Romania
Romanian radars detected a group of aerial targets in Ukraine near the border. Two Spanish F-18s and an IAR-330 were scrambled for monitoring.
John Ratcliffe cautioned Russia in Moscow against attacking NATO and discussed sanctions over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv knew about the visit.
Two drones washed ashore near Varna, bringing the number found on Bulgaria’s coast to four in 24 hours. The type and purpose of the aircraft are being established.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
Romanian radars detected a target 4 km from Vylkove. Two Spanish F-18s were scrambled for monitoring, and the population of Tulcea was warned.
Norway’s potential deal for 21 UH-60Ms is estimated at $2. 3 billion. Ukraine is primarily considering used Black Hawks to modernize its aircraft fleet.
Drone fragments were discovered in the village of Cișlia after Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine. The aircraft did not carry an explosive charge; its origin is being established.
Representatives of Estonia, Lithuania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day and the sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. Participants will discuss the resilience of the world and Ukraine.
Romanian radars detected intermittent signals near Cahul and Galați County. Two F-16s and a helicopter were scrambled for monitoring.
The EU has sent Serbia four helicopters, 124 firefighters and equipment to fight forest fires. The blaze has engulfed the Deliblato Sands and other areas.
The EU sent four helicopters, 124 firefighters and 39 pieces of equipment to Serbia. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.
Due to the historically low level of the Danube, Romania will urgently deepen the riverbed and divert water to the nuclear power plant. Releases from reservoirs will also be increased.
Two pistols and ammunition that may have been intended for Russian agents were discovered near Berlin. German services are investigating a possible connection to a person detained in Romania.
The CPD reported a new wave of Russian disinformation regarding the division of Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to justify its aggression and sow distrust among its partners.
The European Commission did not provide Ukraine with a €220 million grant following attacks on Black Sea ports. Support is promised through existing lending mechanisms.
Romanian F-16s struck a maritime drone near the Neptun Alpha platform in the Black Sea. The European Commission called the incident hybrid warfare.
The drone entered Romanian airspace near Galați and crashed in Tulcea County. No casualties or damage were reported.
In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a Russian "Banderol" drone from Odesa Oblast crossed the border into Moldova. An explosion occurred in the Talmaza area, vegetation caught fire, and there were no casualties.
Romania’s acting defense minister said that more than 100 Russian drones had attacked Ukrainian ports on the Danube, with their debris washing up on the Romanian shore. He emphasized that the war has indirect consequences for Romania, but that the level of risk has not increased.
During the night of August 16, a Spanish F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone that had entered Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova. The debris fell in an uninhabited area of Galați County.
Hungarian authorities are sinking barges near the Paks nuclear power plant to raise the water level in the Danube for cooling the reactors. Due to the low water level, the plant has already reduced production, and there is a risk of a complete shutdown.
Fragments of a military drone were found on the beach at the Romanian resort of Saturn, after which the area was cordoned off and tourists were evacuated. An operation to retrieve the wreckage from the waters of the Black Sea is underway.
Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.
In Tulcea County, 5 km from Ukraine, a drone flying at low altitude crashed. There were no casualties or damage, and Romania's Ministry of Defence is investigating the incident.
NATO confirmed that an Italian Eurofighter shot down a drone over Latvia and that fighter jets were scrambled in Romania due to drones entering its airspace. The Alliance stated its readiness to respond to threats around the clock.
Ukraine has appealed to the EU for a grant of approximately €220 million for farmers. The European Commission confirmed that it had received the request and is monitoring the blockade of the Black Sea.
Romania’s Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant halted operations due to a significant decrease in the Danube’s water level. The country has already begun importing electricity, and the timeline for resuming the plant’s operations is unknown.
In Costinești, Romania, a drone was found drifting in the sea near the beach. The area was evacuated, and police and the coast guard are working at the site.