War in Ukraine

On the night of Saturday, August 2, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a series of strikes against strategic military and infrastructure targets in the Russian Federation. Targets included the Engels airfield, the Saratov oil refinery, an oil depot in the Kaluga region, and UAV bases.

Over the past 24 hours, on August 1, Russian forces launched massive strikes on the city of Kharkiv and 19 settlements in the Kharkiv region. The enemy used missiles, guided aerial bombs (KAB), and dozens of drones of various types. As a result of the enemy’s terror, 10 civilians were injured, including three children.

Over the past 24 hours, on August 1, Russian forces launched a series of massive air, artillery, and drone strikes on the territories of the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv regions. As a result of the enemy’s terror campaign, one person was killed, and another 43 civilians sustained injuries of varying severity.

Over the past 24 hours, on August 1, Russian troops carried out nearly a thousand strikes on the territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The invaders used aircraft, artillery, and hundreds of drones of various types. The shelling resulted in one civilian fatality and one civilian injury.

On the night of August 2, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Industrial and Kyiv districts of the city; two children were injured as a result of the attack.

Explosions were heard in the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels on the night of August 2. According to Russian Telegram channels, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in Saratov, as well as in the city’s industrial zone. Reports indicate that the attack is ongoing.

Russia has likely begun using captured Ukrainian long-range drones for potential “false-flag” operations. This theory is supported by new footage released by Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to the President of Ukraine, as well as a series of incidents that previously raised concerns in Poland and Moldova.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to approve the transfer of additional missiles to Ukraine for its Patriot air defense systems and to intensify sanctions against Russia.

During the day, Russian troops carried out an airstrike on the Central District of Kherson. A 54-year-old woman was killed in the attack, and 19 other people were injured.

Russian forces have attacked four districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times using drones and guided aerial bombs. As a result of the attacks, one person was killed and 12 others were wounded, including a child.