War in Ukraine
A drone of an undetermined type exploded in Bulgaria near the border with Romania. There were no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said that the temporary absence of goods in some stores does not indicate a shortage. Logistics and storage will be restructured to accommodate the new conditions following Russian attacks on warehouses.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that after the war ends, Belgrade and Kyiv could significantly expand economic cooperation and jointly enter the markets of third countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. He emphasized the potential for cooperation in energy, extraction, and agriculture.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to continue providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, particularly in the medical and energy sectors. He emphasized his readiness to do more to support Ukraine’s energy sector, especially during the winter period.
Oleksii Yukov, head of the "Platsdarm" group, was killed on August 5 while exhuming bodies on the front line. For years, he had been bringing home the bodies of fallen Ukrainian military personnel and civilians.
Zelenskyy said that an agreement had been reached with the US on regular deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems. He stressed that this is not enough to fully protect against Russian attacks.
Elon Musk refused to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian ballistic missile launchers, citing the risk of escalation and calling for negotiations. At the same time, Ukraine continues a systematic campaign of long-range strikes against strategic facilities of the Russian Federation using its own capabilities.
A spokesperson for Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs said that 95% of Ukrainian men of conscription age work legally and pay taxes. The ministry also reminded that those not working include wounded soldiers undergoing rehabilitation.
A Russian drone struck a Ukrposhta vehicle heading to Kramatorsk. The fire was extinguished with the assistance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; the driver was unharmed.
Due to the war in the Middle East, damage to refineries in the Persian Gulf and strikes on Russian refineries, Europe risks experiencing a diesel shortage. Fuel prices have already risen by nearly 40%, while stockpiles have fallen by 30%.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
The General Staff confirmed the damage to the Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries, as well as to an observation post on the "Sivash" drilling rig. Fires broke out at the enterprises.
New Zealand announced its 36th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 33 individuals and organizations, including over cyber activities and involvement in the abduction of Ukrainian children. The decision was made after the United States supported a bill to increase pressure on Russia.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
During the response to the aftermath of the Russian attack in Kyiv, the body of a person was found, and four others were injured. Fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts and were extinguished.
Ukraine, a US official said, agreed not to strike non-Russian tankers and certain infrastructure in the Black Sea. This should help preserve Kazakhstan’s oil exports, which have declined.
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.
SBS Commander Robert Brovdi confirmed operations against 12 targets in the Black and Azov Seas as part of Operation "MoLoChKa". In total, 218 vessels were hit between July 6 and August 8.
On the night of August 8, Russian forces launched six ballistic and surface-to-air missiles, as well as 151 attack drones, at Ukraine. The Defense Forces shot down or suppressed 135 drones; missile strikes and 13 UAVs hitting their targets were recorded.
The "Fora" chain reported a temporary reduction in its product range due to the destruction of its warehouses as a result of a Russian attack. The company is working to reorganize supplies in order to deliver essential goods.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
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.
On August 7, Russian forces lost 1,190 military personnel and 1,751 drones. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war are approaching 1.5 million people.
The President of the European Commission welcomed the U. S. Senate’s support for a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. She called for jointly draining the Russian Federation’s resources to continue the war against Ukraine.
As a result of the overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, 3 people were killed, including a child born in 2022, and 7 more were injured. In Pukhivka, a house and vehicles were destroyed, and a warehouse building was damaged.
Due to power outages, dozens of settlements in the Kherson region remain without water. The occupation authorities propose delivering water by tanker trucks instead of repairing the networks.
On the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Kyiv, causing fires in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. Fires involving fuel tanks have been reported.
On the night of August 8, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic weapons. About seven powerful explosions were heard in the capital, there is currently no information about the consequences.
During the night of August 8, the enemy attacked Brovary District in Kyiv Region. Three people were killed, including a child, and three others were injured, houses and cars were damaged.
Due to Russian attacks on Black Sea ports, Ukraine’s agricultural exports could fall by 54% to 29. 6 million tonnes. This threatens the country’s largest source of export revenue.