Pressure on Russia must be intensified, as it will undoubtedly contribute to peace, President Volodymyr Zelensky said following another Russian attack on Ukraine.

On the night of August 4-5, a drone strike in Russia's Rostov region caused a fire near the Tatsinskaya railway station.

Fighters from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a special operation in the Sumy sector, penetrating enemy lines and defeating more than eight Russian assault companies.

Between the morning of August 4 and the morning of August 5, Russian forces carried out 110 strikes across 36 settlements in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.

In the Kharkiv region, three people were killed and ten others injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian strikes, including two children among the wounded.

Ryazan oil refinery, operated by the Rosneft oil company, has halted around half its refining capacity since August 2 following a Ukrainian drone attack last week.

On August 4, 151 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line, with the most intense battles being near Pokrovsk and Lyman.

Russian troops shelled 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Region during the day, killing four people and wounding three.

Anti-aircraft systems destroyed 29 of the 46 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of August 4.

The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 5, 2025, amount to about 1,058,260 people, of which 1,120 were lost yesterday.

In Crimea, the occupiers boasted about illegal archaeological discoveries from the territory of the Artesian settlement.

In Lozova, Kharkiv Region, a massive Russian attack has caused damage and injured people, including two children.

In response to a request from a law enforcement agency, the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has discovered assets belonging to individuals involved in criminal proceedings initiated based on the large-scale legalization of proceeds obtained by criminal means.

Due to the crisis in the real estate market in Russia, the invaders are unable to repair destroyed housing and carry out new construction in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Two people were injured in a Russian drone attack on a village in the Zaporizhzhia Region.

In January-June 2025, Ukraine imported USD 4.262 billion worth of agricultural products, which is 10% higher compared to the same period last year.

During the first Ukraine-Japan Economic Reconstruction Forum in Tokyo, the parties signed 29 cooperation agreements.

President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a medical facility in the Kharkiv region, where he met with Ukrainian defenders and honored combat medics for their service and bravery.

Following the corruption scandal involving the head of the Mukachevo District State Administration, Serhii Haidai, local volunteers collecting donations for drones say they have experienced a sharp decline in fundraising and are facing public accusations of stealing donated funds.

Over the past six months, 11 bomb shelters have been repaired in schools across the Zaporizhzhia region, with six more nearing completion. As a result, more than 8,000 children have been able to return to in-person learning in a safer environment.

Unmanned aerial vehicles are one of the top priorities for additional funding of Ukraine's Defense Forces. Private investment can play a critical role in scaling up defense manufacturing, especially if foreign governments provide protection against wartime risks.

Thanks to well-organized and sustained funding for decentralized production on a large scale, Ukrainian combat units are constantly receiving new drones of various types, which have become key to Ukraine's success and a true nightmare for Russian invaders.

Russian troops launched strikes on the Chuhuiv district of the Kharkiv region, killing three civilians.

Czech President Petr Pavel has said that the temporary occupation of some Ukrainian territories could be an acceptable cost for preserving Ukraine's statehood and saving lives.

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has announced that the Netherlands will deliver a new military aid package to Ukraine, which will include components and missiles for the Patriot air defense system.

At the end of the first day of his visit to Japan, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, to discuss a range of issues, including ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just peace.

The fiercest battles on the frontline are currently taking place near Pokrovsk.

If the connection between the sanctioned person and the person who owns the property or business is proven, the freezing of assets is a real possibility.

The number of Ukrainian citizens with protection status employed in Germany exceeds one-third of the total amount.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on the former Head of the Mukachevo District State Administration and former Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Haidai, in the form of detention for 60 days.

Late in the evening on August 3, an explosion occurred at a power substation in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, which supplies electricity to the industrial facilities of the former Berdiansk Harvesters PJSC, resulting in a power outage at the Russian maintenance base.

The Head of Energy Customs, Anatolii Komar, has been temporarily suspended from his duties.

The Ukrainian state will continue to provide support to cities and communities in the east of the country.

The percentage of foreigners serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has increased significantly. As of today, citizens from 72 countries serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of which about 40% are representatives of South America.

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a pre-trial restraint on MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov, ordering 60 days of detention with the option to post bail set at UAH 8 million.

Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, using cannon artillery, damaging multiple civilian infrastructure sites.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was preparing a terrorist attack near the administrative building of a law enforcement agency in central Dnipro.

Two people were killed as a result of a Russian attack on Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region.

In its relations with Japan, Ukraine will focus on strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic cooperation, and engaging Japan in post-war recovery and reconstruction efforts.

On August 2, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a precision strike using long-range firepower, destroying a Russian S-300 air defense system in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.

The timing of the visit of newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Ukraine remains open, with Kyiv not tying the invitation to any symbolic dates.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not rule out the possibility of direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but believes such a meeting is not yet ready to take place.

Ukrainian forces have successfully struck the fuel and refueling facility at Sochi Airport in Russia's Krasnodar region.

A fire at the Vlasta hotel in Lviv has left six people injured, including two children.

Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hit five Russian fighter jets at the Saky airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea, with one aircraft completely destroyed.

Russian forces have not captured the Hoptivka border checkpoint in the Kharkiv region, contrary to claims made by Russian propaganda.

Ukraine's Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) and National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) have filed charges against several individuals involved in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) systems. Among the suspects are a former head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration and an MP.

Kyiv has approached Warsaw with a request for a EUR 120 million loan to purchase military products from Poland's defense industry.

Russian troops continue active assault operations along the Pokrovsk axis, particularly in the area between Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Kostiantynivka, where they are attempting to establish a new foothold for further advances.

As of 11:30 on Monday, Ukraine's air defense units shot down or suppressed 161 Russian UAVs, including Shahed-type drones and various decoy drones, across northern, southern, eastern, and central regions of Ukraine.