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Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was badly wounded in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg, with reports differing on whether the victim killed was his driver or bodyguard. Tkachuk, who has been sanctioned by Western governments and is a prominent pro-war Telegram figure, was pictured with President Vladimir Putin in 2024.
Ukraine has lost about $1.05 billion in foreign exchange earnings since July 22 due to the blockade of its main Black Sea ports, with daily losses estimated at $70 million. The suspension of vessel calls has particularly hit agricultural exports, prompting talks with European nations on alternative routes.
NATO is working to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Kyiv failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles in a recent attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Moscow is ramping up missile production ahead of winter, while the EU has released $4 billion for military procurement.
A drone attack on a crowded beach in the Russian Black Sea resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka killed seven people, including children, and injured dozens. Russian officials accuse Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while a Ukrainian military officer claims the deaths were caused by Russian air defenses intercepting the drone. The incident adds to rising civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
Italian opposition leaders, including Five Star Movement chief Giuseppe Conte and European Parliament member Danilo Della Valle, have voiced strong opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine, citing the burden on Italian citizens and the risk of escalating conflict. A recent poll suggests a majority of Italians share this view, while the government reportedly prepares new military aid packages.
Ukraine's president claims Russia is planning an autumn mobilization, citing intelligence, while Russian officials dismiss the reports as propaganda or a 'fever dream.' Independent outlets report recruitment difficulties, but Russia insists contract enlistment remains sufficient.
Organizers of the Intervision 2026 song contest confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the event, though the exact date and venue are still under discussion. A TASS report citing a source in Riyadh raised uncertainty about the event's future, but organizers and a Russian envoy reaffirmed the plans.
A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.
The Bank of Russia has identified signs of stabilization in the fuel market since mid-July, partly due to government measures, according to a summary of its key rate discussion. However, rising fuel costs are beginning to spread to a wide range of goods and services, contributing to a significant increase in inflation expectations among households and businesses.
Russian strikes on major logistics centers in Kyiv, including a warehouse of retailer Epicenter, have caused significant damage to Ukrainian military capabilities, according to a Russian expert quoted by TASS. The company acknowledged its facility was destroyed after the Russian Defense Ministry said it had hit hubs handling military supplies.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said Western supplies of interceptor missiles have dropped threefold compared with 2025, blaming delayed deliveries for damage in Kyiv after a Russian overnight strike. TASS reports, citing Zelensky's Telegram posts, that air defenses failed to intercept Russian Tsirkon and Iskander missiles, while The New York Times, as relayed by TASS, notes Western hesitancy due to global conflicts and production gaps.
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have charged former ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishina with illegal enrichment, according to a Ukrainian journalist. The charges follow Stefanishina's dismissal by President Zelensky, who cited personal reasons for her departure.
A Russian military expert told TASS that changes in Ukrainian army command have led to a loss of control over military forces, contributing to territorial losses. TASS reports that Kiev has lost control of thousands of square kilometers, with key cities changing hands.
A Russian helicopter pilot with the Africa Corps told TASS that fighters defended an encircled strongpoint in Anefis, Mali, for about six days until reinforcements arrived. The report also cited Mali's defense ministry saying militants attacked several communities in July, with fighting continuing in Anefis. The attacks were attributed to the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.
Russia's services PMI rose to 49 in July 2026, still indicating contraction, while manufacturing PMI increased to 50.7, signaling growth. The divergent trends reflect weak client demand in services versus domestic demand driving manufacturing.
Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on logistics and distribution centers in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, as well as three dry cargo ships near Odessa, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. The ministry said the targets were used to store and distribute drone components and other military cargo. TASS calculations put the area of destroyed logistics facilities at about 300,000 square meters.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, says any new escalation between the US and Iran would have global consequences, citing oil and fertilizer markets. He emphasized Pakistan's role as a mediator and its belief in diplomacy.
US President Donald Trump has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for hundreds of Patriot interceptor missiles, citing shortages linked to the military operation against Iran and the need to protect US assets and allies in the Middle East. The request, made during a meeting last week, was tied to concerns about Ukraine’s energy collapse in winter.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said at the Russia-Kazakhstan Media Forum that Ukraine's strikes on economic infrastructure rely on Western navigation and weapons. He accused Kyiv of seeking to escalate the conflict and sow discord between Russia and its allies, while vowing continued Russian-Kazakh cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces by 27,000 personnel to create separate military construction units. The units will build strategic facilities, develop military towns in remote garrisons, and construct infrastructure with restricted civilian access.