ACLED's latest analysis described how Russia's offensive "went into overdrive" in July, with over 2,600 battles recorded, the highest number since the war started on February 24, 2022, it says. The number of monthly battles has been increasing, reaching high after high, throughout the last several months of 2025.

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 104 Shahed loitering munitions, decoy drones of various types and eight high-speed (jet-powered) drones since the evening of 7 August. Ukrainian air defence has managed to down 82 aerial assets,

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a pause in Ukraine’s conflict may be approaching, following an August 8 conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky. While cautious, Zelensky remains optimistic.