Over the past day, August 26, the Russian army lost 920 servicemen, a tank, and 45 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 27.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel.
On August 26, 130 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, with the most active battles continuing in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers launched two missile and 40 air strikes, used 1708 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2947 shellings.
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.
US President Donald Trump announced that he discussed nuclear arms limitation and other security issues with Putin in Alaska. He called Putin's trip to Alaska an important statement of his desire to end the war.
In the Kherson region, a Russian drone attacked a prosecutor's office service vehicle on the Mykolaiv-Kherson highway. A 58-year-old driver and a 38-year-old prosecutor were injured and taken to the hospital.
In Odesa region, a man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason. He spied for the Russian Federation disguised as a woman, adjusting drone and missile attacks.
The long-range version of the Ukrainian cruise missile "Long Neptune", which has been under development since 2023, has been publicly demonstrated for the first time. It can hit the enemy at a distance of up to 1000 km, has an increased fuselage diameter and a length of more than 6 meters.
On August 24, Russian troops lost 870 soldiers and 48 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.08.25 amount to 1,076,940 personnel.
Israel carried out massive airstrikes on strategic targets in Yemen's capital Sanaa in response to the launch of a new missile by the Houthis. The strikes killed at least four people and wounded 67 others.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on August 23. 910 soldiers were killed and 40 artillery systems were destroyed.
Ukraine has developed a new cruise missile "Flamingo" with a range of up to 3000 km, which will allow striking strategic targets deep within the territory of the Russian Federation. This weapon, according to President Zelenskyy, will only be used when there are sufficient reserves to overcome Russian air defense.
Russia plans to expand Shahed production to over 6,000 units monthly. The cost of drones for Russia decreased from $200,000 in 2022 to $70,000 in 2025.
Russia estimated the minimum repair time for the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline at five days after the Ukrainian strike on August 21. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó discussed the situation with Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin.
The Ukrainian defense company "Fire Point" has developed the FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missile, capable of carrying a 1150 kg warhead and flying 3000 km. The missile is already in serial production, with plans to produce about 200 units per month.
Ukrainian pilots spoke about a successful air operation using Western weapons. The use of ADM-160 MALD missiles as decoys allowed for high-precision strikes on enemy targets.
On August 21, Russian troops lost 790 soldiers and 33 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 22.08.25 amount to 1,074,320 personnel.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using about 600 drones and 40 missiles, including targeting an American factory. Experts view this as the Kremlin's demonstration of disagreement with peace initiatives and humiliation of the US.
As a result of the Russian attack on Mukachevo, 23 people were injured, six of them hospitalized. The enterprise that was hit is strategic for Zakarpattia.
Russian missiles hit the FLEX plant in Mukachevo, injuring 19 people. Thanks to the prompt evacuation, 600 employees avoided serious consequences.
The night shelling of Lviv claimed one life, three were wounded. Residential buildings, a kindergarten, and cars were damaged.
France reacted harshly to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on August 20-21, which caused casualties and destruction. Paris emphasizes that the Kremlin's actions prove the absence of a desire for peace, despite declarations about negotiations.
Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by drones and missiles, with 18 UAVs and 2 missiles shot down. A 48-year-old man was injured, and infrastructure, enterprises, and gas pipelines were damaged.
President Zelenskyy confirmed successful tests of the Ukrainian "Flamingo" missile with a range of 3000 km. Serial production is expected by the end of the year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the massive Russian attack, during which 574 attack drones and 40 missiles were used. He noted that the Russians targeted civilian enterprises, residential buildings, and an American enterprise in Zakarpattia.
Rivne region experienced a prolonged air raid alarm, during which air defense forces were active. Debris from downed targets damaged civilian objects, but there were no casualties.
As a result of the attack on an industrial facility in Mukachevo, 15 people were injured, one of them in serious condition. The youngest victim is 22 years old, the oldest is 63.
In the Kyiv region, the air raid alert lasted over 7 hours, air defense forces intercepted almost five dozen enemy drones. There are no casualties or hits on infrastructure.
Russia launched a massive air strike on Ukraine, hitting an American electronics manufacturer in the west of the country. This is not the first Russian attack on American enterprises in Ukraine.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 574 drones and 40 missiles, including 4 "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 546 drones and 31 missiles, including one "Kinzhal" missile.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total combat losses of the enemy from 24. 02.22 to 21.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel and thousands of units of military equipment. In particular, 11,120 tanks and 23,157 armored combat vehicles have been destroyed.
