83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
Over the past day, 116 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 2 missile and 49 air strikes, using 1850 kamikaze drones.
An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Ukraine, but the incidence rate in August 2025 is three times lower than in August 2024. The highest number of cases has been detected in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions, as well as in Kyiv Oblast.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin demands that Ukraine withdraw troops from Donbas and refuse to join NATO. In return, Moscow is ready to stop the war along the current front line in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by drones and missiles, with 18 UAVs and 2 missiles shot down. A 48-year-old man was injured, and infrastructure, enterprises, and gas pipelines were damaged.
Over the past day, 128 combat engagements took place, with the most active battles continuing in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. Russian troops launched two missile and 43 air strikes, using 1763 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian state enterprises earned over UAH 16 billion in profit in 2024, almost twice as much as in 2023. The processing industry and transport sector brought the largest profits.
As a result of Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and another injured. A transport enterprise and residential buildings were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 175 combat engagements per day, more than a quarter of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile and 82 air strikes, carried out 5611 shellings, and used 5610 kamikaze drones.
Over 52,000 Ukrainians, including children and people with limited mobility, were evacuated from frontline regions this summer. The government is opening new transit points and preparing 30,000 places for IDPs in 15 regions and Kyiv.
121 combat engagements took place at the front, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and shelling.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol on August 19, killing one woman. Another resident of the city was injured and hospitalized.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Kremlin "never aimed to occupy the territories of Ukraine," but is trying to "protect Russians. "
In Ukraine, 35,471 wage arrears were recorded in 2025, which is 11% more than at the end of 2021. In total, 1,983 companies owe employees, with state-owned enterprises being the leaders.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing four Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 140 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 88 drones, but missile and drone hits were recorded in 25 locations across six regions.
At night, the enemy attacked Pavlohrad with a missile, causing a fire. Nikopol region suffered from FPV drones and artillery, and Synelnykove region from drones.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
On August 16, 148 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 68 airstrikes, dropped 127 guided aerial bombs, used 4718 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5955 shellings.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, the body of a woman who died as a result of a KAB strike on August 14 was recovered from under the rubble. The Russian army also attacked Nikopol region with drones and artillery, damaging houses and infrastructure.
Since the beginning of the day, 68 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, with fighting continuing in two locations.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 85 drones at Ukraine overnight. 61 drones were neutralized, but there were missile hits and 24 drones hit 12 locations.
During the negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, enemy drones attacked Chernihiv and Sumy regions. KABs were also launched in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The Charity Exchange "DobroDiy" was recognized by the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine for representing and promoting philanthropy in Dnipropetrovsk region at the national level. The organization has implemented over 2100 projects totaling over UAH 166.5 million, a significant portion of which is directed to the Defense Forces and assistance to critically ill children.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.
Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported a missile attack on the Dnipro district. One person is preliminarily known to have died.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, after which a smoke plume rose. The Air Force reported a ballistic missile threat.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
Active and former military personnel were detained in the Dnipropetrovsk region. They are suspected of kidnapping a farmer, beating him, and extorting $70,000 for his release.
