Julia Shramko
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
Russia struck the transport infrastructure of Odesa region and civilian vessels in the ports of Greater Odesa and the Danube region. As a result of the shelling, 10 people were injured, they are receiving medical assistance.
Nuclearelectrica will import electricity from Ukraine via Energocom to cover the deficit caused by the shutdown of Unit No. 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The cooperation reflects the long-term partnership between Romania and Moldova.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko became the new secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
As a result of an enemy attack on the Shyrokiv community of the Kryvyi Rih district, three people died. A fire broke out at the impact site, a gas station and cars were damaged.
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Wrocław is monitoring the attack on three Ukrainians in the town of Kożuchów. The diplomatic mission condemns the violence and is ready to provide consular assistance to the victims.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Chernihiv, two people were injured. Fires broke out at an enterprise and in dry vegetation, which were extinguished by rescuers.
President Zelenskyy announced that Rustem Umerov will head the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko will become the new Secretary of the NSDC.
Commander of the SBS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed the destruction of 10 energy hubs in the temporarily occupied territories on the night of August 3. The total tally of the operation from July 1 to August 3 stands at 187 energy targets.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that Rustem Umerov may be appointed head of the SZR. The idea has come up not for the first time, the MP noted.
The enemy attacked the transport infrastructure of Odesa region, a fire broke out as a result of the shelling. Six people were injured, three of them hospitalized.
In Khmelnytskyi region, the elimination of the consequences of explosions at a training ground is ongoing. Pyrotechnic, diving, and canine units have been involved to survey the area.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of August 3 struck military targets in Crimea and the Russian Federation. A repair base, logistics warehouses, a UAV training site, and a communication node were hit.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in six regions are temporarily without electricity. Restoration work is ongoing, no restrictions are forecast.
Romania's Ministry of Defense conducts controlled explosions on the river to change the Danube's course. The operation aims to ensure water supply for the Cernavodă nuclear power plant due to a record drop in water level.
Alibaba introduced the Qwen3. 8-Max model with 2.4 trillion parameters, which surpasses Kimi K3 from Moonshot. The new system shows results comparable to Anthropic Fable 5, the export of which was banned by the US.
The GUR confirmed the strike on two radar facilities of the occupiers in Crimea. The operation was carried out by special forces "Group 13" using Magura naval platforms.
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, explosions were heard on the night of August 3, and fires broke out at the Central Market in Kerch and near the Kerch Bridge.
Due to high air temperature, the road surface has deformed at the 125 km mark of the M-07 Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn highway. Traffic is complicated, and restrictions for oversized vehicles have been introduced.
An earthquake of magnitude 5. 6 occurred 38 km north of Suez. No casualties or damage have been reported, the Red Crescent has activated its response plan.
Over the past day, 207 combat engagements occurred, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Sloviansk directions. The enemy carried out 94 airstrikes and 3,336 shellings.
China defends its economic model, which prioritizes industry over consumption. Beijing shows confidence on the eve of trade negotiations with Europe and the US.
In the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation, a drone struck a Wildberries warehouse, causing a fire. The company confirmed the attack on a key logistics hub.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will resume on Monday after the cancellation of a "massive attack." He noted that allies, including Saudi Arabia, asked to cancel the strike due to a possible deal.
On the night of August 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 181 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 163 drones, with 14 UAVs hitting 13 locations.
The SBU struck three oil refineries in Ufa and four radar stations in the Krasnodar region. These facilities are used to supply the Russian army with fuel and to detect aerial targets.
As a result of a Russian drone strike on a logistics center in the Brovary district, one person was killed and six others were injured. In the Bucha district, three people were wounded by shelling, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
President Zelenskyy confirmed the damage to the infrastructure of three Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan, nearly 1,600 km away. Also, the sanctioned container ship Yanina was sunk.
38-year-old Elizabeth-Jane Ross was found dead in a suitcase in Athens. Police believe her phone was used after her death to conceal her disappearance.
In the morning, enemy drones attacked warehouse facilities in Brovary. One person died, three were injured, and 12 vehicles were damaged.