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Wednesday, August 5
Former Ukrainian ambassador to US charged in corruption case
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna from her post on Aug. 3.
Son-in-law of Russian aerospace forces chief killed in Moscow blast, journalists say
Agentstvo cited Russia’s register of legal entities, according to which Daniil Perediry’s sole proprietorship was terminated due to his death on Aug. 1.
'Modified drone' found next to Ukrainian transport plane at German airport
Flights at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport were suspended overnight on Aug. 5 after a "modified drone" was sighted and later found next to a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines An-124 transport aircraft. The "modified drone" contained an "unknown substance" and a "detonator," according to police sources speaking to German media outlet Süddeutsche Zeitung. As part of the police response, a bomb disposal robot was deployed and a controlled explosion was carried out. According to a statement from the Lei
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast
Ukrainian drones targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight on Aug. 5, monitoring channels reported.
Russian ballistic missile attack kills 17, injures dozens in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue
A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported overnight on Aug. 5.
Tuesday, August 4
Putin signs law imposing sweeping restrictions on Russians convicted in absentia
Legal experts from First Department, a Russian human rights group, said the restrictions are "similar to de facto deprivation of citizenship."
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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