On August 5, Russian troops lost 1010 soldiers and 52 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.08.25 amount to over one million people.
Warm and sunny weather is expected in Ukraine on August 6. Short-term rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls will pass in the west, north, and center.
ISW analysts claim that the Kremlin has been justifying Putin's maximalist goals for years, securing public support. This makes a peaceful settlement that would not meet Russia's initial military goals impossible.
Russians destroyed the tourism industry in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Now they are trying to restore it by driving Russian state employees into empty sanatoriums, which are also used to accommodate militants.
The US State Department has approved military aid to Ukraine worth over $200 million. The funds will be used for equipment repair and transportation, including M777 howitzers.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk stated that Russia's war against Ukraine will not end soon. She emphasized the danger of denying reality and called on society to prepare for a long war.
The US will make a decision on sanctions against Russia after Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow. Donald Trump noted that Russia's war against Ukraine is a priority, and he "stopped others in a few days."
During the day, 113 combat engagements took place, the occupiers used 1531 kamikaze drones and carried out 3108 shellings. Ukrainian military repelled numerous attacks in various directions, including Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi, Kupiansk, and Pokrovsk.
In Bolhrad, Odesa region, the monument to Alexander Pushkin, which contained symbols of Russian imperial policy, was dismantled. The dismantling took place in accordance with the law on decolonization and the order of the Ministry of Culture.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, where an increase in funding for direct procurement of drones and pickups for brigades was discussed. The expansion of "Contract 18-24" and a change in the award mechanism are also planned.
Russian occupiers attacked the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a Molniya-type kamikaze drone. As a result of the strike on a gas station, a 20-year-old woman was injured.
Yulia Svyrydenko and Scott Bessent discussed expanding the mandate of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund. The launch of the first three projects is planned within 18 months, including investments in the defense sector.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the Kremlin's plans to form 10 new divisions by the end of 2025. In response, Ukraine is strengthening mobilization, combat training, and the drone component, and is also successfully using DeepStrike assets.
The President of Ukraine signed Law No. 4321, which accelerates the development of mobile communications in the country. The document shortens the terms for obtaining land plots for the construction of base stations and consolidates the use of mobile stations.
Ukraine has received over a billion dollars from European partners — NATO members — for the purchase of American weapons. This indicates the implementation of the decisions of the Hague Summit of the Alliance.
Russia is considering a limited air truce with Ukraine. This could be a concession to US President Donald Trump to avoid sanctions.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the US Chargé d'Affaires. The protection of energy facilities, the use of aid, and preparation for the heating season were discussed.
Ground robots can now automatically detect and destroy enemy drones. This became possible thanks to the integration of the Predator turret with artificial intelligence on NRK TerMIT robots.
Part of the Sumy community was temporarily left without electricity after an enemy attack. Specialists are already working on restoration, infrastructure facilities are being switched to backup power.
Ukraine and Greece have agreed on the development of transport and logistics corridors in Southeast Europe. They also discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defense and purchasing American weapons.
Andriy Yurchenko, the former head of the Rubizhne Military-Civil Administration (MVA), has been remanded in custody for 60 days with the possibility of bail set at six million hryvnias. He is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
India says its purchases of Russian oil have helped stabilize global prices by preventing shortages. The country is the third largest oil importer and buys more than a third of its oil from Russia.
The State Aviation Administration transferred the authority to support repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. This decision raises questions due to the company's possible ties to a Russian defense holding.
Lithuanian Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė reported that the drone that flew in from Belarus contained an explosive charge. It was neutralized by Lithuanian military specialists at the training ground.
President Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković. Croatia will allocate part of the funds under the SAFE program to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities.
The SAPO has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding 8 participants in the scheme of misappropriating over UAH 12. 5 million and attempting to misappropriate UAH 120 million from JSC "Kharkivoblenergo". The case materials have been opened for review by the defense.
The Ministry of Defense has simplified the accounting of military personnel regarding disappearance, captivity, or death. The unit commander can issue an order independently without an investigation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not accept Donald Trump's ultimatum to end the war, as his entourage is interested in continuing the aggression. At the same time, the Center for Countering Disinformation believes that the dictator was again "deceived" by people from his own entourage, who told him about "Ukraine falling in 2-3 months."
Five Ukrainians began an indefinite hunger strike at the Dariali checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border. They demand consular access, an explanation for their detention, and the possibility of leaving or applying for asylum.
The State Food and Consumer Service reminds about the importance of observing temperature regimes when storing fish products in summer. Frozen fish should be stored at a temperature not higher than -18 °C, and fresh fish – close to the melting point of ice, avoiding contact with meltwater.
