Dobropillia Holds, 84 Ukrainians Return Home, Issue at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — Ukraine for August 15

In today’s Ukraine Unfiltered for August 15, 2025, we break down the most important news from August 14. Ukrainian forces hold their lines near Dobropillia after a major Russian push, while a technical issue at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant raises safety concerns. The day also sees one of the largest prisoner swaps in months—84 Ukrainians return home, some after more than a decade in captivity. We cover fresh drone strikes deep inside Russia, the high number of clashes on the Pokrovsk front, and updates on Ukraine’s weather and harvest. Clear, simple, and in under ten minutes—your daily guide to Ukraine’s biggest stories.