SBU intercepts large-scale FSB saboteur network across Ukraine
One of those detained is a member of the Dnipro City Council and another is an official in the city council of Yuzhne, a city in Odesa Oblast.
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UK soldiers warned Russia could be spying on training of Ukrainian troops
According to a British military handbook, Russian intelligence has shown particular interest in Operation Interflex, the U.K.-led program providing training to some 34,000 Ukrainian recruits.
Ukraine war latest: F-16s are being used by Ukrainian Air Force, Zelensky says
Key developments on Aug. 3-4: * Zelensky confirms F-16s already being used by Ukrainian Air Force * Ukraine's military says it sunk Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine, damaged S-400 missile system in 'successful hit' * Ukraine hit Morozovsk airfield, oil depots in Russia overnight, General Staff confirms * Military: Egyptians recruited by Russia fight
German politicians call for EU response after Budapest simplifies entry for Russians
German politicians are demanding an EU-wide response after Hungary simplified entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens in July, German news outlet Bild reported on Aug. 3
Military: Egyptians recruited by Russia fight in Kharkiv Oblast
Russia is known to have targeted men from countries including Cuba, Kazakhstan, Somalia, and Nepal to fight in its army.
Russia targets critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injures over a dozen civilians
According to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin, 15 people, including a child, were wounded in Kherson Oblast over the past day.
Air Force commander: Ukraine destroys over 8,000 Russian air targets since Feb. 24, 2022
According to the Aug. 4 report, Russia has lost 363 airplanes, 326 helicopters, and 13,103 drones.
General Staff: Russia has lost 582,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Trump congratulates Putin for Russia-US prisoner exchange
At a Georgia rally on Aug. 3, Donald Trump congratulated Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for the historic prisoner exchange arranged by U.S. President Joe Biden that freed 16 people wrongfully imprisoned in Russia, including the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Two more charged over alleged arson attack on behalf of Wagner on Ukraine-linked businesses in UK
In late April, 20-year-old Dylan Earl from the U.K., who has alleged ties to Russia's Wagner mercenary group, was charged with orchestrating a blaze at an industrial estate in Leyton in March after being recruited as a Russian spy.
Ukraine scrambles to reboot reconstruction tender for children’s hospital hit by Russian missile
Ukraine’s government rushed on Aug. 2 to extinguish public uproar over reconstruction efforts at Okhmatdyt, the country’s main children’s hospital based in Kyiv, which was heavily damaged early last month by a Russian missile strike. Health Minister Viktor Liashko announced that a new tender to choose a
8 Ukrainian children return home from Russian-occupied parts of Kherson Oblast, governor says
In a statement released on Aug. 3, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokrudin said the eight children who returned home include five girls and three boys, aged between six and 17. The governor thanked the Ukrainian humanitarian NGO Save Ukraine for making the return of the children possible.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 5, injure 11 over past day
A total of 14 Ukrainian oblasts came under Russian attacks over the past day.
Crimean Bridge could be destroyed in coming months, Budanov says
The bridge was heavily damaged by Ukrainian strikes in October 2022 and July 2023, prompting Russia to take steps to further defend the structure.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's second Ada-class corvette launched in Turkey
Key developments on Aug. 2: * Ukraine's second Ada-class corvette launched in Turkey * Occupied Crimea hit by Ukrainian missile attack, Russia claims * China claims its Ukraine peace plan has support of more than 110 countries * 'Signs of escalation' on battlefield in Kharkiv sector, Ukraine's military says * Russia exaggerating numbers of contract
Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko releases German hostage as part of historic prisoner swap
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko pardons German citizen facing death penalty in Belarus as part of a major prisoner swap between Moscow, Washington and Berlin. Security concerns prompt the European Commission to ask Hungary to clarify its decision to ease immigration requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens. Lukashenko meets Vladimir Putin
Mali rebels claim they killed 84 Wagner mercenaries during recent battles
In a post on X, the Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad, said it killed 84 Wagner fighters and 47 Malian troops.
Trump criticizes Russia-US prisoner swap as 'win for Putin'
The historic Aug. 1 prisoner swap was a "win for Putin," Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claimed during an interview with Fox Business on Aug. 2.
China claims its Ukraine peace plan has support of more than 110 countries
China officially declares itself a neutral party to Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine and has denied providing lethal aid to both sides, but Beijing and Moscow continue to develop closer ties, most recently with Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting his counterpart Xi Jinping in May.
Russian lawmaker arrested over alleged murder plot
According to Kommersant, Senator Dmitry Savelyev attempted last year to arrange the murder of his business partner, who reportedly embezzled money from a company they ran together.
Poland and Ukraine to form a military unit from Ukrainians in Europe. Will it be effective?
Kyiv and Warsaw have agreed to form and jointly train a new army brigade on Polish soil, betting the initiative could help recruit some of the scores of Ukrainian men living in Poland and other EU countries. The so-called Ukrainian Legion, a fresh initiative to boost Ukraine’s military manpower
Freed U.S. prisoners arrive in Maryland, greeted by Biden, Harris
Freed U.S. prisoners arrived in D.C. during the late hours of Aug.1, where they were greeted by U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Killers, spies and smugglers – the Russians released in historic prisoner swap
Kremlin's assassin, Vadim Krasikov, has been imprisoned in Germany since 2021 after being given a life sentence for murdering Zelimkhan Khangoshvili.
Ukraine war latest: Pokrovsk is Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says
Key developments on Aug. 1: * Pokrovsk became Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says * Russia suffers big losses but has 'minor gains' on eastern front, Syrskyi says * Ukraine received 6 F-16s from Netherlands, The Times reports * Defense Ministry to purchase Ukrainian-made unmanned ground vehicles * Russian shelling kills mother,
Head of Russia's military supplier company detained as corruption cases mount
Since April, several high-ranking military officials have been arrested on charges ranging from bribery to abuse of power after Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was ordered to be dismissed from his position.
Gershkovich, Whelan, Kara-Murza released in major prisoner swap between Russia, West
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan are being released by Russia in a multi-country prisoner exchange, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 1, citing undisclosed sources.
Fugitive Ukrainian ex-MP becomes potential pick for Russian Senate, media reports
Derkach is one of three candidates that Astrakhan Oblast Governor Igor Babushkin plans to propose to the Federation Council if he wins the regional elections, which are scheduled for Sept. 6-8.
Russian oppositionist Ponomarev reportedly injured in drone attack near Kyiv
Ilya Ponomarev suffered multiple shrapnel wounds, but his life was not in danger, Obozrevatel wrote.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure 27 over past day, hit railroad station
Russia targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts over the past day – Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Luhansk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter seven regions.
Widespread YouTube outages recorded in Russia
The news comes days after a Russian lawmaker warned that the government would deliberately slow down YouTube loading speeds in response to Google's refusal to comply with Russian authorities' demands.
Romania discovers more drone debris after Russia's earlier attacks on Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on July 25 with 38 Shahed-type drones, targeting the port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast. Three drones were lost after crossing the border with Romania.
Ukraine war latest: First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Key developments on July 31: * First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports * Ukraine downs all 89 Russian drones launched in mass attack * Russia used new 'distracting' drone type during recent attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says * Ukrainian Navy claims attack on Russian weapons depot near Kursk * Azov soldier Oleksandr
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