An entrepreneur and his accomplices have been exposed in Poltava region for organizing illegal supplies of medical and cosmetology equipment to the Russian Federation. The products, including devices for the rehabilitation of military personnel, were supplied through controlled structures in other countries.
A quarter of Ukraine's territory is contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war, which has led to the deaths of 359 people, including 18 children. Clearing Ukrainian lands of mines will be the largest and most complex humanitarian demining operation in the world.
The President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Pavlo Grod, stated that about 20 laws contradict the law on multiple citizenship. These changes are necessary for the full realization of the rights and obligations of Ukrainian citizens, regardless of the presence of multiple citizenship.
The large-scale fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region, caused by a drone attack on August 21, was fully extinguished only five days later. The firefighting efforts led to water supply disruptions for tens of thousands of local residents.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in Kyiv who was collecting data on administrative buildings of the Defense Forces and TCR. The enemy planned to use the information for terrorist attacks and air strikes on the capital.
Indian refineries plan to reduce purchases of Russian oil to 1. 4-1.6 million barrels per day. This comes amid US pressure and the upcoming doubling of American tariffs on Indian imports.
If a child is taught how to use a weapon, understands how dangerous it is, then the probability of an accident is much lower. However, this does not completely rule out accidents.
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Concord Bank, effectively depriving shareholders of the right to judicial protection in Ukraine. Now, the only way for them to protect their rights is to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
HUR uncovered a large-scale fraud scheme in the 83rd Russian Airborne Assault Brigade. Officers staged injuries to receive payments and avoid being sent to the front line.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals as incentives for peace in Ukraine. Among the ideas are Exxon Mobil's return to Sakhalin-1 and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects.
As part of Bring Kids Back UA, a child who had been under occupation for years has been returned. She is preparing to study at a Ukrainian university.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has approved 17 compulsory subjects for schools in the occupied territories. The occupiers are turning schools into military training grounds, teaching only Russian history and forcing "military-patriotic education."
The EU is struggling to develop new sanctions against Russia, considering restrictions on the movement of diplomats. An increase in profits for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets is also being discussed.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell after a rise caused by fears of fuel supply disruptions. Traders expect stronger US sanctions against Russian oil and are monitoring the consequences of tariffs imposed against India.
On the night of August 26, a strange beam of light was recorded over Ukraine, which moved and left a light trail. The phenomenon was also observed in France and Germany, experts are considering versions of a comet, an atmospheric phenomenon, or a rocket launch.
Ukrainian schoolchildren are preparing for the new academic year with an updated curriculum, including a new mandatory subject "Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy" and significant changes in the teaching of "Defense of Ukraine. "
Russia launched 59 Shahed drones and decoys over Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 47 enemy UAVs, 12 drones hit 9 locations.
As a result of a drone attack in Sumy region on August 26, 2025, two women were injured. Damage to residential and non-residential buildings, as well as equipment, was recorded.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4300/USD, which depreciated it by 15 kopecks. Euro and zloty exchange rates were also set.
The head of the Polish president's office stated that President Nawrocki's veto does not disable Starlink internet for Ukraine. He noted that the connection is financed based on current law.
Over the past day, 174 combat engagements were recorded at the front. More than half of them occurred in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions.
Over the past day, August 25, Russian occupation forces lost 890 servicemen, 4 tanks, and 33 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.08.25 amount to 1,077,830 personnel.
On August 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with short-term rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The air temperature will range from 15° to 26° Celsius.
In Russia, high-ranking officials from three border regions have been detained, accused of embezzling funds allocated for defensive fortifications. The Kremlin is attempting to shift the blame onto them for the failure to repel the Ukrainian invasion in Kursk Oblast.
Norway will help Ukraine get through winter and supports gas purchases, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took place on August 25.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed Ukraine's position on security guarantees with the US Secretary of State and European counterparts. Ukraine is ready for meetings at the leaders' level to end the war and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians forbid children to speak Ukrainian in schools. Parents are threatened with criminal liability for "extremism."
A watermelon shortage has emerged in the occupied left-bank Kherson region. The occupiers artificially regulate the sown areas, exporting most of the harvest to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed the financing of armaments, strengthening air defense and the transfer of two Patriot systems, as well as the development of joint ventures.
In Donetsk region, a serviceman attempted to sell weapons for over 1. 7 million UAH. He exchanged 26 grenades and 9 grenade launchers for a drone, which he then resold for 40,000 UAH.
