In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian military stopped the enemy's advance and cleared seven settlements. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
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.
Two law enforcement officers, Roman Penkov and Valentyn Havrysh, were killed during enemy shelling in Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region. Their car came under fire while they were performing their official duties.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the situation at the front, the development of a contract army, and defense financing for 2025-2026. The successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions, as well as the strengthening of positions in the Zaporizhzhia region, were noted.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real steps from Russia to end the war. He stressed Ukraine's readiness to respond to threats and inform partners about the situation at the front.
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.
The head of the Russian General Staff prepared a map of Donetsk region with non-existent "paths of sabotage and reconnaissance group advancement. " This is intended to create the impression of "control" over the front and alleged readiness for a rapid offensive.
Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale scheme of forging court decisions in the Maryinka District Court in Donetsk region, 5 suspicions have been served. The scheme allowed evading mobilization for 3 thousand dollars, and one of the judges justified Russia's aggression.
All civilians who returned from Russian captivity on August 14 need urgent medical attention. Many of them have been held captive since 2016-2019, including teachers and doctors.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation and the command post of the 132nd separate motorized rifle brigade in Yenakiieve. A fire and explosions were recorded at the oil refinery, both targets were hit.
On the night of August 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with missiles and 97 attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 63 drones, hits were recorded by missiles and 34 UAVs.
The number of Russian attacks on Ukrainian emergency services tripled in July 2025, reaching 16 incidents. Deliberate "double tap" attacks on fire and medical vehicles violate the Geneva Convention.
Explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Yenakiieve, Donetsk region, during a massive drone attack. Russian media report on detonation at the impact sites, and videos of flashes are circulating online.
Forced evacuation of over 1800 children from Druzhkivka and several villages has been announced in the Donetsk region. This decision was made due to daily shelling of the region by Russian troops.
The deputy commander of a military unit in Donetsk region is suspected of negligence, which led to illegal payments of almost UAH 900,000 to nine servicemen who did not participate in hostilities. These servicemen had previously refused to carry out a combat order.
The 67th prisoner exchange took place, as a result of which Ukrainians captured in the occupied territories before the full-scale invasion were released. Among those released are those who have been in captivity since 2014, including a man who spent 4013 days in captivity.
The authorities of Donetsk Oblast are asking residents to reduce electricity consumption during peak hours. They also remind about the daily free evacuation, which saves lives during constant shelling.
The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Dobropillia direction. The front line is reliably held thanks to the Defense Forces.
In the Donetsk region, 2845 enemy strikes and 21 shellings of settlements were recorded per day. Three dead, three wounded, 25 civilian objects damaged.
The situation in the Dobropillia direction is gradually stabilizing. Previously, Russian groups used the tactic of "infiltration," penetrating beyond the first line of defense.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced 45 suspicions to current and former officials in Donetsk and Chernihiv regions. Their schemes resulted in over 87 million hryvnias in losses to the state.
On the night of August 14, the enemy attacked Ukraine with S-300/400 missiles and 45 Shahed attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 24 enemy UAVs and decoy drones in the north and east of the country.
Russia confirmed the immutability of its position on the war in Ukraine. This happened on the eve of the summit in Alaska on August 15.
According to the UN, July 2025 saw 286 civilian deaths and 1388 injuries, the highest figure since May 2022. In total, since the start of the Russian invasion, at least 13,883 civilians have been killed and 35,548 injured.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are neutralizing the informational and military components of Russian propaganda regarding the breakthrough in Donetsk region. Small Russian assault groups infiltrated the first line of defense near Dobropillia, but they are being pushed back and destroyed.
Small Russian assault groups infiltrated through the first line of Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia. An operation to push them out and destroy them, involving reserves, is currently underway.
Ukraine has 5 key demands for a war settlement, including a long-term truce before territorial exchange, reparations, and security guarantees. The return of prisoners and children is also a priority.
The authorities of Donetsk region have started the mandatory evacuation of over a thousand children from 13 settlements due to the threat of hostilities. This applies to the Bilozerska and Dobropilska communities.
In Kherson and Donetsk regions, Russian drones attacked passenger cars and an ambulance. As a result of the attacks, one person died and five more were injured.
Russia launched 2 ballistic missiles and 49 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 2 missiles and 32 drones.
