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Ukrainian defenders engage Russian forces near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad under heavy fire as frontline pressure grows and encirclement fears mount. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukrainian Forces Near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad Face Risk of Encirclement

Ukraine’s military warns Russian forces have pushed around Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, threatening supply lines and raising fears of encirclement as fierce fighting grips the Donetsk front. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 3, 2025
Smoke and flames rise over a Sochi oil depot after a Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire in the Russian resort city, emergency crews respond. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Depot in Sochi

Overnight Ukrainian drone strike touched off a massive fire at an oil depot in Russia’s Sochi, briefly halting airport traffic and underscoring Kyiv’s deep‑strike capabilities. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 3, 2025
Ukrainian and Russian forces exchange intense drone and missile strikes on and near Aug 3, 2025, including deep strikes inside Russia and city bombardments.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of August 3, 2025

As of Aug 3, Ukraine and Russia traded intense strikes with Ukrainian drones hitting oil depots and military sites deep inside Russia and Russian forces launching missiles and bombardments on Ukrainian cities. Empr.media provides the full update.
Aug 3, 2025
Smoke and rubble at the site of the Lithuanian Blue/Yellow humanitarian aid warehouse in Kyiv destroyed by a Russian drone strike overnight. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Russian Drone Strike Destroys Lithuanian Volunteer Warehouse in Kyiv

Kyiv drone strike, Lithuanian aid warehouse hit, Russia Ukraine war, volunteer supply destroyed, Empr.media war news
Aug 3, 2025
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos addresses threats to the bureau’s independence and unveils “Plan B” to counter political meddling and uphold anti-corruption investigations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

NABU Is Ready for New Threats to Its Independence: Chief Unveils “Plan B”

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) says it has a “Plan B” to safeguard its autonomy from political interference and will make any attempted meddling public. Empr.media explains. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 3, 2025
Destroyed Kherson bridge over Kosheva River after a second Russian strike, cutting off the Korabel district and halting civilian logistics.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Second strike in a day: why the russians is destroying the bridge in Kherson

Russian forces bombed a key bridge in Kherson for the second time in a day, isolating the Korabel district and disrupting food and supplies — Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces warn of civilian impact. Empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 3, 2025
Black smoke rises near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as explosions are reported close to the site, stoking international nuclear safety concerns. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Explosions Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raise Fresh Safety Concerns

IAEA officials logged explosions near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and heavy fire nearby, deepening fears for nuclear safety amid ongoing conflict at Europe’s largest atomic site. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Aug 3, 2025
Fire and rubble in Mykolaiv after a Russian missile strike destroyed homes and injured civilians in the southern Ukrainian city.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Russian Army Launches Missile Strike on Mykolaiv: Homes Destroyed, Civilians Injured

Russian missiles slammed into the city of Mykolaiv, destroying and damaging homes and leaving multiple civilians wounded — a stark reminder of the civilian cost of the war. Empr.media reports.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 3, 2025
Ukraine’s anti-corruption officials from NABU and SAPO announce the exposure of a bribery network involving a sitting MP and regional officials tied to defense contracts. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

NABU and SAPO Reveal Details of Bribe Case Involving President’s MP and Officials

NABU and SAPO have exposed a vast bribery scheme tied to defense procurement — naming a sitting MP, district and city leaders, and National Guard servicemen for taking kickbacks on inflated contracts. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 2, 2025
Emergency responders aid the young woman who miraculously survived a fall from the 9th floor during a Russian drone strike on Kyiv. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Story of the Girl Who Survived Falling from the 9th Floor During Russian Attack on Kyiv

Amid a massive Russian attack on Kyiv, a girl named Veronika was inexplicably thrown from the 9th floor and survived with only a broken leg — a breathtaking war-time miracle. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 2, 2025
Soldiers posing on military vehicle.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of August 2, 2025

As of Aug 2, Russian drone and artillery attacks killed civilians in Kherson and struck Ukrainian cities while Ukraine hit Russian energy infrastructure and refineries with deep-strike drones. Empr.media reports.
Aug 2, 2025
Crowd of Vinnytsia protesters near a stadium gate, demanding the release of men detained at a Territorial Recruitment Center amid mobilization unrest. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Hundreds Ukrainians in Vinnytsia Demand Release of Men Allegedly Detained by TRC

Hundreds of residents in Vinnytsia rallied, broke into the “Lokomotyv” stadium and clashed with police as they demanded the release of men held by the Territorial Recruitment Center amid rising mobilization tensions. Empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 2, 2025

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