On August 28, 2025, Ukrainian forces achieved a historic milestone by successfully striking the Russian corvette Buyan-M, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, in the Azov Sea using an FPV drone. The attack, carried out by the Ukrainian military intelligence unit HUR, demonstrated a range exceeding 350 km, highlighting the precision capabilities of Ukrainian drones. The Buyan-M’s air defense systems failed to respond, potentially due to radar malfunctions, necessitating significant repairs. This marks the first instance of an FPV drone successfully targeting a military ship of this size and adds to the HUR’s record of successful drone strikes, including the prior destruction of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet.
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As of the end of August 2025, the Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition has already delivered over one million large-calibre artillery rounds this year, with the aim of reaching 1.8 million by the end of the year. This effort has significantly reduced Russia’s artillery advantage, allowing Ukraine to maintain its front lines, according to Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. Sixteen countries have contributed to the initiative, which was launched in 2024 and has delivered 1.5 million rounds last year, with additional contributions from various nations, including 320,000 NATO-standard 155 mm shells. The program remains on track to meet its objectives, with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy emphasizing the importance of the Czech-led channel for the total ammunition supply.
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A natural gas terminal owned by Novatek in the port of Ust-Luga, Russia, experienced a fire on August 24th following a drone attack in the Leningrad Oblast. According to reports from Meduza, the blaze was sparked by falling drone debris, with local authorities stating there were no casualties and fuel storage tanks were unaffected. Simultaneously, other drone incidents occurred near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, causing transformer damage, and at an industrial facility in Syzran, potentially targeting an oil refinery. As a result of the attacks, several Russian airports, including Pulkovo in St. Petersburg, faced operational disruptions and flight delays.
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As of August 22, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russia has sustained significant losses since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, totaling 1,075,160 troops. This includes 840 casualties suffered in the last day. Furthermore, the report details extensive Russian equipment losses, including thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and various aircraft and naval assets.
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In July alone, Ukrainian unmanned systems successfully targeted over 23,000 Russian assets and eliminated more than 5,000 soldiers, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Drones, particularly FPV and night bombers, have become essential to Ukraine’s military strategy, working in tandem with infantry and artillery. The focus remains on developing both logistical and combat capabilities, including the formation of units with robotic ground platforms and advancements on projects like the MiddleStrike drone. These efforts aim to strengthen Ukraine’s drone capabilities and preserve soldier’s lives, proving their impact in the ongoing conflict.
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By the end of July, Russia’s federal budget deficit surged to 4.9 trillion rubles ($61.4 billion), exceeding the government’s full-year target by over 30%. This increase is largely attributed to reduced oil prices, which significantly impacted revenues. While expenditures grew substantially, outpacing revenue growth, leading to a decline in real terms. Several experts attribute the economic challenges to sanctions and trade disruptions, while some suggest the falling oil revenues could potentially impact Russia’s ongoing war efforts.
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Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are stepping up, contributing a significant $500 million to a NATO project aimed at providing the United States with weapons to Ukraine. That’s a substantial amount of money, and it clearly signifies a strong commitment from these Scandinavian nations to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict. It’s quite admirable to see these countries coming together in this way, demonstrating their dedication to the cause.
This financial contribution, channeled through a NATO initiative, allows the United States to supply Ukraine with much-needed military equipment. The support from these European nations, in conjunction with American resources, is meant to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and assist them in their fight.… Continue reading
Viktoria Roshchyna, a journalist killed in Russian captivity in 2024, has been posthumously awarded the Order of Freedom for her reporting on the war in Ukraine. Roshchyna, who disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from occupied territories, was later confirmed dead, though the circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation. Investigations suggest she was held in notorious Russian prisons known for torture. A recent media investigation revealed Roshchyna’s body was returned with missing organs, raising questions about her death.
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Mykyta and Sofiia Lamekhov, both 23, along with their two-year-old son Lev and their unborn child, tragically lost their lives in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv on July 30-31. The family, originally from Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, had relocated to Kyiv in 2022. Their bodies were discovered in the rubble of their apartment, which was hit by a missile. This attack resulted in the deaths of 31 individuals, including five children, while also injuring 159 others.
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Overnight on August 2nd, industrial facilities across several Russian regions, including Ryazan, Penza, Samara, and Voronezh oblasts, were targeted in a series of drone attacks, as confirmed by Ukraine’s General Staff. Oil refineries in Ryazan and Samara, as well as the Elektropribor plant in Penza, were reportedly struck, causing fires and damage. Additionally, a fuel storage base in Voronezh Oblast and the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airfield in Krasnodar Krai, used for Shahed drone storage and launch facilities, were also targeted by Ukrainian drones, the latter attack claimed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). These attacks were reportedly a response to recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
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