At 12:58, Poland expresses intent to intercept Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski feels obligated to shoot down Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aircraft entering Polish airspace from Ukraine prior to entrance. Speaking to the Financial Times (FT), Sikorski, a liberal conservative politician, believes such an action would be a justified act of self-defense, as the risk of injury from debris increases significantly once they enter Polish territory. However, this stance contradicts NATO's stance, which considers the threat of escalating conflict through direct confrontation with Russian forces too high. Consequently, NATO has rejected the idea of engaging Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine, as well as Ukraine's request for an air exclusion zone over the country.
12:12 PM: Russia's Response to Elections in Thuringia and Saxony by Munz
Discussions about Russia's reactions to the wins of AfD and BSW in the Thuringia and Saxony elections are also ongoing in Russia. ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on Moscow's handling of what might be the largest drone attack ever on the Russian capital.
11:40 AM: Putin Commends Russian Advancements
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended the rapid pace of Russian forces' advance in seizing new territories in neighboring Ukraine. Addressing Russian news agencies, Putin stated that Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kursk region failed to hinder the Russian troops' advance in Donbass. "We're not discussing 200-300 meters of progress," Putin said. "We're discussing several square kilometers. We haven't witnessed such rapid progress in the Donbass for a long time." During his journey to Mongolia, Putin visited the Siberian republic of Tuva to impart lessons in the new subject "Conversations on the Important," which aims to familiarize children with the Kremlin's political stance. Putin has often assumed the role of instructor on the first day of school recently.
11:07 AM: Ukraine Intercepts 22 Missiles and 20 Drones
Ukraine's air force reports intercepting 22 of the 35 missiles and destroying 20 of the 23 Russian attack drones. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were intercepted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Saporizhzhia.
10:36 AM: Video Shows Russian Missile Strike in Kharkiv
Kharkiv has endured missile attacks from Russia for several days. According to Ukrainian records, at least ten missiles were fired at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and entertainment complex and injuring numerous individuals.
10:01: Number of Injuries Rises After Russian Strike in Sumy
Following a Russian missile attack on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, the number of injured has risen. Recent statistics from the Ukrainian Interior Ministry indicate eighteen injuries, among them six children. The Interior Ministry revealed this information via Telegram. Earlier (see entry 03:34), the Sumy city administration reported that at least thirteen civilians, including four children, were injured in the attack. The Russian missile strike hit a children's center for social and psychological rehabilitation as well as an orphanage in Sumy. As of August 6, the security situation in the Sumy region has deteriorated further due to the cross-border invasion into the neighboring Russian region of Kursk. With a population of over 250,000 people, the city of Sumy is located approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 AM: Ukraine: Two Injured in Russian Air Strike on Kyiv
Russia has once again bombarded Kyiv with missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured from falling missile debris, local authorities announced. Fires were ignited, and housing and infrastructure suffered damage. A nationwide air alert was effective for almost two hours until the early morning.
08:57 AM: ISW: Majority of Russians Support War in Ukraine
The Russian population remains supportive of the war in Ukraine, even after Ukraine's incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), this support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine has actually increased in August. In August 2024, about 78 percent of respondents supported the war in Ukraine – an upsurge from 75 percent in July 2024 and 77 percent in June 2024. The Russian population appears undeterred by the war, allowing the Kremlin to adapt its strategy in engaging in a prolonged conflict of attrition against Ukraine, as stated by ISW analysts.
08:11 AM: Ukraine Releases Russian Loss Statistics
The Ukrainian General Staff has published updated loss figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to these figures, Russia has suffered approximately 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, including 1,300 in the previous 24 hours. According to a Kyiv report, nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one multiple launch rocket system, and 30 drones were also destroyed. Overall, Russia has suffered a total of 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine since the start of the large-scale offensive, according to Ukraine. Western estimates provide lower loss figures, but these figures are only minimum values.
07:03: Emergency Crew Rescues Man Surviving Rubble Collapse in KharkivAfter a Russian airstrike hit Kharkiv, a city situated in northeastern Ukraine, rescue teams managed to extract a man alive from the debris of a collapsed event hall. As per Reuters, the survivor, after being rescued, communicated feeling well. Around 40 individuals have sustained injuries due to Russian rocket attacks in Kharkiv, including 5 children stated the authorities. Sunday afternoon witnessed several rocket impacts on a shopping mall and an event hall in the city's eastern area.
06:20: Explosions and Fires: Intense Russian Air Strike on KyivRussia launched an attack on Ukraine with multiple drones, over ten cruise missiles, and numerous ballistic missiles, affecting Kyiv and other potential cities, as mentioned by the Ukrainian air force. Several explosions were heard in Kyiv, resulting in residents evacuating to air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported escalating emergencies in the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Multiple fires have been reported by Klitschko, the city's mayor, on Telegram, also supported by the city's military administration head, Serhiy Popko. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an individual has been identified injured due to falling debris. "Retaliation will be swift. The aggressor will feel it," explained Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, on Telegram.
05:39: Explosions: Russian Rockets Target KyivOnce again, Kyiv has been under fire from Russian rockets, as per Ukrainian military reports. Air defense units are taking action to repel the attack, according to Ukrainian military representatives on the Telegram messaging service. Witnesses in Kyiv hear multiple explosions, likely the activation of air defense systems. The damage caused and the number of rockets fired have not yet been determined.
04:46: Putin Affirms Plans for Russian Gas Pipeline Construction to ChinaThe construction of a new Russian gas pipeline via Mongolia to China is moving forward as planned, according to Vladimir Putin. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved and necessary technical surveys were completed, Putin stated in an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," as per a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The intended pipeline, "Power of Siberia 2," will transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China every year.
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03:34: Russian Attacks Injure 13, Including Two Children, at Sumy OrphanageRussian forces fired rockets at a child care facility and orphanage in Sumy, injuring 13, among which two children. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," the center is situated in a residential area, as per the local military administration.
02:26: Poll Shows 60% of Poles Support Bringing Down Russian Spy Drones in Polish AirspaceAs per a poll conducted by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," almost 60% of Poles believe their military should shoot down Russian spy drones that intrude into their airspace during air raids on Ukraine. A mysterious flying object, thought to be a Kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, loitered in Polish airspace for over 30 minutes before disappearing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak suggested on the radio that Russia may have tested Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones.
00:26: One Killed, Three Injured in Russian Shelling of Belgorod VillagesThe governor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported one death and three injuries due to Ukrainian fire in the Villages of Shagarovka and Shebekino, situated near the border. At least one more village was subjected to shelling by Ukrainian forces.
23:08: Russia Repels Over 158 Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Moscow and Other RegionsRussia claimed to have thwarted "massive" Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and 14 other regions, arresting a total of 158 flying objects, according to the defense ministry on the Telegram messaging service. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official records.
22:24: Number of Injuries Rises to 47 in Russian Air Strike on KharkivThe Ukrainian state emergency service reported 47 injured, including 7 children, following a massive Russian air strike on Kharkiv. Numerous civilian facilities, such as a shopping centre, were harmed, as seen in photos from the media.
21:52: Two Pilots Die in Ukrainian Helicopter Crash During Training SessionTwo pilots lost their lives when a helicopter crashed during a training mission at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The state news agency Ukrinform reported that a Mi-2 type helicopter was participating in a training exercise. According to the university's Facebook page, there has been a significant loss - both pilots have perished. Investigators, experts, and defense ministry personnel are examining the crash site to determine the cause of the disaster.
21:06: Ukraine Prepares for Power Outages Due to Persistent Russian Attacks on Energy GridUkraine is preparing for power interruptions on Monday due to extensive Russian assaults on the country's power grid, as per Ukrenergo warnings reported by Ukrinform. The power supply to critical infrastructure will not be affected, whereas Ukrenergo has advised of potential modifications to the scope of restrictions. You can find previous coverage here.
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to discussions about Russia's potential harsh response to the recent elections in Thuringia and Saxony in Germany, with concerns rising about a potential increase in drone attacks like the one Moscow is currently facing.
- The attack on Ukraine by Russia, which includes frequent missile strikes on cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, has resulted in significant loss of life and infrastructure, with Ukraine reportedly intercepting over 20 Russian drones and 35 missiles in recent days.
