Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 7 missiles and 157 drones. Air defense neutralized 121 drones.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and oil depots in the occupied territories have led to gasoline problems in the aggressor country. Commander of the SBS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed successful strikes on the Ryazan oil refinery and the Luhansk oil depot.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces likely received MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan. A photo of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 with Azerbaijani camouflage appeared on social media.
Activists of the "Yellow Ribbon" movement spread Ukrainian symbols in Simferopol, Sevastopol, and Yalta. This demonstrates the expectation of the return of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reminds that Crimea is Ukraine.
An oil depot at 60 Rudneva Street in temporarily occupied Luhansk has been hit. This will cause a shortage of gasoline and diesel fuel in the city.
Russians struck a humanitarian demining mission in Chernihiv region with missiles, causing deaths and injuries. The Russian Ministry of Defense cynically stated that the target was Ukrainian UAV launchers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the creation of an echeloned system to counter enemy "Shaheds" and "Geraniums". The priority is the formation of crews, training of operators, and provision of effective means of destruction.
Romanian forward of Kyiv Dynamo Vladislav Blenuțe found himself at the center of a scandal due to reposts of videos with a Russian propagandist and "Brigada". The club stated that the football player admitted his mistakes and confirmed his pro-Ukrainian position.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the military, as part of the "Drone Army Bonus" program, will receive electronic warfare equipment. Deliveries are made directly from the manufacturer to the front through the Ministry of Defense's digital system DOT-Chain Defence.
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point announced the development of ballistic missiles FP-7 and FP-9, as well as air defense systems, at the MSPO exhibition in Poland. The FP-7 has a range of up to 200 km, and the FP-9 – up to 855 km.
Great Britain has transferred £1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine, using frozen Russian assets. British Defence Secretary John Healey discussed strengthening military support in Kyiv.
The "State Logistics Operator" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the procurement of 50,000 personal hygiene kits for wounded servicemen. The total cost of the procurement is over UAH 37 million, with the first deliveries expected in Q4 2025.
Russian military continues attempts to gain a foothold on the northern outskirts of Kupyansk, using their advantage in infantry. The enemy is trying to penetrate the city using civilian clothes.
A meeting took place in Kyiv between the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and his British counterpart John Healey. The parties discussed the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, long-term support, and security guarantees.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a phone conversation with the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, Fabien Mandon. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the key needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the arrangement of underground facilities for military personnel in training centers. In some centers, 100% of personnel already permanently live in underground shelters.
On the night of September 3, Russians shelled Ukraine with 526 aerial attack means. Air defense forces shot down 451 enemy targets, including 430 UAVs and 21 cruise missiles.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces neutralized an S-300 air defense system and a 9S36 radar near Oleksiivka in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. This is the second S-300 destroyed in the region in recent days.
Russian troops reduced activity in northern Ukraine, redeploying forces to the east. They seek to advance west of Siversky Donets, using Serebryansky forest as cover, with the ultimate goal of capturing Yampil.
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.