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Ukraine
Musk refuses to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian missile launchers
SpaceX owner Elon Musk has declined a request to let Ukraine's armed forces use Starlink to guide strikes on Russian missile launch systems deep inside Russia, The Atlantic reports. Musk reportedly fears further escalation and favors a negotiated deal between Moscow and Kyiv.
ERR (rus) · 1 h ago
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Ukraine downs most drones in July but struggles to intercept ballistic missiles
In July, Ukraine's air defense shot down about 87% of Russian attack drones, but managed to intercept only around 15% of ballistic missiles, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry data cited by TechTimes.
Apollo.lv · 2 h ago
Military expert: Putin's departure would not change Russia's policy
National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš argues that replacing Vladimir Putin would solve nothing, since the real problem lies in Russia's entire power system rather than one man. He says genuine change can only come from within Russian society itself.
Latvijas Avīze · 2 h ago
Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia's satellite control centres, straining Moscow's space programme
Ukraine has been systematically hitting Russia's space communications centres with drones and missiles, disrupting GLONASS calibration and military communications. Full paralysis remains unlikely, since Russia retains backup systems and spare parts stored abroad.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 h ago
Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv passenger train, no injuries reported
A Russian drone struck a passenger train travelling from Sumy to Kyiv on the morning of August 8, damaging the locomotive and sparking a fire. No injuries have been reported so far.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 3 h ago
Russia strikes Ukraine overnight with six missiles and 151 drones
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia carried out an attack on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, using six missiles and 151 drones.
TVNET · 3 h ago
Russian strike on Kyiv region kills three, including a child
A Russian strike overnight on Saturday killed three people, including a child, in the Brovary district of Ukraine's Kyiv region.
Apollo.lv · 5 h ago
Child among three killed in Russian missile strikes near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile attacks east of Kyiv, with three more wounded, just days after strikes across Ukraine killed 21 people.
BBC World · 5 h ago
Warehouse catches fire in Chernihiv Oblast after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone attack overnight on 8 August set fire to a 600-square-metre warehouse in the Pryluky district of Chernihiv Oblast, with no casualties reported so far.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 h ago
Ukrainian Strikes Threaten Empire of Russia's Richest Woman
Ukraine has repeatedly struck warehouses belonging to Russian e-commerce company Wildberries, posing a serious challenge to co-founder Tatyana Kim, who is regarded as Russia's richest woman.
The New York Times · 7 h ago
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Ukrainian drones and sea drones strike occupied Crimea
On Friday, Ukrainian drones and unmanned sea vessels attacked Russian-occupied Crimea for several hours. The incident was reported by Ukrainian open-source intelligence channels.
Apollo.lv · 7 h ago
Ukrainian drones strike Russian warehouse over 2,000km from border, as strikes kill several in Ukraine
Ukrainian long-range drones set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Ural Mountains region, while Russian strikes killed several people in Ukraine including a child. Zelenskyy began a visit to Serbia as Germany's government discussed a drone incident near an airport.
Guardian Ukraina · 8 h ago
Military expert: July was Russia's toughest month yet on the Ukrainian battlefield
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš says Russian losses in Ukraine hit a record high in July, linking Moscow's willingness to sacrifice soldiers to deep-rooted attitudes toward war and death.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 h ago
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Ukrainian drone forces commander: Crimea blockade is only beginning
Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces known by the callsign "Madyar", told Estonian newspaper Postimees that the blockade of the Crimean peninsula is currently only at its initial stage.
TVNET · 9 h ago
Ukraine strikes six Russian shadow fleet vessels and ten energy facilities
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces hit 102 Russian assets overnight, including six shadow fleet vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and ten energy facilities in occupied territories.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 10 h ago
Slaidiņš: Ukraine's new commander-in-chief shifts approach to assault units
Latvian National Armed Forces Major Jānis Slaidiņš says Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, General Mykhailo Drapatiy, has temporarily halted reinforcement of assault units and begun a personnel rotation in the army.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 h ago
Zelensky arrives in Serbia for talks with Vučić and Macut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Serbia for a two-day visit, where he will meet President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut. Talks are expected to cover economic ties, relations with the EU and security issues.
Delfi · 10 h ago
Ukraine sinks six Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in two-day strike wave
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 102 targets in Russia on 6-7 August, including six 'shadow fleet' ships in the Black and Azov Seas. Ten energy facilities and other military infrastructure were also hit.
Jauns.lv · 11 h ago
US Senate passes broad Russia sanctions bill targeting energy revenues
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a new sanctions package against Russia covering its energy exports, officials and the so-called shadow fleet. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected before early September.
Euronews · 14 h ago
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Zelensky arrives in Serbia for first time since taking office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Belgrade on Friday, marking his first visit to Serbia since becoming president in 2019.
Apollo.lv · 15 h ago
Ukraine continues strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries' warehouses
Ukraine is continuing to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Russia's Wildberries, saying they support Moscow's war effort, while recent attacks on Ukraine have killed several people.
Al Jazeera · 15 h ago
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill honoring late senator Lindsey Graham
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on buyers of its oil, renamed to honor the late senator who championed it. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives.
Guardian Ukraina · 16 h ago
Zelenskyy Makes First-Ever Visit to Serbia for Talks with Vučić
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Serbia for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion and since taking office, ahead of meetings with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 h ago
Russia sees new wave of military summonses — those who ignore them face blacklisting
Residents in several Russian cities are receiving summonses to appear at military enlistment offices under the guise of "data verification," with those who refuse risking being blacklisted. Reports also point to rumors of a new forced mobilization wave after autumn parliamentary elections.
Latvijas Avīze · 18 h ago
Ten Nations Develop New FREYJA Air Defense System for Ukraine, Targeting Early 2027
Ten countries are combining Ukrainian-made missiles and launchers with European radars and sensors to build a new air defense system called FREYJA, aiming for readiness by early 2027. The project responds to a widening gap in Ukraine's air defenses exposed by Russian strikes.
Euromaidan Press · 19 h ago
Russia squeezes independent gas stations out of its fuel market
Unable to boost overall fuel output, Russia is channeling available supply toward state-linked major oil companies, pushing independent gas station operators out of the market.
Euromaidan Press · 20 h ago
Ukraine's Central Bank Estimates Billions in Losses From Halted Sea Exports
Ukraine's National Bank projects direct export revenue losses of over $2 billion in the second half of 2026 due to the suspension of Black Sea shipping. Alternative routes cannot fully replace lost maritime capacity.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 h ago
Ukrainian activist infiltrates video conference of Russian defense sector officials
Ukrainian activist Yevhen Volnov says he joined a closed video call of Russian defense sector officials discussing the military budget, causing panic among participants. He previously infiltrated a similar call of Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 h ago
EU sanctions five Russian defense industry executives over missile production
The EU has frozen assets and imposed travel bans on five Russian company executives whose plants manufacture precision components for the Iskander-M and Sarmat missiles. Three more executives linked to drone software, military radios and space weapons technology were also sanctioned.
Euromaidan Press · 21 h ago
ISW: Russia continues forming combat units from Ukrainian POWs
The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Russia is continuing to form combat units using Ukrainian prisoners of war, in violation of the Geneva Convention.
LSM · 23 h ago