Russia is failing to fulfill its state defense order for Kh-59 air-launched missiles due to problems with radar homing heads. Dozens of enterprises that produce components for the missiles are still not under sanctions.
Mexico extradited 26 high-ranking figures of drug cartels to the US, including the leader of "Los Cuinis" Abigael Gonzalez Valencia. This happened after an agreement under which the US will not seek the death penalty.
A selection of five new horror series released in 2023-2024 is presented. Among them: "Mayfair Witches", "The Foundling", "Lockwood & Co.", "Hysteria" and "Dead Boy Detectives".
In the Zaporizhzhia district, the enemy dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car, which led to the death of two people. In total, the occupiers launched 585 attacks on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
France is investigating death threats against President Emmanuel Macron, voiced by Rabbi David Daniel Cohen in a YouTube video on August 3, 2025. The threats are related to Macron's intention to recognize Palestine.
On August 8, 163 combat engagements were recorded at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped 45 aggressor attacks.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on Dnipro on August 9. Three people were hospitalized, and destruction was recorded at the enterprise.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the losses of the Russian army on August 8. 940 occupiers, 41 artillery systems and 5 tanks were destroyed.
The Trump administration is pressuring Harvard University, threatening to revoke patents due to non-compliance with federal funding legislation. The university has until September 5 to prove compliance, otherwise it risks losing patent rights.
"Atesh" agents destroyed a relay cabinet at a railway junction near Rostov-on-Don. This stopped the movement of echelons with equipment and ammunition in the southwestern direction.
Forecasters predict hot weather without precipitation in Ukraine on August 9. The daytime temperature will reach 23-33°, and at night 13-21°.
Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of Lenin to CIA employee Giuliana Gallini, whose son died fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This gesture by the Kremlin is a psychological game, drawing attention to the fact that the son of a high-ranking American intelligence official fought on the side of the Russian Federation.
Russian aircraft manufacturers produced only one commercial aircraft out of 15 planned due to sanctions and high interest rates. This is part of a broader slowdown in industrial production in Russia.
President Trump plans to appoint David Rosner, a Democrat, as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This move will place a Democrat at the head of an agency that makes key decisions regarding gas exports and power grids.
Romania suspects Russia of contaminating 200,000 tons of Azerbaijani oil with organic chlorides. This could have been sabotage on the oil pipeline, which led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the energy sector.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians are forcing residents to install the Max messenger. The application collects user data and transmits it to Russian special services.
On the night of August 9, Balakliia was attacked by Russian UAVs. Hits were recorded on a private household and a non-residential building in the city center.
In Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, freight transport is allowed to move during curfew. This requires accompanying documents, and in Odesa region - a special pass.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may join the summit of US and Russian leaders on August 15 in Alaska. The White House is considering the possibility of transforming the bilateral format into a trilateral one.
On the night of August 9, Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Oblast, was attacked by UAVs. Two civilians were injured, and an apartment building was damaged.
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.
The leader of the Dutch far-right Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, caused a scandal by publishing an ageist post. Over 2,500 complaints have been received by the national anti-discrimination center.
A utility company employee from Kramatorsk was sentenced to 15 years for treason. He transmitted data to the FSB about a strategically important defense line in Donetsk region.
1411 people, including 56 children, have been evacuated from the Korabel microdistrict in Kherson after Russian airstrikes. Authorities urge residents to temporarily leave and provide assistance with housing and documents.
Donald Trump announced a meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The Kremlin confirmed the date and location, stating that they would discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and economic interests.
Vladimir Putin offered Donald Trump a ceasefire in Ukraine on the condition of territorial concessions. The proposal involves the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Iryna Vereshchuk commented on conflicts between civilians and TCC. She condemned physical confrontations, emphasizing that TCC is part of the country's defense capability.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation selected 9 experts for the PlayCity anti-corruption group through a poll in Diia. Over 57,000 Ukrainians participated in the voting.
In 16 regions of Russia, there have been disruptions in tests for HIV-positive patients, which are necessary to assess therapy. Russia has the highest proportion of HIV-positive population in Europe, but is cutting funding and banning the activities of foreign foundations.
US President Donald Trump announced an upcoming meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The meeting place will be announced later.
