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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
Skelia Assault Regiment troops to be transferred to other units following abuse allegations, media reports
The order to reassign "Skelia" personnel was issued roughly a week ago, with soldiers being transferred to around 10 other units, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
About Donetsk Oblast
The Kyiv Independent's news and on-the-ground reporting from Donetsk Oblast, covering 26,517 square kilometers (10,239 square miles) in Ukraine’s East with a pre-war population of approximately 4.1 million. The administrative center is Kramatorsk, as Donetsk city has remained under Russian occupation since 2014. Donetsk Oblast has been the scene of intense fighting, for example, around the cities of Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Vuhledar, as Moscow attempts to capture the entire region.
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Legal experts from First Department, a Russian human rights group, said the restrictions are "similar to de facto deprivation of citizenship."
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