Evacuation
President Zelenskyy said that restoration work is ongoing in Odesa after the strike. As of this morning, more than 300,000 families were without power; a third have already had their electricity restored.
During repeated strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, a firefighter-rescuer was killed and two others were injured. In Odesa region, a bus carrying 12 children was damaged by the blast wave; there were no serious injuries.
Last Friday, a World Health Organization humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro was destroyed in shelling. Staff managed to evacuate 130 of the 300 pallets before the attack.
As a result of the attack on Zhytomyr region, the "Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr" enterprise was damaged. The company has temporarily suspended operations; no employees were injured.
Traffic to certain crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in Odesa region has been restricted due to Russian strikes. Entry into Moldova is possible through two crossing points, while exit is possible through only one.
All passengers of the Sumy–Kyiv train, which was attacked by the enemy with a drone, were promptly evacuated and transported to continue their journey. There were no casualties; railway workers are minimizing deviations from the schedule.
Ukraine is working on its own Freyja antiballistic project, which is managed by the defense company Fire Point. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the state’s key task is to protect the production facilities from Russian strikes.
Canadian authorities have ordered the evacuation of the city of Summerland in British Columbia due to the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire, which has covered more than 5,000 hectares. The fire was caused by hot, dry weather and strong winds.
An enemy UAV struck the locomotive of the Sumy–Kyiv train, damaging a carriage. The passengers were evacuated, and railway workers are minimizing the delay.
Over the past 24 hours, 223 combat engagements took place at the front, with the largest number on the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched a missile strike and 77 airstrikes, using 242 guided aerial bombs.
Over five days, the Russians attacked the railway 41 times, damaging 11 locomotives. The shelling killed 6 railway workers and 8 people in the Kyiv region.
Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attended the farewell ceremony for Polish volunteer Marek Rusek-Volsky.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia areas, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing train routes and arranging bus transfers. Passengers can use electric trains from Dnipro at no extra charge.
U. S. intelligence has changed its assessment, believing that Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country to test the alliance’s resolve. The threats range from cyberattacks to a small-scale ground invasion, with a timeframe extending to 2029.
At a school in Nonthaburi province, a student opened fire, killing a teacher and injuring four people before taking his own life. This is already the second similar incident in Thailand this year.
A forest fire broke out near Vancouver, prompting an evacuation warning for 35 homes in the suburb of Anmore. The fire is almost contained, and international rescuers have arrived to fight it.
Russian drones attacked the Liberian-flagged cargo ship EMIL, which is linked to a German company. The crew of 11 sailors was evacuated; there were no casualties.
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets reported the evacuation of five Ukrainian teenagers from temporarily occupied territories. Among them is a 17-year-old girl who overcame difficulties with her documents.
Eight of Germany’s largest airports, including Frankfurt and Berlin, are installing state-of-the-art drone defense systems. The system is already operational in Frankfurt, and by the end of the year most airports will have the new capabilities.
Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.
A powerful eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Authorities declared a red alert level due to lava and ash.
The U. S. military said an investigation confirmed there had been no white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base. The residue turned out to be harmless corrosion, and there were no injuries.
As a result of the attack on the civilian vessel MERA QUEEN, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, a Ukrainian sailor was killed and three others were injured. The vessel, loaded with Ukrainian wheat, sustained hull damage and caught fire.
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.
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.
Ukrainian emergency responders rescued a roe deer while extinguishing a forest fire in France. The animal was given water, calmed down, and taken to volunteers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified three priorities for the winter during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council: protection of critical infrastructure, shelters, and anti-ballistic capabilities. He also noted delays in some cities and regions.
Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin signed an order for the mandatory evacuation of children from the Kramatorsk community. A total of 525 children from 424 families are subject to evacuation due to the deteriorating security situation.
According to the GUR, Russia plans to deploy a North Korean missile unit with 120 missiles and six launchers. This is an expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
As a result of the night massive Russian attack on the logistics infrastructure of Kyiv region, there are, preliminarily, casualties found near the railway platform. Train traffic was suspended, restoration works are ongoing in the Brovary district.