Armed Forces of Russia
Russian soldier shot dead civilian in the Donetsk Oblast
Law enforcement officials are carrying out urgent investigative actions to establish all the circumstances of the event and to identify the Russian military personnel involved in the commission of the crime
Overnight shelling by Russian forces: seven killed in Kharkiv, including two children (updating)
Russian military killed at least five civilians and injured 18 others in Kharkiv on August 17, 2025
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia kills teen, wounds two children and four adults
The family's home was destroyed in the attack. Houses located nearby were also damaged
President of Ukraine rejects Putin’s demand to cede all of Donetsk Oblast – Reuters
According to the source of Reuters news agency, Trump told Zelenskyy that Putin proposed to "freeze most front lines" in return for Ukraine giving Russia all of the Donetsk Oblast
Russian drone attacks in Sumy Oblast kill 1 and injure another civilian
The Ukrainian Air Force reported downing more than 60 of the drones, but impacts from missiles and UAVs were recorded in at least 13 locations. The military's summary included hits in the Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, though not all regions reported on the consequences immediately
Putin isn’t seeking peace that’s why Alaska meeting won’t change that – ISW expert
Barros commented on expectations surrounding the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for August 15 and ISW's recent assessments that the Kremlin is trying to use the meeting to sow discord between the U.S. and Europe
Russians hits Zaporizhzhia bus hub, injuring 23 civilians (updated)
The second strike hit the university clinic of Zaporizhzhia Medical University. No one was injured there, but the attacks damaged the healthcare facility buildings
Russian strikes on Kharkiv Oblast kill 1,wound 3 women
A 64-year-old man stepped on an unidentified explosive device in Kupiansk. Medics took him to a medical facility in Kharkiv for treatment
Russians attacked a child with a drone in Kherson
Doctors treated the boy at a hospital and provided all necessary assistance
Europe cannot be sidelined in Ukraine peace process – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy also said his government coordinates with European leaders "on our talks and meetings to align all positions, and also on the work each of us is doing with other leaders to defend Europe's positions."
Russian soldier shoots and kills Ukrainian civilian evacuating with suitcase in the Donetsk Oblast
Prosecutors noted that this is the third documented case this year of Russian troops executing civilians in the Donetsk Oblast
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia rehabilitation center kills two, injures 12, including children
Fedorov reported that medics took nine people to a hospital, including two children
Morning Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast killed two people and injured others
Emergency services are currently working at the scene. Search and rescue teams are conducting an ongoing operation
In Kharkiv region, two people killed in Russian shelling at night, 10 more were injured (updated)
In its morning report, the Ukrainian Air Force stated it had neutralized 29 of the drones but confirmed hits at 17 locations
Russian drone strike kills two civilians on moped in Kharkiv Oblast
Investigators have opened criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to war crimes
While missiles hit Kyiv, the OSCE throws itself a birthday party
Today, one OSCE member state – Russia, assisted by another member, Belarus – has systematically violated every single Helsinki principle
Russia kills 3, destroys homes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast strikes
The Zaporizhzhia Oblast constantly suffers from Russian shelling
Russia kills child, 12, in attack on village in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, another teenager fights for life
Russia attacked the Svesa hromada at around 14:30 on August 2, 2025, affecting two boys who were near the scene
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