21:44 Intelligence chief: Russian attacks from the North alarming
The head of the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service HUR, Kyrylo Budanov, expresses concern over Russian attacks from the north. According to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform, in an interview, he reportedly answered a question about Russian attacks from the north by saying, "If I were to answer that, we would cause panic. We'll put it this way: There are problems, they have a tendency to escalate." He reportedly told someone in the western press, "Unfortunately, I won't have good news this year."
20:59 Stoltenberg: "No doubt", Ukraine has the right to attack military targets in Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reportedly told Ukrainian media that he supports attacks on military targets in Russia. "My position is that there is no doubt that Ukraine has the right to attack legitimate military targets on the territory of the aggressor country Russia. Since it's a war that Russia started against Ukraine, Ukraine has the right to self-defense, and that includes attacks on the territory of the aggressor," so Stoltenberg. He also reportedly pointed out that different NATO countries impose different restrictions on the use of weapons they supply: Some set no limits, while others offer only some restrictions.
20:15 "Burning like a match": Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian artillery system worth over a million dollars
Ukrainian troops reportedly destroyed a Russian artillery system of the type Akatsiya, worth over a million dollars, according to their own statements. "The Russian Akatsiya burned like a match," it says in the caption of a video released by the Ukrainian General Staff, as "Kyiv Post" writes. The report states that fighters from the 47th separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces take the artillery system under fire. Which weapon was used for the attack remains unclear, and the Ukrainian newspaper cannot independently verify the date and location of the incident. The drone footage shows a large explosion, followed by smaller explosions.
19:40 TASS reports multiple drone attacks
In the vicinity of the city of Shebekino in the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to the Russian news agency TASS, a truck was attacked by a Ukrainian suicide drone, and the driver was wounded. "The man sustained shrapnel wounds to his leg and arm. He was treated on the spot and could not be taken to the hospital," the governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, is quoted as saying. In addition, TASS reports that several other settlements were attacked by Ukrainian drones. Damaged were single-family houses in the villages of Ziborovka and Murov, as well as a multi-family house in Bezymeno.
19:09 US Weapons Deployment: Merz expects "precise reporting" from the government
CDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes the German government for surprising the public with the stationing of American long-range weapons. "I have received no briefing from the German government up to today," Merz said in an ARD summer interview. He expects "precise reporting" from the German government in the coming days. "That's a fundamental change in the strategic military situation in Europe and in Germany, and that can't just be made with a press release." Germany and the United States announced at the recent NATO summit that the United States would station missiles and hypersonic weapons in Germany starting in 2026.
18:33 Kiev: Energy supply to improve soon
The energy supply in Ukraine is expected to improve soon according to the Ukrainian government, as reported by "Kyiv Independent" citing Premier Minister Denis Schmyhal. The government is reportedly working on decentralizing energy production and supporting a wide range of consumers to facilitate additional energy generation, Schmyhal said. Kiev is also supporting renewable energy sources and backing solar panels and wind turbines. In recent months, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure to disrupt the country's energy grid once again.
17:55 Kiev hopes for US approval for long-range weapons
The US has not yet given Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets on Russian territory. This was stated by Ihor Schowka, the deputy head of Zelensky's Presidential Administration, to "Voice of America". However, Ukraine continues to work with the US on this issue and hopes for a quick decision. "Everyone knows where the danger comes from, where the rockets (against Ukraine) are launched from." Schowka expressed optimism: "All important decisions that the US has made in the past were made very quietly - and that will also be the case this time." Ukraine has been requesting permission from the US and other Western partners to use the long-range weapons, such as rockets or missiles, against targets on Russian territory. So far, Ukrainian military personnel can only use drones with significantly less explosive power.
17:24 Merz: Germany also supports Ukraine with jet deliveries
CDU leader Friedrich Merz spoke in favor of stronger support for Ukraine and the delivery of combat jets. Merz told ARD: "It seems plausible to me to help Ukraine, at least to regain control over its own airspace. These rocket attacks, which are now taking place in ever greater numbers, against infrastructure, against power and water supply, against hospitals, nursing homes, we cannot control that from the ground alone. And that's why the delivery of combat jets to Ukraine is already a settled matter in many countries around the world, including in Europe. We as Germans should not hold back." The transfer of F-16 jets is already underway, the US, the Netherlands, and Denmark announced in a joint statement at the NATO summit in Washington on Tuesday.
16:50 Partisans report large fire, Russian subunits destroyedAt a sabotage action near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Kherson region, there was reportedly a large fire. According to a report by the Partisan Movement Atesh on Telegram, one of their agents set dry grass on fire near the positions of one of the units of the 70th motorized infantry division of the Russian army. "As a result of the fire, three subunits were destroyed, trenches and fortifications of the unit were destroyed." Weapons and supplies were also destroyed. "Up to twenty members of the unit suffered severe burns." The post of the partisans ends with the call: "We continue our resistance along the entire front line and cause significant damage to the occupiers. Join the ranks of Atesh."
15:19 Russian soldiers apparently detain Georgians illegally in South Ossetia
Russian troops reportedly detained a Georgian national near the village of Adzvi on the border with the occupied region of South Ossetia on Saturday. According to "Kyiv Independent", this information was passed on to the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia by the Georgian State Security Service. The security service is further quoted as saying, "The Russian occupation forces are responsible for all destructive actions that are committed in the occupied territories of Georgia as well as along the occupation line." Moscow gained full control over the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia following its invasion of Georgia in 2008.
15:43 Zelenskyy hopes for more help after US trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced further assistance for the military and weapons industries following his return from the US. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reportedly reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; this includes weapons for soldiers and support for Ukraine's military industries, he said. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week alone, Russia has fired over 700 guided air-to-surface bombs, over 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, Zelenskyy told X.
15:11 Russia reports capture of another village in eastern Ukraine
According to the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow, Russian forces have taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The ministry announced that the village of Uroschainje in the Donetsk region was taken by "Units of the Eastern Military District" (Wostok). The village is located near the southern frontline, close to the region of Zaporizhzhia. It was one of the few settlements that the Ukrainian army had managed to recapture during its counteroffensive in 2023. The Russian troops had advanced along a South-North axis along the Mokri Yaly River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
Thirteen people were killed and 54 others were injured, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, as reported by "Kyiv Independent". The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin implies US government indirect responsibility for Trump assassination attemptThe Kremlin indirectly implicated the US government in the assassination attempt on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We do not believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to assassinate or kill Trump," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov to journalists. "However, an atmosphere was created in the US in which such actions could have been possible." Peskov further claimed, "It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger."
13:53 Zelenskyy: More than 700 guided bombing attacks in the past weekIn the past seven days, Russia has launched over 700 guided air-to-surface bombs, over 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on social media. "The scale of this evil must be met with the scale of decisions to protect human life. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetsk region, Urozhaine seized
According to the DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhaine in the Donetsk region. The fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka is continuing. Additionally, the Russians are reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaine was seized by Russian forces during Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022. It is reported that Urozhaine was retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military base
The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing a Su-34 dropping a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb dropped was the FAB-3000 type, which weighs three tonnes in total, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1200 kg. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the bomb hit a Ukrainian military base.
11:30 Ukraine: Death toll rises to six after Russian air raids in Donetsk
Following Russian air raids in the Donetsk region, the death toll has risen to six. Six residents of the Donetsk region were killed: two each in Nowootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy, and one in Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, Wadym Filaschkin, via social media. A total of 11 people were reportedly injured in the attacks throughout the day.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security agreement with Ukraine
Ireland is reportedly taking the first steps towards drafting a security agreement with Ukraine. This was reported by "The Kyiv Independent" following a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland. During his return flight from the NATO summit in Washington, Zelenskyy made a brief stopover at Shannon Airport in Ireland for a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris. "The Kyiv Independent" reports that Harris described the meeting as a "very good one," during which they discussed the possibility of a bilateral agreement on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security. Ireland follows a policy of neutrality and is not a NATO member, with defense spending accounting for just 0.2% of its GDP, one of the lowest in the EU. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized the Russian war against Ukraine as a genocide.
10:24 Ukraine: Six Russian air raids repelled
In the night, the Ukrainian air defense reportedly shot down two enemy cruise missiles of the CH-59/Ch-69 type and four reconnaissance drones: three Orlan-10s and one ZALA, according to their own statements on social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump attack for propagandaRussia utilizes the attempted assassination attempt on the former US President Donald Trump for its own purposes just hours after the incident. The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry calls on the US government to "review their policy of inciting hatred." Such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples," announced Maria Zakharova. She also used the attack to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. The money for "the weapons delivery to Zelenskyy" should "perhaps be better used for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US," she says to republican politicians.
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff publishes new loss figures for the Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In one day alone, the losses amounted to 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, at least seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were also destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine, according to Ukraine. Western estimations give lower loss figures - these are only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air raid alert over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor Ivan Fedorov of the Zaporizhzhia region calls for an air raid alert in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he reports on attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements on casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports downed drone in BelgorodRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod from the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack with a drone" was thwarted at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time. In Belgorod and other border regions of Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for example, an oil depot in the region of Rostov was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is not a game changer"The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but an adequate supply of weapons and ammunition to the Ukrainian troops. "No single weapon can be a game changer that changes everything. We can only change the situation for the better if we have all the necessary weapons, sufficient equipment and ammunition. That's why F-16 fighter jets, as well as various types of air defense systems, are just as important as tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," so Kuleba.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has transformed into an uncomfortable territory. This is the achievement of the Ukrainian security and defense forces, explains the head of the Ukrainian Security Service, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. This is reported by "Ukrinform" citing the agency's press service. The rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet after a series of Ukrainian attacks would present a challenge for Moscow, Budanov says. The goal is to destroy the Crimea Bridge, he adds. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from the Crimea, the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry explains.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance drones
Ukrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. This is reported by "Ukrinform" citing a Telegram post from the South Air Command. The Russians are also attacking Odessa with a ballistic missile, the report says. It is believed to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
There were fatal attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast even before the attack on Novootsherihivka. The terrain of a farm in Kostiantynopolske was hit by bombs - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in another death.
21:53 Civilian deaths in Dnipropetrovsk OblastCivilians are dying in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after a Russian attack. The village of Novootsherihivka was hit by bombs, reports "Ukrainska Pravda" citing the military administration. Two people were killed there, another was injured. The victims were reportedly in a house that was hit by a bomb. A total of ten buildings were damaged.
21:11 Russians kill medics with second attack on villageThis cruel tactic is well known: After an attack, the Russians shell a target again to hit rescue forces. This apparently also happened in the previously mentioned attack on the village of Budy in the Kharkiv Oblast (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency medical services for the oblast, Artem Kstyria, reports "Kyiv Independent" citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and intentionally shelled as rescue forces arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
- The Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service HUR expresses concern over potential Russian cyberwar attacks from the north, cautioning against causing panic due to the escalating problems in the Ukraine-Conflict.
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg supports Ukraine's right to defend itself militarily, including the attack on legitimate military targets in Russia during their conflict.
- Ukrainian troops reportedly destroyed a Russian artillery system worth over a million dollars, showcasing their military capabilities in the ongoing conflict.
- Russian military operations in Belgorod have resulted in an attack on a truck by a Ukrainian suicide drone, causing injuries to the driver.
- Germany is reportedly considering deploying long-range weapons in response to Russian military operations and attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine, sparking political debates within the country.
