On the night of August 7–8, Russian occupation forces launched a combined strike against Ukraine, using six ballistic and anti-aircraft guided missiles, as well as 151 drones. Ukrainian air defense units managed to shoot down and neutralize 135 enemy UAVs, but were unable to intercept any of the six missiles fired.
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Over the past 24 hours, on August 7, Russian occupation forces launched massive strikes on Kharkiv and settlements in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the enemy shelling, two people were killed, and eight others were wounded or suffered acute stress reactions.
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Three dead and four wounded: Occupiers launched nearly 1,000 attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region
Over the past 24 hours, on August 7, Russian occupation forces carried out 978 strikes on the territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As a result of the enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district, there have been civilian casualties, including both dead and wounded.
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An oil refinery caught fire in Syzran, Russia, following explosions
On the night of August 8, in the city of Syzran in the Samara Region of the Russian Federation, a fire broke out at a local oil refinery following a series of at least ten explosions. The region’s governor officially confirmed that the industrial facility had been attacked by drones.
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Among those killed in the Kyiv region as a result of the Russian attack is a child born in 2022
The Russian attack on the Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child born in 2022. There are also casualties and significant damage in the Brovary district.
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In the Brovary District of Kyiv Oblast, the effects of a Russian attack were reported at three locations. Three people were killed, including a child, and three others were injured.
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"Cardboard" protests have been ongoing in Ukraine for the 23rd consecutive day
In Ukraine, peaceful protests in support of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have continued for 23 consecutive days.
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In 48 hours, the “USF Birds” struck 102 enemy targets
On August 6–7, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a large-scale operation deep within enemy territory.
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Seven targets at once: Russians launched a massive attack on “Naftogaz”
On the night of August 7, Russian troops launched strikes against seven facilities belonging to Ukrnafta, a subsidiary of the Naftogaz Group.
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The Main Intelligence Directorate held a naval parade off the coast of Yalta on the eve of City Day
On August 7, 2026, on the eve of Yalta City Day, operators from “Group 13,” a special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, staged a parade of Magura combat marine drones off the waterfront.
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