Ukrainians
In Kharkiv region, Russian military killed an elderly family by targeting their car with a drone
The attack by Russians killed the 70-year-old driver and his 71-year-old passenger
Civilian man killed in Russian drone attack in Chernihiv Oblast
According to Chaus, the drones also damaged infrastructure. Some settlements lost power, and power engineers and emergency workers are working to restore it
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 forces 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
No peace decisions without Ukraine’s participation – MFA of Ukraine
The MFA said negotiations would only make sense after Ukraine and Russia reach a ceasefire
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
Ignoring citizens of Ukraine in occupied territories during negotiations with occupying power risks “catastrophic” crisis – joint statement of human rights NGOs
In recent weeks, the world has once again been discussing the prospect of a possible ceasefire on the battlefield of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This time, the political negotiations, which are usually rather secretive, are accompanied by conflicting reports in the media, human rights NGO pointed out
Moscow must not be rewarded with territory for its aggression – top European parliamentarians on Alaska meeting
The statement urges the leaders of the free world to reach a ceasefire agreement "that serves the best interests of freedom-loving people throughout the democratic world."
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
Ukraine will not allow Russia a ‘second attempt’ to divide its territory – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said that contacts with the American side regarding efforts to end the war "are ongoing almost around-the-clock at various levels, and we do not make everything public."
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."
76% of Ukrainians reject Russian “peace terms” – poll
KIIS conducted the poll from July 23 to August 4, 2025, using telephone interviews in all regions of Ukraine under the Ukrainian government's control. Researchers interviewed 1,022 respondents aged 18 and older living in government-controlled Ukraine
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
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