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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.
Valery Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former top commander and current ambassador to Britain, has stated that Ukraine will never join NATO, citing unmet military standards and outdated alliance doctrines. His comments challenge Kyiv's official stance, as analysts debate whether he aims to pressure the alliance or position himself politically.
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime after a video showed a drone chasing and wounding a vegetable seller in Kherson. The victim survived but was injured, and President Zelensky called for more pressure on Moscow. The location was verified by Reuters, but the date could not be independently confirmed.
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.
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.
The United States is making progress in negotiations with Ukraine on joint production of Patriot systems, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. However, President Donald Trump has expressed caution about licensing weapons production, and a long-term deal is not expected before winter.
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 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 forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing one woman and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit residential buildings, and authorities warned of more attacks as Ukraine urged allies for additional Patriot missile interceptors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moscow-installed officials say Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, while Ukrainian authorities report three dead from a Russian drone strike in Sumy. The strikes continue a cycle of counter-attacks as warnings mount of a possible large-scale Russian offensive.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik has resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, with conflicting reports on the death toll and number of hospitalized. Russian officials have described the attack as targeting civilian infrastructure, while medical personnel report on the condition of the injured.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Ryazan and Vladimir regions, causing fires and evacuations. Authorities report injuries, while Ukraine accuses the retailer of aiding the Russian military.