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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.
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil refineries in Samara Oblast, Krasnodar Krai
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Samara Oblast and another in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Aug. 8, monitoring channels reported.
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.
About Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is Russia's president, a position he has held since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008, following his tenure as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Born on October 7, 1952, Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics in the 1990s and consolidating authoritarian control over Russia's political system.
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