By: Bohdan Chomiak
Sorry I was a bit late in sending this on. Blame my day job. - RH
NATIONAL
Wednesday, August 5
8:30 AM: The enemy simultaneously hit two key facilities of Epicenter, the company said.
· In Kyiv, the logistics center on the street. Viscose. The missile also hit the Epicenter Ceramic Corporation plant in Kalynivka, where the explosion destroyed production furnaces.
· As a result of the attack, 2 workers were killed, 3 more are in the hospital.
· According to preliminary estimates, the restoration of the enterprise will take about two years.
8:34 AM: Air defense forces neutralized 98 of 143 enemy targets.
▪️0/24 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles;
▪️0/4 anti-ship missiles “Zircon”/”Onyx”;
▪️98/115 drone(s) of various types.
Missiles and 17 attack drone(s) were recorded in 26 locations, as well as falling debris in 6 locations.
9:35 AM: As a result of a massive Russian strike on Kyiv and Kyiv region, 17 people were killed and another 44 were injured, Zelenskyy said.
· The main targets were warehouses of civilian enterprises, infrastructure and a railway station.
· The President stressed that additional missile defense systems and new sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex could save lives.
11:39 AM: Silpo reported strikes on its two distribution centers.
· Six employees of the company🕯 died
1:15 PM: Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military, the Ministry of Defense, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Office of the President.
· They discussed the situation at the front, in particular the directions of Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk, the needs of units for drones and funding.
· They also identified steps to protect infrastructure. The President stressed that in 2026, the supply of missiles for air defense from partners decreased by three times compared to 2025.
· Long-range operations against Russian oil facilities and increased sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation were discussed separately.
1:55 PM: The Russian Federation can launch up to 100 ballistic missiles at Ukraine every month, Zelenskyy’s adviser “Flash”.
· According to him, the enemy will continue to strike at businesses, retail chains, warehouses with products and production facilities.
2:26 PM: NABU and SAPO reported a new suspicion to the former Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Olga Stefanishyna, the media reported, citing sources.
· Currently, the HACC is choosing a measure of restraint for her. The defense asked to hold hearings behind closed doors.
· PS: Stefanishyna is suspected of illegal enrichment, journalist Mykhailo Tkach.
4:30 PM: As a result of the night Russian attack on Brovary in the Kyiv region, warehouse complexes were almost completely destroyed, monitoring channels report.
· Among the companies that reported damage or loss of warehouses: NOVUS, Nova Poshta, Rozetka, Fozzy Group, Silpo Food, Epicenter-K, INTERTOP, PUMA, Liqui Moly Ukraine, Brockbridge, Plastics plant, Raben Ukraine, Eurobeton and Toyota Ukraine auto parts warehouse.
· Preliminarily, this is one of the largest attacks on Ukrainian business since the beginning of the full-scale war. The list of affected companies may increase.
5:44 PM: Ukraine will destroy ballistic missile launchers on the territory of the Russian Federation, Zelenskyy said during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council.
5:57 PM: Partners may reduce the supply of ballistics countermeasures to make Ukraine more compliant, Zelenskyy said.
7:02 PM: Ukrposhta has started printing full personal data of customers on receipts due to the requirements of the NBU.
· Checks for utility and other payments can now contain the payer’s full name, RNOKPP and full bank card number. Ukrposhta said that such information could pose a risk to customers, and asked to revise these requirements.
· Citizens are advised not to leave receipts at the branches and destroy them after use.
7:50 PM: Ukraine is working with partners to supply additional interceptor missiles to strengthen defenses against Russian attacks, Zelenskyy said.
· Today, the President discussed this issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The parties coordinated actions regarding states that have the necessary missiles and can help Ukraine.
8:21 PM: The head of the Plazdarm search group, Alexei Yukov, has died, his wife announced.
· According to military man Serhiy Gnezdilov, he was mortally wounded during the exhumation of bodies on the contact line.
· Yukov has been engaged in search work for more than 25 years: first he searched for those killed in the First and Second World Wars, and since 2014 he has devoted himself to the evacuation of fallen Ukrainian defenders from the front. Together with the Plazdarm team, as part of the humanitarian project On the Shield, he returned the fallen soldiers to their relatives and helped establish their names.
9:28 PM: Hitting the launchers of Iskander missile systems is an extremely difficult task for Ukraine, said presidential adviser Sergei “Flash” Beskrestnov.
· According to him, the launchers move to positions for about five hours and deliberately hide from satellite observation.
· He also noted that Iskander missiles are produced entirely from Russian components, so sanctions have a limited impact on their production. In addition, production facilities are located deep underground, which makes it much more difficult to defeat them.
11:18 PM: Prime Minister Koretskyi instructed to prepare business support mechanisms for the uninterrupted supply of goods in the face of Russian attacks.
· According to him, the government, together with business, is working on solutions that will help avoid interruptions in the supply of food, medicines and other essential goods, especially for the frontline regions.
· The government is also preparing mechanisms for credit support for business, decentralization of international logistics, expansion of the customs corridor and a list of state premises for the dispersal of warehouse capacities.
Thursday, August 6
9:22 AM: Air defense forces neutralized 66 out of 105 enemy targets.
▪️0/2 Onyx anti-ship missiles;
▪️0/2 Kh-31P anti-radar missiles;
▪️66/101 drum drone(s).
29 attack drone(s) and 1 Onyx missile were hit in 18 locations, as well as debris fell in 5 locations. The rest of the missiles did not reach their targets, the information is being clarified.
9:47 AM: The court chose a measure of restraint for Olga Stefanishyna.
· The former Deputy Prime Minister was set bail of UAH 6 million and ordered to arrive at the call of NABU detectives, report a change of residence and not communicate with witnesses.
· Stefanishyna is suspected of illegal enrichment and false declaration.
10:07 AM: The former logistics commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was notified of a new suspicion of illegal enrichment.
· According to the investigation, in 2020-2025, he acquired property worth at least UAH 20 million more than his official income allowed. We are talking about apartments in Kyiv, houses, land plots, apartments in Bukovel, Audi Q7 and Q5 cars, garages and other real estate. Part of the property was registered to relatives and friends.
· The investigation believes that the lieutenant colonel himself remained the actual owner of the property. He faces detention with bail of more than UAH 21 million.
12:01 PM: Olha Stefanishyna is suspected of illegal enrichment of more than UAH 13.9 million, NABU and SAPO.
· According to the investigation, the former Deputy Prime Minister did not declare a number of assets registered in the name of close persons, including apartments, a parking space, non-residential premises and a Mercedes-Benz car.
· NABU also states that the official negotiated the purchase of a house near Kyiv worth about 550 thousand dollars, and her official income did not allow her to purchase such property.
12:48 PM: The NSDC checked the readiness of the regions for winter: some communities are behind schedules, said Minister of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport Mykola Kalashnyk.
· The Ministry, together with the Recovery Agency, Ukrzaliznytsia, and the regional military administration, are concentrating all resources to urgently complete critical projects before the cold weather.
2:25 PM: About 16 thousand foreign volunteers from 72 countries are fighting for Ukraine, says Military Ombudsman Olga Reshetylova.
· Almost 40% of the fighters are from Latin America. Among the appeals from foreign military personnel and their families, the most common are the issues of payments, medicine, the status of a participant in hostilities, and social guarantees.
2:57 PM: Viktor Yushchenko has been elected chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Holodomor-Genocide Museum.
· Among the key tasks of the council is to attract funding for the completion of the second stage of the museum complex.
4:55 PM: The Day of the Communications and Cybersecurity Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been officially introduced in Ukraine.
· The corresponding decree was signed by President Zelensky. The holiday will be celebrated every year on August 8.
6:30 PM: In Pavlohrad, the Russian “Banderol” destroyed the sorting depot and the base of mobile offices of Ukrposhta, said the company’s CEO Igor Smelyansky.
· Two employees of the company were killed during the attack. The depot provided the operation of postal items in Pavlohrad and the surrounding villages of the district.
7:15 PM: Zelenskyy instructed to prepare a special sanctions operation against Russia.
· “I instructed to prepare a clear plan for a special sanctions operation, which should significantly limit the Russian military industry – identified companies in the areas we have identified,” the president said.
· According to him, Russian drones and most other types of weapons still use critically important foreign-made components.
7:31 PM: Four ambassadors of Ukraine have been dismissed: the relevant decrees have been published on the president’s website.
· Ambassador to Croatia Vasily Kyrylic, Ambassador to Albania Volodymyr Shkurov, Ambassador to Montenegro Oleg Gerasimenko and Ambassador to Pakistan Markiyan Chuchuk were removed from their posts.
7:43 PM: “Our FREYJA program, a joint European anti-ballistic system, is already in active operation. There are ten countries, and our partners will still join,” Zelenskyy said.
· According to him, Ukraine is able to create its own missile and launcher, and partners will provide radars, sensors and other necessary components.
· The president also said that the tests of Ukrainian ballistics showed good prospects, and all Ukrainian officials were instructed to look for additional missiles for Patriot systems.
8:29 PM: NABU and SAPO have sent a case to court against the former ultimate beneficial owner of PrivatBank, Kolomoisky, and five other members of the organized group.
· According to the investigation, in 2015, they seized more than UAH 9.2 billion of the bank through a scheme with the purchase of bonds at an inflated cost, and part of the funds was subsequently legalized through a number of related companies.
· In September 2023, the defendants were notified of suspicion, and in July 2025, the pre-trial investigation was completed.
8:44 PM: Ukraine must appoint a new defense minister by August 18, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
· According to him, the Ministry of Defense is currently headed by an acting person who can participate in meetings of the Cabinet of Ministers, but does not have the right to vote.
· He stressed that after the Verkhovna Rada leaves the holidays, the parliament should appoint a new minister as soon as possible, because he is necessary to work with international partners and make important decisions in the field of defense.
8:54 PM: Russia has been firing more missiles in a week or a month in recent months than Ukraine receives from partners in a few months, Fedorov said.
· According to him, the United States does not keep up with the pace of missile production, and the stocks of European countries are also limited — in some states there are only 5-10 missiles for the Patriot in warehouses.
· Fedorov also said that on the day of his release, a Ukrainian ballistic missile was successfully tested. According to him, now it is necessary to complete the tests and start its mass production.
9:33 PM: Mobilization reform should begin with solving the problem of the SZCH and the large number of people who are wanted, Fedorov.
· According to him, the current model is ineffective when hundreds of thousands of soldiers are in the SZCH, and the state system is focused on finding new mobilized.
· He believes that it is necessary to create an understandable system in which people will know about their mobilization, will have the opportunity to choose a unit and undergo training, and the rest of the citizens will be able to work for the country’s economy.
10:12 PM: Ukraine continues negotiations with Musk to expand the use of Starlink for the needs of the Defense Forces, Fedorov.
· According to him, the last conversation with Musk took place a few days ago. He added that this is a difficult issue, but Ukraine is working to achieve the desired result.
9:52 PM: Russia increased oil and gas condensate production in July, but may face a decline in August due to attacks on oil refineries and export problems, Reuters reports.
· According to the agency, in July, production increased by about 100 thousand tons. barrels per day and exceeded 9 million barrels.
· However, due to new drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and a lack of tanker capacity in the Black Sea, Russia will probably have to reduce production.
10:19 PM: From September 1, the salaries of Ukrainian teachers will increase by 20%, Prime Minister Koretsky said.
· Student scholarships will also double, and more than 3 million schoolchildren will receive free meals.
11:03 PM: No one has the right to impose on Ukraine who to consider their heroes, and historical disputes should not become an obstacle on the way to the EU, said Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar.
· According to him, Ukraine will independently determine its attitude to historical figures, and the decision on this is the sovereign right of the state.
· Bodnar also noted that the majority of Poles support Ukraine’s accession to the EU, provided that all the necessary criteria are met, and the main concerns are not related to history, but to economic competition.
11:13 PM: Zelenskyy will pay an official visit to Serbia for the first time on August 8, the press service of President Aleksandar Vucic said.
· This will be Zelenskyy’s first visit to Serbia since the beginning of the full-scale war and during his presidency.
· In July, Vučić visited Kyiv, where he took part in the Southeast Europe – Ukraine summit.
11:54 PM: Fraudsters have started sending letters to Ukrainian businesses offering to “pay off” Russian Shahed attacks, presidential adviser Sergei “Flash” Beskrestnov said.
· In the letters, unknown persons claim that they allegedly know the future targets of Russian strikes and offer to contact them to “resolve the issue.”
· The Flash urged not to trust such reports and emphasized that this is a fraudulent scheme.
Friday, August 7
8:32 AM: Air defense forces neutralized 114 out of 147 enemy drone(s).
· 29 attack drone(s) were hit in 15 locations, as well as debris fell in 4 locations.
10:42 AM The ex-commander of the 47th brigade “Magura” Oleksandr Shirshyn was canceled the status of “undisciplined”.
· He was recognized as such by an inspection initiated by Syrskyi after he publicly complained about “moronic tasks” and unjustified losses of people.
· Shirshyn said that appealing this decision is a step towards greater justice, trust and stronger institutions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
11:38 AM: In July 2026, the Defense Forces destroyed more than 5300 air targets.
· Among them:
· ▪️ 111 Kh-101 missiles;
· ▪️ 10 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
· ▪️ 24 “Kalibrs”;
· ▪️ 49 Kh-59/69 air missiles;
· ▪️ more than 3600 Shahed drums;
· ▪️ hundreds of reconnaissance drones and the Lancet.
· Also, Ukrainian aviation performed more than 1500 sorties in a month.
2:48 PM: Zelenskyy announced personnel decisions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine after a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapaty.
· The President also announced preparations to strengthen the defense of Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk, continue strikes on strategic facilities of the Russian Federation and work with the United States to obtain missiles for anti-ballistic defense systems.
5:30 PM: A Russian attack destroyed Ukraine’s largest warehouse of Delta Plus protective equipment.
· The company has temporarily suspended all shipments. It is not yet known when work will be resumed.
6:49 PM: At night, the Russians massively attacked 7 Ukrnafta facilities that provide oil and gas production in eastern Ukraine — Naftogaz.
· As a result of the attack, critical equipment was destroyed, which is why some of the facilities had to be stopped, and production volumes decreased.
6:52 PM: Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia for the first time, where he will meet with the country’s President Aleksandar Vučić.
7:18 PM: The first cases of West Nile fever this year have been recorded in Ukraine.
· Two people became infected after mosquito bites in Sumy and Poltava regions.
· In most cases, the disease is asymptomatic or resembles the flu. At the same time, in severe cases, it can cause meningitis or encephalitis. People over the age of 60 and immunocompromised people are at the greatest risk of severe disease.
7:26 PM: Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to Serbia and spoke about planned talks with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Djuro Matsut.
· “We will talk about the expansion of economic ties between our countries, relations with the European Union and other things that can work for our peoples, security issues,” the president said.
9:20 PM: The 425th Separate Assault Regiment “The Rock” denied reports of the alleged disbandment or termination of combat missions.
· The unit said that all military personnel continue to perform their tasks, and the decision to transfer personnel to other units is made by the high military command.
· Earlier, Ukrainska Pravda, citing sources, reported that about 2 thousand servicemen of the 425th OSP “Rock” are being transferred to about ten other units.
10:34 PM: Ukrainian grain exports may more than halve this season due to Russian strikes on port infrastructure, Bloomberg reports.
· According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, the volume of exports of agricultural products may decrease from the expected 64.4 million tons to 29.6 million tons. By the beginning of November, storage facilities may be full, and the deficit of storage capacity at the end of autumn will reach 11 million tons.
· Alternative routes across the Danube, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary are not yet able to completely replace the capacities of Odesa ports, through which about 90% of grain exports pass.
11:52 PM: Former State Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Oleksandr Bankov, who is suspected of embezzling donations in support of Ukraine, has been granted UAH 10 million in bail, Ukrinform reports.
· Bankov was released from the pre-trial detention center on August 3 — the day when the court chose a measure of restraint for him.
Saturday, August 8
9:03 AM: Air defense forces neutralized 135 out of 151 enemy drone(s).
· The enemy also attacked with six Iskander-M ballistic missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles.
· Missiles and 13 attack drone(s) were hit in 12 locations, as well as the fall of downed drones in 7 locations. In addition, several missiles did not reach their targets, the information is being clarified.
10:23 AM: Russia again attacked Ukraine with ballistics and drones. There are dead and wounded, Zelenskyy
· In Kyiv, a strike by six ballistic missiles on civilian infrastructure was recorded. Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Poltava regions were also under fire.
· The President emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation and increase the supply of air defense equipment.
10:50 AM: Russia attacked the Sumy-Kyiv-Ukrzaliznytsia train.
· Drones hit the locomotive. Passengers were evacuated to a safe distance in time, so there were no casualties.
· One car was damaged. Railway workers are working to minimize traffic delays.
12:26 PM: Ukraine will not strike at the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium and non-Russian ships heading to its terminal — Bloomberg.
· We are talking about ships that are not under Ukrainian sanctions and do not carry Russian cargo.
· Ukraine has also established contact points for commercial shippers to ensure the safe passage of ships.
1:35 PM: In Beregovo, the RTCC and the SP illegally canceled the deferments of conscripts and detained people with valid documents, — Lubinets.
· According to the Ombudsman, the deferrals were canceled without decisions of the commissions, false data were entered into the registers, and citizens were not allowed to leave the territory of the CCC.
· The materials have already been handed over to law enforcement officers for investigation.
2:17 PM: Ukraine has agreements with the United States on monthly deliveries of missiles to the Patriot, but this is not enough, Zelenskyy said.
· According to the president, in 2026, Ukraine generally receives fewer air defense missiles from partners than last year.
2:58 PM: The enemy aims to make people’s lives unbearable, there are practically no entire thermal power plants left in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
3:19 PM: Ukraine has agreed not to attack non-Russian tankers in the Black Sea as part of U.S.-brokered agreements, Bloomberg reports.
· Under the terms of the agreement, Kyiv will refrain from attacking the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium and non-Russian vessels heading to its terminal, as long as they are not under Ukrainian sanctions and are not carrying Russian cargo.
· Ukraine also provides shippers with clarifications on ships that can be considered legitimate targets.
8:18 PM: After the end of the war, Ukraine will have strong security guarantees from the United States in the event of a second invasion by the Russian Federation, Zelenskyy said in an interview with TSN.
· According to the head of state, both sides objectively need a ceasefire at the moment, because no one knows exactly how this war will end.
8:27 PM: Russia is preparing for new waves of cyberattacks, missile pressure and intimidation as Putin fails to achieve victory in the war against Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
· According to him, the Kremlin is also considering covert mobilization through shadow contracts and may resort to blocking borders to conduct a mass recruitment of people without an official announcement.
· The President stressed that Putin needs to “sell” victory to his own society, but Ukraine is not going to leave its territories, since no one can guarantee that Russia will not go further after that.
8:43 PM: Russia plans to deploy from 30 to 50 thousand North Koreans on its territory who will study the experience of the war — Zelenskyy.
Sunday, August 9
8:14 AM: Air defense forces neutralized 179 out of 202 enemy targets.
▪️5/5 “Banderol” loitering ammunition;
▪️174/202 Shahed, Gerber-type attack drone(s) and other types of drones.
Missiles and attack drone(s) were also hit in 22 locations, and debris from downed targets fell in 6 locations. Several enemy missiles did not reach their targets, information on the crash sites is being clarified.
10:39 AM: After another Russian attack, there were reports on the situation in Odesa, Kharkiv, Pavlohrad and other regions, Zelenskyy said.
· In Odesa and the region, the restoration of power supply continues after the strike on the energy sector. Residential buildings and the port were also damaged, there are 8 casualties.
· In Kharkiv, a drone destroyed part of a high-rise building, killing two people and injuring dozens. In Pavlohrad, 9 people were injured, including 4 children.
· The Russians also attacked Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Kherson, Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions.
11:51 AM: The number of victims in Kharkiv has increased to 27, one woman is in serious condition, the regional military administration said.
Also, the number of victims as a result of russia’s massive attack on Odesa region has increased to 9, the regional military administration reported.
12:17 PM: Elina Svitolina reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Canada!
4:43 PM: For the third day in a row, Russia has been massively attacking Naftogaz Group facilities in different regions of Ukraine, the company said.
· On the night of August 9, Ukrnafta’s production assets and drilling site were under attack. Due to significant destruction of part of the equipment, the operation of the facility was suspended.
· On August 7 and 8, the Russians attacked 7 filling stations of the UKRNAFTA network in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions. One employee was injured.
· On August 8, jet drones attacked Naftogaz’s production facilities in the central part of the country. The enterprise was seriously damaged.
8:22 PM: Zelenskyy announced new diplomatic contacts this week to receive additional air defense packages and strengthen the protection of Ukrainians from Russian strikes.
· At the same time, the President said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine continue the operation against Russian oil refining, as well as strike at air defense systems, radars and other military infrastructure of the Russian Federation in the Azov and Black Sea regions.
9:37 PM: Sybiha criticized UNICEF for reporting the deaths of Ukrainian children without mentioning Russian aggression.
· The Foreign Minister stressed that the cause of the death of children is the war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine, and the silence of this fact creates false equality between the aggressor and the victim.
· Sybiha also pointed out factual errors in the UNICEF statement, in particular regarding the number of dead children in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and recalled a 3-year-old boy who was killed by a Russian attack in the Kyiv region the day before.
11:14 PM: The Cabinet of Ministers is looking for additional funds to fully fund the Defense Forces by the end of the year, Prime Minister Koretskyi said.
· The Government and the Ministry of Finance are working to ensure all the necessary expenditures, and additional resources are planned to be attracted, in particular, from international partners.
· According to Koretskyi, domestic tax revenues will continue to be directed to the needs of the security and defense sector, while the government has already formed a vision for financing the Defense Forces for 2027.
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Wednesday, August 5
1:41 AM: The Russian Federation has entered a new phase of the war of attrition, attacking Ukraine’s logistics and warehouse infrastructure, said Serhiy Beskrestnov, Presidential Adviser on the Development of Technological Areas of Defense.
· According to him, the enemy is attacking everything — retail warehouses, food warehouses, logistics hubs, enterprises and warehouses of building materials.
6:46 AM: Preliminarily, in the city of Aleksin, Tula region, Wildberries was under attack — OSINT channels.
· Explosions were also heard in Rostov — according to publics, cars caught fire near one of the gas stations after the attack.
8:54 AM: Footage of the launch of Russian ballistics: simultaneous launch of six missiles from one position near the Ukrainian border.
9:57 AM: In Ufa, the Russian Federation attacked an oil refinery again.
· Three oil refineries are operating in the city, and two of them have already suffered damage after the latest strikes.
11:02 AM: The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the control points, the crossing and the warehouse of the occupiers.
· On the night of August 5 and the day before, Ukrainian units struck enemy drone(s) control points in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kursk regions, as well as a command post in the Bakhmut area.
· The crossing over the Mokri Yaly River in the Donetsk region, which the russian federation used for military logistics, and a warehouse of logistics in Crimea were also hit.
12:29 PM: Russia may deploy a DPRK missile unit to strike Ukraine, Main Intelligence Directorate spokesman Chernyak told Reuters.
· According to Ukrainian intelligence, a unit of about 90 North Korean soldiers is being formed in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, which will become part of the 112th Missile Brigade.
· It is expected to receive 6 launchers and up to 120 ballistic missiles. The DPRK has also already transferred about 40 KN-23 and KN-24 missiles to the Russian Federation.
3:33 PM: As a result of an explosion in the Moscow restaurant Balzi Rossi, Danylo Peredriy, the son-in-law of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Oleksandr Chaiko, was killed.
· According to open registers and database leaks, he was registered as an individual entrepreneur and worked as an athlete-instructor.
4:58 PM: The car of the director of the FPV drone production plant “Ghoul” Volodymyr Tkachuk was blown up near Yekaterinburg, Russian media reported.
· The explosion occurred in the car of the general director of the Uraldronzavod and the administrator of the Z-channel “turned in war”. His driver-guard died on the spot, and the weaver himself was taken to intensive care in extremely serious condition.
· Previously, an explosive device was planted under the car. Investigators of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case under the article on attempted murder.
6:24 PM: Russia has set a new record for imports of gasoline and diesel fuel from Belarus amid shortages after strikes on oil refinery, Reuters reports.
· In July, gasoline supplies increased to 212 thousand tons. tons, and diesel - up to 162 thousand tons. tons. The reason was the interruptions in the work of Russian oil refineries after prolonged attacks by Ukrainian drones.
8:40 PM: In July, Russia reduced maritime exports of petroleum products through the Black and Azov Seas by 45.6% compared to June as a result of attacks by the Defense Forces of Ukraine, says Klymenko, head of the Institute for Black Sea Strategic Studies.
· According to him, transportation in the Baltic Sea has also decreased, and Russian tankers and dry cargo ships are accumulating off the coast of Turkey and in the Sea of Marmara after flights.
10:22 PM: Russia is replicating footage of strikes on Kyiv to convince its own population that “Putin is in control of the situation,” said Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.
· According to him, in this way, the Kremlin is trying to divert the attention of Russians from internal problems, in particular fuel shortages, explosions and regular strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation.
· Kovalenko noted that the demonstration of fires in Kyiv is part of an information campaign designed to divert the attention of Russian society from events inside the country.
10:41 PM: Russian marketplace Wildberries has been accused of large-scale theft of goods from warehouses, Russian media reported.
· In particular, electronics, jewelry and other goods are exported to separate warehouses. At the same time, in the marketplace system, they are indicated as being in the previous warehouses. After fires and drone attacks, some of the goods could be written off as destroyed and at the same time hide the real scale of the shortage.
10:52 PM: Russian Lieutenant General Igor Jerusalemimov was eliminated in an explosion in a Moscow restaurant on August 1, OSINT analyst Necro Mancer said.
· According to him, information about the funeral was found in one of the district chats in Moscow. Jerusalem was 53 years old. In 2024, he served as First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Moscow Military District, and before that he headed the operational management of the headquarters of the Western Military District.
Thursday, August 6
12:01 AM: The Saratov oil refinery has stopped work for the second time after a drone attack, according to “The Moscow Times”.
· According to the publication, the only primary oil refining unit has been shut down at the enterprise, and repairs may last 2-3 weeks. This is the second attack on the plant in the last month.
· In total, eight oil refineries were temporarily shut down in Russia in July due to drone strikes, and oil refining volumes fell to the lowest level since 2002.
5:27 AM: In Yaroslavl of the Russian Federation, oil refinery was preliminarily attacked, - OSINT publics
7:52 AM: There is a very large-scale fire in Yaroslavl of the Russian Federation after a drone attack on an oil refinery.
· In addition, Moscow Mayor Sobyanin recently reported that air defense allegedly shot down 6 drones flying to the capital of the Russian Federation.
10:55 AM: The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries at a distance of more than 1300 km from the front line, Zelenskyy said.
· The oil refinery Bashneft-Novoil in Bashkortostan and Slavneft-YANOS in the Yaroslavl region came under attack.
· Also in the Black Sea, two Russian patrol boats and vessels of the shadow fleet were hit.
11:15 AM: In addition to two Russian oil refineries, the Defense Forces hit the controls of attack drones, the General Staff said.
· In Yaroslavl, fires were confirmed at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery, and in Ufa, a catalytic reforming unit and a combined oil refinery process unit Bashneft-Novoil were damaged.
· It was also confirmed that two ground-based repeaters were hit, which the Russians used to control drone(s) of the “Geran” and “Gerbera” types in the areas of Zaliznyi Port and Olenivka.
1:56 PM: There was a large-scale failure in Russia: some large services and banking platforms stopped working.
· Users report problems with Ozon, Wildberries, Yandex, Avito, T-Bank, Gazprombank, Russian Railways and other services. Internet outages are also recorded.
5:18 PM: Yaroslavl-based oil refinery Slavneft-YANOS is one of the five largest oil refineries in the Russian Federation and processes almost 15 million tons of oil per year, the SBU reports.
· After the attack, at least six explosions rang out on the territory of the plant, fires broke out in four different parts of the enterprise. Preliminarily, crude oil tanks and key technological installations were damaged.
· Also in Kerch, two patrol ships of project 10410 of the coast guard of the FSB of the Russian Federation — “Balaklava” and “Kerch” — were damaged.
8:10 PM: Russian Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk was killed in an explosion in a Moscow restaurant, Russian media write.
· In 2022, he served as deputy commander of the 49th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Armed Forces.
· Also today, Daniil Periedria, the son-in-law of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Alexander Chaiko, was buried in Russia.
Friday, August 7
12:06 AM: The number of Russians who consider the war against Ukraine successful has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, according to the results of a survey by the Levada Center.
· In July, only 50% of respondents called the war successful, while 28% consider it unsuccessful. Over the past year, the share of supporters of this opinion has decreased by 19 percentage points.
· The previous lowest figure was recorded in the fall of 2022 after the announcement of mobilization in Russia.
7:45 AM: Another Wildberries attacked in Russia.
· This time, “unknown drones” laid a route of as much as 2000 km to the WB warehouses in Yekaterinburg.
· A fire and evacuation of personnel are reported.
9:46 AM: The Russian Federation has formed the first “volunteer” special forces brigade of Ukrainian prisoners of war and former Ukrainian soldiers who defected to its side — ISW.
· Analysts emphasize that the use of prisoners of war in combat units is a gross violation of the Geneva Convention and can be regarded as a war crime.
· Also, according to analysts, Russia has been using this practice since at least 2022.
11:01 AM: The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit enemy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories.
· In Crimea, an early detection radar near Olenivka and a place for storing and launching attack drone(s) in the area of Hvardiyske were hit.
· It was also confirmed that two ground-based repeaters of the Geranium/Gerbera drone control were destroyed in Olenivka and Zaliznyi Port in the Kherson region.
· In addition, a fuel and lubricants warehouse near Melitopol and a repair unit of the occupiers near Yakymivka in Zaporizhzhia were hit.
12:00 PM: A powerful explosion rang out in Moscow: the sound was heard in different parts of the city.
1:09 PM: Naval drone attack is reported in Yalta.
· According to preliminary information, the port was attacked, people from the embankment are allegedly being evacuated.
2:40 PM: Partisans of the Svoboda Rossii Resistance movement say they conducted reconnaissance near the Crimean Bridge and the Kerch Strait.
· According to them, they managed to freely reach one of the key objects of the Russian Federation and carry out observations at close range.
· The movement claims to have control over the situation in the Kerch Strait area and hinted at possible new operations in the occupied Crimea.
4:31 PM: The Main Intelligence Directorate confirmed the strike on Yalta and showed the operation of Magura naval drones off the coast of occupied Crimea.
· The intelligence called the operation a “naval parade” for Yalta Day, recalling that before the occupation, festive exits of Ukrainian warships took place near the city embankment.
8:59 PM: The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit a Shahed rocket launcher and a mobile fire group vehicle on the territory of Donetsk airport.
9:41 PM: Putin, after the resumption of regional travel, has almost stopped visiting the European part of Russia, where Ukrainian drones regularly fly, according to Russian media.
· Since June, the dictator has been mainly visiting Siberia and remote regions that are almost never attacked by drones. The exceptions are Moscow, St. Petersburg, Valdai and Kazan.
· Journalists attribute this to Putin’s fears for his own safety after an alleged drone attack on his residence in Valdai at the end of 2025.
10:09 PM: Russia has installed anti-drone nets over a nuclear submarine base in Kamchatka, located more than 7 thousand kilometers from Ukraine, Business Insider reports.
· Satellite images recorded about ten submarines covered with protective nets. Similar designs were also installed on at least three submarines in Novorossiysk.
· According to the publication, this indicates that Russia is increasingly afraid of Ukrainian long-range strikes and is strengthening the protection of its naval bases even far from the war zone.
11:00 PM: Ships are burning near Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik after “arrivals”, according to OSINT channels.
Saturday, August 8
5:05 AM: In Syzran, Samara region, the Russian Federation attacked oil refineries, OSINT channels.
· A fire was recorded. Details are being clarified.
9:14 AM: This night, the Syzran and Ilsk oil refineries of the Russian Federation were under attack.
11:08 AM: The Ilsk oil refinery in the Krasnodar Territory was hit — the Main Intelligence Directorate conducted another deepstrike operation in the Russian Federation.
· On the night of August 8, Main Intelligence Directorate operators hit an oil refinery that provides resources to the Russian military machine.
· As a result of the attack, a fire broke out on the territory of the oil refinery.
11:33 AM: Two oil refineries were hit, as well as an observation post at the Syvash drilling rig, the General Staff said.
· On the night of August 8, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit important objects of the Russian military-economic potential.
· Both oil refineries recorded hits and fires. The Ilsky plant has a capacity of about 6.6 million tons of oil per year, the Syzran plant has a capacity of about 8.5 million tons.
· The technical observation post at the Syvash SPBU in the Black Sea was also hit.
11:58 AM: The Ukrainian Navy has published footage of the destruction of Russian facilities at the Sivash drilling rig in the Black Sea.
· The Russians used the equipment installed there to control attack drones, guide and adjust strikes on southern cities of Ukraine, as well as to detect the movement of Ukrainian drones and BECs.
11:23 PM: In Gelendzhik, drones of the Defense Forces destroyed the Russian Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system, designed to suppress Starlink satellite communications.
· This is the third case of the destruction of such a complex.
11:46 PM: Russia is blocking the GPS signal in the Baltic Sea for fear of Ukrainian drone(s), which makes non-GPS ships unable to navigate normally, radio technology expert Sergei “Flash” Beskrestnov said.
· “Civilian sailors of the Russian Federation have figured out how to deal with electronic warfare, but they will not receive the copyright for the bucket, because we have been through all this since 2022. Buckets, pots, nets, pits, foil, spells and more,” he said.
Sunday, August 9
12:32 AM: A series of powerful explosions rang out in Belgorod.
1:37 AM: In Belgorod, fires broke out in several districts of the city after a series of explosions.
11:18 AM: Unmanned systems forces hit Russian air defense on the territory of the Russian Federation, — Magyar.
· In Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Territory, the S-400 Triumph air defense system was hit, which, according to the SBS, carried out six missile launches on Ukraine the day before.
· Also on the night of August 9, the Tor air defense system, the Pantsir-S1 air defense system and two radars - “Podlyot-K1” and “Kasta 2E2” were hit in the Rostov region and near Yeisk.
12:49 PM: Russian air defense systems and radars in the south of the Russian Federation and in the occupied Crimea were hit.
· On the night of August 9, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the position of the S-400 Triumph air defense system in the Gelendzhik area, the Pantsir complexes in Yeisk and Tor in the Rostov region.
· The Kasta and Podlyot radars in the Rostov region were also hit.
· In addition, the Ukrainian military hit the logistics warehouse of the Russian unit in Perekop in Crimea.
11:34 PM: The Kremlin is stepping up the purge of the opposition ahead of the September elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation, The Telegraph.
· At least 23 politicians lost the opportunity to run because of publications with Navalny’s symbols, links to banned social networks, and even a rainbow-colored T-shirt.
· The Yabloko party was under attack — eight of its members are behind bars, and the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation will consider a lawsuit to remove the political force from the elections. The publication attributes the intensification of repression to the Kremlin’s fears about a protest vote amid the war, economic problems and growing discontent.
REGIONS
KYIV
Wednesday, August 5
12:21 Explosions are heard in Kyiv.
12:31 AM: Repeated explosions in Kyiv.
12:34 AM: Air defense is working in Kyiv, Klitschko said.
1:00 AM: Several fires and hits were recorded in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack, the Municipal Military Administration and the Mayor reported.
· In the Obolonsky district, a fire broke out in a 20-storey residential building. Also, according to preliminary information, there is a hit on an office building. In addition, warehouses are on fire in the Obolonsky and Sviatoshynsky districts.
1:07 AM: Explosions rang out again in Kyiv.
1:10 AM: New fires and falling debris were recorded in the capital as a result of the Russian attack, Klitschko said.
· In the Obolon district, probably due to a missile hit, a 20-storey residential building caught fire. There are also reports of a fire in another residential building and a fire in warehouses at two addresses.
· A warehouse is on fire in the Desnyansky district, and rocket fragments fell near a residential building.
1:14 AM: Explosions are heard in the Kyiv region.
1:30 AM: A private residential building was destroyed in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, people may be under the rubble, Klitschko said.
· Also in the district, as a result of hitting non-residential buildings, there was an ammonia leak. Emergency services are sent to the scene.
1:56 AM: At least two victims are already known in Kyiv, Klitschko said.
· They were taken out from under the rubble of a warehouse in the Holosiivskyi district. There may still be people under the rubble, the search and rescue operation continues.
2:43 AM: The number of victims of the Russian attack in Kyiv has increased to 12 people, the Municipal Military Administration.
· Currently, one person is known to have died.
4:26 AM: As a result of a night attack on the Kyiv region, one person was killed and 21 more civilians were injured, the Regional Military Administration.
· Most of the wounded were in the Brovary district — 13 people.
· Three more were injured in the Fastiv district and five in the Bucha district.
6:41 AM: The number of victims in Kyiv has risen to 24, Mayor Klitschko said.
· 15 wounded were hospitalized, four victims are in serious condition.
· Fires in Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Desnyanskyi districts have been localized.
7:36 AM: As a result of the night attack of the Russian Federation on the Kyiv region, 14 civilians were killed, — Regional Military Administration.
· Most of the victims are in the Brovary district — 9 dead. Another 4 people died in the Bucha district and one in the Fastiv district.
· 22 people were injured: 12 in the Brovary district, 7 in the Bucha district and 3 in the Fastiv district.
8:11 AM: After the night attack of the Russian Federation on the logistics infrastructure of the Kyiv region, the dead were found on the territory of the railway platform, — UZ.
· Due to the shelling, restoration work is underway in the Brovary district. During the attack, the movement of trains and stations was temporarily suspended, passengers and staff were evacuated.
8:24 AM: The number of victims in Kyiv has increased to 26, — Klitschko
· 16 wounded are in hospitals in city hospitals. One person was killed.
9:16 AM: Eight people died at the Kvitneva station in the Brovary district, said the head of the Regional State Administration, Vitaliy Bihun.
· According to him, during the Russian attack, people were waiting for a train at the station, but it was delayed.
10:15 AM: In Kyiv, the Nova Poshta sorting center was destroyed as a result of the attack: three people were killed.
· Two drivers of the carrier partner and an employee of the contractor were killed, and eight more people were injured.
· The company said it would compensate customers for the full declared value of damaged shipments.
2:07 PM: Tomorrow, August 6, a Day of Mourning for the victims of the Russian missile attack has been declared in the Kyiv region, — Regional Military Administration🕯️
2:51 PM: A night attack destroyed the central warehouse of Liqui Moly Ukraine in the Kyiv region.
· According to preliminary information, the company has lost 100% of its stocks of motor oils, lubricants and auto chemicals.
3:28 PM: Russia launched a missile attack on the Bortnytskyi aeration station, which is the only wastewater treatment plant in Kyiv and nearby cities and towns in the region.
· This was stated by the head of the analytical center “Eidos” Viktor Taran. But he added that the main goal is not concrete tanks, but power supply systems, pumps and controls, on which the operation of the plant depends.
· In the event of a complete shutdown, interruptions in the sewerage system in Kyiv, the ingress of untreated wastewater into the Dnipro and serious environmental and sanitary consequences are possible. The restoration of such infrastructure can take a long time, because there is no backup system.
3:50 PM: Information about the night strike on the Bortnytsia aeration station is fake, said Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesman for the General Staff.
3:59 PM: The SBU detained an FSB spotter who aimed Russian missiles and drones at Kyiv.
· According to the investigation, the man recruited via Telegram collected the coordinates of logistics centers, warehouses, checkpoints, and bases of Ukrainian unmanned units. To do this, he walked around the city with GPS on, photographed objects and passed their coordinates to the curator.
· He also recorded the consequences of previous Russian strikes to help the enemy adjust subsequent attacks. The suspect was detained after another reconnaissance and faces life imprisonment.
Saturday, August 8
12:43 AM: Explosions rang out in the Kyiv region.
12:54 AM: In the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working against enemy targets, — Kyiv regional military administration.
2:41 AM: Three people were killed in the Brovary district of Kyiv region as a result of a Russian attack, including a child, the regional military administration said
· Three more people were injured - including a child.
· The consequences were recorded in three locations. The debris damaged a private house, outbuildings and cars. A fire broke out on the territory of a non-residential building.
· Rescuers and other services are working on the ground. The liquidation of the consequences continues.
4:51 AM: The State Emergency Service showed the consequences of the russian attack on the Kyiv region.
· In the village of Pukhivka, Brovary district, a fire broke out in a two-story private residential building. The fire destroyed a house, two gazebos and two cars. 3 people died, including a child born in 2022. It is also known about 3 victims.
· Another fire occurred in the village of Pukhivka on the territory of an industrial enterprise, where a warehouse building caught fire as a result of the russian attack.
· Rescuers continue to work on the scene.
7:40 AM: As a result of the Russian attack on the night of August 8, fires broke out in two districts of Kyiv, — State Emergency Service.
· ▪️ Holosiivskyi district: the fire engulfed garages in two separate cells with a total area of 1000 square meters. There was also a fire in a non-residential building with cardboard over the entire area of the premises. Both fires have been localized, and extinguishing work is underway.
· ▪️ Obolonskyi district: there was a fire on the territory of the enterprise. The fire was extinguished.
· Information about the victims is being clarified.
9:33 AM: A 3-year-old boy and his grandparents were killed in Pukhivka as a result of an enemy attack, the prosecutor’s office said.
· At about 00:40, five enemy drone(s) hit a private household. The house was completely destroyed, outbuildings and two cars also burned down.
· The parents of the deceased boy were injured and burned. His 15-year-old brother was hospitalized in intensive care with burns of 11% of his body. A 21-year-old neighbor was also injured.
4:57 PM: In the capital, the head of the search squad “Platzdarm” Oleksiy Yukov was escorted on his last journey.
· Oleksiy died during the evacuation of the bodies of fallen servicemen. Hundreds of people came to say goodbye to him.
· Eternal memory
6:37 PM: Explosions were heard in Kyiv.
11:22 PM: An explosion rang out again in Kyiv.
SUMY
Thursday, August 6
1:54 AM: Explosions are heard in Sumy.
3:12 AM: The Russian Federation attacked Sumy with guided bombs, said the head of the municipal military administration Krivosheenko.
· A massive night enemy strike was aimed at a shopping center and infrastructure facilities in the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy.
· According to preliminary information, 2 people were injured.
· Residential high-rise buildings, shops and other infrastructure facilities of the city were damaged.
8:34 AM: In 8 minutes, the Russians dropped 8 guided bombs on Sumy: one of them was shot down, the number of victims increased to 13, — municipal military administration
· The enemy aimed at residential neighborhoods of the city with developed infrastructure. A shopping center, 5 shops, window glazing of 10 high-rise buildings, 3 private houses, and 5 cars were damaged.
Friday, August 7
7:52 AM: 13 people were injured in the Sumy region as a result of enemy shelling, — the National Police.
· During the past day, russian troops carried out 48 attacks on 34 settlements in the region.
9:05 AM: Two people were injured as a result of the night attack of the Russian Federation on Sumy, — regional military administration.
· The Russians hit guided bombs and drones. Residential buildings, infrastructure, transport and non-residential premises were damaged. One of the airstrikes completely destroyed the carpentry shop.
9:26 AM: The Russians drone attacked people at the market in the Bilopillia community of the Sumy region.
· As a result of the strike, 10 people were injured, two of them are in serious condition. The victims are provided with medical care.
10:15 AM: Pilots of the special unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense “Group 13” hit a camouflaged Pantsir-S1 air defense system and a military crane in Crimea.
· For the operation, Magura sea unmanned platforms equipped with FPV drones were used.
Saturday, August 8
3:45 AM: Explosions rang out in Sumy.
8:00 AM: In the Sumy region, 21 people, including a child, were injured as a result of Russian attacks — the National Police.
7:30 PM: In the Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked the locomotive of a passenger train, — State Emergency Service.
· At the time of the strike, there were passengers on the train, they were evacuated. According to preliminary data, no one was injured.
· After the attack, a fire broke out, which rescuers had to extinguish intermittently due to the threat of repeated strikes.
10:07 PM: An explosion was heard in Sumy.
10:46 PM: An explosion is heard again in Sumy.
Sunday, August 9
12:04 AM: An explosion rang out in Sumy.
KHARKIV
Thursday, August 6
12:04 AM: Explosions are heard outside Kharkiv.
Friday, August 7
2:13 PM: Two civilians were killed and four others were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Izyum, the municipal military administration said.
· Previously, the enemy hit the city with MLRS with a cluster warhead. Two victims have an acute stress reaction.
Saturday, August 8
5:24 PM: In the Lyman direction, border guards rescued a fellow soldier who was blown up by a mine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
· The soldier could not move on his own, so his comrades promptly put a tourniquet on him, carried him on a stretcher to the evacuation point and handed him over to doctors.
· The entire operation was carried out in less than two hours. The rescue footage was filmed by drones of the “Silver Three” unit of the “Revenge” brigade.
Sunday, August 9
7:20 AM: In Kharkiv, a strike on a high-rise building was confirmed, 7-10 floors were destroyed and there are casualties, Mayor Terekhov said.
· Another strike was also recorded in the Saltiv district. The enemy hit a neighboring high-rise building.
7:58 AM: As a result of the Russian attack on a high-rise building in Kharkiv, two people were killed, Mayor Terekhov said.
· It is known about 12 wounded.
· There are blocked people in the house - a rescue operation is underway.
9:02 AM: Previously, the Russians attacked Kharkiv with three “parcel” missiles, Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
9:43 AM: The number of victims as a result of the Russian strike on the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv has increased to 21, — regional military administration.
· As a result of the attack, two men were killed. A Russian strike destroyed the upper floors of a multi-storey building.
· Among the victims is a 5-year-old boy. The search and rescue operation continues.
1:50 PM: One person was killed in the morning attack on Kharkiv, says Ihor Terekhov.
· The number of victims has increased to 37 people.
5:21 PM: Explosions rang out in Kharkiv.
5:24 PM: Two enemy drone hits were recorded in Kharkiv, Mayor Terekhov.
· The first drone(s) hit an infrastructure facility in the Saltiv district of the city.
· Another hit was recorded in the industrial zone of the Nemyshlyansky district. Information about the consequences is being clarified.
6:43 PM: Defense forces advanced near Vovchansk and in the Boriv direction, ISW said.
· According to analysts, the Ukrainian military had successes in the areas of Lyman and Tsehelne, as well as near Katerynivka, Novyi and Zelena Dolyna.
· At the same time, Russian troops are probably trying to advance towards Bilyi Kolodyaz and are using infiltration tactics near Kupiansk-Vuzlove.
9:12 PM: A series of explosions rang out outside Kharkiv.
DONETSK
Thursday, August 6
11:44 AM: One person was killed and nine others were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region.
· During the day, russian troops carried out 1,287 strikes on the front line and the residential sector. 9 settlements came under fire, 31 civilian objects were damaged, including 9 residential buildings.
· At night, the Russians also attacked Kramatorsk twice and shelled Sloviansk.
2:42 PM: An investigation has been launched into the shooting of a Ukrainian prisoner of war in the Donetsk region.
· According to the prosecutor’s office, on July 22, during a battle near Myrne in the Volnovakha district, the Russian military captured a Ukrainian defender and killed him.
· The SSU and law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the incident and the persons involved in the war crime.
4:10 PM: A cleric of the UOC (MP) who corrected Russian strikes on the positions of the Defense Forces in Donetsk region received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property — SBU.
· The archpriest of the Pokrovsk diocese passed the coordinates of the Ukrainian military in the Novopavlivka direction to the FSB.
· He was recruited through his daughter, who lives in Russia. In exchange for cooperation, the occupiers promised to help with the family’s relocation and obtaining russian citizenship.
Friday, August 7
12:42 PM: Explosions were heard in Mariupol at night — part of the city was left without electricity.
· Due to damage to the energy infrastructure, power and water supply interruptions have been going on for the fifth day.
· Queues for drinking water formed in stores, and the occupation administration opened points for its dispensing.
ZAPORIZHZHIA
Wednesday, August 5
5:26 PM: In Kushugum, Zaporizhzhia, a Russian FPV drone hit a retail premises, the regional military administration.
· As a result of the strike, a 51-year-old woman was killed and the building was damaged.
Thursday, August 6
8:16 AM: russia attacked a residential apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, — regional military administration
· The Zaporizhzhia district was also hit by guided bombs — an 84-year-old man is probably under the rubble of a house in Yuliivka.
Friday, August 7
7:08 AM: Ten people were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region, the regional military administration said.
· During the day, the occupiers launched 997 strikes on 56 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
1:01 PM: Two people were killed as a result of Russian attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region, the regional military administration said.
· In Novosolone, the occupiers attacked a car with a drone — a 41-year-old man was killed.
· In Kushugum, a 48-year-old woman died due to an FPV drone strike.
6:18 PM: In the Zaporizhzhia district, the Russians attacked rescuers while extinguishing a fire, — State Emergency Service.
· As a result of the strike, two emergency workers were injured. They are provided with the necessary medical care.
· A fire and rescue vehicle was also damaged.
Saturday, August 8
2:52 PM: The enemy attacked the territory of several industrial enterprises in Zaporizhzhia with drones, the regional military administration.
· Damaged vehicles. There were no casualties.
Sunday, August 9
4:52 AM: Explosions rang out in Zaporizhzhia.
DNIPROPETROVSK
Wednesday, August 5
7:35 PM: Due to the massive attack of the Russian Federation in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 126 thousand families of Nikopol, Marhanets, Pokrov and neighboring settlements were left without electricity, — DTEK.
· Power engineers have already begun emergency restoration work, but due to significant damage, repairs will take time.
Thursday, August 6
9:07 AM: As a result of russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, two people were injured, says the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· In the Nikopol region, fires broke out, high-rise buildings and a private house, enterprises, infrastructure and a shop were damaged. Two men aged 57 and 69 were injured.
· In the Synelnykove region, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian and Petropavlivka communities. The lyceum was damaged.
1:31 PM: Marganets, Chervonohryhorivka and Pokrovsk communities were left without water due to an accident at the water supply: repair work is underway, said the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· There is an operational headquarters in the region. Under the coordination of the Minister of Infrastructure Mykola Kalashnyk, interaction between interdepartmental services and other regions is ensured.
· Pokrov has already been provided with technical water. In Marhanets, there are 8 wells with drinking water and additional water tanks are being installed. More than 33 tons of bottled drinking water have already been delivered to the Chervonohryhorivka community.
· The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration provides the necessary assistance to the Regional Office of Water Resources of the State Agency for Water Resources, on the balance sheet of which the main water supply system is located.
2:06 PM: As a result of an enemy attack on Pavlohrad, one person was killed and four others were injured, says the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· Men aged 52, 56 and 63, as well as a 54-year-old woman, were injured. All are treated on an outpatient basis.
· Warehouses of logistics companies and a store are on fire in the city.
3:07 PM: Two people were killed in the attack on Pavlohrad, said the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· Rescuers unblocked the body of another victim from under the rubble. Seven victims have already sought medical help.
Friday, August 7
3:35 PM: An explosion rang out in the suburbs of Dnipro.
3:58 PM: The enemy hit the Dnipro district again, says the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· As a result of the attack, the warehouses of the logistics company caught fire.
· Information about the victims is being clarified.
Saturday, August 8
12:07 AM: Sounds of explosions are heard in Kryvyi Rih.
12:53 AM: The sounds of explosions are heard in Dnipro.
12:56 AM: Explosions are heard again in Dnipro.
2:35 PM: The enemy struck Nikopol, said the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· The occupiers attacked a regular bus — a fire broke out, killing the driver of the vehicle. His 48-year-old colleague was injured — doctors are providing the victim with the necessary assistance.
9:29 PM: The Russians struck Pavlohrad and attacked the city center, injuring five people, said the head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha.
· Two women and a man were hospitalized, their condition is assessed by doctors as moderate.
9:59 PM: 9 people were injured due to Russian strikes on Pavlohrad, says Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the regional military administration.
· Among them are four children. Girls of three months and three years old and boys of 5 and 6 years old. They were provided with the necessary medical care.
11:09 PM: The sounds of explosions are heard in Dnipro.
Sunday, August 9
4:08 PM: A Russian strike destroyed the WHO humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro, says the organization’s Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
· The warehouse stored medical supplies for hospitals in the frontline regions. Before the attack, workers managed to evacuate 130 out of about 300 pallets with humanitarian aid.
· According to the head of the WHO, the rest of the stocks were lost as a result of the strike.
Wednesday, August 5
12:05 PM: In Kherson, a Russian FPV drone attacked an ATB truck while delivering groceries to a supermarket.
11:33 PM: Explosions are heard in Kherson.
Thursday, August 6
1:14 PM: Russians attacked a shuttle bus in Kherson with an FPV drone, — regional military administration.
· As a result of the strike, five people were injured, including a 15-year-old teenager.
· The boy and four other passengers were hospitalized with explosive injuries, contusions and shrapnel wounds. Doctors provide the necessary assistance.
KHERSON
Saturday, August 8
3:55 PM: Russian troops are intensifying drone terror in the Kherson region and have received instructions for “free hunting” for vehicles, the regional military administration.
· According to the Defense Forces, the occupiers have increased the number of drone crews in the region and are actively using drone(s), in particular on fiber-optic control.
· Cars that the Russians can identify as vehicles of the Defense Forces are under particular threat. The risks of attacks near crowded places of transport are also increasing: near gas stations, markets and supermarkets.
Sunday, August 9
5:56 PM: The mandatory evacuation zone has been expanded in the Kherson region, the regional military administration.
· The villages of Krasnopillia and Charivne of the Borozen community were added to the list of settlements whose residents are urged to leave due to constant Russian shelling.
· Also, a ban on the entry of families with children was introduced in these settlements.
7:56 PM: Russian troops are trapped on the Kinburn Spit, says the commander of the OTU “Odesa”.
· More than 2.5 thousand occupiers on the peninsula are under constant fire control of the Defense Forces. Due to the strikes on logistics, they have problems with the delivery of ammunition, fuel, water and food.
· The Russians are forced to hide in shelters and are trying to hold their positions, despite significant losses. Recently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed all the equipment that the occupiers tried to transfer to the spit for reinforcement.
MYKOLAIV
Wednesday, August 5
11:26 PM: Explosion heard in Mykolaiv.
Friday, August 7
11:19 AM: In Kobleve, a man died due to an explosion in the sea, two more women were injured, the regional military administration said.
· The tragedy occurred today in the Black Sea. A 45-year-old man died as a result of the explosion. Two more women were injured: one was treated on the spot, the other was hospitalized in a moderate condition.
· The area where the explosion occurred was fenced off and marked with mine hazard warnings.
ODESA
Wednesday, August 5
1:36 PM: As a result of an enemy attack by attack drones in the Odesa region, one person was killed and eight others were injured, the regional military administration said.
· A fire broke out at one of the enterprises in the Odesa district and cars caught fire. The consequences of the attack are eliminated by the relevant services.
18:48 Explosions rang out in the Odesa region.
7:22 PM: Explosions are heard in the Odesa region.
Thursday, August 6
8:23 AM: Explosions are heard in the Odesa region.
5:38 An explosion is heard in Odesa.
Friday, August 7
1:45 PM: The train from Odesa to Kryvyi Rih has been on the road for more than 12 hours.
· According to passengers, the train stopped three times due to the threat of enemy drone attacks, which significantly increased travel time.
2:58 PM: Explosions rang out in Odesa.
3:32 PM: Explosions rang out in the Odesa region.
3:37 PM: As a result of the Russian strike on Odesa, sports infrastructure was damaged, the municipal military administration.
· According to preliminary data, there are victims.
4:22 PM: A 29-year-old woman was injured as a result of the strike on Odesa, the regional military administration.
· She received shrapnel wounds. Doctors provide her with the necessary assistance.
Sunday, August 9
3:34 AM: Explosions rang out in Odesa and its suburbs.
4:51 AM: Preliminarily, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged in Odesa as a result of the russian attack, - municipal military administration.
6:33 AM: So far, 6 people are known to have been injured as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa, says the head of the municipal military administration Lysak.
· There is destruction of residential buildings in several areas of the city. Cars also burned down.
· All operational and utility services are on the ground. The details are being clarified.
8:20 AM: The number of victims as a result of the enemy attack on Odesa has increased to 8, — regional military administration.
· Seven of them are in moderate condition, most of them received shrapnel wounds.
10:00 AM: Due to the consequences of Russian strikes, traffic was temporarily restricted on a separate section of the Odesa-Reni highway, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported.
· Because of this, it is impossible to get to some of the checkpoints on the border with Moldova and leave them in the direction of Odesa.
· Border guards recommend taking into account restrictions when planning trips.
12:54 PM: Explosions are heard in the Odesa region.
1:24 PM: The number of victims of the night attack in the Odesa region has increased to 12 people.
· According to the regional military administration, 11 people are hospitalized in moderate condition.
10:27 PM: The number of victims of a massive missile and drone attack on the Odesa region has increased to 13, the regional military administration.
· Six people are in hospital, one of them is in serious condition, and five more are in moderate condition.
· Other victims were provided with medical care on an outpatient basis.
KIROVOHRAD
Saturday, August 8
1:11 PM: A Ukrainian military helicopter crashed in the Kirovohrad region while performing a combat mission on July 31, the Smila City Council reported.
IVANO FRANKIVSK
Saturday, August 8
9:55 AM: Bukovel is flooded after a heavy downpour. (NOTE: Bukovel is Ukraine’s largest ski resort_
· Bad weather also caused disasters in other areas of the Carpathian region — flooding was recorded in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kalush and Uhryniv.
11:04 PM: An earthquake struck the Carpathians tonight, according to the Main Center for Special Control.
· The tremors were recorded at 19:40 on the border of Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi regions at a depth of 5 km.
· According to the classification of earthquakes, it was imperceptible.
TRANSCARPATHIA
Wednesday, August 5
3:12 PM: In Transcarpathia, an employee of the TCC who handcuffed a conscript to a metal ladder and left him there for the whole night will be tried — the SBI.
· The incident occurred in March 2026. The soldier is accused of torture. He faces up to 6 years in prison.
· Separately, an investigation is underway against the leadership of the district CCC, who was previously notified of suspicion of illegal deprivation of liberty and torture of persons liable for military service.
Thursday, August 6
11:07 AM: Large-scale searches are underway in Transcarpathia in the case of the alleged illegal exclusion of men from military registration, RBC-Ukraine.
· According to sources, investigative actions are being carried out as part of the investigation into the Mukachevo CCC. Some of the persons who were illegally removed from the register subsequently left the territory of Ukraine.
Saturday, August 8
7:55 PM: The Transcarpathian OTCC and SP said that the information about the improper conditions of stay of conscripts in the Beregovo RTCC is not true.
· The CCC reacted to the monitoring visit of the Ombudsman’s representative and reported that all comments are being processed, and recommendations for improving the conditions of stay have already been taken into account.
· The department also assured that they are ready to check all the announced facts and will continue to cooperate with the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights and other competent authorities.
LV’IV
Thursday, August 6
4:33 PM: Part of Lviv was left without power supply due to an emergency shutdown, — oblenergo.
· The blackout affected the central part of the city, the Frankivsk district and the New Lviv microdistrict.
Friday, August 7
5:07 PM: In Lviv, police are checking the circumstances of a conflict on a bus reported by a Ukrainian soldier.
· He stated that his mother was beaten and thrown off the bus because of the Russian language. According to him, the woman was returning from Poland and received an eye injury during the conflict.
· The police said that the dispute really arose because of the Russian language. According to preliminary data, during the push, the woman tore off the chain from another passenger, and later she was pushed out of the bus. A protocol was drawn up against her for petty hooliganism, at the same time she filed a complaint about beating. The check is ongoing.
ZHYTOMYR
Sunday, August 9
1:39 PM: In Zhytomyr, as a result of a night attack by the Russian Federation, the production of the German company Kromberg & Schubert was damaged.
· The company manufactures automotive onboard cable systems. Production facilities and infrastructure were significantly damaged, and no workers were injured.
· The regional authorities said that they would work to support the strategic investor and resume the operation of the enterprise as soon as possible.
Comparison of russian losses in 9 years and 9 months in Afghanistan to losses in russian invasion of Ukraine using Wikipedia and Ukraine Ministry of Defense Daily Bulletins. Soviet and Russian military losses not including captured equipment or damaged and destroyed equipment outside of Ukraine.
Soviet Afghanistan
August 5
August 6
August 7
August 8
August 9
Duration
9 years and 9 months
After 1,583 days
After 1,584 days
After 1,585 days
After 1,586 days
After 1,587 days
Military Personnel Liquidated
14,453
1,454,210
1,455,420
1,456,610
1,457,740
1,459,210
Material Losses
Tanks
147
12,246
12,247
12,251
12,253
12,255
Armored Personnel Carriers
1,314
25,087
25,098
25,099
25,103
25,116
Artillery and multiple launch ballistic rocket systems
433
49,461
49,530
49,589
49,634
49,688
Cruise Missiles
5,007
5,007
5,007
5,007
5,007
Fighters Bombers
118
439
439
439
439
439
Helicopters
333
354
354
354
354
354
Air Drones
446,266
447,855
449,606
451,248
452,994
Ground Drones
2,138
2,152
2,162
2,171
2,181
Air Defense Systems
1,547
1,550
1,556
1,556
1,558
Cargo/Fuel/other transport
11,369
130,682
131,068
131,417
131,775
132,236
Naval Vessels
34 and 2 submarines
34 and 2 submarines
35 and 2 submarines
35 and 2 submarines
35 and 2 submarines
Specialized equipment
4,496
4,502
4,504
4,505
4,511
DAYS left in Trump’s 2nd Presidency
995
994
993
992
991
● SOURCES
● espreso.tv/,`
● Lightning.com
● Euromaidan Press
PUBLISHED REPORTS OF ROCKET, MISSILE, DRONE AND GUIDED BOMB ATTACKS
Wednesday, August 5
12:20 AM: Ballistics to Kyiv.
12:21 AM: More ballistics Kyiv.
12:25 AM: Ballistic missiles on Kyiv again.
12:27 AM: Ballistics to Kyiv.
12:28 Several high-speed targets on the capital from the east.
12:29 AM: Ballistics to Poltava region.
12:31 AM: Missiles at Kyiv from the north.
12:32 AM: Missile on Kyiv from the east.
12:33 AM: In the direction of Boyarka/Vasylkiv.
12:34 AM: More ballistics on Kyiv from Mon. east.
12:40 AM: Repeated ballistic missiles towards Kyiv.
1:05 AM: The threat of ballistic missile use remains.
1:06 AM: Ballistics to Kyiv.
6:46 PM: Missile to Odesa region from the Black Sea.
· Heading for Chornomorsk, Odesa.
7:16 PM: The threat of ballistic weapons from the south.
7:17 PM: Ballistic missile in the direction of Odesa region.
7:20 PM: Ballistics on Odesa/Chornomorsk.
Thursday, August 6
1:31 AM: Threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast.
1:34 AM: Ballistics from the North.
1:34 AM: Ballistics to Kyiv.
1:35 AM: Brovary.
1:35 AM: Boryspil.
5:28 PM: High-speed target in the direction of Kharkiv from the north.
5:50 High-speed target in the direction of the Zaporizhzhia region from the south.
· The target is moving in the direction of Zaporizhzhia.
Friday, August 7
1:06 AM: Threat of ballistic weapons.
3:30 PM: High-speed targets in the direction of Odesa from the Black Sea.
· To the South.
3:32 PM: High-speed target on Mykolaiv region, Morske settlement.
5:47 PM: The whole of Ukraine is a missile danger. A MiG-31K took off from the Savasleika airfield.
7:27 PM: High-speed target in Kharkiv region, heading for Poltava.
Saturday, August 8
3:05 AM: High-speed target for Kyiv.
· The threat of ballistic weapons from the north.
· PS: The sounds of explosions were heard in Kyiv.
3:37 AM: The threat of ballistic weapons is repelled.
1:12 PM: Missile danger in southern Ukraine.
· The use of Kh-22 missiles is likely.
Sunday, August 9
3:32 AM: Threat of ballistic weapons.
· The high-speed target in the Odesa region is on a northwestern course.
3:38 High-speed target for Odesa.
3:42 Missiles in the Black Sea - heading for Odesa, Chornomorsk.
3:59 Ballistics on Odesa.
4:02 Rocket on Mayaki (Odesa region).
4:38 AM: End the threat of ballistic weapons.
5:00 AM: Missile in the Black Sea - heading for Odesa region.
5:01 AM: Missile on Chornomorsk.
5:23 AM: The threat of ballistic weapons from the south.
6:13 AM: The threat of ballistic weapons is repulsed.
6:06 PM: High-speed target in the Kherson region in the direction to/past Snihurivka (Mykolaiv region).
7:33 PM: High-speed target in Zaporizhzhia past Orikhiv in the northeast direction.
9:11 PM: Rocket in Kharkiv region, heading for Merefa.
INTERNATIONAL
Wednesday, August 5
7:59 AM: The United States, Iran and Oman are close to reaching an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Washington plans to announce the deal as early as Wednesday.
7:59 AM: In California, an armed man was detained outside Trump’s golf club two days before his scheduled visit.
7:59 AM: The United States recorded a large-scale wave of cyberattacks on water supply and sewerage systems in at least 12 states. The authorities assure that there is no threat to the quality of drinking water.
10:38 AM: The U.S. has used up a significant portion of its missile stockpile for Patriot and THAAD, CNN reports.
· Before the start of the conflict with Iran, the United States had more than 2.2 thousand Patriot missiles and 452 THAAD missiles.
· So far, about half of the Patriot stockpiles and almost 80% of THAAD missiles have been used. The US command warns of a dangerously low level of strategic reserves.
12:50 PM: The EU will send €1.4 billion to Ukraine through revenues from frozen Russian assets, says Prime Minister Koretskyi.
· The funds will be used to strengthen defense and strengthen Ukraine’s resilience.
2:23 PM: A suspicious drone was found near the Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane at the German airport Leipzig/Halle, Bild.
· Due to the incident on the night of August 5, the airport temporarily stopped working. According to preliminary data, the drone could be equipped with explosives and a detonator.
· The police are considering the version of the sabotage and are looking for the drone operator.
8:04 PM: There was a large-scale blackout in Georgia — cities across the country were left without electricity, and the metro stopped in Tbilisi, according to media reports.
· Abkhazia was also left without electricity. The reason was a systemic accident at the Inguri hydroelectric power station. This is the third large-scale power outage in Georgia in the past two weeks.
9:02 PM: Germany is checking Russia’s possible involvement in the drone incident near the Ukrainian Antonov plane at Leipzig airport, The Guardian reports.
· According to media reports, investigators are considering the version of an attempted attack on Ukrainian equipment. At the same time, official evidence of russia’s involvement has not yet been made public, and the investigation is ongoing.
· Recall that on the night of August 5, the work of Leipzig airport was temporarily suspended after a suspicious object was found near the runway near the Ukrainian An-124 cargo plane.
9:45 PM: Ukraine’s partners will not succumb to fatigue or intimidation after Russian attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
· He stressed that Russia must pay for its aggression and answer for the crimes committed.
· According to Macron, the EU and partners will continue to increase pressure on Russia, in particular through new sanctions, as well as increase military support for Ukraine.
10:01 PM: Wreckage of a Russian Geran-2 (Shahed) attack drone has been found in Moldova, the country’s police said.
· Fragments of the drone were found near the village of Velen in the Cahul district. According to preliminary conclusions of experts, the drone probably exploded. The wreckage was sent for examination, and the investigation is ongoing.
11:42 PM: Iran and Oman may conclude an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, Al Jazeera reports, citing Iranian sources.
· According to the channel’s interlocutors, the parties have only “one or two issues” left to settle. Earlier, Tehran and Muscat reported that they had already agreed on a new route for the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and were preparing a joint statement.
Thursday, August 6
8:11 AM: Intelligence sharing between the United States and Ukraine has resumed to its previous level, Politico reports.
8:11 AM: The Pentagon is developing a new US nuclear strategy in the event of a regional war with China or Russia, NBC News reports, citing the accounts of five informed interlocutors.
8:11 AM: Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries cost the Russian budget 1.2 trillion rubles ($14.83 billion), The Moscow Times reports.
12:15 PM: The UK has expanded sanctions against Russia by adding 12 companies, one individual and six ships to the list, the country’s Foreign Ministry said.
· The restrictions, in particular, affected russian banks, companies in the metallurgical and industrial sectors, as well as ships involved in the transportation of russian energy carriers.
12:37 PM: The Ukrainian FP-7 ballistic missile is being codified by the Ministry of Defense, says ex-adviser to the Minister of Defense Sternenko.
· The procedure can last from 2 to 4 weeks. A larger FP-9 missile is also expected to be tested in late autumn.
3:25 PM: Some allies refuse to transfer additional air defense missiles to Ukraine due to fears for their own defense capabilities, the NYT said.
· According to the publication, the White House appealed to partners to provide Ukraine with more interceptor missiles, but some countries are not ready to reduce their own stockpiles of weapons.
3:47 PM: The EU said it would work to increase the supply of interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
· European Commission spokeswoman Anitta Gipper recalled that last week Ukraine was allocated €3.47 billion as part of the defense component of the support mechanism, as well as €1.4 billion from profits from frozen Russian assets.
· Part of these funds will be used for additional military assistance.
5:53 PM: In Poland, vandals damaged a Ukrainian place of remembrance in the Bialystok tract near the village of Liski in the Lublin Voivodeship, the Embassy of Ukraine.
· The diplomatic mission said that unknown persons once again desecrated the memorial to the fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
· The Ukrainian side called on Polish law enforcement agencies to identify the perpetrators, bring them to justice and restore the damaged facility.
6:21 PM: A Ukrainian cargo plane near which a drone with explosives was found was loaded with ammunition — Süddeutsche Zeitung.
· As noted in a confidential police report, the ammunition was delivered from France to Leipzig shortly before for further transportation.
· The drone was spotted among Ukrainian planes near midnight. After contact with an airport employee, he fell to the ground. Investigators believe that the drone may have been specially modified, as the airport security system did not detect it.
6:59 PM: Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski called for discussing the possibility of intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine.
· “The question of whether we can be sure that it would be better to shoot down these Russian missiles over Ukraine, and not, perhaps, later over Poland, is a topic for a very serious discussion,” he said.
· Sikorsky emphasized that ballistic missiles have been flying at Kyiv for several days in a row, from which there is a lack of protection, and their strikes lead to the death of civilians.
9:12 PM: In Gdansk, Poland, a man in a state of alcohol intoxication beat two Poles, mistaking them for Ukrainians, Onet reports.
· According to the publication, at first he tried to catch up with a passer-by from Ukraine, hearing his accent, but could not. After that, the attacker beat the father and son, calling them “Banderites”. He broke the arm of one of the victims.
· The attacker was detained on the same day. More than 1.5 ppm of alcohol was found in his blood. He faces up to 7.5 years in prison.
10:37 PM: A 33-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of spying for a defense enterprise has been detained in Germany, the Munich Prosecutor General’s Office said.
· According to the investigation, in June 2026, he collected information about a Bavarian arms company to prepare sabotage and passed it on to foreign intelligence.
· The man was detained on August 2 in Thuringia and taken into custody. He is charged with agent activity in order to commit sabotage.
11:38 PM: Trump, commenting on the intensification of Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, said that the United States is not involved in the war, but it hurts him to see the deaths of people.
· “We are separated by the ocean. But I hate to see young people die,” he said.
Friday, August 7
8:12 AM: Europe requires Turkey to confirm that gas exported through its territory is not of Russian origin, says Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
8:12 AM: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski called for discussions on the possibility of shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine.
8:12 AM: The United States has expanded sanctions against Cuba due to military ties with China and the Russian Federation.
8:30 AM: Trump says the U.S. will not transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine because “the United States itself needs them.”
· According to him, the Joe Biden administration transferred $300 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine, and now the United States is restoring its own stocks.
1:34 PM: U.S. intelligence believes Putin may try to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack on one of the Alliance’s countries over the next few years, according to the WSJ.
· According to the publication, a cyberattack or a local ground invasion are considered among the possible scenarios. Such estimates appeared against the backdrop of a reduction in stocks of critical ammunition in the United States after their supply to Ukraine and the conflict with Iran.
3:56 PM: The EU has imposed new sanctions against Russia due to the intensification of attacks on Ukraine, said the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas.
· Five people associated with the Russian military-industrial complex were included in the sanctions list.
· According to Kallas, Russia is increasing terror due to failures at the front, and Europe will continue to increase pressure on the Kremlin until the war ends.
6:02 PM: The US Senate has begun consideration of a bill on the so-called “hellish sanctions” against Russia.
· According to Radio Liberty journalist Alex Raufoglu, the vote may take place today.
· Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said that the adoption of the document will signal further US support for Ukraine.
8:20 PM: The US Senate has approved a bill on “hellish sanctions” against Russia and Iran, Reuters reports.
· The next stage will be the consideration of the bill in the US House of Representatives.
8:40 PM: A drone with explosives near a Ukrainian An-124 aircraft at Leipzig Airport was probably stopped by a bus driver, Welt reports, citing a police report.
· According to one version, he shot down the drone with his foot during a business trip around the airport. According to another, he found the drone already on the ground and only turned it over.
11:59 PM: North Korea could receive up to $22 billion in foreign currency in 2022-2025, despite international sanctions, according to Bloomberg Economics.
· According to analysts, one of the main sources of income was military cooperation with Russia, to which the DPRK supplied ammunition and sent its military.
· Pyongyang directs the funds received to the development of the nuclear program and the modernization of the army. According to experts, over the next decade, the DPRK may approach the level of France’s nuclear potential.
Saturday, August 8
8:06 AM: Italy has no plans to lift temporary border checks for travelers from Spain, despite Madrid’s demands and threats to retaliate. The temporary restrictions were due to the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Politico reports.
8:06 AM: Russia’s signing of an integration agreement with South Ossetia in May 2026 and the appointment of a Russian official there are steps towards the complete annexation of the region, which threatens the stability of South Ossetia and Europe. This is stated in a joint statement by the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the war in Georgia.
8:06 AM: Péter Szijjártó faces up to three years in prison on suspicion of receiving an improper benefit, the Hungarian edition of Index reports.
1:52 PM: Ukraine and Serbia signed a memorandum of understanding.
· Zelenskyy said that Serbia will provide Ukraine with a new package of humanitarian aid for the medical and energy sectors.
· During the meeting with Serbian President Vučić, they also discussed cooperation in infrastructure, port and railway security, as well as supporting the economy and job creation.
3:31 PM: A drone flying from Romania to Bulgaria exploded near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline — AP.
· According to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the drone exploded 100 meters from the border with Romania, about 200 meters from the Romanian compressor station and 1 km from the Bulgarian one. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
· The origin of the drone has not yet been established. The crash site is surrounded, and the investigation is ongoing.
4:27 PM: New Zealand has introduced a package of sanctions against Russia, Foreign Secretary Winston Peters said.
· The restrictions apply to 33 individuals and organizations. The sanctions list includes those involved in the forced displacement, abduction and re-education of Ukrainian children, as well as Russian cyber actors.
· “Children should never be used as weapons of war,” Peters said.
5:53 PM: Serbia will provide Ukraine with €2 million to support energy, Zelenskyy said following a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Matsut.
· During the talks, the parties discussed the consequences of another Russian attack, preparations for winter, as well as joint economic and logistics projects.
· In particular, they discussed the development of the Danube corridor and strengthening ties between Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the EU.
6:15 PM: A drone with explosives that was discovered near Antonov planes at Leipzig airport could belong to Russian special services, CNN said.
· According to the representative of the US Department of Defense in Europe, the drone was equipped with explosives for military purposes.
6:50 PM: Elon Musk does not agree to the use of Starlink for long-range strikes on military targets deep in Russian territory, The Atlantic said.
· According to the publication, Fedorov continues consultations through informal channels, but there is no positive decision yet.
· It is reported that Musk fears a further escalation of the war by the Russian Federation and advocates the search for a peaceful settlement.
9:12 PM: Turkey has restricted the movement of some commercial ships to the Black Sea due to an increase in attacks on ships in the region, Bloomberg reports.
· According to the agency, some ships heading to Russian Novorossiysk and Ukrainian ports are not issued permits for transit through the Dardanelles or need additional time to process applications.
· At the same time, ships heading to Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia and Turkey continued to pass through the strait.
9:48 PM: The EU has provided Ukraine with an additional €30 million to restore energy, the Ministry of Energy announced.
· Thanks to the new tranche, the total contribution of the European Union to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine reached €279 million, which is directed to the restoration of infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, the purchase of equipment and ensuring a stable energy supply.
8:05 PM: Ukraine has purchased 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems and tens of thousands of cluster munitions from Turkey, Ukraine Context reports.
10:31 PM Bulgaria said that the drone that exploded near a gas pipeline near the border with Romania was probably Ukrainian, writes The Sofia Globe.
· The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense suggests that it could have been a Maya decoy drone, at the same time, the incident is not considered intentional, there are no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
· The drone fell about a kilometer from the compressor station of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, after which Bulgaria announced the strengthening of electronic warfare and air defense in the area.
Sunday, August 9
12:02 AM: In Krakow, a 39-year-old man who attacked a Ukrainian couple himself went to the police and was detained, Polsat News reports.
· The incident occurred on August 5 — the man insulted the Ukrainian woman and tried to hit her, and also threatened her companion, who was filming the event.
· The police are investigating the case under the article on insults on national grounds and establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
12:10 AM: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that in the event of critical exhaustion of Russia at the front and in the rear, Moscow could resort to “last resort”, hinting at the possible use of nuclear weapons.
· According to him, a war of attrition can turn into a threat to the very existence of the Russian Federation, so the international community must intervene and stop further escalation.
8:15 AM: The Pentagon has called on American industry to urgently increase the production of weapons that are in short supply due to the war with Iran — WP.
8:15 AM: The Israeli army is developing a plan of independent action against Iran in case the United States finally chooses a diplomatic path to resolve the conflict, — Channel 13 of Israeli TV.
8:15 AM: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, commenting on the Russian-Ukrainian war, hinted that Russia could use nuclear weapons in the event of critical exhaustion at the front and in the rear.
2:29 PM: In Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti was thrown eggs just during a parliamentary session.
· The incident occurred after Kurti proposed to postpone the constituent meeting to continue negotiations on the candidacy of the speaker of parliament.
· After that, MP from the Alliance party, Thime Kadriyai, threw eggs at him several times.
3:26 PM: An explosion rang out in the Stefan Vode district of Moldova, after which a fire broke out, NewsMaker said.
· According to preliminary data, a drone fell on the territory. Due to the explosion, dry vegetation caught fire.
· There is no information about the victims. Specialized services are working on the spot.
7:23 PM: Europe suffers from record drought: the Rhine, Danube and Po have shallow to historic lows, Deutsche Welle reports.
· Due to the low water level, cargo and cruise ships can no longer pass through some sections of the Danube, and in several countries, sunken ships and cars have reappeared from under the water.
· In Germany, restrictions on water intake from rivers and streams are already being introduced. Violations in some regions face a fine of up to 50 thousand euros.
8:46 PM: Rallies in support of Ukrainians and against the rise of violence and hatred took place in 22 Polish cities today, RMF24 reports.
· The participants came out under the slogan “Do not be indifferent”, calling on the Polish authorities to respond more decisively to attacks and manifestations of hatred against Ukrainian citizens. The organizer of the actions was the Committee for the Defense of Democracy.
9:17 PM: Trump is ready to end the war with Iran without a formal nuclear agreement if Tehran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz — WSJ.
· The US President believes that American strikes destroyed Iran’s three main nuclear facilities, and they plan to deter the resumption of the nuclear program with the help of intelligence and the threat of new attacks.
· At the same time, Tehran demands a complete cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of American troops from the region, the lifting of the naval blockade, reparations and the unfreezing of assets, but Washington rejects these conditions.
10:45 PM: Taiwan plans to increase defense spending in 2027 by 16% to more than 1.1 trillion Taiwan dollars, which will be a record figure and exceed 3% of GDP for the first time, Reuters reports.
· The decision is made against the backdrop of increased military pressure from China and calls from the United States to increase defense spending.
11:57 PM: American Patriot manufacturers fear that Ukraine will be able to produce missiles faster and cheaper than the United States, The Atlantic reports.
· Raytheon and Lockheed officially explain their reluctance to transfer licenses to Ukraine by the risk of intellectual property theft and leakage of sensitive technologies, however, according to the publication, the companies also fear that the Ukrainians will be able to improve the Patriot and establish their mass production faster and much cheaper than American enterprises.
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