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Saturday, August 8
Deadly Russian attack in Kyiv region kills 3, including child
Russian strikes overnight in Kyiv Oblast's Brovary district killed three people, including a child. Three others were injured, including another child.
Zelensky begins first official visit to Serbia, says 'Ukraine is always ready to work constructively'
Zelensky held talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on the evening of Aug. 7.
Friday, August 7
Suspicious drones sighted over German military base days after Leipzig airport incident
Two drones were detected over a military base in the town of Mechernich in western Germany, authorities said. Police are investigating the incident, which comes mere days after a serious drone breach at Leipzig Airport.
'Time to act is now' — US Senate passes long-delayed Russia sanctions bill targeting energy buyers
The Senate vote clears the way for House consideration as early as next month.
Russian attacks on critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure destroy key facilities ahead of winter
Russia hit seven Naftogaz facilities in eastern Ukraine overnight, destroying critical equipment and forcing multiple sites to shut down.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine intercepted 29 of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July as air defense shortages deepen, ministry says
Key developments on Aug. 7: * Ukraine intercepted 29 out of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July as air defense shortages worsen, Defense Ministry says * 60% of Ukrainians oppose ceding Donbas to Russia, but same share back freezing war with security guarantees, poll shows * Ukraine attacks Wildberries logistics center in Russia located nearly 2,000 km from front line * One of Ukraine's largest football stadiums damaged in Russian strike on Odesa * Skelia Assault Regiment troops to be tr
About Baltics
The Baltics comprise Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, three NATO member states on the Baltic Sea that together cover 175,000 square kilometers (67,568 square miles). The countries have a combined population of approximately 6 million. The Baltics strongly support Ukraine with military aid, refugee assistance, and international advocacy, and view Russian aggression as an existential threat due to their shared history of Soviet occupation.
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