As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region, a 15-year-old boy was killed. Two children and four adults were injured.
Operators of the 429th separate unmanned systems regiment "ACHILLES" destroyed a Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank using FPV drones. Another tank, a BM-21 "Grad" MLRS, a "Tiger" armored vehicle, and a "KAMAZ" truck were also disabled.
An ammunition depot was eliminated and invaders were hit in Melitopol. Six Russian servicemen, including marines and a UAV crew, were killed.
Russia proposes to freeze the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in exchange for control over Donetsk region - these conditions became known to Reuters from sources, in the context of topics that Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska.
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.
Donald Trump proposed holding a trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia summit on August 22. Putin is making demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine and recognition of Russia's sovereignty over captured Ukrainian territories.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed freezing the front in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This happened in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk region during a meeting with Donald Trump.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.
Donald Trump, in a conversation with European leaders and Zelenskyy, stated that Putin demands Ukraine to cede control over the entire Donbas. European leaders confirmed that Ukraine independently decides on its territory and needs security guarantees.
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a fire at a warehouse. A fire truck was damaged, but no one was injured.
A misunderstanding regarding Russia's position could become the impetus for an urgent summit between Trump and Putin.
On August 15, 139 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy launched two missile and 111 air strikes, carried out 6045 shellings.
The UK Ministry of Defense predicts that it will take Russia more than 4. 4 years to fully capture four Ukrainian regions. During this time, Russia could lose up to 2 million troops.
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.
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.
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 SBU uncovered 207 agents of Russian special services, 52 of whom were servicemen. 44 traitors have already been sentenced to up to 15 years.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the first package of support for frontline territories, which covers housing, security, support for people, business, and health. The program is designed for 238 communities in 10 regions, covering 6.6 million Ukrainians.
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.
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 liberated the outskirts of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia. At the same time, the enemy advanced in Nykanorivka, Shcherbynivka, and near Petrivka in Donetsk region.
President Zelenskyy emphasizes that Donbas is a springboard for a Russian offensive, and its loss will open the way to further aggression. The issue of territories must be an integral part of security guarantees.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
Russian occupiers have resumed the export of stolen grain from the Zaporizhzhia region to the ports of Rostov-on-Don. They are seizing grain from agricultural producers for next to nothing, using Soviet practices from the Holodomor era.
The Russian dictator will not return the occupied territories of Ukraine in exchange for freezing the front line. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon the occupied territories.
Washington likely confused Russia's readiness for a ceasefire with concessions. At the same time, the Kremlin does not plan to give up the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
In Zaporizhzhia, two men and a woman were killed as a result of Russian shelling, and one 69-year-old woman was wounded. The occupiers launched almost 500 strikes on 15 settlements in the region.
Russian troops shelled the railway station in Synelnykove, Dnipropetrovsk region. Some trains will run on altered routes or are temporarily canceled.
