War in Ukraine today: latest news, 04 August 2025 (photo)

It has been the 1258  th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. 

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:   

The Defense Forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory.

Since the beginning of the day, there have been 76 combat engagements.

Border communities have suffered from enemy artillery fire, including Klyusy in the Chernihiv region; Novovasylivka, Bila Bereza, Oleksandrivka, and Kucheriivka in the Sumy region. The settlement of Arkhypivka in the Chernihiv region was hit by an airstrike.

In the Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, there have been 13 combat clashes since the beginning of the day, one of which is still ongoing.

Additionally, the enemy carried out 11 airstrikes, dropped 21 guided aerial bombs, and shelled our positions and settlements 195 times, including one attack using a multiple launch rocket system.

In the Southern Slobozhanskyi direction, the Defense Forces repelled five enemy attacks.

The enemy is attempting to advance toward Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, and Kolodiazne, as well as near Krasne Pershe.

In the Kupiansk direction, Russian occupiers attempted twice to break through our defenses near the settlement of Holubivka.

In the Lyman direction, the invading army carried out 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Hrekivka, Myrne, Kolodiazi, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and in the direction of Dronivka and Serebrianka.

Three combat clashes are ongoing.

In the Siverskyi direction, the enemy attacked our defenders’ positions near Vyiimka.

One enemy attack was repelled by our defenders near Chasiv Yar in the Kramatorsk direction.

In the Toretsk direction, the enemy conducted four assault actions near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.

One battle is still ongoing.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian invaders made 25 attempts to push our defenders from their positions near the settlements of Poltavka, Novoeconomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Lysivka, Zvirrove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoukrainka, and Zelenyi Kut.

The Defense Forces are holding the line and repelled 22 enemy attacks; three clashes are ongoing.

Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on Dobropillia.

In the Novopavlivsk direction, the enemy attempted to break through our defense lines near the settlements of Zelene Pole, Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, and Maliivka.

The Defense Forces repelled three enemy assaults; one more attack is underway.

In the Huliaipole direction, the enemy made one attempt to break through our defense near the village of Malynivka.

Enemy airstrikes hit the areas of Bilohiria and Uspenivka.

In the Orikhiv direction, enemy forces attacked our positions in the direction of Novoandriivka.

Enemy aviation struck the area of Malokaterynivka.

In the Dnipro River direction, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks; one clash is still ongoing.

In other directions, the operational situation remains unchanged.

Russia has abducted over 15,000 Ukrainian civilians since the start of the full-scale war. The statement comes amid the exposure of 20 residents of temporarily occupied Kherson region, who, under Russian orders, abducted and tortured local civilians.

According to updated data from the Prosecutor General’s Office, since February 24, 2022, law enforcement has registered 4,446 criminal cases regarding abductions and unlawful deprivation of liberty of civilians. As a result of investigations, 362 individuals have been served with suspicion notices, indictments have been filed against 314, and courts have issued verdicts against 89 individuals. This was reported by the Prosecutor General’s Office.

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) has obtained classified documentation on Russia’s latest nuclear submarine “Knyaz Pozharsky.” It is noted that Ukrainian military intelligence has received the full set of internal classified documentation on Russia’s newest strategic nuclear submarine — K-555 “Knyaz Pozharsky” of the 955A “Borei-A” project.

 

Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

Frontline Situation

Over the past day, 183 combat clashes were recorded.

In the Southern Slobozhanskyi direction, eight engagements took place near Vovchansk, Kutkivka, Fiholivka, and Krasne Pershe.

In the Kupiansk direction, nine enemy attacks were recorded. The Defense Forces repelled enemy assault actions in the areas of Holubivka, Petropavlivka, Novoosynove, Stepova Novoselivka, and Nova Kruhliakivka.

Russian troops launched an assault on the Hoptivka checkpoint on the border between Kharkiv region and Russia. The occupiers were repelled and lost more than 10 soldiers, according to the head of the Derhachi City Military Administration, Vyacheslav Zadorenko.

Shelling

Around 7:00 AM, Russian forces struck the village of Prudyianka (Derhachi community) using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), reported local administration head Vyacheslav Zadorenko. At least one house and a power line were damaged. No civilian injuries were reported.

During the past day, four settlements in the Kharkiv region came under enemy fire.
There were no casualties as a result of the attacks.

The enemy actively used various types of weapons against Kharkiv region:

▪️48 unguided aerial rockets
▪️6 guided aerial bombs (KABs)
▪️6 Shahed-type drones
▪️1 Geran-2-type drone
▪️4 Molniya-type drones

In the Chuhuiv district, an inactive civilian enterprise in the village of Velyka Babka was damaged.

Over the past week, Russian attacks on the Kharkiv region killed 11 people, and 37 more sustained injuries or experienced acute stress reactions. Among the injured were children, including a five-month-old infant.

Donetsk oblast

Frontline

Russia is restoring Donetsk Airport for the launch of Shahed, Geran, and other types of drones. This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). According to OSINT analysts from the “Cyberborshch” project, the occupation authorities have partially dismantled fortifications on the runway and are constructing closed warehouses for UAVs near the destroyed terminal.

Increased Russian Attacks on the Lyman Axis

The Russian army significantly increased the number of assaults on the Lyman direction over the past day. Ukrainian forces repelled 29 enemy assaults near Karpivka, Olhivka, Torske, Ridkodub, Hryhorivka, and in the directions of Cherneshchyna, Seredne, and Shandryholove, according to the morning report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
A day earlier, there had been 19 attacks in this area.

Compared to the previous day, Russian forces intensified their assaults across all defense lines in Donetsk and Luhansk regions — specifically in the Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions.

Shelling and Civilian Casualties

Around 5:30 AM, Russian forces struck Dobropillia, injuring one person, according to the Donetsk Region Police.

In Kramatorsk, Russian troops shelled a residential area using a drone, as reported by Head of the Military Administration Honcharenko.

On August 3, police recorded 2,325 shelling incidents along the front line and in civilian areas.

The enemy concentrated fire on seven settlements:
Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Pokrovsk, Rodynske, Sloviansk, and the village of Rubizhne.

A total of 24 civilian objects were damaged, including 15 residential buildings.

In Dobropillia, Russian forces dropped a KAB-250 aerial bomb, killing one civilian, injuring another, and damaging three private homes.

In Kostiantynivka, one person was killed due to artillery shelling. A multi-story residential building was damaged.

In Pokrovsk, an FPV drone strike injured a civilian.

Another civilian was injured in Rubizhne (Pokrovsk district) after a KAB-250 bomb was dropped; six private homes were damaged.

In Rodynske, two private houses were damaged by Russian shelling.

In Lyman, Russian forces used drones and artillery, injuring a civilian and damaging three households.

Sloviansk was hit by a Tornado-S MLRS, causing damage to a local enterprise.

Additionally, at around 5:30 AM today, Russian forces once again attacked Dobropillia, injuring another civilian.

Luhansk oblast

Enemy forces launched 29 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Lyman direction, and five more in the Siversk direction.
The occupiers attempted 11 artillery strikes on settlements near the line of contact and Ukrainian fortifications. In that area, they deployed 72 UAVs and FPV drones.

In the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” (LNR), forced mobilization is expected to intensify. Plans are underway to declare that men aged 27 to 60 leaving the occupied territory of Luhansk region will be considered as evading military service. Russian authorities believe that the mobilization potential in the area has not yet been exhausted.

In Sievierodonetsk, the intensive care unit (ICU) is not functioning. The nearest operational ICU is located 60 km away in Kadiivka. It is much closer than Luhansk city, which is why seriously ill patients are usually transported there — but not always in time.

Recently, Russia’s failed healthcare policies led to a tragic incident: in Sievierodonetsk, a senior man who suffered a stroke could not receive timely medical assistance. He was sent to Kadiivka, where he passed away.
Until recently, he had worked as a doctor.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

On the night of August 4, 2025, the russian army attacked Kyiv oblast with drones.  According to the Regional Military Administration, more than 25 UAVs were destroyed by air defense forces. As a result of the attack, six private homes and a car were damaged in the Boryspil district. Windows and doors were shattered, roofs torn apart, and building facades riddled with debris.

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported that the Kyiv community has sent another batch of critical aid to the hottest areas of the front line,.Ukraine’s National Guard received 2,300 UAVs of various types.

According to Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, in Bohuslav, preparations are underway for establishing a veteran support space within the municipal institution “Center for the Provision of Social Services”.
A team of specialists has already been assembled to assist veterans with documentation, benefits, employment, as well as mental and physical health issues.

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) informed that rescuers conducted large-scale tactical drills at a hotel complex in Kyiv oblast. Firefighters swiftly carried out evacuations, extinguished a simulated fire, deployed an on-site operations center, conducted drone-based aerial reconnaissance, and coordinated with other services.

Communities across Kyiv oblast took part in the Days of Joint Action under the initiative “Formula for Resilience and Recovery: How Are You? + Active Parks.” These events promoting mental and physical well-being were held in July in towns and villages, on green lawns, and at modern sports venues throughout oblast.

Zhytomyr oblast

Temporary security restrictions have been introduced for civilians in the border zone of Zhytomyr oblast.  The decision was made due to martial law and the ongoing threat from russia. The restrictions apply to the Korosten controlled border district.
Key prohibitions include:

• Any civilian movement within the 50-meter border strip, except within settlements adjacent to the border;

• Movement of people and vehicles outside populated areas during curfew hours within a 5-kilometer border zone;

• Men aged 18–60 are not allowed in the border zone without valid military registration documents.

According to the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, more than 52,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are currently registered in Zhytomyr oblast,.
Among them are over 13,000 children, nearly 3,000 people with disabilities, and 366 large families. The oblast provides 20 compact living facilities for those in need of temporary housing.

A seminar titled “Features of Communication and Interaction with Those Who Returned from Captivity” was held in the Korosten District Military Administration.
The event was organized by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in cooperation with the Resilience Center of the city of Korosten, which focuses on mental health support and building resilience in crisis situations.

On August 2, veterans from Zhytomyr participated in the “Unbreakable Kyiv” physical fitness and wellness event. The competition brought together veterans from across Ukraine. Zhytomyr was represented by strong and resilient participants who won six prize places in this stage of the event.

Sumy oblast

The General Staff reported that over the past day, Ukrainian servicemen repelled 19 russian attacks on Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk front. Enemy forces carried out 12 airstrikes, dropped 26 guided aerial bombs, and conducted 261 artillery attacks, including 17 by multiple launch rocket systems.

Between the morning of 3 August and the morning of 4 August, russian forces carried out 100 attacks on 38 settlements across 17 territorial communities in the oblast. The highest number of strikes was recorded in Sumy, Konotop, and Shostka regions. The enemy actively used guided aerial bombs (over 20 strikes), dropped VOG grenades from UAVs (over 10 strikes), launched 20 attacks by multiple launch rocket systems, and also carried out strikes by FPV-drones and UAVs.

Due to enemy shelling, civilian infrastructure was damaged across the oblast:

• in Buryn community – a private vehicle;
• in Putyvl community – a non-residential building, private households, a garage, and a vehicle;
• in Nova Slobidka community – a private household;
• in Bilopillia community – a private house;
• in Mykolaivka community – a cargo vehicle;
• in Myropillia community – civilian infrastructure facilities.

The State Emergency Service informed that over the past week, 134 explosive devices were neutralized in Sumy oblast.

According to the Regional Military Administration, in Sumy oblast, 291 families have already purchased new housing under the state program ‘eVidnovlennia’. Residents used housing certificates issued as compensation for destroyed property to buy 208 apartments and 83 houses, with the total value of acquired housing exceeding UAH 394m. Another 1,013 housing certificates have been issued, amounting to over UAH 1.6b. Separately, 17 residents have received monetary compensation for reconstruction, totaling UAH 25.2m.

Chernihiv oblast

Chernihiv Border Guard Detachment reported that on 3 August, russian forces attacked three border communities in Chernihiv oblast — Novhorod-Siverskyi, Semenivka, and Snovsk. Around 32 strikes were recorded. The enemy shelled the area by mortars and tube artillery, launched a Molniya-type UAV (1 explosion), used FPV-drones (4 explosions), and dropped explosive devices from UAVs (27 explosions). In Semenivka, a drone hit the courtyard of the city council building.

Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, said that over the past week, russian forces attacked 34 settlements in Chernihiv oblast, carrying out 166 shelling incidents and delivering 336 strikes. The attacks involved ballistic missiles, UAVs, FPV-drones, and unguided aerial rockets. Two people were injured in drone strikes in Chernihiv and Novhorod-Siverskyi regions. The most extensive damage was recorded in Novhorod-Siverskyi region, where residential homes, a village cultural center, an administrative building, and a vehicle were damaged.

On 5 August, Chernihiv will pay tribute to 39-year-old neurologist Roman Moskalenko, who was killed on 31 July in a missile strike on Kyiv. The missile hit the apartment building in Sviatoshynskyi district where he lived. The news was confirmed by the Dobrobut Medical Center, where Roman had worked for the past nine years.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

Ukrainian air defence forces operated in the oblast, shooting down 2 enemy UAVs.

The russian forces continued to shell Nikopol region, targeting the regional centre, Myrove, Marhanets and Pokrov communities by drones and artillery. 3 people were injured, including a 4-month-old baby girl who is in critical condition. 2 women, aged 40 and 46, were hospitalised in moderate condition. Updated reports confirm that a transport enterprise in Marhanets community was damaged during yesterday’s attack.

During the day, russian troops carried out approximately 15 attacks on Nikopol region by drones and artillery. Strikes hit the regional centre, Myrove, Marhanets and Pokrov communities. 2 men, aged 53 and 48, were wounded and received the necessary medical care. An enterprise, a vehicle and an excavator were damaged. An administrative building in Nikopol was hit during a morning strike.

Vinnytsia oblast

Vinnytsia Mayor Serhii Morhunov reported that support was provided to a Vinnytsia unit of the National Guard through the Interregional Coordination Humanitarian Headquarters. Equipment transferred to the soldiers included FPV drones, Starlink terminals, a Suzuki vehicle and a drone control station. This marks the 14th such transfer since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total value of aid has reached UAH 114m.

Kirovohrad oblast

2 soldiers from Kirovohrad oblast have been confirmed killed in action: Viacheslav Kuropiatnyk, from Adzhamka community, died on 24January 2024, after spending 2 years in captivity. He was among the prisoners on board the russian IL-76 military aircraft, which crashed in Belgorod oblast during a prisoner exchange; Serhii Budiakov, from Oleksandriia community, was killed on 23 July 2025, in Kupiansk region of Kharkiv oblast.

Poltava oblast

The family of pilot and colonel Dmytro Fisher was presented with the Gold Star Order following his posthumous recognition as a Hero of Ukraine. A native of Myrhorod, Colonel Fisher’s final flight took place on 5 June 2022, when his Su-27 fighter jet was shot down by russian air defences over Zaporizhzhia oblast.

In Lubny community, a funeral was held for soldier Hryhorii Partola, who was killed on 28 November 2024, in Donetsk oblast.

Cherkasy oblast

Tetiana Kovalenko, Head of the sector for IDP affairs at the Regional Military Administration’s Department of Social Protection, during the first half of 2025, more than 500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) found employment in Cherkasy oblast. By comparison, 487 IDPs were employed during the same period in 2024.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

Today, 4 August, the russian army once again attacked the frontline town of Stepnohirsk. As a result of the shelling, two people were killed.

On 4 August, russian forces attacked Huliaipole community. A married couple was killed in the shelling. Private houses were damaged.

Yesterday, 3 August, the occupiers carried out 405 strikes on 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia oblast. russian forces launched an airstrike on Bilohiria. 296 UAVs of various types (mainly FPV) attacked Kamianske, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, and Malynivka. Four MLRS strikes hit Stepnohirsk, Huliaipole, Mala Tokmachka, and Novodanylivka. There were 104 artillery strikes on Stepnohirsk, Kamianske, Huliaipole, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, and Malynivka. Sixteen reports were received about damage to apartments, non-residential buildings, utility networks, private homes, and vehicles. Three people were killed as a result of an enemy attack on Stepnohirsk community.

According to the General Staff, as of 16:00 on 4 August, the enemy attempted once to break through the defense of Ukrainian forces near Malynivka towards Huliaipole. russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka towards Orikhiv.

On 2 August, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck russian military targets in temporarily occupied territory in Zaporizhzhia oblast. As a result, a russian S-300 air defense system was destroyed.

On the evening of 3 August, an explosion occurred at a power substation in temporarily occupied Berdiansk. According to Suspilne, citing intelligence sources, the explosion and resulting fire at the transformers disabled the substation, which supplied electricity to a facility repairing russian military equipment. The final consequences and extent of the damage are being clarified.

Activists of the resistance movement “Atesh” set fire to a relay cabinet on a railway section leading to temporarily occupied Berdiansk. This caused delays in russian army logistics.

Mykolaiv oblast

Yesterday, 3 August, the enemy attacked Kutsurub community with FPV drones four times. As a result, a power line was damaged in the village of Dniprovske. A private house was damaged in the village of Dmytrivka.

Also yesterday, 3 August, the enemy attacked Ochakiv community with an FPV drone. No casualties were reported.

Odesa oblast

Overnight, the enemy attacked Odesa and Odesa region with strike drones. As a result of the russian strike, a fire broke out in an administrative building in the suburbs of Odesa, a four-story private building was partially destroyed, a garage was damaged, and six passenger cars were affected. Tading pavilions at a market caught fire in Odesa. The fires were promptly extinguished. No reports of casualties were received.

Kherson oblast

On the morning of 4 August, 2025, russian armed forces carried out an artillery strike on Antonivka. As a result of the attack, one man was killed and two others were injured.

Around 3:00 pm today, the russian army shelled Kherson. A 58-year-old man was wounded in the strike, sustaining a blast injury, concussion, and shrapnel wounds to his torso and legs.

It was reported that another resident of Kherson oblast was killed due to a russian attack. On 27 July, the enemy shelled Beryslav. A 46-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in his own home.

Yesterday, 3 August, russian troops shelled Kherson, Bilozerka, Oleksandrivka, Novodmytrivka, Berehove, Chornobaivka, Antonivka, Stanislav, Prydniprovske, Kizomys, Romashkove, Sofiivka, Chervonyi Maiak, Novooleksandrivka, Krupytsia, and Havrylivka. Over 60 sites were damaged or destroyed, including 10 apartment buildings, 44 private homes, a bridge, an administrative building, a gas pipeline, three cars, and a market stall. One person was killed and five were injured due to russian aggression.

According to Kherson Regional Military Administration, organized evacuation of residents from the Korabel neighborhood is ongoing. After russian strikes on the bridge, the humanitarian situation has worsened. As of 6:00 pm, 400 residents had been evacuated, including 34 children and 41 people with limited mobility.

According to the General Staff, as of 4:00 pm on 4 August, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks on Prydniprovskyi front, with one clash still ongoing. Over the past day, the enemy made two unsuccessful attempts to approach Ukrainian defense positions in this sector. During the same period, 27 russian soldiers were eliminated, along with two artillery systems, 32 vehicles and armored units, three electronic warfare systems, one motorcycle, one generator, and three communication antennas. Additionally, 46 shelters, one observation post, and one field ammunition depot were destroyed or damaged.

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

The military received 4 Mitsubishi L200 pickup trucks, Mavics, FPV, charging stations, satellite modems, electronic warfare systems, antennas, etc. worth UAH 20m from Lutsk community.

Zakarpattia oblast

Almost 40 specialists from the regional DRACS departments underwent training on accessibility. Participants were introduced to key concepts of accessibility, learned how to communicate correctly with people with limited mobility and avoid labels and stigmatization.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has named the 17th Separate Electronic Warfare Battalion of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after Kyrylo Tryliovskyi. This recognizes the military formation for its exemplary performance in protecting the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.

Lviv oblast

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, awarded the III degree Order of Courage to Yurii Shpylka, Ivan Chepa and Fedir Bondarchuk from Stryi region (posthumously).

Rivne oblast

48 children from frontline areas rested in the Rivne region. For young guests from Kharkiv and Kherson regions, the Goshchanska community prepared an interesting and eventful program with excursions, entertainment, and sports events.

Ternopil oblast

The Become The Voice Of Those Who Cannot Speak rally took place in Ternopil. Its goal is to remember the captured and missing Ukrainian defenders and support their families. The symbol of the action was empty berets and backpacks – a sign that these soldiers have not yet returned home.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

At night, in the morning and in the afternoon, the oblast was again under another enemy attack with missiles and drones. The Air Defense Forces destroyed 2 enemy UAVs and 1 UAV was also lost in location. There were no injuries or deaths. As a result of the attacks, part of the road surface was damaged. The relevant services are already on site and have begun restoration work.

Chernivtsi oblast

The RMA reported that Bukovina 651st Separate Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Battalion, who were in Sumy oblast, received a vehicle.

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

Germany in the first phase, it will provide additional Patriot launchers in a short time. Then, over the next 2 to 3 months, Berlin will transfer another part of the systems to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense with additional PATRIOT batteries.

Latvia has blocked 10 more russian propaganda websites. The Council emphasizes that the information disseminated on such portals contradicts the interests of Latvia’s national security. They justify the russian war against Ukraine, glorify the occupation and provide information support to the aggressor.

 

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Materials compiled by Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Helena Albahachiieva, Kristina Maknynia 

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Alla Litrovnyk, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Ilona Korolevska, Tetiana Moiseienko, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

 

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