Around 10:44 AM, the Air Force Commander reported that nearly all Russian Shahed drones were successfully intercepted and annihilated throughout the night.
Ukraine's air defense performed admirably during the night, managing to intercept and eliminate eight out of nine incoming Russian Shahed drones, as mentioned by Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk to Ukrinform. The majority of the drones' launched projectiles were also neutralized.
10:20 Ukraine: Kramatorsk Hotel Attacked - Several Journalists Injured
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, several journalists were injured in a Russian assault on a hotel. Two individuals were rescued, while one remains trapped under the debris. The reports stated that all three victims are citizens of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The assault was confirmed in pro-Russian sources, which claimed that the city was targeted with heavy bombs of the FAB-1500 type. However, they further claimed that a machine-building factory and a few military targets were hit.
09:54 US Faces Criticism from China for Tightened Exports Controls
China has criticized the US for tightening export controls on numerous Chinese exporters, claiming it disrupts international trade order and hinders normal commercial exchange, as called out by the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing. China will implement adequate measures to protect the legitimate rights of its companies in response to the US decision to add 105 companies - 42 Chinese, 63 Russian, and 18 from other countries - to the export limitations list, due to various reasons such as supplying US electronics to the Russian military and producing drones for Russia during their invasion of Ukraine.
09:29 ISW Requests Unrestricted Long-Range Missile Usage by Ukraine
The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is advocating for the full authorization of long-range weapons strikes on Russian territory by Ukraine. While the Russian air forces were relocated to deeper rear areas, numerous military targets still remain within the range of US ATACMS missiles currently owned by Ukraine but restricted from attacking Russian territory by Washington. According to the ISW, at least 250 military and paramilitary targets in Russia are within the ATACMS missile's reach. However, only strikes with HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and GLMRS rockets are currently authorized, making it challenging for Ukraine to target more than 20 of the 250 objectives.
09:06 Ukraine Reports Heavy Russian Casualties
Official figures from Ukraine report significant losses on the Russian side: 1190 Russian soldiers were reportedly killed or wounded within a day. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that a total of 607,680 Russian soldiers have been eliminated since the beginning of the war in February 2022. The ministry's daily report on Russian losses revealed that the enemy lost five additional tanks (8547), indicating a continuous loss in armored vehicles during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has reported the seizure or destruction of over 16,600 armored vehicles and around 14,000 drones that were either captured or neutralized by the Russian military during the invasion. Despite these publicly shared reports, Moscow remains silent regarding its own losses in Ukraine.
08:39 Ukraine's Air Defense Intercepts Most Russian Projectiles and Drones
Ukraine reported that several missiles and drones were launched against the northern and eastern parts of the country during the night. According to the air force, most of the missiles missed their intended targets, and Russia utilized ballistic missiles of the Iskander-M type, cruise missiles of the Iskander-K type, and six guided missiles. However, the figures on the destroyed ones were not disclosed. Simultaneously, eight out of nine Russian attack drones were shot down during the incident.
08:08 Six Individuals Injured in Russian Attack on Kharkiv
The number of injuries in Russia's rocket attack on the Slobidsky district of Kharkiv Oblast has risen to six, as reported by a message from Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram, as shared by the Ukrainian state news agency.
07:32 Zelensky Celebrates Ukrainian Palianytsia Rocket Drone Production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky applauded the successful deployment of the Ukrainian Palyanytsia rocket drones in the country. Zelensky highlighted that these drones and other military advancements are essential for Ukraine during the delays in decision-making from some of its international partners. "Today, the first and successful combat deployment of our new weapon took place," he stated. "A completely new class of Ukrainian rocket drone, Palianytsia."
06:55 Azov Commander Criticizes Prisoner Exchange
According to Ukrainian reports, no Azov soldiers were released during yesterday's prisoner exchange agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The Commander of the Azov Regiment, Denys Prokopenko, expressed dissatisfaction regarding the prisoner exchange and expressed concerns that no Azov fighters, who had been held captive for over two years, were included in the exchange.
06:14 Governor: Five People Killed in Ukrainian Air Raid on Russian Border Town Belgorod In a late-night Ukrainian airstrike on the Russian border town of Belgorod, local officials report that five civilians have lost their lives. Twelve individuals were also hurt, four severely, as per Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Among the wounded are three minors, with two being hospitalized. As Russian territory has been under increased Ukrainian assaults, the Ukraine lately launched an offensive into the Kursk region adjacent to Belgorod in early August. Belgorod has often been targeted by Ukrainian aerial and drone strikes in response to adversarial actions from the Russian side.
05:47 Russia: Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Artillery Attack Five civilians lost their lives and twelve more were injured in an artillery barrage in the Rakitnoe city in southwestern Russia, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov through the Telegram messaging service. The information has not been confirmed independently, and the Ukrainian authorities have remained silent.
04:26 City of Sumy Reports Rocket Strikes and Casualties The city of Sumy has sustained rocket hits, according to the local military administration. Two rocket strikes have been reported, resulting in seven individuals being injured, two severely. The city administration claims that Russian forces attacked the civilian infrastructure of Sumy on Saturday evening.
03:35 Kharkiv: Rocket Assaults Launched on Two Cities The Kharkiv region governor, Oleh Synyehubov, warns that the Russian military has launched rocket attacks on the cities of Kharkiv and Chuhuiv. One person is presently injured, while a bigger explosion has been reported in Kharkiv. Chuhuiv's mayor, Ihor Terechov, confirmed a massive explosion on Telegram, urging caution. The explosion's cause remains unclear.
03:06 Ukrainian Air Defense Warns of Combat Drones An alert is triggered in the east and south of Ukraine in the middle of the night. The Ukrainian air force issues a warning, among other things, of a group of Shahed combat drones migrating over the Black Sea en route to the Ukrainian region of Mykolaiv. Intensified Russian attacks are expected around Ukrainian Independence Day, which was celebrated on Saturday. So far, a large-scale wave of attacks has not materialized.
01:32 Hungary Accuses Brussels of Hindering Oil Supplies Hungary suspects the EU Commission of orchestrating the halt of Russian oil supplies. "The EU Commission's affirmation that they are unwilling to assist Hungary and Slovakia in securing their energy supply suggests that the command originated from Brussels, instructing Kiev to create difficulties for Hungary and Slovakia's energy supply," says Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. The EU Commission declines to comment initially. In June, Ukraine added Russian oil company Lukoil to the sanctions list and blocked the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukrainian territory, resulting in countries like Hungary and Slovakia mainly being cut off from their primary oil supplier.
22:12 Russian Troops Injure Four Women in Attack on Village in Kupyansk Russian troops attacked the village of Novoosynove in the Kupyansk district of the Kharkiv region, injuring four women, according to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the military administration of the Kharkiv region. "The occupying forces attacked the Novoosynove village in the Kupyansk district around noon. As a result of the assault, a private building was set on fire," Syniehubov said. The wounded were transported to a medical facility. Investigations into the situation following the assault are ongoing.
21:03 British Defense Minister: "Ukraine has consistently challenged Russia's larger military presence" John Healey, UK Defense Secretary, congratulates Ukraine in a guest article on the "European Pravda" portal on its Independence Day. "Thirty-three years ago today, Ukraine declared its independence, vowing to pursue a brighter, more prosperous future as a sovereign democracy, liberated from Soviet Russia's control," Healey said. Today, Ukrainians commemorate their Independence Day amidst a war. The struggle is existential for Ukraine to remain a free and independent nation in the face of Putin's brutal, unlawful invasion. "Ukraine has consistently challenged Russia's significantly larger military force and resources," Healey wrote. They persevere with remarkable resilience, the military as well as the civilian populace. The British owe their Ukrainian friends a steadfast commitment to stand by their side as long as necessary. Consequently, the UK launches a campaign today, urging people across Britain and beyond to demonstrate their backing for Ukraine. "On social media, we ask you to 'Make Some Noise for Ukraine' and share the pertinent posts. Besides military and economic aid, we extend our friendship and solidarity to Ukraine," Healey said.
20:05 Zelensky Appoints Syrsky to the Rank of General Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has promoted Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, to the rank of general, as per a decree issued by Zelensky. Previously, Syrsky held the rank of colonel general. The promotion is attributed to the successful advance of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region of the Russian border.
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The Ukrainian conflict continues to be a source of tension, with recent reports of a Russian assault on a hotel in Kramatorsk resulting in injuries to several journalists, two of whom were rescued while another remains trapped under the debris. These victims are citizens of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
In light of the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian conflict, the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has advocated for the full authorization of long-range weapons strikes on Russian territory by Ukraine. They believe that at least 250 military and paramilitary targets in Russia are within the range of US ATACMS missiles currently owned by Ukraine, but restricted from attacking Russian territory by Washington.
