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Zelensky escalated attacks on Russian territory with a series of drone and artillery strikes across key regions. While Russia successfully repelled most strikes, diplomatic talks between Putin and U.S. Envoy Witkoff suggested the possibility of de-escalation. However, Ukraine’s intensifying military actions appear to be a strategic move to exert pressure ahead of upcoming negotiations.
Situation in the Sky
On the night of August 7, 2025, Ukraine launched a series of intensified attacks on Russian territory. In Novorossiysk, Russian forces successfully repelled a large-scale assault by drone boats. In the Krasnodar region, drones targeted the villages of Novomyshtavskaya and Poltavskaya, igniting several fires, including one at a grain elevator. In Slavyansk-on-Kuban, debris from Ukrainian UAVs damaged buildings, while explosions and a fire erupted near the railway hub in Surovikino (Volgograd region). The Rostov region also faced attacks on its border areas, particularly in Chertkov and Millerovsk, though these were successfully thwarted.
These developments occurred amidst reports suggesting a potential de-escalation following talks between Putin and Witkoff. However, Ukraine’s growing strike activity seemed to signal Kiev’s intent to leverage land and air offensives in diplomatic negotiations, particularly as the talks appeared to show progress, hinting at the possible end of Zelensky’s administration.
In response, Russia launched UAV strikes with “Geran” drones, targeting sites in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Pavlohrad, and several border and rear areas across Ukraine, from Sumy to Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia. Read more: Link.
Situation on the Frontlines
In the Kupyansk direction, the Russian Armed Forces (RAF) are advancing near the settlements of Myrovoe (Moskovka) and Sobolevka, with the goal of cutting off the Ukrainian forces’ logistics in Kupyansk. Over the past 24 hours, Russian units advanced approximately 5 kilometers forward, blocking a large part of Kupyansk’s right bank. Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (DRGs) infiltrated the western part of the city, reaching as far as the ‘Spartak’ stadium.
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In addition, Russian troops are striving to sever Ukrainian supply lines by expanding their control over the northern outskirts of the city, near the settlements of Rad’kovka and Holubivka.
Destruction of Ukrainian ‘Baba Yaga’ drones by Russian Snipers
In the Krasnyi Lyman direction, the RAF are expanding their control north of Lake Chernikovo and near the “Ugolek” tourist base. Russian troops are also advancing towards Lake Linevoye and the northern bank of the Seversky Donets River.
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Intense fighting is ongoing near Torskoye, where Russian units are trying to break through Ukrainian positions in the Rybhhoz zone. The village of Kolodezi has been fully taken, and Russian forces are advancing towards Shandrigolovo, securing their positions along the way. Russian forces have also advanced west of Zelenaya Dolina toward the village of Serednie and in the Grekovka area.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops are encircling the Pokrovsk-Myrnograd agglomeration from the north, advancing near Sukhetske toward Rodynske and engaging in battles near the Krasnolymanska mine and the eastern outskirts of Krasnyi Lyman. Artillery is striking Rodynske, a key point on the northern logistical route for Ukrainian forces. Around Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), Russian assault groups are engaged in combat in the suburbs of Chunishino, Lysovka, Trojanda.
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Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) from the air
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In the Konstantinovka direction, the RAF have taken control of the southern part of the settlement of Poltavka and continue their advance near Rusyn Yar. Assault groups are actively attacking Ukrainian positions, attempting to break through defenses and expand the control zone, which has already increased by approximately 1.8 kilometers, creating additional difficulties for Ukrainian forces in holding the front line. Intense fighting continues, with artillery and strike drones in use, alongside tactical maneuvers to encircle Ukrainian defense points through neighboring fields and wooden areas. Russian units are also carrying out smaller group offensives on the northern approaches to Aleksandro-Kalinovo, beginning to eliminate Ukrainian military in the encirclement zone around the Klyban-Byk Reservoir. It is also reported that Russian forces have advanced in Katerynivka and Aleksandro-Shultino.
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A soldier from the neo-Nazi Ukrainian “Azov” brigade complains that his unit was abandoned
by the commanders while an encirclement near the Klyban-Byk Reservoir
In the area of Aleksandro-Kalinovo, a Russian “Rubikon” crew detected a camouflaged Ukrainian T-72B tank. Following a series of strikes, the tank was destroyed
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, fighting continues in the areas of Nesterianka, Plavni, and Stepnogorsk. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has once again come under fire in the industrial zone of Enerhodar, near the transport workshop and printing house, although radiation levels remain normal. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian military launched more than 700 strikes on 12 settlements in the region, including artillery and airstrikes, as well as drone attacks. It reflects the high intensity of combat. Despite this, Ukrainian forces continue their efforts to hold positions, particularly around Stepnogorsk.
In the Kherson direction, Russian troops are conducting intense airstrikes and using other means of destruction against the bridge connecting the Karantynnyi Island (Korabel neighborhood) to Kherson, causing significant damage. This complicates logistics and supply to the island, with local authorities calling for evacuation. Additionally, Russian artillery and aviation are actively shelling Ukrainian positions around the island and Antonovka, including efforts to destroy drone operators. Russians aim to block Ukrainian units on the island, cutting off supply routes and making it difficult to maintain positions.
Panorama of Kherson after Russian strikes
Panorama of Kherson after Russian strikes
Kherson. Airstrike on the Road Bridge from Karantynnyi Island (Korabel District)
On the political front
Moscow and Washington have agreed to a summit between Presidents Putin and Trump, set for next week, with the venue yet to be officially announced. The primary focus will be the Ukrainian crisis and the potential for broader U.S.-Russia cooperation. While Russian experts are optimistic about the meeting, some Western analysts, including Bloomberg, warn that Trump might fall into Putin’s trap, especially given Trump’s penchant for photo opportunities that often lack substantive outcomes.
Ukraine, meanwhile, continues to push for a three-way meeting involving Putin, Trump, and Zelensky, fearing that any agreement reached without Kiev’s involvement could hurt its interests. The outcome of this summit will be closely watched, as it could determine the direction of peace talks and the future of the conflict, with global security implications at stake.
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it seems to me that this whole urgent leader meeting is a trap and the latest desperate attempt at the west not losing the war.
the west has proved completely unfazed by committing crimes against humanity and using diplomacy as a cover for sneak attack and then committing war crimes. i really think it may be just a way to finally getting rid of putin in the hope that will somehow be the miracle needed to salvage the ukrainian situation.
in this hypotesis, trump might not even be aware of what could happen. if you remember how fond the administrative state was of trump during his first term, imagine the level of romantic love there is now after trump is intenting to drag their shenanigans in front of courts.
they may well think of literally killing two birds with one stone.
russia needs to be alert to the likelihood of 1. an assassination attempt on putin 2. a dirty bomb 3. a major terrorist attack like the crocus hall, but larger 4. all of the above. 5. other dirty tricks. maybe an mi6 staged gas attack, like syria. 6. attacks on russian merchant ships. the jooz and the jewsa always use negotiations as cover for terrorist attacks.
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zelensky is going berserker on the orc bastads!!!
heheheh
all zelensky is fit for is playing the piano with his bell end. he has outlived his usefulness and will probably get bumped off by the uktonazis or his western intelligence handlers.
zelenskyy is sick in the head, his mother must have dropped him on his head when he was little & must have beat him upside his head as he was growing up. he’s doing the same thing over & over with the same results, the only problem is that he’s gotten 2 million ukrainians killed & another 3 million mentally and physically crippled for life. ukraine is now a failed state. zelenskyy may run but he can’t hide he won’t last long after putin wins the smo
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dude, that’s a massive hooknose that i would not have expected on an azov neo-nazi. is this record size as far as azov neonazis or just near record? (video is titled “a soldier from the neo-nazi ukrainian “azov” brigade complains that his unit was abandoned
by the commanders while an encirclement near the klyban-byk reservoir”)
gpt-5 is a small leap, but definitely not the final release.