Stepan Haftko
In Sumy region, three people died as a result of Russian shelling over the past day, including a 13-year-old girl; another 19 people were injured. At night, Russia struck the Sumy community with aerial bombs, injuring 12 people.
Russian forces struck the village of Yuliivka with guided aerial bombs, destroying a residential building. An 84-year-old man is likely under the rubble; rescuers continue their work.
On the night of August 6, drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, which is among the five largest in Russia. According to OSINT data, this is already the sixth attack on the plant, which processes 15 million tonnes of oil per year.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,330 personnel and 59 artillery systems. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1,454,210 servicemen.
Following the premiere of the music video and the album Petal, users are discussing the singer’s thinness. Grande plans to withdraw from public life due to constant judgment.
During a speech in Las Vegas, U. S. President Trump discussed negotiations with Iran and a possible increase in oil prices. He also criticized Canada, announced a healthcare reform, and expressed a desire to fire Supreme Court justices.
The U. S. Army has launched the NGCM project to develop a new surface-to-air missile to combat Shahed-type drones. The missile's cost could make its use economically unviable.
FIFA leadership confirmed its full support for President Gianni Infantino at a meeting in Morocco. This occurred after the proposal to attract $4.2 billion in investment was withdrawn following criticism from UEFA.
The second stage of Falcon 9, which had been drifting in space, crashed into the Moon on August 6. The collision was detected through spectral traces of sodium and lithium, while SpaceX called it unintentional.
A study by Arctic Wolf Networks found that the Chinese LightSpy platform is being used in 13 countries for surveillance. It enables data theft, and its infrastructure comprises 117 servers.
Oil prices fell for a third consecutive day after Iran announced an agreement with Oman regarding the route through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI is trading at around $75, while Brent is above $79 per barrel.
Russia’s satellite system “Rassvet” is already providing two stable communication windows over Ukraine every day. Ukraine has limited time to counter it before the system is fully deployed.
On the night of August 6, Yaroslavl was attacked by drones, and the authorities blocked the exit toward Moscow. Locals reported explosions and possible damage to an oil refinery.
The Houthis claim that a ballistic missile hit the Saudi oil tanker Daisy, forcing it to change course. A British center confirmed an explosion near the vessel; the crew is safe.
On February 12, the U. S. Navy launched an Oriole IV rocket from Wake Island, creating an artificial plasma field at an altitude of 539 km. The experiment confirmed the conversion of electrostatic waves into electromagnetic waves in the ionosphere.
The Pentagon removed 25-year-old weapons testing reports from public access due to the threat of AI using the data. Senator Warren criticized the decision, citing risks to the safety of military personnel and the use of budget funds.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he aims to reach an agreement with the United States to cancel all sectoral tariffs. Negotiations continue until August 19, when new 50% tariffs could take effect.
Russian forces launched four guided aerial bomb strikes on Sumy's civilian infrastructure overnight. At least two people were wounded, and high-rise buildings were damaged.
Vilnius University climatologist Arūnas Bukantis stated that Europe is already experiencing its fourth heatwave this summer, which will not be the last. Temperatures in Western Europe reached 43 degrees, setting records for certain months.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is facing the most difficult conditions since the Islamic Revolution due to intensified sanctions and military conflict. He also accused external forces of attempting to provoke protests by putting pressure on the population.
Construction of Trump's proposed "Golden Fleet" of 15 nuclear-powered battleships could cost up to $275 billion by 2056. The first ship would cost about $23 billion, and each subsequent one $18 billion.
After several days without large-scale bombardments, around 820,000 people returned to Lebanon. Israel launched new strikes on Hezbollah facilities, accusing it of violating the ceasefire.
The number of urgent NATO fighter jet sorties to intercept Russian aircraft increased by more than 250% in a day. The reason was Russian flights without a flight plan and with transponders switched off near the Alliance.
Twenty-six-year-old Leon Gillespie spent nearly an hour on the hospital roof in a black costume with a scythe, frightening staff. The court fined him £200 for disorderly conduct, as well as £250 for two thefts.
American blogger Laura Loomer stated after visiting Kyiv that she wants to become the U. S. Secretary of Homeland Security. She plans to combat illegal migration and deport migrants.
Lithuanian border guards found an unfinished underground tunnel near the village of Latežeris. This is already the third such case in two weeks; the tunnel did not have an exit on the Lithuanian side.
The partial solar eclipse on August 12 will lead to a reduction in solar power generation in the EU by nearly 9,700 MW. No disruptions to electricity supplies are expected, as the eclipse will occur after the production peak.
The third day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where priorities were identified for attracting international assistance and supporting the energy sector. Diplomats were urged to intensify their efforts to get through the heating season.
German intelligence services thwarted an assassination attempt against Stefan Tumann, head of Donaustahl, a company that manufactures drones for Ukraine. Two suspects, citizens of Ukraine and Romania, were detained on suspicion of cooperating with Russian intelligence services.
Austria recorded a new temperature record for the second day in a row. The highest temperature was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, surpassing Vienna's reading.