Anti-aircraft warfare
On August 17, Russian troops lost 940 soldiers and 43 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 18.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
As of August 16, Russian troops lost 900 soldiers and 49 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 17.08.25 amount to 1,069,950 personnel.
On the night of August 17, powerful explosions rocked the Voronezh region. Local residents reported drone attacks and air defense activity over Borisoglebsk, Rossosh, and Voronezh.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 85 drones at Ukraine overnight. 61 drones were neutralized, but there were missile hits and 24 drones hit 12 locations.
Tonight, the Volgograd oil refinery was attacked by drones. As a result of falling debris, an oil spill and fire occurred, with no casualties.
Satellite images indicate Russia is preparing to test the 9M730 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. Activity was recorded at the Pankovo test site on Novaya Zemlya, despite planned talks between Putin and Trump.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation. The leaders discussed accelerating the end of the war, preparing for an online meeting of national security advisors, and defense support for Ukraine, including financing air defense systems.
President Zelenskyy reported on successful long-range operations by the SBU, which destroyed Russian air defense systems. The head of state also noted that the enemy is feeling the consequences of the actions of Ukraine's defenders, and new operations have already been approved.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on enemy losses. Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1070 servicemen, 1 tank, and 16 artillery systems.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine. 10 regions were affected, there is one dead and injured, infrastructure was damaged.
US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, heard reports from the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. Joint projects on localizing weapons production, sanctions against the Russian energy sector, and the operational situation were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine and the supply of air defense systems. The Kremlin commented on Trump's statement about his disappointment with the outcome of his conversation with Putin.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, which provides for addressing the issue of increasing financial support for military personnel starting from 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to prioritize the financing of Ukraine's security and defense in the state budget for 2026-2028.
On June 27, 153 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 56 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks. The total losses of the Russians amounted to a thousand people, as well as a significant amount of equipment and weapons.
Ukraine is working with allies, particularly the United States, to organize a meeting of leaders. The Ministry of Defense is also focusing on obtaining additional air defense systems and producing millions of drones.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit, including discussions on prisoner and casualty exchanges. Zelenskyy said that Russia handed over the bodies of its dead to Ukraine, which are currently undergoing examination in Kyiv for identification.
Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump in The Hague, which lasted about 50 minutes. The discussion included the purchase of air defense systems, co-production of drones, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the dead.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced a decision to raise the defense spending of member countries of the Alliance to 5% of GDP. Of this amount, 3.5% will be directed to financing troops and necessary equipment, and 1.5% to support investments in security.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the losses of Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion have reached 1,013,700 personnel and 10,966 tanks. Thousands of other military equipment units have also been destroyed.
Ukraine is ready to purchase a "package" of American weapons, including air defense, according to Andriy Yermak. This acquisition could be financed by European allies or through frozen Russian assets.
The Israeli Air Force attacked military targets in Iran, including a dormant nuclear reactor in Arrak used for plutonium production. A weapons development site in Natanz and industrial facilities were also hit.
Andriy Sybiga and Johann Wadephul discussed joint actions to achieve peace and additional support for air defense.
The Russians are redeploying military equipment, including more than 10 self-propelled artillery units, air defense systems, and columns of trucks with ammunition and manpower. The equipment is being loaded onto railway platforms and transferred to the Kursk region.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and investments in the defense industry. The parties also emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
On June 2, the Russian army shelled the Poltava region, damaging a fence and glazing of a private house in the Myrhorod district. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
The EU will allocate funds from frozen Russian assets. One billion euros will go to the purchase of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers, the rest - to artillery, ammunition and air defense.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Denmark discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia to achieve peace. They also discussed investments in the defense industry and military needs of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to foreign countries to increase aid to Ukraine, in particular, to strengthen air defense, invest in defense and use frozen Russian assets.