Ukraine
During repeated strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, a firefighter-rescuer was killed and two others were injured. In Odesa region, a bus carrying 12 children was damaged by the blast wave; there were no serious injuries.
This year, more than 4,300 participants in the war against Ukraine and their children were admitted to Russian higher education institutions, one and a half times more than last year. Nearly 40% of applicants were admitted without exams, while two-thirds would not have passed the competition without preferential provisions.
The Guardian journalists attended the launch of Ukrainian FP-1 drones that struck a substation in Alushta. Ukrainian military officials say that long-range strikes are exhausting Russia’s air defenses and economy.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets will appeal to the heads of law enforcement agencies with a demand to inspect the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers in Zakarpattia. He claims there have been systematic human rights violations and corruption risks in the region since 2023.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory are affecting public sentiment, but may strengthen supporters of the war. The Kremlin may use this as a justification for mobilization and a tougher strategy.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said that the country would not be able to supply Ukraine with missiles for the Patriot system due to its dependence on U. S. production and its own defense readiness. He stressed the importance of these munitions’ stockpiles in European countries.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in the sign of Leo. Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko advises avoiding hasty decisions during this period.
Traffic to certain crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in Odesa region has been restricted due to Russian strikes. Entry into Moldova is possible through two crossing points, while exit is possible through only one.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Odesa region overnight on August 9, a local outage occurred in the network, leaving part of the regional center without electricity. DTEK specialists are already working to restore power supply.
The "ATESH" partisans confirmed the complete destruction of the oil depot in occupied Luhansk following a series of precise strikes. The facility supplied fuel to Russia’s 41st and 20th armies in eastern Ukraine.
Over the past day, there were 231 combat engagements at the front. Russian forces launched a missile strike and 75 airstrikes; the occupiers’ losses amounted to 1,130 personnel.
On August 8, Russian forces lost 1,130 military personnel and 1,642 drones. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war amount to 1,457,740 personnel.
On Sunday, August 9, variable cloudiness is expected across most of Ukraine. During the day, brief rain and thunderstorms are possible in places in the east and southeast; no precipitation is expected in the rest of the country.
Russia plans to launch a large-scale strike campaign against Kyiv’s energy infrastructure over the coming weeks. ISW analysts predict that the Russian Federation will use its strategic reserve of ballistic missiles to inflict maximum damage by August 24.
Germany's gas storage level is exceptionally low, threatening supply shortages in November. Berlin refuses to abandon its free-market doctrine despite the risks.
The President of Ukraine said that many countries are not interested in the development of Ukrainian ballistic technologies because of competition in the arms market. He stressed that Ukraine has to fight for its own developments.
On August 8, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant twice lost external power supply, and its own needs were switched to diesel generators. Energoatom emphasizes the risks to nuclear safety due to the Russian occupation of the plant.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Russia may use nuclear weapons if the war turns into a war of attrition on the home front. He called on the international community to intervene to stop the war.
Turkey called on the Russian Federation and Ukraine to introduce a moratorium on attacks against commercial vessels in the Black Sea due to the increasing frequency of strikes. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that vessels, including Turkish ones, are suffering.
Russian forces carried out 142 attacks at the front, with the largest number of assaults taking place in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Over the past day, 34 occupiers were eliminated and 269 drones were destroyed.
In the village of Balky, Zaporizhzhia region, residents have been without electricity and water for two months. Police issued administrative citations against them over a video appeal about the problem.
The President stated that Russia is trying to fully seize Donbas and will distort the agreements with the United States. Ukraine does not intend to abandon its territories and people.
Kyiv bought 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers and thousands of cluster munitions from Ankara. The transfer of the weapons will begin after the 15-day review of the deal by the U.S. Congress.
Ukraine is working on its own Freyja antiballistic project, which is managed by the defense company Fire Point. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the state’s key task is to protect the production facilities from Russian strikes.
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry said that the fragments of a drone near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline likely belonged to a Ukrainian decoy drone called "Maya. " The ministry does not consider the incident intentional.
Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Serbia; they discussed the consequences of Russian strikes and joint projects. Serbia allocated €2 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.
Turkey is restricting commercial vessel traffic to the Black Sea due to an increase in drone attacks. The restrictions apply to vessels heading to ports in Russia and Ukraine.
Centralized water supply has been restored in Marhanets and the surrounding communities of Dnipropetrovsk region following emergency repairs. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to prepare for Russian strikes on infrastructure.