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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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised his estimate of North Korean troops that could be deployed to support Russia, now predicting 50,000. Russia’s presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Zelenskyy’s comments, stating it is not for Ukraine to discuss Russia’s plans. Meanwhile, North Korean combat engineers are already involved in mine-clearing operations in the Kursk Region, following a strategic partnership deal between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops for its war in Ukraine, according to Yonhap. He also noted Pyongyang plans to send more missile launchers and that North Korea will gain modern warfare experience. Zelenskyy urged South Korea to cooperate more closely with Ukraine on air defense and drones.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Japanese leaders for not explicitly naming the United States as the country that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, calling for Tokyo to acknowledge American responsibility for the attacks.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced airstrikes on Ukrainian military targets, including UAV command posts and brigade positions in the DPR, Kherson, and Kharkov regions. FAB-3000 and FAB-500 bombs were used, and video of the strikes was released.
A bus driver at Leipzig/Halle airport knocked a drone equipped with professional explosives out of the air, potentially preventing an attack, according to a senior German lawmaker. Federal prosecutors have launched a counterterrorism probe into the incident, which occurred at a key NATO and cargo logistics hub.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Geran drones struck Ukrainian depots and infrastructure in the Kharkov Region, including facilities storing UAVs and radio-electronic warfare equipment, as well as a railway locomotive and an electric substation. The ministry released footage of the strikes and said they were part of ongoing operations against Ukrainian military logistics.
According to German newspaper Bild, Ukraine is increasingly concerned about the deteriorating situation near Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, where Russian forces are applying pressure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged difficulties near Slavyansk after a briefing with Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapaty, as Russian troops continue advancing in the region.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian air defense crews shot down three drones heading toward the capital, with first responders working at the crash site. In a separate incident the same day, 21 drones were downed, bringing the total to 33 since the start of the day, according to TASS calculations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Serbia for his first official visit, holding talks with President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing Russian attacks on Kyiv. Serbia, a traditional Russian ally, has so far refused to impose sanctions on Moscow, balancing its EU aspirations against historical ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly supplies of interceptor missiles, while acknowledging the current stockpile is smaller than last year. Separately, he discussed missile production cooperation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Lublin.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Belgrade will do everything to help Ukraine join the European Union quickly, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Belgrade. The two leaders also witnessed the signing of a cooperation memorandum on animal health and food safety.
The US Senate has passed a broad sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia and its energy buyers, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes sanctions on Russian leaders and institutions, and allows tariffs on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
A drone fell in Zadonsk, Lipetsk Region, wounding two people, the regional governor said. In a separate incident, drone debris in the Ryazan Region injured one person and damaged multiple infrastructure sites. TASS reported both incidents, citing the governors.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.
Russian State Duma deputy Adalbi Shkhagoshev has drawn a parallel between the Kiev regime and terrorist groups that operated in the Caucasus in the late 1990s, calling the current Ukrainian government a 'tool of the West.' Meanwhile, another lawmaker commented on Ukraine's new foreign intelligence chief, suggesting the appointment is a 'desperate attempt' to win support from Islamic countries.
Russia's embassy in Berlin has dismissed the discovery of a drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport as a 'hastily concocted provocation,' accusing Kiev and European militaristic circles of stoking anti-Russian hysteria. The embassy's statement, carried by TASS, claims the incident serves to justify arms transfers to Ukraine and deflect from domestic issues.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
TASS quoted Russian officials stating that Ukraine lost about 40 settlements and suffered military and economic losses during what they described as Zelensky's 40-day plan. The reports also criticized Ukraine's leadership and corruption.
Anonymous hackers have provided TASS with documents allegedly showing NATO's direct involvement in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil terminals. The files reportedly implicate a NATO-linked hybrid warfare specialist in coordinating attacks on facilities in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions.