An informant who spied on Ukrainian Armed Forces army aviation airfields has been detained in Lviv region. The woman installed hidden video cameras to track helicopter movements.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a command post of Russian occupiers in Oleshky, Kherson region. Over 20 servicemen were killed, including the commander and chief of staff.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a UAV strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery. Explosions and a fire were recorded at the enterprise.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have completely cleared the village of Bezsalivka in Sumy region of Russian troops. The operation was carried out by assault regiment and battalion units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, eliminating 18 occupiers.
On the night of August 10, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 100 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces shot down 70 enemy targets, and 30 UAVs were recorded hitting frontline regions.
Orest Drymalovsky, a serviceman and journalist, has been appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense. He defended Ukraine in Donetsk region and was awarded the "Cross of Valor" medal.
On the night of August 9, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 47 attack UAVs and two "Iskander-K" missiles. Defense forces neutralized an "Iskander-K" missile and 16 enemy UAVs in the north and east of the country.
A utility company employee from Kramatorsk was sentenced to 15 years for treason. He transmitted data to the FSB about a strategically important defense line in Donetsk region.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Iryna Vereshchuk commented on conflicts between civilians and TCC. She condemned physical confrontations, emphasizing that TCC is part of the country's defense capability.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a new two-year contract for drone system operators with a monthly payment of 120,000 UAH. It provides for mandatory participation in combat operations for at least 12 months and 4 months of training.
Junior sergeant "Mary", a combat medic of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, died on August 7, 2025, during an enemy drone attack. She was a historian, a scout, worked in a museum, and had a 15-year-old daughter.
Since August 8, the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia" has been officially renamed to "Dnipro". The name change is part of an internal reorganization and does not affect the structure or tasks.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 50,000 enemy operational-tactical UAVs. This is a new record in terms of the scale of destruction and the professionalism of Ukrainian air defense.
On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 108 aerial assault weapons. 82 aerial targets were neutralized, including 79 "Shaheds".
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the success of the Kursk operation, which boosted the morale of the military. This operation allowed for the replacement of combat brigades and ensured their training.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Ukraine must win, and the war must end on Ukrainian terms. He emphasized the need to destroy the enemy and inflict losses on them.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on "deepstrikes," where the scale of damage in Russia was discussed. Priorities for further strikes and defense production were identified.
On the night of August 7, Ukraine repelled an attack of 112 Shahed-type UAVs and imitators, neutralizing 89 enemy targets. 23 drones were recorded hitting 11 locations.
This airfield is used for launching Iranian Shahed drones against Ukraine.
Russian troops have significantly increased the number of assault operations in the Kherson direction, especially in the island zone. The enemy seeks to take control of the islands to get closer to the Dnipro and land on the right bank.
The SBU exposed and detained a 34-year-old electrician from Myrnohrad who was transmitting data about Ukrainian military personnel near Pokrovsk to the Russians. His information could have helped the occupiers in their offensive on the city, but the SBU timely stopped the agent, preventing the use of the data for strikes.
The government has approved a bill on the protection of servicemen who report corruption. The document expands the rights of the military and guarantees protection to those who expose corruption.
The National Bank of Ukraine is implementing a new package of currency liberalization. The changes will allow the repatriation of dividends for 2023, expand hedging opportunities, and simplify external loans.
Ukrainian military continues to be present in the Glushkovsky district of the Kursk region. This ties up part of the Russian offensive grouping.
On August 6, 2024, the Kursk offensive operation began, as a result of which the Russian army lost more than 77,000 servicemen. The Armed Forces of Ukraine controlled up to 1300 km² of the Kursk region, disrupting enemy logistics and forming a buffer zone.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the information about the encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Pokrovsk is not true. Russian troops are trying to cut off logistics, but are not succeeding.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the Kremlin's plans to form 10 new divisions by the end of 2025. In response, Ukraine is strengthening mobilization, combat training, and the drone component, and is also successfully using DeepStrike assets.
The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention without the right to bail. The incident occurred on August 3, 2025, when a 43-year-old man shot a 22-year-old veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The President announced five issues important for the units of the Defense Forces. The changes concern training, procurement of drones and pickups, the "Contracts 18–24" program, and awards.
Oleksiy Sereda won a silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships, which is his fifth award at world championships. This result is the best for the athlete in the current season and makes him the most titled Ukrainian diver in the platform event in the history of the World Championships.
