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Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed hundreds of Ukrainian drones in a series of overnight attacks, with fires and damage reported at multiple Wildberries logistics facilities. The incidents span several regions, with injuries and a criminal investigation reported.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least 17 people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including Kirov and Wildberries warehouses, killed six. Both sides continue long-range exchanges with civilian casualties rising.
Russian strikes overnight targeted Ukrainian infrastructure, with Ukrainian air defenses reportedly failing to intercept any missiles. Targets included transport centers, military plants, and vessels near Odessa, according to Russian state media.
Gold futures on the Comex exchange have climbed above $4,350 per troy ounce, reaching their highest levels since mid-2026. Trading data shows the metal's price rising by up to 4.2% in early August, with multiple contract months posting gains.
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has left Russia and appeared in a video from Paris. He was designated a 'foreign agent' and fined for displaying 'extremist symbols' after trying to run in September's parliamentary elections.
Discussions between Washington and Kyiv on licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine are ongoing, even as President Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials say the country urgently needs new anti-ballistic missiles to defend against Russian strikes, with production timelines ranging from 12 months to five years.
The mother of two Russian siblings killed in Pattaya, Thailand, opposes the death penalty for the convicted murderers, preferring life imprisonment. Thai authorities have expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with Russian officials as suspects have confessed to the killings during a robbery attempt.
Russian officials have condemned the appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, linking it to an increase in attacks on civilian targets. TASS reports statements from a regional legislator and a Foreign Ministry envoy citing recent strikes and civilian casualties in Russian-controlled areas.
Overnight drone attacks in Russia near Moscow and St Petersburg killed at least five people, while Russian strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region killed two children and an elderly woman. Reports also detail a serviceman shooting in Crimea and escalating Black Sea shipping attacks.
Ukrainian officials and experts warn that the ongoing shutdown of the Greater Odessa ports could cost the country's agricultural sector between $1.5 billion and $3 billion this year, with purchase prices for grains and oilseeds dropping by up to 40%. Alternative routes via Danube ports, Romania, and EU land corridors are deemed insufficient to compensate for the loss of sea exports, raising concerns about farmer solvency and broader economic losses.
Moscow is pressing Austria to issue visas to Russian diplomats, with Ambassador Andrey Grozov citing Vienna's obligations as host country. The dispute highlights broader Western moves restricting Russian diplomatic travel, including new notification requirements and a reported denial after eight months.
Senior Russian lawmakers have said that Ukraine's 40-day plan to pressure Moscow has prompted Russia to intensify attacks on Ukrainian logistics and energy infrastructure, leaving the country in a critical situation. They also accused Kyiv of committing terrorist acts against civilians, a claim that is part of the ongoing conflict narrative.
State Duma Deputy Alexey Chepa stated that Ukraine lost about 850 square kilometers in July, its biggest territorial loss in two years, and that Kyiv's 40-day plan has failed. He attributed Ukraine's difficulties to its own attacks on Russian infrastructure, which he said prompted retaliatory measures including the blockade of Odessa's ports.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure, dry cargo ships, and logistics centers, according to Russia's Defense Ministry. Officials and experts say these attacks aim to disrupt military supplies and have paralyzed Ukraine's 'southern gateway,' impacting Western businesses and agricultural exports.
EU countries have injected over 32 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but levels remain well below targets amid competition for LNG and summer heat. The European Commission says it will continue seeking a complete ban on Russian energy supplies.
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains heavily damaged, with more than 80% of power plants hit and a 6 GW shortfall last winter. Officials warn of widespread outages and heating disruptions as protective measures lag.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine if the West adopts a constructive approach, while noting no substantive proposals have been received. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Western countries of using dialogue accusations as a pretext for war preparations, citing the Minsk Agreements as an example.
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 320 Ukrainian drones overnight on August 3-4, according to the Russian Defense Ministry as reported by TASS, while Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported five deaths and ten injuries. A separate TASS report from July 22 said 242 drones were downed, with one person killed and ten injured in the Krasnodar Region and five more seeking medical assistance in Nevinnomyssk. The attacks also caused fires at Wildberries logistics facilities in several regions.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses near Moscow and elsewhere have killed at least five and wounded ten, part of an intensifying campaign against Russian logistics. Moscow reports intercepting hundreds of drones, while both sides continue to trade strikes on infrastructure, with civilian casualties mounting.