Kursk Oblast
In 65 of Russia’s 85 regions, real budget revenues in 2025 were lower than in 2021. The main reasons are reduced federal transfers and a decline in corporate income tax revenues.
An investigation found that at least 77 Russian conscripts were killed in the Kursk region in 2024, while more than 30 others went missing. About 500 conscripts passed through prisoner exchanges.
On the night of August 5, Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of the 28 Russian missiles due to a shortage of interceptors for Patriot systems. Anton Herashchenko proposes striking plants and launchers.
According to the GUR, Russia plans to deploy a North Korean missile unit with 120 missiles and six launchers. This is an expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
On the night of August 5, 2026, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck UAV control centers and other enemy facilities. A crossing over the Mokri Yaly River in Donetsk region and a warehouse in Crimea were also destroyed.
On the night of August 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 28 missiles, including 24 ballistic missiles and 4 "Tsirkons", and 115 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 unmanned aerial vehicles; missile strikes were recorded at 26 locations.
During the attack on August 5, in the city of Aleksin, Tula region, one of the largest Wildberries distribution centers was hit. The fire engulfed a significant part of the complex with an area of 194.5 thousand square meters.
On the night of August 4, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck an FSB post in Shchaslyvtseve, a road bridge in the Kursk region, and a railway bridge in the Zaporizhzhia region. Strikes were also carried out on repair units and facilities in Crimea.
According to the military expert, Russia can launch S-400 missiles from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, combining attacks with drones. The enemy uses missiles as a weapon of terror to demoralize Ukrainians.
On the night of August 1, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 UAVs, the main strike hit the Kyiv region. As of 09:30, 156 targets were shot down, missile and drone impacts were recorded at 21 locations.
Russian authorities have banned digital currency mining in Moscow, the Moscow region, and part of the Kursk region. The restrictions will be in effect from August 15, 2026 until the end of 2032.
On the night of July 30, rf launched a massive combined strike, using 74 missiles and 284 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 55 missiles and 265 drones.
The General Staff confirmed the strike on a MiG-29 fighter and a Pantsir-S1 air defense missile-gun system at the Khalino airfield. The operation was carried out by the 15th separate artillery reconnaissance brigade "Black Forest".
On July 20-21, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a number of Russian military facilities. Among the hit targets was the "Bussol-S" radar station in the Kherson region.
Russian authorities reported a massive drone attack on Moscow and the region, allegedly shooting down 58 drones. According to Telegram channels, UAVs struck the Wildberries logistics complex in the Moscow region.
Impacts of 23 missiles and 10 strike UAVs were recorded at 20 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAV debris at 18 locations.
Russian troops launched over 20 ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Explosions occurred in the capital, fires and impacts were recorded.
On the night of July 17, the Defense Forces struck military targets of the Russian Federation. Two tankers, the patrol ship "Svetlyak", an oil terminal, and the "Slavneft-Yanos" refinery were hit.
Russian occupiers have received orders to step up drone strikes on civilian infrastructure and motor vehicles in frontline areas and border regions. The GUR urges Ukrainians to remain vigilant and respond to air raid signals.
Russia has intensified attacks on gas stations in frontline regions, creating risks for military logistics. Ukraine has more opportunities for a symmetrical response against Russia's fuel infrastructure.
In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on gasoline sales have been introduced, and in occupied Crimea, a state of emergency has been declared. The cause of the shortage is attributed to Ukraine's strikes on oil refining infrastructure.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orenburg gas processing and helium plants on the night of June 24. The buildings of the "Vladimir" space communications center in the Vladimir region were also damaged.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Over the past day, 259 combat engagements and nearly 10,000 drone attacks took place. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Russia launched 7 ballistic missiles and 239 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 4 missiles and 212 UAVs; hits were recorded at nine locations.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked AFU positions 55 times. The highest activity was recorded in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
237 battles took place over the past day, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy deployed nearly 10,000 drones and 287 guided aerial bombs.
228 clashes occurred over the past day, with the heaviest fighting continuing in three directions. The enemy deployed 74 missiles and over 9,000 kamikaze drones.
Since the beginning of the day, 192 battles took place; the enemy launched 70 missiles and 157 guided aerial bombs. Over 6,200 drone attacks and 2,085 shellings of AFU positions were recorded.
Since the beginning of the day, 54 attacks have been recorded at the front. The highest enemy activity is in the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka sectors.