The occupiers launched 44 air strikes, dropping 77 guided bombs, and used 1960 kamikaze drones.
On September 1, the enemy intensively attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Sumy region, as a result of which seven civilians were injured. Dozens of private houses and civilian infrastructure in various communities were damaged.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians intensified counter-sabotage measures to identify those who celebrated Flag Day or Independence Day. The occupiers are urging loyal residents to report suspicious individuals.
The leadership of the Russian Federation promotes the idea of the "Russian world," which includes the former territories of Kyivan Rus' and the USSR. Lavrov stated that Russia will achieve military goals by protecting the rights of Russian speakers and ensuring Ukraine's neutrality.
On August 24, Russian troops lost 870 soldiers and 48 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.08.25 amount to 1,076,940 personnel.
On Monday, August 25, traffic will be restricted again in Kyiv. The reason is security measures involving foreign delegations in the central part of the city.
On August 25, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness. Short-term rain will pass in Volyn and Rivne regions, the rest of the territory without precipitation.
