Explosions
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a result of a nighttime missile attack, the backup warehouse of BOOKCHEF publishing house was destroyed, and over 100,000 books burned. The publishing house is reviewing preorder deadlines and calling on readers for support.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže. They discussed food security, Russian attacks on ports, and Ukraine’s European integration.
Fragments of a Geran-2 drone were found in Moldova's Cahul District. They were sent for examination, and the police continue the investigation.
Due to Russian shelling on August 5, approximately 126,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk region were without electricity. Energy workers began emergency restoration work, but the exact completion time is unknown.
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.
On the night of August 5, Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of the 28 Russian missiles due to a shortage of interceptors for Patriot systems. Anton Herashchenko proposes striking plants and launchers.
During the day, the enemy attacked the Voznesensk community, injuring six people. A building and specialized equipment at a transport infrastructure facility were damaged.
An assassination attempt was carried out in Russia against the CEO of "Uraldronzavod," Volodymyr Tkachuk. His car exploded, and he is in serious condition in intensive care.
Rescuers have completed the search operation in Kramatorsk, recovering the body of the deceased. In total, 27 people were injured in the Russian airstrike on August 4.
As a result of Russia's strike on August 5, Liqui Moly's central product warehouse was destroyed. There were no casualties; the company is working to restore supplies.
On August 5, Russian missiles struck the NOVUS logistics center; this was already the second strike. The company is working to redistribute its stock so that stores can operate without interruption.
August 6 has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Kyiv region due to Russia's massive missile and drone attack. Sixteen people were killed, 36 injured, and 78 facilities were damaged.
At the German airport in Leipzig, a drone carrying explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Police are treating it as possible sabotage against state security.
The enemy attacked Odesa district with drones, killing one person and injuring eight others. Vehicles caught fire at an enterprise, and the fires were extinguished by rescuers.
As a result of the overnight shelling of Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, an ammonia container was damaged, and a leak of approximately 100 liters was contained. The NH₃ concentration was 91 ppm; there is no threat of a repeat leak.
In Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit a truck carrying food; there were no casualties. In Kharkiv, 11 people were injured in missile strikes, and four were hospitalized.
As a result of the Russian Federation's massive attack on Kyiv and the region, fires broke out at two Silpo distribution centers. Six employees were killed; the number of injured is being уточнено.
The European Commission allocates €1. 4 billion to Ukraine, obtained from frozen Russian assets, in response to Russia's massive attack. Prime Minister Koretskyi said that the funds will go toward the country's defense and resilience.
Elevated levels of air pollution have been recorded in Vyshneve, Obukhiv, and Brovary. Firefighting is ongoing at five locations, with firefighting robots and helicopters deployed.
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.
On Wednesday night, a ROZETKA distribution warehouse in Brovary was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack. Co-owner Iryna Chechotkina said that the facility cannot be restored, but the company continues to operate.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi reported urgent meetings with businesses to ensure the operation of logistics following Russian attacks. "Epicentr" and "Nova Poshta" came under attack; there were fatalities and injuries.
As a result of the Russian attack on August 5, Nova Poshta's sorting center in Kyiv was destroyed. Three people were killed and eight injured; the company will compensate for the damages.
A massive Russian attack destroyed two key logistics complexes of "Epicentr" in Kyiv and Kalynivka; the logistics center in Kyiv was completely burned down. One employee was killed and three were injured; ceramic tile production has been halted, and restoration will take up to two years.