Julia Shramko
A Russian drone struck a Ukrposhta vehicle heading to Kramatorsk. The fire was extinguished with the assistance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; the driver was unharmed.
The 54-year-old man opened fire on police during a search, wounding two officers. After 11 days of searching, he was detained in the forest.
In the village of Fedorivka in the Kyiv region, according to the State Emergency Service, the "Sirius" animal shelter caught fire. The blaze destroyed 20 enclosures and utility buildings; the cause is being determined.
A heavy downpour caused streets to flood in Bukovel in the Carpathian region. In the Kyiv region, power grids were damaged due to the bad weather, leaving more than 18,000 households without power.
The General Staff confirmed the damage to the Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries, as well as to an observation post on the "Sivash" drilling rig. Fires broke out at the enterprises.
Ukrainian cyclist Kyrylo Tsarenko won the Tour of Kahramanmaraş stage race in Turkey. His teammate Santiago Umba finished second, securing a winning one-two finish for the team.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
Ukraine’s power system got through a period of record August heat without electricity outage schedules. This was achieved thanks to adjusted repairs, the involvement of gas-fired generation, and increased imports.
During the response to the aftermath of the Russian attack in Kyiv, the body of a person was found, and four others were injured. Fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts and were extinguished.
An enemy UAV struck the locomotive of the Sumy–Kyiv train, damaging a carriage. The passengers were evacuated, and railway workers are minimizing the delay.
SBS Commander Robert Brovdi confirmed operations against 12 targets in the Black and Azov Seas as part of Operation "MoLoChKa". In total, 218 vessels were hit between July 6 and August 8.
U. S. President Donald Trump said an appeal to the Supreme Court would be filed immediately after the Court of Appeals issued a ruling halting construction of the White House ballroom. Trump called the decision terrible, politically motivated, and illegal.
On the night of August 8, Russian forces launched six ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as well as 151 attack drones, at Ukraine. The Defense Forces shot down or suppressed 135 drones; missile strikes and 13 UAVs hitting their targets were recorded.
The "Fora" chain reported a temporary reduction in its product range due to the destruction of its warehouses as a result of a Russian attack. The company is working to reorganize supplies in order to deliver essential goods.
Fires have been reported at the Syzran and Ilsky oil refineries in Russia following a nighttime drone strike. There are casualties; local residents heard at least ten explosions.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
Over the past 24 hours, 223 combat engagements took place at the front, with the largest number on the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched a missile strike and 77 airstrikes, using 242 guided aerial bombs.
Nearly 30,000 tonnes of refined fuel were shipped to Russia from South Korea in late July. This indicates growing demand for imports due to attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure.
The three countries signed a defense pact providing for a joint response to an attack. Iran warned that such an agreement does not guarantee the kingdom’s security.
The Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence confirmed a "parade" of Magura combat maritime platforms off the southern coast of Crimea. Operators of the special unit "Group 13" held the event on the eve of Yalta Day.
The enemy struck the Dnipro district twice, causing the warehouses of a logistics company to catch fire. Information about casualties is being clarified.
As of August 1, Ukraine’s international reserves amounted to $51. 2 billion, decreasing by 0.1% in July. The NBU explained the dynamics by foreign exchange interventions and debt payments.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi on the defense of Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk. They discussed strengthening air defense and long-range strikes, including against the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
Russian forces struck Izium, killing 2 people and injuring at least 4. A fire broke out at the site, covering an area of about 400 square meters.
The main forces of the State Emergency Service have completed their task in Khmelnytskyi region following the incident involving a detonation at the training ground. The aftermath is still being dealt with, while sappers, divers and canine handlers continue their inspections.
The EU has introduced new sanctions lists targeting five individuals involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to a series of airstrikes on Ukraine. They include the heads of plants that produce missiles for Russian forces.
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia District, killing two people. Over the past day, 10 people were injured in the shelling, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.
On August 6, new temperature records were recorded in 13 regions of Ukraine. In Kyiv and Rivne, thermometers reached 39° above zero.
Germany's National Security Council, chaired by Chancellor Merz, discussed an incident involving a drone near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The Interior Minister does not rule out the involvement of foreign states and a hybrid attack.