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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.
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.
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.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia on August 5, 2026, killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens, according to authorities. The strikes triggered fires in the capital and damaged buildings in the southeastern city, while both sides escalate long-range attacks.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has called on international bodies to condemn Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod, Nizhnekamsk, and the Rostov Region, warning that silence will be interpreted as complicity. The statement follows attacks that Russia says killed dozens of civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure.
Daniel Cohn-Bendit has endorsed Raphaël Glucksmann for France's 2027 presidential election, calling him the only reformist left candidate with a future. Glucksmann is expected to confirm his candidacy soon, with plans to join a Socialist Party primary that also includes rivals like Ségolène Royal, as the left seeks to unite against Marine Le Pen.
More than five months into the US war with Iran, President Trump has signalled a move from military force to economic pressure, according to Al Jazeera. The blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are central to the strategy, but analysts question whether it can force Tehran to capitulate.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 13 people and wounded 48, according to local officials. Ukraine's military said it struck the Taneco oil refinery, part of a campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says funds the war effort.
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.
Experts and senior officials warn that depleted US weapons stockpiles, stemming from the conflict with Iran, could take years to replenish and may embolden Russia and China. The Pentagon has been forced to redeploy assets from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, raising concerns about future deterrence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that North Korea plans to deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, but Pyongyang dismissed the estimate as 'groundless.' South Korean intelligence reports no signs of imminent additional deployment, though preparations may continue.
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.
Russian officials report that a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on the city of Belgorod killed three civilians and injured 25, including children, while a separate strike in the region killed a teenage girl and wounded two other children. The attacks also damaged residential buildings and sparked fires, prompting a criminal investigation into terrorism.
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.