Two men were killed and one wounded as a result of the Russian attack on the Pologivsky district of Zaporizhzhia region. Over the past day, the occupiers fired 564 times at 9 settlements in the region, using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are taking defensive actions, and residents are urged to follow safety rules and not to reveal the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the worsening situation in the Middle East could prevent a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He urged the parties to complete the negotiations, emphasizing that there is no reason to delay the agreement.
In the Black Sea, there is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two ships, one of which carries up to 16 Kalibr missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her vice presidential running mate Tim Walz held a joint rally in Philadelphia. They exchanged praise and criticism of the Republicans, and were satisfied with the event.
In Nigeria, tailors and their sponsors were detained for making Russian flags for anti-government protests. The authorities regarded the use of a foreign flag at the rallies as treason.
Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of organizing a plot to assassinate American politicians, including Donald Trump. The court remanded the suspect in custody without bail.
The German company Hugo Boss has completed the sale of its Russian business to the wholesale company Stockman. The amount of the deal was not disclosed, but the Russian authorities require a discount of at least 50% when Western companies sell their business in Russia.
DeepState analysts reported the advance of Russian troops in several parts of the frontline. Information about the border areas will not be updated for security reasons.
On a Florida beach, 25 packages of cocaine weighing 32 kg were found, thrown up by Hurricane Debbie. The value of the drugs on the black market is estimated at over a million dollars.
Unidentified persons opened fire on the office of MP Lars Duesterhoft in Berlin and left a sign condemning Germany for genocide. The politician links the incident to the situation in the Middle East and criticizes the government for supporting Israel.
Donald Trump announced that he will give an interview to Elon Musk on August 12. The details of the conversation are not disclosed, but it is known that Musk supports Trump in the presidential race.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will conduct a gender audit as part of the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Space. The project is being implemented with the support of UNFPA and NGO EdCamp Ukraine and includes surveys, interviews and document analysis.
The US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.
Ukraine ranks 18th in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics with 7 awards: 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Ukrainian athletes competed in 4 sports, showing different results.
US Vice President Kamala Harris announces her official candidacy for the Democratic Party in the 2024 presidential election. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was elected as her running mate.
Italian Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted unidentified aircraft in Baltic airspace. The fighters took off from a base in Lithuania on the orders of the NATO surveillance center in Germany.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced an increased military presence in the Middle East. Additional ships and aircraft will be sent to the region to strengthen defense capabilities and support Israel.
Muhammad Yunus was appointed head of the interim government of Bangladesh after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The decision was made following a meeting between the president and leaders of the student movement against discrimination.
Sounds of explosions are heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east and the movement of attack drones.
The military government of Niger has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting 'terrorist groups'. This followed a similar move by Mali and the arrival of Russian military instructors in Niger.
On August 6, a minor boy was killed by a train in Mukachevo. The teenager was probably running across the tracks at the time of the train's passing, and the circumstances of the incident are being established by the investigative team.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 107 combat engagements over the day. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 31 engagements were recorded. The enemy also launched missile and air strikes on the territory of Ukraine.
Attackers are using audio dupes created by artificial intelligence to deceive citizens. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine advises to be cautious of suspicious messages and not to share personal information on social media.
The Embassy of Canada announced the evacuation of diplomats and their families from Israel to Jordan. The decision was made due to the deteriorating security situation and preparations for a possible Iranian attack.
BES detectives are searching the offices of companies that supply products to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The investigation is related to tax evasion in the amount of about one billion hryvnias through fictitious transactions.
On August 6, Russian forces shelled 11 communities in Sumy region, causing 132 explosions. Artillery, mortars, drones and aircraft were used to attack civilian areas.
On the 11th day of the 2024 Olympics, Ukrainians competed in rowing, climbing, wrestling, and athletics. The Ukrainian team has 7 medals and ranks 18th in the medal standings.
Harvesting of melons and vegetables continues in Odesa region. The company has harvested 9 thousand tons of melons on an area of 1.6 thousand hectares and 27 thousand tons of tomatoes on 0.9 thousand hectares, and is also experimentally growing cotton.
Olena Duma, the head of the ARMA, ordered an audit of the agency from the Accounting Chamber after criticism. This happened, in particular, after the loss of Medvedchuk's yacht worth UAH 8.5 billion due to delays in its sale.
