The Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the defense sector exposed offenses totaling almost UAH 60 million. These include manipulations with electricity procurement, inflated prices for timber, and embezzlement of military property.
In August 2025, Russian occupiers in Ukraine lost 28,790 people, which is equivalent to more than two divisions. Also destroyed were 1,304 artillery systems and 3,505 units of military vehicles.
"Ukroboronprom" calls for a review of the decision by former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, to transfer the right to support repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd. This decision creates risks of sensitive information leakage and threatens the operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises, as the company may be linked to the Russian defense industry.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an increase in the number of guided aerial bombs dropped by Russian aviation in August to 4390 units. In total, 5027 combat engagements were recorded at the front in August.
The Prosecutor General's Office returned UAH 320 million to the budget by recovering unduly paid VAT by private companies for the supply of fuel to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During 2023–2025, prosecutors secured court decisions, and in recent weeks, three decisions totaling over UAH 20 million have been executed.
On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 86 attack drones and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 76 enemy UAVs.
Over the past day, 190 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 1 missile and 67 air strikes, dropping 117 guided bombs. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks in 11 directions, enemy losses amounted to 850 personnel.
On the night of August 31, Ukraine repelled an attack of 142 attack drones and imitators. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 126 enemy UAVs and drone imitators.
SBU counterintelligence detained a resident of Sviatohirsk who worked for Russian special services. The woman collected information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the militant "BARS-16".
Ukrainian aviation is increasing the number of F-16s, which have already been used to repel enemy attacks. Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat confirmed their use tonight.
Commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert Brovdi, reported on the damage to the Syzran and Krasnodar oil refineries. These plants produced 3% and 1.1% of fuel, respectively, leading to a gasoline shortage in certain regions of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Krasnodar and Syzran oil refineries on the night of August 30. These plants produce fuel for the Russian military.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers suffered losses of 850 personnel, 6 tanks, and 47 artillery systems.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on the losses of the Russian army over the past day, August 29. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.08.25 amount to over one million people.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
The launch of Defence City is a positive step for Ukraine's defense industry, but expert Ihor Zhdanov emphasizes the need for separate support mechanisms for enterprises that produce critically important parts but do not meet formal criteria. He calls for a review of the status of aviation enterprises and consideration of the realities of war.
On August 29, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Fallen Defenders. Thousands of establishments across Ukraine and abroad, as well as military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, joined the "Table of Remembrance" campaign, launched in 2023, reserving tables for fallen soldiers.
Russian troops have intensified attacks in the Siversk direction, using armored vehicles and FPV drones to pressure Ukrainian defenses. The enemy is trying to cut off the logistical routes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and destroy them deep within.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a linear production station in the Bryansk region, which pumps diesel fuel for the Russian occupation forces. A fire was recorded at the facility.
A resident of Sviatohirsk adjusted enemy fire on Ukrainian defenders in Donetsk region. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
Another crew member died as a result of a Russian strike on one of the Ukrainian Navy ships. The total number of dead has risen to two people.
Ukrainian artist Kyrylo Hryniov, a volunteer since February 2022, died at the front. He belonged to the art association "P.E.P.", was wounded in 2023, and his brother went missing in the spring of 2024.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation with his Norwegian counterpart Eirik Kristoffersen, focusing on the Lyman, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Syrskyi emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and artillery to protect cities.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces hit over 900 enemy targets on August 27-28. 191 personnel, 33 vehicles, 27 motorcycles, 20 artillery systems, 6 tanks, and 4 armored vehicles were destroyed.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski invited Robert Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, to Poland for a vacation. This happened after Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the Schengen area.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
Russian occupiers hit one of the Ukrainian Navy ships, resulting in the death of one crew member and injuries. The aftermath of the attack is being dealt with, and several military sailors are being searched for.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Afipsky and Kuibyshev oil refineries, as well as ammunition depots and logistics facilities of the Russian Federation. The attacks took place on the night of August 28, 2025.
Starting tomorrow, men aged 18 to 22 inclusive can travel abroad. This is stipulated by a new government decree.
In Sumy region, Russian attacks by small infantry groups have decreased, the enemy failed to advance deep. In Kharkiv region, the enemy also has no success in advancing, attacks continue in Vovchansk and Stroivka.
