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Ukraine is struggling to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, a problem exacerbated by global stockpile depletion and European refusals to supply more. The situation has prompted urgent appeals from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about alternative defense systems.
Russian Pacific Fleet exercises, ongoing since August 4, have featured Forpost UAVs guiding Oniks and Uran missiles against simulated enemy landing ships, as reported by the fleet's press service. The maneuvers involve about 60 vessels, 13,000 personnel, and include minefield clearing in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk.
Russian air defenses intercepted 502 Ukrainian drones overnight, with a child killed in Novorossiysk and debris damaging residential buildings in the Krasnodar Region. Separately, eight drones were shot down over the Kaluga Region with no casualties. Reports come from TASS, citing Russian officials.
US President Donald Trump announced Russia has released American citizen Robert Gilman from custody on humanitarian grounds. Gilman, convicted of assaulting a Russian official and serving a lengthy sentence, is returning to the US for medical treatment.
Ukrainian forces have struck at least 22 facilities of Russian online retailer Wildberries over four weeks, accusing the company of aiding the military, while central bank data show billions in cash withdrawals amid economic strain. Analysts link the pressure on the firm, often called Russia's Amazon, to wider risks for lenders heavily exposed to its debt. Russian officials and the company's founder have rejected the military-supply claims and labelled the campaign a terrorist attack.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones over multiple regions and the Sea of Azov in a single day, with one statement citing 42 drones downed over a 12-hour period.
As Washington reportedly asks Moscow to release convicted US citizen Robert Gilman, a Russian official suggests reciprocal release of Russians held in the US, while Gilman's own attorney says she learned of a possible pardon from journalists.
Pro-Russian underground sources told TASS that Ukrainian residents are helping Russian forces strike military targets more accurately, while Russian war reporter Yevgeny Poddubny said Ukraine selects targets to spread panic and fear. TASS's reporting presents both claims from a Russian perspective.
Russian officials have highlighted contradictions in Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements regarding a potential EU membership referendum, noting legal requirements under Armenia's constitution. Moscow also accused Yerevan of resorting to blackmail in bilateral relations, citing harassment of pro-Russian figures and threats against Russian companies.
A Syrian court has sentenced Atef Najib, a former security official and cousin of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity linked to the 2011 crackdown in Deraa. The verdict also includes death sentences in absentia for al-Assad and his brother Maher, marking a historic step in Syria's transitional justice process.
Overnight Russian attacks killed at least 12 people in Kyiv and six in Zaporizhzhia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming North Korean missiles were used against the southeastern city. Zelenskyy pressed allies for more Patriot interceptors, warning that without sufficient anti-ballistic defense, Russia will not seriously consider peace.
Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike on July 30, targeting defense industry facilities, airfields, and logistics centers in Kiev, Lvov, and several other regions, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The strikes hit a range of sites, including assembly plants, missile components factories, and a chemical plant. TASS, citing ministry statements and Ukrainian government documents, reported that the targeted enterprises were of strategic importance for Ukraine's economy and security.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.
Russia's Supreme Court has received a petition from the Rodina party seeking to remove the Yabloko party from the State Duma elections. The Central Election Commission reported that financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring found evidence of foreign funding among Yabloko's candidates and counterparties. A hearing is underway, with potential revocation of Yabloko's federal list registration if the claim is granted.
TASS reports that the Moscow Military District trained more than 130 UAV crews in July 2026, part of a broader training effort that included over 9,000 combat sessions since summer. The district also received over 50 new or upgraded weapons and equipment this year, and Russia has established a unified UAV training system.
Russian officials have accused Moldova of avoiding civilized diplomatic dialogue and carrying out anti-Russian directives from Brussels. The remarks follow Moldova's decision to phase out Russian in parliamentary work and remove a Russian-language plaque from its parliament building.
A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft was observed circling near Russia's Kaliningrad Region, operating in Polish and Lithuanian airspace and over the Baltic Sea. This marks the second such incident this month. Separately, Polish fighter jets scrambled to escort a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane over the Baltic.
Brent crude oil futures for October delivery exceeded $85 per barrel on London's ICE on August 10, the first time since August 4, according to trade data. Prices were up 1.9% at $85.14 a barrel, while WTI also gained.
A Russian drone strike on a Kharkiv warehouse destroyed about 8 million books, the largest loss to Ukraine's book infrastructure since the war began. Publishers say more than 10 million books have been destroyed in recent months, deepening concerns about the war's toll on culture and the economy.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 285 Ukrainian drones over several regions on August 9, following a similar announcement of 112 drones downed on July 28. The claims have not been independently verified.