Over the past day, 167 combat engagements took place at the front, more than half of them in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 61 air strikes, carried out 5407 shellings, and used 5939 kamikaze drones.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 71 combat engagements over the past day, with the most attacks recorded in the Lyman direction. The enemy intensified pressure in northern Donetsk region, and aviation struck Sumy region and Zaporizhzhia.
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.
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.
Ukraine has returned 1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers as a result of repatriation efforts. Among them are 5 bodies of servicemen who died in captivity, and Defenders from various directions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Ukrainian defenders repelled over 40 attempts to break through in the Donetsk region. In total, there were about 100 combat engagements, and the enemy also tried to advance to the Antonivskyi Bridge.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 182 combat engagements over the past day, 58 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched four missile strikes and 80 air strikes, using 5132 kamikaze drones.
The Ukrainian military struck an enemy convoy on the Rylsk-Khomutovka highway in Russia's Kursk region. Lieutenant General Abachev, deputy commander of the "Sever" (North) group, sustained severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of his arm and leg.
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.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure on Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. The Staff meeting discussed strengthening defense and financing Ukraine's security sector.
Over the past day, 65 combat engagements took place at the front, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks, 5 battles are ongoing.
In occupied Luhansk region, Russians have launched a "social reintegration" program for those released from colonies, which is a cover for preparing recruits for war. This initiative, according to the Center for National Resistance, aims to form assault units for the war against Ukraine.
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine, Russia, and North Korea have experience in conducting modern warfare on a wide front. North Korea is gaining unique combat experience, but its troops are suffering significant losses.
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.
Occupiers in Crimea are involving Ukrainian youth in construction work in Russia's Kursk region under the guise of "volunteer assistance. " This is part of a campaign to exploit students and indoctrinate them.
Russian troops carried out 529 shellings on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one person was wounded. 22 reports of destruction of houses, apartments, and cars were recorded.
Ukrainian military personnel are stabilizing the situation in the north and moving to counter-offensive actions. AFU officer Andriy Tkachuk stated that there is no physical threat to Kherson.
Russian troops likely seized about 500-550 sq. km of Ukrainian territory in July 2025, continuing their offensive in the Donetsk region. At the same time, losses and Ukrainian counterattacks likely thwarted Russia's plans to create a buffer zone in the Sumy region.
President Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment in Sumy region. Needs, provisions, and training were discussed, as well as the liberation of Andriivka and Kindrativka.
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 Ukrainian Armed Forces' Air Assault Troops repelled an assault in the Siversk direction, destroying a tank, an IFV, and over ten motorcycles. The enemy suffered personnel losses.
On the night of August 4, explosions occurred in several Russian cities, including Voronezh and Frolovo. Russian air defense claimed to have destroyed 11 drones; the Arched railway station was also attacked.
Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported cases of Russia using jet drones that appear as cruise missiles. He also spoke about the features of Iskander-K cruise missiles, which are difficult to intercept due to their low flight altitude.
Russia launched direct passenger flights from Moscow to Pyongyang, which will operate once a month. This step deepens cooperation between the countries, which includes military aid and ammunition supplies.
South Korean lawmakers stated that the DPRK could send additional troops to Russia in July-August to participate in the war against Ukraine. In exchange for weapons, Moscow is likely transferring military technologies for satellites and navigation to Pyongyang.
President Zelenskyy stated that there are no Russian children in Ukraine, commenting on Russia's demands for the return of 20 Russian children and 30 residents of the Kursk region. Head of the Presidential Office Yermak added that Russia provided information on only a portion of the abducted Ukrainian children.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the downing of 87 Ukrainian drones over several regions of the Russian Federation. Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow has implemented the "Carpet" plan, restricting flights.
Russia confirmed the death of Leonid Bashkardin, deputy commander of the 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade, who died on July 2 along with Deputy Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Hudkov and the new brigade commander Serhiy Ilyin. According to Russian sources, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a missile attack on the command post of the 155th Brigade in the village of Korenevo on July 2.
