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Ukraine reported hitting a major refinery deep inside Russia and also striking a small oil terminal situated on the Black Sea overnight. These strikes occur while Moscow is currently grappling with what it calls a second wave of gasoline shortages.

Ukrainian drones targeted a major logistics center located outside Moscow, setting the facility ablaze. These actions are noted while drone crews in Ukraine prepare for further strikes.

Ukrainian drone crews launched waves of drones targeting large logistics centers and retail warehouses in Russia, including a massive site near Moscow and Wildberries depots. These long-range attacks aim to strike military, industrial, and logistical sites deep inside Russia. Ukraine seeks to increase pressure on the Kremlin by demonstrating the war's consequences to the Russian public.

Ukrainian drones targeted massive logistics centers and retail warehouses outside Moscow, with attacks designed to strike military, industrial, and logistical sites deep inside Russia. Launching the assaults was the 413th “Raid” Unmanned Systems Regiment, which aims to make the war’s consequences visible to the Russian public. Kyiv officials hope these actions will pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating a peace settlement.

The title warns that global food security may be collateral damage in the Ukraine war. Attacks waged by Moscow and Kyiv on each other’s agricultural exports are predicted to potentially result in a worldwide grain crisis.

Russia summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo's condemnation of President Vladimir Putin's visit to Kuril Islands. Japan strongly protested, stating that the archipelago, which it calls the Northern Territories, is its inherent territory by international law. In response, Russia lodged a formal protest, reaffirming its sovereignty over the southern Kurils and warning that countermeasures would be taken given Tokyo's adherence to Western sanctions.

Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on Russia, firing almost 800 drones near Moscow. Concurrently, a Russian missile strike in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed at least 10 people and wounded eight others. The two countries are involved in an escalating duel of long-range aerial strikes.

Ukraine has launched what is described as one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, deploying almost 800 drones. The title also reports that Russian missiles killed ten people in a Ukrainian village while Ukraine aimed a drone blitz at Moscow.

Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow’s invasion, while concurrently, Russian missile strikes killed at least 10 people in a Ukrainian village in the Kharkiv region. The conflict involves an escalating aerial duel deep inside both countries. Kyiv aims to pressure Vladimir Putin into negotiating a peace settlement by showcasing the consequences of the war.

Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail. This attack occurred after Kyiv launched a major drone assault on Moscow.

Ukraine has conducted drone attacks against Wildberries' depots across Russia, targeting online shopping warehouses over a period of one month. These strikes have burned billions of dollars in merchandise, putting pressure on the Russian economy and challenging President Vladimir Putin. The attacks highlight Ukraine’s capacity to strike far inside Russia.

Ukraine has begun attacking online retailers in Russia, targeting warehouses of major e-commerce platforms like Wildberries. These attacks have damaged merchandise and caused shockwaves through Russia's economy. The incident underscores Kyiv’s reach deep inside Russia and poses a challenge to President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv launched a major assault by sending more than 600 drones toward Moscow. This action represents one of the largest drone attacks conducted against enemy capital this summer.

Ukraine launched large aerial attacks against Russia using hundreds of drones, resulting in casualties and damage across regions including the Moscow area. Separately, Russia conducted missile strikes on Ukraine, killing people in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy, while causing fires throughout Kyiv.

Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the conflict. The attack resulted in the death of at least six people across Russia.

Japan PM Takaichi condemned Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands as 'absolutely unacceptable'. Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit, which escalated tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.

Russian diesel exports reached a multiyear low in early August. This decline was attributed to Moscow restricting fuel exports following attacks on the country's refineries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned potential European seizures of Russian vessels as "piracy and plunder," threatening reciprocal retaliation across various waters if such activity continues. The warning was issued against Europe's intensified efforts to disrupt Russia's maritime oil trade through sanctions and naval boardings, which involve the shadow fleet. In response, the Pacific Fleet confirmed that Russia has conducted a detailed analysis of maritime traffic and knows the routes and cargo of Western commercial ships.

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, describing the acts as "piracy" and a violation of international maritime law. He stated that Russia could respond in kind in any area, including the Pacific. The Pacific Fleet chief confirmed that the navy is ready to inspect and detain ships linked to so-called "unfriendly nations," recognizing them as a "shadow fleet."

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation over Western seizures of its commercial vessels, calling the actions “piracy” and stating that Russia could respond anywhere deemed necessary. These threats come as France and the U.K. have detained tankers linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which is reportedly operating to evade international sanctions imposed by the EU following Moscow's troop deployment into Ukraine.

Russia reportedly bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, resulting in at least nine civilian deaths. Separately, Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is receiving increasing assistance from North Korea.

Putin’s war machine is noted for scouring the home front for recruits. To enlist soldiers to fight against Ukraine, Moscow uses raids, pressure, and deception.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been described as a cornered man by Ukraine. Through deep-strike drones and ballistic missiles, Ukraine is targeting the city confines of Moscow and Saint Petersburg where Putin’s special military operation is impacting him. Additionally, 15 distribution hubs belonging to Wildberries were noted in the text.

A massive Russian missile attack killed nearly two dozen people in Ukraine overnight. Moscow is exploiting a critical air defense shortage in Ukraine, with U.S.-made Patriots being the only air defense weapon capable of shooting down Russian ballistic missiles.

North Korea is preparing to deploy a missile unit to western Russia that could operate up to 120 ballistic missiles for strikes on Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian military intelligence official. The move would escalate military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

A Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed at least 14 people, injured 27, and damaged warehouses, according to Ukrainian emergency service officials. Air raid alerts lasted over an hour as Moscow's forces targeted seven sites in Kyiv starting after midnight.

Syria and Iraq have resumed direct flights to Russia. Syrian Airlines flights to Moscow mark the first direct air travel between these countries since the fall of the Assad regime.

A Russian drone is shown hunting and taunting a street vendor in Ukraine, as Moscow intensifies its drone and missile attacks on the country.

A drone attack on a beach in Gelendzhik, Russia, killed seven people, including three children. Moscow and Kyiv are exchanging blame for the incident.

Ukrainian drone strikes near Moscow and Russian Black Sea coast killed at least five people in each country, with infrastructure damage reported. Russian aerial attacks in Ukraine have killed over 16,000 civilians since the invasion began, according to the UN. Both sides reported drone attacks on critical infrastructure, including warehouses and ports, with conflicting casualty claims.

Russian officials claim Ukrainian drones killed five people near Moscow and St Petersburg. A soldier in Russian-controlled Crimea killed four people.

Ukraine launched a drone attack on an industrial zone in Moscow, resulting in multiple fatalities. The strike is part of Kyiv's ongoing efforts to escalate the conflict near Russian leadership.

Ukraine struck two major Wildberries logistics hubs near Moscow and St. Petersburg in overnight drone attacks, damaging one of the retailer’s largest distribution centers as part of a campaign targeting Russia’s supply network.

A deadly attack at the Italian restaurant 'Balzi Rossi' in central Moscow on August 2, 2026, killed at least five people and injured 19. The restaurant was cordoned off following the incident.

Drone activity near Gelendzhik has turned Putin’s Black Sea palace into a symbol of Russia’s shrinking security. Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign is forcing the war back toward Russia, as Moscow denounces Ukrainian strikes.

Russia accused Kyiv of increasing attacks on civilian targets in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the country's chief peace negotiator to lead foreign intelligence.

GVMC and Moscow have signed a pact to enhance smart mobility and urban development in Vizag. The agreement focuses on collaborative efforts to improve city infrastructure and transportation systems.

The Russian Embassy in Rome has blamed Ukraine for a deadly bombing at a Moscow restaurant. The embassy described the attack as an attempt to intimidate the Italian community in Russia.

A deadly attack occurred at a restaurant in Moscow. Russia's Embassy in Italy blamed Ukraine for the attack, which reportedly targeted a high-ranking general, though details remain unconfirmed.

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people. Reports suggest the attack may have targeted a senior Russian military commander.