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During the Combined Resolve exercises in Germany, Ukrainian drone operators from the 412th Nemesis Regiment defeated American troops. A NATO general called the changes impressive after the joint training.
U. S. intelligence warned European allies about a possible Russian hybrid attack on the Baltic states and Poland. The attacks could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag provocations.
Bohdan Krotevych said that he had not heard the former defense minister's position on the protests. He believes that Fedorov needs to make up his mind, as his statements are contradictory.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme involving the fictitious employment of men as teachers at private lyceums for $10,000 in order to obtain a deferment. Five organizers have been notified of suspicion, and 21 men evaded conscription.
After visiting the Coordination Headquarters, Laura Loomer urged Russian military personnel and mercenaries to surrender through the "I Want to Live" project. She emphasized that Russia deceives foreigners into recruiting them for "meat assaults."
According to an IBRiS poll, 67% of respondents in Poland support the deportation of Ukrainian men of conscription age who do not work legally. This idea has the greatest support among right-wing voters, particularly supporters of PiS.
Men aged 18–60 no longer need to generate an e-military registration document 72 hours in advance; a valid document at the time of the visit is sufficient. Refusal is possible if the document is invalid or the data has not been updated.
Ukrainian forces carried out a unique operation against the base in Novorossiysk, using Palianytsia drones, Neptune missiles, and naval drones. Hits on air defense systems, berths, and port infrastructure have been confirmed.
The SBU counterintelligence service exposed an FSB agent network that coordinated air attacks. Four informants were detained in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions.
In its 2026 report, the U. S. State Department praised Ukraine for providing open access to budget documents despite the war. At the same time, it noted that the Cabinet of Ministers maintains extrabudgetary accounts for military expenditures without an independent audit.
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.
A military official in Lviv region signed orders to pay UAH 100,000 to servicemen who did not participate in battles. UAH 16 million was unjustifiably paid from the budget; he faces up to 8 years in prison.
Fighters from the "BAT-13" and "ARATTA" units, as part of the "Tymur Special Unit" of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, conducted an operation in the occupied territory and captured a Russian serviceman. The Defence Intelligence emphasized that this would help exchange the prisoner for a Ukrainian defender.
Draft Law No. 15494 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, expanding the grounds for deferment. In particular, it may be granted to parents who raise children alone if the other parent is abroad for more than 90 days a year.
A female officer of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received $14,000 for promising to facilitate the determination of a disability for a servicemember in order to secure his discharge. She was detained in Kyiv and placed under house arrest as a preventive measure.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court of Russia upheld a lawsuit filed by the Rodina party and annulled the registration of Yabloko’s list for the State Duma elections. The party plans to appeal the decision, which will not take effect until the procedures are completed.
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 troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
A serviceman who in September 2025 shot a man and a woman with an automatic rifle and also robbed a house was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court took into account that he had previously been convicted of intentional murder.
An STB TV crew, together with military personnel, came under attack by Russian FPV drones. A drone struck a pickup truck; the journalists took cover in a field, and there were no serious injuries.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that, as of today, 488 people have been notified of suspicion in 384 proceedings concerning corruption in the defense sector. A total of 530 indictments have been sent to court, while losses from illegal procurement amount to UAH 3.9 billion.
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.
Cameras on the Royal Marines’ K3 Scout drones transmitted technical data to an IP address in China. The UK Ministry of Defence disabled the cameras’ internet connection after discovering the breach.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets will appeal to the heads of law enforcement agencies with a demand to inspect the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers in Zakarpattia. He claims there have been systematic human rights violations and corruption risks in the region since 2023.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
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.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had brought air defense systems from different parts of the country to the area around Moscow, creating three rings of protection. He also reported on a Ukrainian operation that inflicted losses of one trillion rubles on the Russian Federation.
Dmytro Lubinets said that hundreds of men were unlawfully deprived of deferments at the Berehove District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center. The materials have been submitted to the prosecutor's office for investigation.