Politico: Eight Ukrainian pilots ready to train on F-16s
The first group of Ukrainian pilots that will participate in F-16 trainings have been identified, Politico reported on Aug. 4.
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Drone attack reported in Russian city of Kursk
Drones reportedly dropped explosives over the Russian city of Kursk during the evening of Aug. 4, damaging two administrative buildings, Kursk Oblast Governor Roman Starovoyt said in a Telegram post.
Explosions reported near Crimean Bridge, potentially damaging Russian chemical tanker
Explosions near the Crimean Bridge were reported by Russian-affiliated Telegram channels during the early hours of August 5. Despite previous reports, Russian sources claim that no explosions have been reported directly on the bridge itself.
Russian forces shell 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on August 4.
Update: Russian drones attack south of Odesa region, damages port infrastructure
Russia launched a drone attack against port and industrial infrastructure in the region south of Odesa, regional governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram on August 2.
Russian drones attack Kyiv
Russian forces targeted Kyiv Oblast with Iranian-made drones around 2:20 a.m. local time on August 2, Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Ukrainian national police uncover draft evasion scheme
Ukrainian law enforcement officials discovered a large-scale draft evasion scheme involving falsified medical certificates, the National Police reported.
ISW: Wagner may replace Russian military as Belarusian military's key training partner
The Wagner Group may be supplanting the Russian military as the Belarusian military's key training partner, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest report.
Update: Russian drones attack Kharkiv Oblast, injuring 1
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with Iranian-made drones on August 1 injuring 1, Suspline reported.
Media: Western military products worth billions of dollars flow into Russia despite sanctions
Western military goods worth billions of dollars continue to flow into Russia despite international sanctions, the Russian independent outlet Vertska reported on July 31.
Russia claims drone attack on Moscow
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Moscow was attacked by three drones, injuring one person, on July 30.
Update: Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast, killing 1
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on July 29, killing one and injuring five more people, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration and the Interior Affairs Ministry reported on Telegram.
ISW: Putin failed to respond to Wagner rebellion
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reportedly failed to respond promptly to the Wagner Group’s June 24 rebellion, leaving local Russian officials to make decisions concerning the group’s drive on Moscow, the Institute for the Study of War reported in its latest update.
Russian forces shell 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled seven communities in Sumy Oblast on July 21, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Ukraine streamlines drone munition production
The Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine approved a resolution on July 21 to simplify bureaucratic procedures for faster production of ammunition for drones.
Zelensky: The Crimean Bridge must be neutralized
During a speech at the Aspen Security Forum, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Crimean bridge is a legitimate target for Ukraine and must be "neutralized."
Bulgaria to provide Ukraine with armored personnel carriers
The parliament of Bulgaria agreed to send additional military aid to Ukraine, including approximately 100 Soviet-era armored personnel carriers.
South African authorities agree to issue a warrant for Putin's arrest
The South African government stated on July 21 that it failed to fulfill its international obligations by refusing to immediately issue a warrant for the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the event of his entry into the country, journalists from European Pravda reported.
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones
Russian forces targeted Kyiv Oblast with Iranian-made drones around 5:oo a.m. local time, Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Russian forces shell 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled five communities in Sumy Oblast on July 18, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Update: Russian governor claims two killed, one injured after Crimean Bridge explosion
Governor of Russia's Belgorod Oblast Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram on July 17 that a man and a woman were killed and a child was reportedly injured as a result of explosions on the Crimean Bridge.
Explosions reported on Crimean Bridge
Traffic has been stopped on the Crimean Bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula to the Krasnodar region of Russia due to an 'emergency event' during the early hours of July 17, the Russian-installed head of Crimea announced. At least two explosions were reported.
Russian forces in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast withhold medicine to residents who refuse Russian passports
Russian forces are denying Ukrainian residents under occupation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast access to discounted medications if they do not obtain Russian passports, the Ukrainian military's National Resistance Center reported on July 16.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1.
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on July 16, injuring one civilian, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
AP: Thousands of Ukrainian civilians endure torture and abuse in prisons across Russia and occupied territory
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are detained in a network of formal and informal prisons across Russia and the territories it occupies, where they endure psychological abuse, torture, and even slave labor, according to a recent investigation by the Associated Press.
Kyiv authorities report shooting down all Russian drones in latest aerial attack on capital
Kyiv officials said the city's air defenses shot down all Russian drones launched at the capital overnight on July 11 in the second drone attack on the capital this month.
Russian governor claims city in Belgorod Oblast bombed
Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed that the Russian border city of Shebekino was bombed during the early hours of July 8.
Russia shells 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled 10 communities in Sumy Oblast on July 7, firing over 111 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Erdogan: Ukraine deserves NATO membership
During a joint briefing with President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ukraine deserves to be a member of NATO.
Update: Death toll of Russian strike on Lviv rises to 4
As of 8:20 a.m. local time, four people are known to have been killed and 34 injured in Russia's July 6 attack on Lviv, officials reported.
Russia shells Sumy Oblast 279 times in a single day
Russian forces shelled seven communities in Sumy Oblast on July 5, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram. Over 279 explosions were recorded.
Russian forces attack Sumy Oblast, kill 5 civilians
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on July 3, leaving five civilians dead, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Facebook. Over 170 explosions were recorded
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