Donetsk

Russian troops strike at Konstantinovka, Donetsk region. Locals report shelling of a supermarket area, dead and wounded, and a fire at the site of the attack.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 485 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 5,592 consumers.

Russian troops shelled 14 localities in Donetsk region. Four civilians were killed and 12 wounded. Dozens of houses, administrative buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.

The Russian invaders do not pay money to miners in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. The miners are not receiving their salaries, vacation pay, compensation and sick leave, which is causing growing discontent.

As a result of the Russian attack on Selidove in Donetsk region, 2 people were killed and 11 wounded, including a child. 20 high-rise buildings, 6 administrative buildings and 3 enterprises were damaged.

Russian troops attacked Selidove in the Donetsk region with a glider bomb. The shelling killed 2 people, wounded 7, and damaged 2 high-rise buildings and an administrative building. This is the second deadly attack on civilians in a day.

During the three days of mandatory evacuation, 1010 children from 756 families have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of Donetsk Oblast. The evacuation continues, with another 3,723 children to be evacuated from 28 of the most dangerous settlements.

Over 10,000 customers in Donetsk, Sumy, Dnipro, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts have been cut off from power as a result of hostile shelling. Donetsk Oblast suffered the most, with 79.8 thousand customers in 135 settlements without power supply.

Russian troops shelled the private sector of Konstantinovka, Donetsk region, killing two people. According to preliminary information, the occupiers used artillery.

Over the past day, the occupiers fired 18 times at the settlements of Donetsk region. Dozens of buildings in different districts were damaged, 944 people, including 197 children, were evacuated.

Russian troops captured Serhiivka and advanced in several settlements in Donetsk region. At the same time, Ukrainian defense forces pushed back the enemy in the village of New York in Donetsk region.

Evacuation of children from 28 settlements in Donetsk region continues. Over the past day, 372 families with 481 children have been evacuated. The evacuation is taking place in armored vehicles.

The head of the Donetsk RMA said that Russian troops did not enter Toretsk, despite 14 attempts to storm the city in 24 hours. About 3,000 people remain in the city, and mandatory evacuation from the frontline areas continues.

The 53-year-old construction worker passed information about the location of Ukrainian troops in Mykolaiv to the FSB. He was preparing coordinates for an attack with drones and missiles, for which he faces up to 12 years in prison.

On the morning of August 7, Russian troops shelled Antonivka and Mykhailivka in Donetsk region. As a result of the attacks, 4 civilians aged 52 to 65 were killed and another man was injured.

Occupied Mariupol is turning into a military logistics center of the Russian Federation after the opening of a new railway line. This allows for the rapid transfer of equipment to any active frontline.

Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Donetsk region, injuring 12 people. Forty-one civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, infrastructure and communications.

The Ministry of Reintegration helped to evacuate a 24-year-old girl with a disability from the occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast. After the death of her grandmother, the occupiers planned to send her to an orphanage in Russia, but thanks to joint efforts, she was returned to her mother.

On August 7, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except for the western and eastern regions. The temperature will be 13-22° at night and 22-31° during the day. In the Kyiv region, there will be some rain, at night 13-18°, during the day 22-27°.

Russian propaganda, on orders from Moscow, is trying to shift the focus from the North to the fighting in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This is a traditional enemy information strategy aimed at diverting attention from the situation in the Kursk region.

The Cabinet of Ministers has added funding for the construction of shelters, energy programs and dental prosthetics for defenders to the priority expenditures. This will allow us to receive funds faster and finance the necessary works and services without delay.

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

A resident of occupied Mariupol complained about the behavior of Russian migrants from the Caucasus. Instead of solving the problem, the pseudo-mayor appealed to the FSB, accusing the Mariupol resident of "inciting hatred.

Over the past day, Russia fired 2,841 times at 6 settlements in Donetsk region. As a result of the attacks, 1 person died, 8 civilians were wounded, and 15 civilian objects were damaged.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 41 enemy attacks, the enemy launched seven missile and 50 air strikes.

The coordination headquarters decided to forcibly evacuate families with children from additional settlements in the Donetsk region. Evacuation is carried out from territories close to the demarcation line for 10 km, including Selidovo.

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 children were born in Ukraine, which is 9% less than last year. For every newborn, there are three deaths, indicating a deep demographic crisis.

Occupants shelled 14 localities in Donetsk region, totaling 2,878 attacks in the region over the last day. 83 civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution.