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.
On the highway to Rivne, two civilian cars blocked a TCC vehicle, demanding to hand over a conscript to them. The incident led to a road accident, with police and the Military Law Enforcement Service working at the scene.
On the night of August 5, the enemy attacked with 46 Shahed-type UAVs and an Iskander-M ballistic missile. Defense forces shot down 29 enemy UAVs and decoy drones.
The wholesale price of AI-95 gasoline on the St. Petersburg exchange updated its historical maximum, exceeding 77 thousand rubles per ton. The price increase is associated with high demand, reduced production due to accidents at refineries and UAV attacks.
In Kharkiv, a man born in 1981 has been notified of suspicion for hooliganism. He shot and beat a 22-year-old veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who is in satisfactory condition.
Expert Vitaliy Begma said that Russians are adding a flammable mixture to "Shaheds" to intensify fires. Ukraine has learned to combat these drones, which are not as dangerous as ballistic missiles.
The SAP and NABU have notified six members of an organized criminal group involved in a corruption scheme during the procurement of UAVs and EW systems of suspicion. Among the suspects are the former head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration, a people's deputy, the head of the city military administration, the commander of a National Guard military unit, as well as the beneficiary and director of the UAV manufacturing enterprise.
Vyacheslav Zadorenko, head of the Derhachi Military Administration, refuted fakes about the capture of the Hoptivka checkpoint. Ukrainian military eliminated more than ten occupiers, the point is under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 183 combat engagements over the past day, 49 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 1 missile and 65 air strikes, and used 2419 kamikaze drones.
On Air Force Day, three officers — Colonel Yevhen Bulatsyk, Lieutenant Colonel Artem Myronenko, and Major Denys Yudin — were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also presented the 'Golden Star' orders to the families of three fallen Heroes.
The police of Kharkiv region detained an assailant who beat and shot a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a traumatic pistol, and then beat him. The attacker was detained.
In Mykolaiv region, civilians attacked TCC servicemen, damaged a car, and injured a soldier. The serviceman used a traumatic pistol for self-defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded honorary distinctions and titles to four units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Two units received the award "For Courage and Bravery", and two — honorary titles.
Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhko was appointed head of the Ukrainian Air Force by presidential decree. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of developing combat aviation and air defense, as well as integrating foreign equipment.
Today, August 3, the military personnel of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 363 enemy aircraft and 326 helicopters have been destroyed.
On the night of August 3, Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles. The enemy is attacking the capital with missiles, urging people to remain in shelters.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy is using a tactic of "total infiltration," but sabotage groups are being neutralized.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers announced suspicion to the governor of Russia's Voronezh region, Oleksandr Gusev. He is accused of financing actions aimed at changing Ukraine's borders.
Russian occupiers lied about capturing Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. Their attempt to break through with two armored vehicles on July 30 failed, and women were among the assault group.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching the DOT-Chain supply management system into full operation after successful experimental implementation. The system automates supply processes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the new DOT-Chain Defense functionality for drone selection.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the reallocation of UAH 9 billion for drones and anti-drone protection. This decision is aimed at strengthening unmanned systems and protecting logistical routes.
