Crimea

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.

The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.

A fire broke out in occupied Crimea near the Oktyabrske airfield. Locals report explosions and a plume of smoke, suggesting the detonation of Russian ammunition stored at the unused airfield.

Work continues on the construction of defenses and an additional bridge near the Kerch Bridge. Active construction continues from the arched spans to the Kuban, and piles are being installed.

The occupiers in Crimea have restored one of the damaged ferries, but it is much smaller than the damaged Slavyan. There are no Russian surface ships in the Black Sea now, only two submarines.

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

The Ministry of transport of the Russian Federation has developed a draft order that establishes prohibited areas for navigation in the area of the energy bridge in the Crimea. The ban will apply to all types of vessels, except boats and ships of the Russian law enforcement agencies.

Atesh partisans discovered the arrival of a helicopter with "important guests" to Cape Chersonesos after the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine. The purpose of the visit was to find those responsible and prevent future attacks.

In occupied Mariupol, there is a problem of stray animals that can carry dangerous diseases. The situation with the spread of rabies is particularly alarming, as it poses a real threat to the population.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces strike at the Rostov-on-Don submarine and S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea. The $300 million boat sank in the port of Sevastopol.

The ATES guerrilla movement discovered an FSB command post in the Chernomorye sanatorium in occupied Yalta. Up to 50 people and 15 FSB vehicles were recorded, as well as the arrival of a commission from Moscow to search for guerrilla movements.

On August 3, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except in the east and southeast. The temperature will be 13-23° at night and 20-34° during the day, depending on the region.

Kirill Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, said that there is a chance that the Crimean bridge will be destroyed in the coming months.

The Russian army attacked Odesa region with three ballistic missiles, probably Iskander-M, from the occupied Crimea. During the day, Ukrainian air defense shot down 5 reconnaissance drones in the south of the country.