Overview
- Ukrainian long‑range drone attacks intensified over Aug. 24–26, striking logistics hubs and oil refineries in multiple Russian regions and causing large fires and civilian deaths.
- Russia responded with large waves of missiles and attack drones across Ukraine on Aug. 24–25, hitting cities, rail and energy infrastructure and killing and wounding dozens of civilians.
- Both sides reported heavy air‑defense activity with Russia claiming hundreds of Ukrainian drones shot down and Ukraine reporting dozens of intercepts of Russian missiles and drones.
- The UK confirmed transfer of Storm Shadow production technology to Ukraine and European leaders pledged new funding including a €6.1bn EU tranche and Norway’s multi‑billion commitment while the UK said it will press the US for Patriot interceptors.
- The strikes are disrupting fuel supply chains, marketplaces and rail links, increasing civilian harm and leaving Ukrainian and Russian authorities to manage urgent fire, repair and social impacts as air defenses remain strained.