Crimea

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has not received a response from the mayor of Rome to the call to cancel Anna Netreko's performances at the Rome Opera. The acting Minister of Culture hopes for the non-administrative influence of the Italian leadership in this matter.

An arbitration tribunal in Paris has recognized jurisdiction to hear Ukrenergo's claim against Russia over its assets in Crimea. The company is seeking compensation for expropriated energy facilities on the peninsula.

British intelligence reports problems with water supply for Russian troops in Ukraine due to damaged infrastructure. The lack of water leads to dehydration, illness and lower morale.

Russia uses at least 5 airfields in the occupied Crimea. The activity of two of them has significantly decreased due to losses, but Russia does not want to redeploy its aircraft to the mainland for tactical reasons.

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has appealed to the authorities in Rome to cancel the performances of Russian singer Anna Netrebko. ICIP emphasizes that Netrebko supports the Putin regime and the annexation of Crimea.

The U. S. Defense Attaché awarded the DIU officer with the Medal of Merit. The award was presented for his contribution to strengthening military cooperation between Kyiv and Washington and facilitating security assistance.

Ukraine is preparing a strategic counterstrike in the Kursk region of Russia to divert Russian forces from other fronts. Experts point to high risks and limited strategic goals of the operation.

The Supreme Court of the occupied Crimea upheld the decision to extend the arrest of Crimean Tatar activists. The lawyer considers the prosecution illegal, as the organization Hizb ut-Tahrir is not recognized as a terrorist organization.

The popular AI-95 gasoline has disappeared from most gas stations in occupied Crimea. In Sevastopol, some gas stations introduced a coupon system for issuing fuel "for their own".

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.

The 'ATESH' movement reports that the Crimean bridge has been reinforced. Russia is installing additional air defense systems, double-row barges, and building a new fence to protect against possible attacks by Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet.

Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.

Agents of the ATES movement discovered an air defense base on Cape Fiolent, which provides protection for Sevastopol. The location of air defense complexes, anti-aircraft missile systems, and electronic warfare and radar installations was reconnoitered.

Russian authorities reported allegedly shooting down drones and missiles in several regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. the Russian Defense Ministry also announced the destruction of 7 unmanned boats in the Black Sea.

Explosions were heard in Crimea. The occupation authorities claim to have shot down a Neptune missile, drones and maritime drones.

An agent of the ATESH movement scouted an observation post on the coast of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea. The number of such posts is growing due to the fear of unmanned maritime drones, and the movement continues to reconnoiter the peninsula.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained that the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine was the result of Russia's unsuccessful information policy. After the first strike, the Russians moved the boat, which provoked a second strike.

The military expert commented on the GUR operation on the Tendra Spit, emphasizing its strategic importance. He noted the importance of the agent network in Crimea and the weakening of Russia's control over the Black Sea.

Activists of the 'Yellow Ribbon' movement distributed pro-Ukrainian leaflets in public transport and near the embankment of occupied Yalta. The movement calls on new people to join the fight for freedom.

Aleksander Franchetti, a member of the 'Sevastopol self-defense', was sentenced to 5 years in prison and deportation from the Czech Republic for 10 years.

In occupied Crimea, there are calls for the deportation of those who are waiting for the return of the Ukrainian government. A representative of a pro-russian organization proposes to legislate the term "waiting" and start deporting such citizens.

Guerrillas have spotted the transportation of Buk-M2 and S-400 air defense systems to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge. Russia is forced to withdraw weapons from various parts of the front to close vulnerabilities in its defense capabilities.

The Russian invaders are exporting healing mud from Chokrak Lake in Crimea to Moscow every day. Locals report that the mud is sold in the Russian capital at extremely high prices.

On August 3, Ukraine attacked Crimea, allegedly sinking the Russian submarine Rostov-on-Don. British intelligence believes that the attack will force Russia to reconsider plans to deploy significant naval forces on the peninsula.

The head of the Defense Intelligence believes that it will be easier to regain Crimea through the Crimean Bridge and the Perekop Isthmus. Budanov refutes the myth of the peninsula's impregnability, recalling its conquest in the past.

The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that problems with mobilization in Russia began 3 months ago. Despite significant monetary incentives, the flow of volunteers is decreasing dramatically, with a shortfall of almost 10%.

The Kherson Art Museum has identified a painting by Nadiia Andreeva stolen by the Russian occupiers. This is the 122nd identified work of art out of more than 10,000 illegally exported exhibits.

On August 6, DIU special forces conducted an operation on the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea. Enemy equipment, personnel, and fortifications were destroyed, and Ukrainian soldiers returned without losses.

In the Black Sea, a Russian submarine was replaced by a similar one. One boat remains on duty, but is rarely used.