Ukraine
Russia struck the Vynohradivka border crossing on the border with Moldova with a Shahed-type drone. Sybiha called for attacks on transport corridors to be condemned.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck military facilities of the occupiers in Luhansk, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia region. A MiG-29 was damaged at the Millerovo airfield.
In Denmark, Fire Point is building a plant for solid-fuel rocket engines. The casings will be wound from polycarbonate fiber
Trump congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of independence and wished for the conflict to end. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for its support.
Investigators found another drone and approximately 50 grams of RDX near Leipzig Airport.
In 2025, the ESB received 29% of businesses’ complaints about law enforcement agencies, and the same share in 2026. Entrepreneurs complain about property seizures and investigative actions.
In 2022, 53 children from Donetsk and Makiivka were taken to Russia. Twenty-eight were placed under the guardianship of Russians; not a single child has returned.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
The Fire Point rocket fuel production plant in Denmark will launch at the end of 2027. Other countries also offered to launch the company's production facilities in their countries
Over the past day, 209 combat engagements took place; the Russian Federation launched missile and air strikes and carried out more than 3,200 attacks. The enemy's losses amounted to 1,230 servicemen.
Russia launched two missiles and 150 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 124 unmanned aerial vehicles; hits were recorded at 17 locations.
On August 25, Ukraine will have mostly clear skies and no precipitation under the influence of an anticyclone. During the day, temperatures will reach 30° in the south.
The U. S. deputy permanent representative to the U.N. called for negotiations. Washington is ready to facilitate dialogue and called for an end to any strikes targeting civilian vessels or putting them at risk of damage.
Due to infrastructure damage after the Russian attack, the crossing point is temporarily closed. Customs formalities are not being carried out.
The British prime minister plans to meet with Trump in the US in September. He wants to negotiate additional Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
Norway’s potential deal for 21 UH-60Ms is estimated at $2. 3 billion. Ukraine is primarily considering used Black Hawks to modernize its aircraft fleet.
Poland has concluded an agreement for several thousand Piorun systems and hundreds of launchers for itself, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. Deliveries will continue until 2030.
Drone fragments were discovered in the village of Cișlia after Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine. The aircraft did not carry an explosive charge; its origin is being established.
In Kyiv, Serhii Koretskyi and Andris Kulbergs discussed support for Ukraine, the reconstruction of the railway and sanctions. The parties agreed on joint steps.
Representatives of Estonia, Lithuania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day and the sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. Participants will discuss the resilience of the world and Ukraine.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, iconic structures in six countries around the world were illuminated in blue and yellow. The displays became a symbol of solidarity.
The President of Finland believes that strikes on Wildberries logistics centers have increased pressure on Moscow. He called for continuing to arm Ukraine.
On Independence Day, Andy Burnham visited wounded Ukrainian defenders and the destroyed Lukianivka. Britain will transfer Storm Shadow technology.
Zelenskyy and Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Frieden discussed Ukraine’s resilience in the autumn and winter, army funding, and the budget deficit. Luxembourg is ready to help.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly develop AI-based defense tools. The laboratory analyzes more than 100,000 video streams each month.
Zelenskyy and European Council President Costa discussed Ukraine’s needs for antiballistic systems and financing. They also discussed support for exports after Russian strikes.
Full-scale exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place in October–November. Macron said that they will demonstrate operational readiness.
Keith Kellogg said that the US would not recognize Crimea and the occupied areas as Russian. According to him, these territories will eventually return to Ukraine.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for Russia's frozen assets to be used to pay for the damage inflicted on Ukraine. He also called for stronger sanctions.
Russia overstates by an average of 3–4 times the number of strike aircraft allegedly shot down over its territory. Fire Point urged people not to rely on these figures.