Air raid alert
A state of emergency was declared in Novorossiysk following a massive attack by Ukrainian Armed Forces UAVs. The attack caused two water mains to burst, so the water supply to the city was suspended.
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a non-residential building was damaged as a result of falling debris from an enemy UAV. Information about casualties is being established; there is no fire.
On Wednesday, Russian drones attacked Kyiv; air defense is operating in the city. Klychko urged residents to stay in shelters.
During the enemy attack on Kyiv region, Brovary Mayor Ihor Sapozhko urged people to remain calm. He noted that no reports of damage in the community had been received.
Following a nighttime attack, fires have been reported at an oil terminal and in the military harbor in Novorossiysk. Russian authorities said that "several hundred" drones were flying toward Krasnodar Krai.
An enemy drone struck a bus belonging to one of the Zaporizhzhia enterprises on a road near the village of Ukrainka. A 53-year-old man was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
On the night of August 12, Russia launched missiles and 138 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 UAVs; hits were recorded at 16 locations.
New explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea. In Balaklava, a building caught fire after the operation of Russian air defense, while another explosion was heard in the area of the thermal power plant.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to respond to air raid alerts. He reported new strikes by the Russian Federation, including missile strikes from North Korea, on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia; there are deaths and injuries.
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.
Russian Armed Forces Major General Oleksandr Novikov has been notified of suspicion of organizing Shahed UAV attacks on Ukraine's civilian energy facilities. According to the investigation, in 2024 he coordinated strikes on substations, a compressor station, and a thermal power plant.
Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.
At night, russia struck Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with "Zircon" and "Iskander-M" missiles, as well as Ukraine with 120 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 UAVs; hits were recorded at 21 locations.
Overnight, Russia attacked the Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones. In Bucha District, warehouse facilities and three trucks were damaged; there were no casualties.
On Tuesday, an attack was recorded at the Orsk oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg region, more than 1,500 km from the border. Preliminary reports indicate that the hydrocracking complex, with a capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year, was hit; the refinery continues to burn.
As a result of Russia's nighttime ballistic attack on Kyiv, one person was injured and a children's hospital building in the Shevchenkivskyi district was damaged. Children and medical staff were in a shelter, and a fire at a warehouse was extinguished.
Five people were killed and another 20 injured as a result of a combined strike on Zaporizhzhia. Industrial and infrastructure facilities were damaged, and fires broke out.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia using missiles and aerial bombs, injuring two people. Buildings were damaged, and there are power outages and fires; emergency services are working.
On the night of August 11, Russian forces are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while Zaporizhzhia is coming under a combined strike involving missiles and aerial bombs. The Mayor of Kyiv urged residents to remain in shelters.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
Russian drones attacked the Shostka community in Sumy Oblast, damaging a non-residential building, an infrastructure facility and a country house. Due to the threat of repeated attacks, rescuers temporarily suspended operations; information about those injured is being уточнено.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea and planned to deploy additional troops. He emphasized that this creates threats not only for Ukraine, but also for Japan and Korea.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi stated that Russia is working to increase its simultaneous missile salvo to 200 units. He stressed that this concerns not only ballistic missiles and urged people not to spread exaggerated headlines.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
Power went out in Gelendzhik and Novorossiysk amid a warning of a Ukrainian drone attack. In Krasnodar, more than 70 traffic lights are not working due to an emergency outage.
In the Kyiv region, they plan to strengthen gas station security by introducing automatic alerts about air raids and updating protocols for staff. It was also decided to clear gas stations of abandoned cars and equip shelters.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership on implementing the plan for long-range sanctions and middle strikes. Operations were adjusted, and attention was paid to air defense needs.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat urged Ukrainian media not to use headlines about "missiles not intercepted," as this plays into the enemy's hands. He emphasized that presenting information in this way fuels pessimism among the population.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi stated that the Russian Federation may launch 77 ballistic missiles simultaneously, planning to increase the number to 200. Ukraine lacks interceptors for Patriot systems, leaving the country vulnerable.
The New Moon will occur on August 12 at 20:36, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. This will create ideal conditions for observing the meteor shower and photographing the Milky Way.