War in Ukraine
In Poland, those accused of brutally beating a Ukrainian man in Radom have appeared in court, including a former MMA fighter. The attackers shouted nationalist slogans, and the victim sustained serious head injuries.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
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.
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.
On August 10, a MiG-29 fighter jet carrying out a combat mission crashed in Odesa region. The pilot managed to eject and is not in danger.
Russian propaganda is actively spreading a fake claim that Patriot technologies from Ukraine could end up on the black market. About 200 such publications were recorded within 24 hours.
On August 12, the 51st edition of the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa will take place in Salzburg. The Parisians could become the second team after Real Madrid to win the trophy twice in a row.
During the night of August 11, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Orenburg region. A fire was recorded; the extent of the damage is being уточнено.
Russia is planning illegal State Duma elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine, ensuring turnout of over 65–70% and support for United Russia of at least 70%. This is being done to legitimize the occupation, said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation.
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.
U. S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about transferring licenses to Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles amid concerns that the technology could fall into Russia’s hands. This threatens Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian strikes in winter.
In the evening and at night, Russian forces attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. Three people were killed and five wounded; children are among the victims.
Over the past day, there were 212 combat engagements at the front, with the enemy most actively attacking in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Sloviansk directions. The Russians deployed more than 10,600 kamikaze drones and carried out 79 airstrikes.
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.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
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.
The South Korean government maintains a cautious position regarding Ukraine's request for air defense support, emphasizing compliance with domestic law. Seoul continues to provide only humanitarian aid, refraining from supplying lethal weapons.
Six people were killed and another 19 injured as a result of Russia’s overnight combined attack on Zaporizhzhia. Four apartment buildings and non-residential buildings were damaged.
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.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day, Russian forces lost approximately 1,190 military personnel and 456 pieces of weaponry. Russia’s total losses since the beginning of the war amount to approximately 1,460,400 people.
russia suspended the serial production of "Kinzhal" and Kh-32 missiles due to their low accuracy. Instead, 65 9M723 missiles for "Iskanders" were manufactured in July
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.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 9. Industrial facilities, infrastructure, a garage cooperative and non-residential buildings were damaged.
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.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings and non-residential structures. Fires broke out and power was cut off; emergency services are working at the sites.
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.
The Russian Athletics Federation has filed a new lawsuit with the CAS, challenging World Athletics sanctions. The restrictions, imposed because of the invasion of Ukraine, prevent athletes from participating in international competitions.
U. S. Deputy Representative to the UN Dan Negrea stated that Washington will continue to support negotiations to end the war. The United States will also facilitate the reunification of families separated by the war.