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Sunday, August 9
'We understand all their weak points' — Zelensky 'satisfied' with Ukraine's '40-day campaign,' suggests more strikes on Russian logistics planned
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 8 that he was "satisfied" with the result of a 40-day influence operation designed to compel Russia to "end the war," suggesting that Kyiv's forces will continue to strike Russian logistics beyond the limited timeline.
Saturday, August 8
Unidentified drone explodes near gas pipeline at Bulgarian-Romanian border, Kyiv to launch inquiry
The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania and exploded approximately 1 kilometer away from a compressor station on the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. There were no casualties or damage.
US intelligence believes explosives-equipped drone at German airport likely belongs to Moscow, WSJ reports
The details come a few days after a Ukrainian cargo plane loaded with ammunition was targeted by a drone carrying explosives at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport late on Aug. 4, German media reported.
Ukraine buys 70 ATACMS missiles, other US weapons from Turkey in major defense package
The package includes 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), over 2,000 cluster munitions, and 47,000 howitzer rounds, according to a notice from the U.S. State Department.
Serbia's Vucic backs Ukraine's EU membership on 2nd day of summit with Zelensky
Serbian President Alexander Vucic on Aug. 8 backed Ukraine's bid for EU membership on the second day of President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.
Belgian company seeks exception to keep operating in Russia's drone hub — as it does so anyway
A Belgian factory continues to operate in Russia's special economic zone known as a key defense production site despite EU requirements to leave the zone by late January 2026.
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Kyiv has right to seize Russian shadow fleet vessel transporting stolen grain, Swedish court affirms
The "landmark decision" marks the first time a foreign court has ordered the handover of a Russian ship tied to stolen Ukrainian grain.
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