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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.
Milos Jovanovic, chairman of Serbia's opposition New Democratic Party, has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Belgrade, calling it unnecessary and warning of potential damage to Serbia-Russia relations. His comments come amid broader geopolitical tensions and prior statements by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic about continued cooperation with Ukraine.
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.
Researchers have determined that marine mammal bones found on Wilczek Land Island are at least 10,000 years old, with some possibly much older. The discovery, made during an expedition in 2025, also includes a unique walrus skull with a narwhal tusk embedded in it, indicating a rare encounter between the two species.
US President Donald Trump has admitted the military needs to replenish weapons stockpiles, while blaming predecessor Joe Biden's billions in Ukraine aid for any potential munitions shortfalls. Trump also denied reports of frustration with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Novosibirsk on a working visit focused on regional issues and the development of science and technology. The visit follows a working trip to Buryatia and marks his first trip to the region in eight years.
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.
Washington plans to lift its blockade on Iranian ports immediately after an agreement is reached to restore unimpeded shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US and Iranian sources. The talks, announced by President Donald Trump, also address ending regional strikes and renewing Iranian oil exports.
CENTCOM says US forces have redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two since the naval blockade of Iran resumed on July 14. Multiple reports from Al Jazeera, Jerusalem Post, and TASS detail the ongoing enforcement and the number of ships involved.
Iran's foreign minister says negotiations with Oman on new maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing completion, but reopening the strait depends on separate conditions, including US compliance with a June memorandum. The US must stop violating the memorandum and correct its behavior, according to Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
An adviser to the Israeli prime minister's office says Lebanon failed to disarm Hezbollah, justifying Israel's continued presence in the buffer zone. Recent Israeli operations include capturing a mountain range and demolishing tunnels, while framework agreement talks are set to continue in Rome.
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.