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- 1Russia rations fuel after major Ukrainian drone strike●Russia begins rationing fuel after massive drone strike as Ukrainian tech trumps Putin’s jet drones
Russia has started rationing fuel after a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike hit key energy and fuel facilities. Reports say Ukrainian long-range drone technology is outpacing Russian jet-powered drones and air defences, damaging refineries and disrupting supply. The shortages have forced regional restrictions on petrol and diesel, deepening pressure on Russia's wartime economy and energy infrastructure.
- 2Massive Russian drone and missile attack hits Kyiv and regions●Массированная атака на Киев и регионы: российские террористы запустил 152 дрона и три ракеты Силы ПВО сбили все три раке
Russia launched 152 drones and three missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight. Ukrainian air defence forces shot down all three missiles, including two ballistic and one anti-ship, along with 106 drones. Despite the interceptions, hits were recorded at 24 sites, with debris falling in 16 more locations, including the capital Kyiv.
- 3Zelenskyy appeals to Trump and EU after overnight Russian attacks▼Following enemy's overnight attacks, President Zelenskyy addresses Trump and European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out following a wave of overnight attacks attributed to Russian forces, addressing his remarks directly to US President Donald Trump and the European Union. He is pressing Western partners for a stronger response and continued support for Ukraine's air defences as strikes on Ukrainian territory continue.
- 4Zelensky says Ukraine intercepts 70% of drones, fewer jet-powered ones●Zelensky: Overall drone interception rate amounts to 70%, for jet-powered drones currently only 57% President Volodymyr
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces are intercepting about 70% of incoming drones overall, but the success rate drops to 57% against jet-powered drones. He noted that interceptor systems are already being deployed against the faster jet-powered models, which remain harder to shoot down than conventional attack drones.
- 5Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine's largest steelmaker▼Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
Metinvest has suspended operations at its flagship steel plant in Ukraine following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The closure of the country's largest steelmaker underlines how renewed attacks on the power grid are hitting heavy industry and the wider economy, coming as air defences across Ukraine scrambled to repel waves of drones and missiles.
- 6Massive drone attack underway on Kyiv▼🚨 Прямо сейчас продолжается массированная дроновая атака на Киев Вражеские БПЛА массово атакуют столицу. В Соломенском р
A large-scale drone attack on Kyiv is ongoing, with waves of enemy UAVs targeting the Ukrainian capital. City military authorities report that debris has fallen on the building of an educational institution in the Solomianskyi district. Air defence forces warn that new groups of drones are approaching the city, with residents urged to stay in shelters.
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Reports say Ukrainian forces struck a Russian P-18 Terek early-warning radar, a system used to detect aircraft at ranges of up to 250 kilometres. The P-18 is a Soviet-era mobile radar that helps track air activity and coordinate air defences. Based on the available headline, Ukraine's military or security services appear to have targeted the radar, though details about the location, method, and extent of the damage are not provided in the evidence.
- 8Massive jet-powered drone attack reported across Ukraine●🔴 AirAttack | 10/10 🇺🇦 Massive Jet UAV Attack on Ukraine Jet UAVs detected heading towards Kyiv region (Makariv, Dymer,
Air raid alerts have been issued across much of Ukraine as monitoring groups report a large wave of jet-powered attack drones. UAVs were detected heading towards the Kyiv region, including Makariv, Dymer, Hostomel and Nemishayev, as well as Chernihiv, Poltava, Kirovohrad and Odesa regions, with Slavutych and other Chernihiv towns also flagged. Air defence forces are responding as residents await updates on interceptions and any damage.
- 9Air alert declared for Kyiv region of Ukraine●🔴 AirAlert | 8/10 🇺🇦 Air Alert in Kyiv Region Threats detected in the areas of Makariv and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Ukraine issued an air raid alert for the Kyiv region on 10 August after threats were detected near Makariv and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The warning sent residents to shelters as air defence forces monitored possible drone or missile activity approaching the capital's surrounding areas.