At night, Russia launched 4 ballistic missiles and 48 drones at Ukraine. 36 UAVs were neutralized, but 12 drones and 3 missiles were recorded hitting seven locations.
In Ukraine, there are 559 foster families providing temporary care for 1065 children, which exceeds the initial plan. The need for such families remains high, with approximately 7,000 children annually requiring alternative care.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.
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.
38 cases of the new coronavirus strain Stratus have been recorded in Ukraine. It demonstrates an increased ability to spread, but does not lead to a more severe course of the disease.
The commander of an artillery battery and his deputy from Kyiv were notified of suspicion. They caused almost one million hryvnias in damages to the state through forged reports of combat missions.
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.
The SBU and National Police exposed 7 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes in Zakarpattia, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. Among the violations uncovered are document forgery, illegal border crossing, and dissemination of information about TCC checkpoints.
Due to worsening weather conditions, 192 settlements in 8 regions of Ukraine were de-energized. Oblenergo brigades are involved in restoring power supply.
Since the beginning of the current day, 87 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with over a third of them in the Pokrovsk and Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions. The enemy launched air strikes and artillery shelling on border areas.
Over the past day, 61 combat engagements took place, more than a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Lyman direction, 11 enemy attacks were recorded, and airstrikes and shelling covered border settlements.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, reported that active hostilities continue in Kharkiv Oblast, but the enemy is unable to advance deep into the territory. The Russians are not using equipment, which may indicate a shortage of it or fear of destruction.
UNN has compiled eight destinations for short trips around Ukraine that will allow you to change the scenery. Visit flooded monasteries, medieval fortresses and canyons.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 76 combat engagements over the past day, 41 of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy's advance, repelling numerous attacks.
On August 2, 50 combat engagements took place on the front line. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attacks in the Northern Slobozhansky, Kupyansk, Lyman, Toretsk, and other directions.
Due to worsening weather conditions, 75 settlements in 7 regions of Ukraine remain without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are involved in the restoration.
An air raid alert was declared for the second time overnight in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles. Russia launched missiles heading towards Kyiv.
On July 31, predominantly dry weather is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of thunderstorms in Chernihiv region, Sumy region, and Poltava region. Air temperature will decrease, ranging from +20°C in the north to +32°C in the south.
On the "Zoloty Bereh" beach in Odesa, three teenagers on a mattress were carried out to sea; they were rescued. A similar incident occurred on the "Vidrada" beach with three men, who were also rescued.
Gusts of wind and rain de-energized 228 settlements in 9 regions of Ukraine. Oblenergo brigades are working to restore power supply.
Since the beginning of the day, 90 combat engagements have taken place at the front, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy continues shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.
On July 27, 89 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front, of which 28 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where one battle is still ongoing. The enemy also launched air strikes and shelling on border settlements.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 85 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on July 25, with most of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Border settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions were subjected to artillery shelling and air strikes.
On July 25, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in western Ukraine, which will reach Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions during the day. The air temperature will be +28+32 degrees, in the south up to +35 degrees, in Kyiv up to +30 degrees.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced suspicions against two representatives of the prosecutor's office: the deputy head of the Chernihiv regional prosecutor's office and the former first deputy head of the Cherkasy prosecutor's office.
The ninth stage of prisoner exchange took place, a group of wounded and sick defenders was released. Some of the soldiers who defended Mariupol spent over 3 years in captivity.
As of the morning of July 23, 122 settlements in Ukraine are without electricity due to strong winds and rain. Kirovohrad, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions were most affected.
The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a series of terrorist attacks by detaining seven FSB agents who were preparing to kill Ukrainian military and law enforcement officers using improvised explosive devices. Among those detained are three minors who were recruited through Telegram channels for "easy money."
On July 23, rains with thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, especially in Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Luhansk regions. Air temperature will range from +23°C to +35°C depending on the region.
Law enforcement officers detained two Kyiv residents, aged 23 and 33, who, for a monetary reward, set fire to the homes of military families in several regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators received instructions through mobile applications and managed to commit crimes in the capital, Chernihiv region, Kirovohrad region, and Poltava region.
