TASS reports of several drone attacks at 19:40
In the vicinity of the city of Shebekino in the Russian border region of Belgorod, a truck was attacked by a Ukrainian kamikaze drone according to the Russian news agency TASS, resulting in injuries to the driver. "The man sustained shrapnel wounds to his leg and arm. He was medically treated on site and could not be admitted to a hospital", quoted the region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. Besides this, TASS reports that several other settlements were attacked by Ukrainian drones. Households were damaged 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 not received any briefing from the German government up until today", Merz stated 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 US would station missiles and hypersonic weapons in Germany starting from 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" citing Premier Minister Denis Schmyhal. The government is working on decentralizing energy production and supporting a wide range of consumers to facilitate additional energy generation, Schmyhal said. Kiev is also focusing on renewable energy and supporting solar panels and wind turbines. In recent months, Russia has intensified its 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 granted Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets on Russian territory. This was stated by Ihor Showa, deputy head of Zelensky's presidential administration, to "Voice of America". Nevertheless, Ukraine continues to work with the US on this issue and hopes for a quick decision. "Everyone knows where the threat comes from, where the rockets (against Ukraine) are launched from." Showa 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: Ukraine to be supported with delivery of combat jets
CDU leader Friedrich Merz calls for stronger support for Ukraine and the delivery of combat aircraft. Merz tells ARD: "It seems plausible to me to help Ukraine, at least to regain control over its own airspace. These rocket attacks, which are now happening in ever greater numbers, against infrastructure, against power and water supplies, against hospitals, nursing homes, we cannot get these under control from the ground alone. And that's why the delivery of combat aircraft to Ukraine is already a done deal in many countries around the world, including Europe. We as Germans should not back down." The transfer of F-16 jets is already underway, the USA, 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 destroyed
At a sabotage action near the Russian-occupied Oleshki in the Kherson region, a large fire reportedly broke out. 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 at South Ossetia
Russian troops detained a Georgian citizen illegally near the village of Adzvi on the border with the occupied region of South Ossetia on Saturday. This is 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 Zelenskyy hopes for more help after US trip
After his return from the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds out further help to the soldiers and arms factories. At the NATO summit in Washington, concrete agreements were reached to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities; it's about weapons for the soldiers and support for Ukraine's arms factories, Zelenskyy says. There will also be more Patriots and dozens of other air defense systems. In the past week alone, Russia has fired more than 700 glide bombs, 170 combat drones of various types, and almost 80 rockets at Ukraine, the Ukrainian head of state 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 southeastern Ukraine. The ministry announces that the village of Urozhaje in the Donetsk region is now in the possession of "Units of the Eastern Troops." The village is located near the southern frontline, close to the region of Zaporizhia. It was one of the few settlements that the Ukrainian army had managed to retake during their 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, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk.
14:26 Kremlin holds US government indirectly responsible for Trump assassination attempt
The Kremlin holds the US government indirectly responsible for the shooting at US presidential candidate Donald Trump. "We do not believe that the current authorities organized the attempt to eliminate and kill Trump," said Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov to journalists. "But an atmosphere was created in the US where such actions could have been possible. It was obvious to all external observers that his life was in danger," Peskov claimed.
13:53 Zelensky: More than 700 guided bombing attacks by Russia in the past week
In the past week, Russia has used more than 700 guided bombs, over 170 types of combat drones, and nearly 80 rockets against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's post on social media. "The scale of this evil must be matched by the magnitude of decisions to protect human life. Every partner can make a difference and strengthen the defense against terror," he wrote further.
12:55 DeepState: Russians advancing in Donetsk
The Russian forces have taken control of the village of Urozhaje in the Donetsk region. The DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, reports this. The fighting in Zalizny and Klishchiivka continues. Additionally, the Russians are reportedly advancing near Oleksandropol, Nowoseliwka Perscha, and Makijiwka. Urozhaje was seized by Russian forces during the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2022. It is said that Urozhaje was retaken by the Ukrainian military in August 2023.
12:07 Russia: 3-tonne bomb dropped on Ukrainian military base
The Russian Defense Ministry shows in a video how a Su-34 Sukhoi bomber drops a heavy bomb. The Su-34 is a two-seat jet bomber developed in the Soviet Union. The bomb shown in the video is believed to be the FAB-3000 type, which is dropped from aircraft and weighs three tons. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the bomb hit a Ukrainian military base.
11:30 Ukraine: After Russian air strikes on Donetsk, number of dead rises to six
After Russian air strikes on the region of Donetsk, the number of dead has risen to six. The Russians killed six residents of the region Donetsk: two each in Novootscheretuwate (see entry at 21:53) and Progres, one in Kostiantynopolskiy and Novoselivka Pershii (see entry at 22:17). This was announced by the Ukrainian governor of the region Donetsk, Wadym Filaschkin, in social media. In total, 11 more people were injured in the region during the attacks.
11:00 Report: Ireland preparing security accord with Ukraine
Ireland is taking the first steps towards drafting a security accord 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 to Ukraine. "The Kyiv Independent" reports that Harris described the encounter as a "very good meeting," during which they spoke about a possible 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, accounting for 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 repelled
In the night, the Ukrainian air defense, according to their own statements, shot down two enemy guided missiles of the type CH-59/Ch-69 and four reconnaissance drones: three of the type Orlan-10 and one of the type ZALA. This was reported by the Ukrainian air defense in social media.
09:42 Russia uses Trump assassination attempt for propaganda
Just hours after the attempted assassination of the former US President Donald Trump, Russia used the incident for its own purposes. The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry called 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 assassination attempt to make propaganda against US support for Ukraine. The money for "weapons deliveries to Zelenskyy" should "perhaps be better used to finance the police and other services that ensure law and order in the US," she said to the Republican politicians.
09:00 Ukraine releases figures on Russian troop losses
The Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on Russian troop losses in Ukraine. According to this report, Russia has lost approximately 559,090 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. In one day alone, losses amounted to 1,320. The report from Kiev states that, among other things, seven tanks and 46 artillery systems were destroyed. In total, Russia has allegedly lost 8,206 tanks, 15,262 artillery systems, and 361 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,108 drones, 28 ships, and a submarine since the beginning of the large-scale attack. Western estimates put the loss figures lower - although these are also only minimum values.
07:59 Governor: Air Alarm in the Saporischja RegionIvan Fedorov, Military Governor of the Saporischja Region, declares air raid alarm in the southern Ukrainian region. On Telegram, he reports attacks with ballistic missiles. According to Fedorov, other regions in Ukraine are also being attacked. He makes no statements regarding casualties or fatalities.
06:30 Russia reports destroyed drone in BelgorodRussia reports a destroyed Ukrainian drone in the Russian region of Belgorod during the previous night. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, at approximately 23:05 Moscow Time, "an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack" with a drone was thwarted. In Belgorod and other border regions with Ukraine, there have been frequent Ukrainian attacks. The night before, for instance, an oil depot in the region Rostov was set on fire by Ukrainian drones.
06:06 "F-16 is no Game Changer"The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba states that no specific weapon will change the situation in the war, but sufficient arming of Ukrainian troops with weapons and ammunition will. "No single weapon can be a game changer, one that alters 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, expected to arrive in Ukraine soon, are just as important as various types of air defense systems, and they're just as important as combat tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery ammunition," Kuleba said.
05:06 Kiev: The Crimea Bridge must be destroyedThe Crimea has become an uncomfortable territory. That's the achievement of the Ukrainian security and defense forces, explains the head of the Ukrainian Security Service, General Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov. "Ukrinform" reports this, 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. The goal is to destroy the Crimea Bridge, Budanov says. So far, it has been possible to force Russia to withdraw its warships as far as possible from the Crimea, explains the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
00:01 Ukraine shoots down two Russian reconnaissance dronesUkrainian forces shoot down two Russian drones of the Orlan type at the southern front. "Ukrinform" reports this, citing a Telegram post from the Southern Air Command. The Russians are also attacking the Odessa region with a ballistic missile. According to the report, it is likely an Iskander-M missile launched from the Crimea.
22:17 Two fatalities in the Donezk OblastThere were fatal casualties in the Donezk Oblast before the attack on Nowootscheretuwate. The terrain of a farm was hit by bombs - one person died, another was injured. In Tschassiw Jar, a warehouse was damaged, resulting in one death.
21:53 Civilian Casualties in Donetsk Oblast
Civilians are still dying 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 reportedly killed and 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 paramedics with second attack on village
This heinous tactic has been known for a long time: After an attack, the Russians shell a target again to target relief workers. It seems this was also the case in the attack on the village of Budy in the Oblast of Kharkiv (Eastern Ukraine). Among the two killed 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 relief workers arrived at the scene," reportedly said the mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov.
16:30 Ukraine-Conflict: Russia accused of cyberwar tacticsIn a press conference, Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of engaging in cyberwar tactics in addition to its military deployments. He cited multiple instances of cyber attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, aimed at disrupting critical services and causing panic among the population.
15:50 NATO's role in Ukraine-Conflict debatedWith the increasing involvement of NATO in providing military aid to Ukraine, the role of the alliance in the Ukraine-Conflict is becoming a topic of intense debate. Critics argue that NATO's involvement could escalate the conflict, while supporters believe it is necessary to deter further Russian aggression.
14:55 Russia-Ukraine Talks: Cyberwar discussed as potential ceasefire measureDuring recent talks between Russia and Ukraine, the possibility of agreeing to a ceasefire was discussed. One potential measure suggested was the implementation of a mutual agreement to refrain from cyberwar tactics, aiming to de-escalate tensions and prevent further harm to civilian infrastructure.
13:45 Ukraine-Conflict: Wider implications of CyberwarExperts note that if the conflict in Ukraine continues to involve cyberwar tactics, it could have far-reaching implications for global security and stability. As cyberattacks can originate from anywhere in the world, this would necessitate a collective response from international communities to protect against such threats.
11:45 US role in Ukraine-Conflict's cyberwar aspectsAs a key ally to Ukraine, the US has been accused of aiding in Ukraine's cyberwar efforts against Russia. There are concerns that such involvement could lead to a dangerous cycle of escalation, where every cyberattack on one side is met with a retaliatory attack on the other, potentially causing further harm to civilian infrastructure and disrupting essential services.
