At 20:15 'Brannte Lichterloh': Ukraine destroyed Russian tank cannons worth over a million dollars
Ukrainian troops destroyed, according to their own statements, a Russian self-propelled gun of the type Akatsiya worth over a million dollars. "The Russian Akatsiya burned brightly," it says in the caption of a video released by the Ukrainian General Staff, as reported by "Kyiv Post". Ukrainian fighters reportedly targeted the self-propelled gun. The weapon 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 Russian city of Shebekino in the Belgorod border region, TASS reports that a truck was attacked by a Ukrainian suicide drone, wounding the driver. "The man sustained shrapnel wounds to his leg and arm. He was treated on site and could not be taken to a hospital," quotes the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. In addition, TASS reports that several other settlements were attacked by Ukrainian drones. Houses in the villages of Ziborovka and Murov, as well as a multi-family house in Bezymeno, were damaged.
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 not received any briefing from the German government up to today," Merz says in an ARD summer interview. He expects precise reporting from the German government in the coming days. "This is a fundamental change in the strategic military situation in Europe and in Germany, and that cannot be done with a simple press release." Germany and the US announced last week at the 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, according to the Ukrainian government, as reported by "Kyiv Independent". Premier Minister Denis Schmyhal reports that the government is working to decentralize energy production and supports a wide range of consumers to facilitate additional energy production. Kiev also supports renewable energy and is promoting solar panels and wind turbines. In recent months, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure to target the country's energy grid once again.
17:55 Kiev hopes for US approval for use of 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 the Presidential Administration of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to "Voice of America". Nevertheless, Ukraine continues to work with the US on this issue and hopes for a quick compromise. "Everyone knows where the danger lies, where the rockets (against Ukraine) are launched from." Schowka expressed optimistically: "All important decisions that the US has made earlier were made very quietly - and that will also be the case this time." Ukraine has been demanding permission for some time to use the long-range weapons provided by the US and other Western partners against targets on Russian territory. So far, Ukrainian military personnel can only deploy drones with significantly less explosive power.
17:24 Merz: Ukraine also to be supported with delivery of combat jets
CDU leader Friedrich Merz speaks out in favor of stronger support for Ukraine and for the delivery of combat jets. Merz says in ARD: "It seems plausible to me to help Ukraine, at least to regain control over its own airspace. These rocket attacks, which are now occurring in ever greater numbers, against infrastructure, against power and water supply, against hospitals, nursing homes, that cannot be controlled from the ground alone. And that's why the delivery of combat jets to the Ukraine is already a done deal in many countries in 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 that destroys Russian subunits
At a sabotage action near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the region of Kherson, there was a large fire, according to the Partisan Movement Atesh on Telegram. One of their agents near the positions of one of the units of the 70th motorized infantry division of the Russian army set dry grass on fire. "As a result of the fire, three subunits were destroyed, trenches and defensive trenches 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 detained a Georgian national illegally near the village of Adzvi on the border with the occupied region of South Ossetia on Saturday. This was reported by "Kyiv Independent" citing the Georgian State Security Service. The information about the illegal detention was immediately reported to the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia. "The Russian occupation forces are responsible for all destructive actions that are committed in the occupied territories of Georgia and along the occupation line," the secret service further quotes. Moscow gained full control over the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia after its invasion of Georgia in 2008.
15:43 Zelensky hopes for more US aid after return from trip
After his return from the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced further aid for the soldiers and arms industries. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities; this includes weapons for soldiers and support for Ukraine's arms industries, he says. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week alone, Russia has fired over 700 guided bombs, over 170 drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets at Ukraine, the Ukrainian leader tells X.
15:11 Russia reports capture of another village in eastern Ukraine
The Russian army, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, has taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The ministry reports that the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region has been taken by "troops of the Eastern Military District." The village is located near the southern frontline, close to the Zaporizhzhia region. 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 the South-North axis along the Mokryi Yalynyi River.
14:36 Russians kill 13 Ukrainians on Saturday
Thirteen people were killed and 54 others were wounded, including children, in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, according to local authorities, as reported by the Kyiv Independent. The civilian victims were reported in the oblasts of Kharkiv, Donetsk, Cherson, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin implies US government indirect responsibility for Trump assassination attempt
The Kremlin implies indirect responsibility for the US government in the shooting of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We do not believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to assassinate Trump and murder him," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US where such an act was possible." Peskov also claimed that it was obvious to all external observers that Trump's life was in danger.
13:53 Zelensky: More than 700 guided bomb attacks in the past week
In the past seven days, Russia has launched more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 drones of various types, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 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
The Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhainye in the Donetsk region, according to the DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The fighting continues in Zalizny and Klishchiivka. The Russians are also reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhainye was seized by Russian forces during their invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It is said to have been retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: Three-Tonnie Bomb Dropped on Ukrainian Military BaseThe Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video a Sukhoi Su-34 jet dropping a heavy bomb. The Sukhoi Su-34 is a two-seat jet fighter bomber developed in the Soviet Union. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb in question was likely the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons, with the warhead reportedly weighing around 1200 kg. The Russian Defense Ministry claims the bomb hit a Ukrainian Air Force base.
11:30 Ukraine: Death Toll Rises to Six After Russian Air Strikes in DonetskFollowing Russian air strikes in the Donetsk region, the death toll has risen to six. Six residents of the Donetsk region were killed: two each in Novootscheretuwate (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, on social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland Prepares Security Accords with UkraineIreland is 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. For a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, Zelenskyy made a brief stopover at Shannon Airport in Ireland on his return flight from the NATO summit in Washington. According to "The Kyiv Independent", Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting", during which they discussed a potential bilateral agreement on mine clearance, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security. Ireland follows a policy of neutrality, is not a NATO member, and has one of the lowest defense budgets in the EU at around 0.2% of its GDP. The Irish government does not supply weapons to Ukraine but has recognized Russia's war against Ukraine as a genocide.
10:24 Ukraine: Six Russian Air Raids RepelledIn the east of the country, 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. This was announced by the Ukrainian air defense in social media.
09:42 Russia Uses Trump Attack for PropagandaJust hours after the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, Russia used the incident for its own purposes. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, called on the US government to "review their policy of inciting hatred". She stated that such a policy targets "political opponents, countries, and peoples". She also used the attack to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine, urging Republican politicians to "perhaps use the money for financing the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US instead of arming Selenskyj".
09:00 Ukraine publishes numbers on Russian lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff publishes new loss figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to this, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In just 24 hours, the losses amounted to 1,320. According to the report from Kiev, seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were also destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale attack, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine. Western estimates mention lower loss figures - these are also only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air alarm over the region of ZaporizhzhiaMilitary Governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, Ivan Fedorov, declares an air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he writes about attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements about casualties, injuries, or deaths.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in BelgorodRussia reports the destruction of a Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod during 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 with 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 sufficient armament and ammunition supplies for Ukrainian troops. "No single weapon can be a game changer that will change 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, which are expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, just as they are important as armored combat vehicles and artillery ammunition," Kuleba said.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedCrimea has turned 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. According to "Ukrinform," citing the agency's press service, the rebuilding of the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea after a series of Ukrainian attacks would present a challenge for Moscow. The goal is the destruction of the Crimean Bridge, Budanov says. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from Crimea, explains the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian reconnaissance drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. This is reported by "Ukrinform" based on a Telegram post from the Southern Air Command. According to the report, the Russians are also attacking the region of Odessa with a ballistic missile. It is believed to be an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two dead in Donetsk Oblast
There have been fatal attacks in Donetsk Oblast even before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate. The terrain of a farm in Kostiantynopolske was reportedly hit by cruise missiles - one person died, another was injured. A warehouse was damaged in Tschassiw Jar, resulting in another death.
21:53 More civilian casualties in Donetsk Oblast
Civilians continue to die in Donetsk Oblast following a Russian attack. The village of Nowootscheretuwate was reportedly hit by cruise missiles, according to "Ukrainska Pravda," citing the military administration. Two people were killed in the attack, another was injured. The victims were reportedly in a house that was hit by a cruise missile. A total of ten buildings were damaged.
21:11 Russians kill medics with second attack on village
This cruel tactic has been known for a long time: After an attack, the Russians shell the same target again to hit rescue teams. It seems this was also the case with the attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast of Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two dead was the head of the emergency services in the oblast, Artem Kstyria, according to "Kyiv Independent," citing the Interior Ministry. "The terrorists cynically and deliberately shelled as rescue teams arrived at the scene," said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
You can read about previous developments here.
1. The Ukrainian military, using unclear weaponry, targeted and reportedly destroyed a Russian Akatsiya self-propelled gun, according to Kyiv Post.
2. In response to the Ukraine-Conflict, NATO ally Germany is set to receive long-range weapons from the US, as criticized by CDU leader Friedrich Merz.
3. Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, expressed hope for US approval to use long-range weapons against Russian targets.
4. Russia and Ukraine continue to engage in cyberwarfare, with Ukraine allegedly attacking Russian infrastructure and Russia counter-attacking Ukrainian energy supply, as reported by various news outlets.
5. Despite tensions and military deployments, politics continue to play a significant role in the Ukraine-Conflict. Leaders from various nations call for stronger support for Ukraine, though some voices warn against escalating the conflict.
