Musk Refuses Starlink for Ukrainian Strikes in Russia

"American tech billionaire Elon Musk is refusing to allow Ukraine to use the SpaceX-operated Starlink satellite network for strikes inside Russian territory. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has also attempted to lobby Musk through informal backchannels without success. Musk has repeatedly cited the risk of Russian escalation and told Ukrainian officials that “it is time to make a deal." KP

Russian forces strike Pavlohrad

"Russian forces carried out strikes on Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring nine people, including four children." Ukrin

Ukrainian Navy Destroys Russian Drone Control Equipment on Black Sea Gas Platform

"Ukraine’s Naval Forces struck Russian military infrastructure installed on the Syvash self-elevating drilling platform at the Holitsynske gas condensate field in the Black Sea, destroying equipment used to support drone operations against southern Ukraine." Pravada

Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for coordinating enemy strikes on Kharkiv

"A Russian military intelligence agent who coordinated missile strikes on Kharkiv in the summer of 2023 was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The SSU officers exposed the enemy agent in July 2023. The investigation established that a local unemployed man recruited by the Russians was responsible for coordinating the shelling.
He came to the attention of Russia’s GRU when he posted anti-Ukrainian messages in Telegram chat rooms.
After being recruited, the perpetrator systematically surveyed Kharkiv to identify, record, and transmit the geolocations of Ukrainian troops’ temporary bases to his handler in Russia.
At the same time, the traitor attempted to track the locations and technical condition of defense facilities, railway stations, and railcar depots.
SSU officers documented the agent’s crimes and detained him while he was conducting further reconnaissance near a military facility. Mobile phones and computer equipment containing evidence of his collaboration with Russia’s GRU were seized from the man." Ukrin

Russian army launches 974 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region

"Russian forces launched 974 attacks on 59 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours. Two people were injured in enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district. Russian forces carried out 24 airstrikes on Novomykolaivka, Komyshuvakha, Zarichne, Barvinivka,

Zaporoizhets, Yuliivka, Zapasne, Novoukrainka, Samiilivka, Zelena Dibrova, Myrivka, Mykhailivske, Vilniansk, Yasna Poliana, Novotroitske, Svitla Dolyna, Rozivka, Dolynka, Vasynivka, Novosoloshyne, Omelnyk and Chervonyi Yar. A total of 716 drones of various types, mostly FPV drones, attacked Zaporizhzhia, Novomykolaivka, Kushuhum, Balabyne, Malokaterynivka, Richne, Veselianka, Zaporozhets, Zapasne, Novoiakovlivka, Zhovtenke, Liubytske, Novoivanivka, Adriianivka, Yasna Poliana, Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, Stepove, Pavlivka, Lukianivske, Mali Shcherbaky, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, Bilohiria, Luhivske, Rivne, Huliaipilske, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Staroukrainka, Dolynka, Kopani, Tsvitkove, Preobrazhenka, Novoselivka, Kosivtseve, Nove Zaporizhzhia and Verkhnia Tersa." Ukrin

Air defense neutralizes 174 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight

"Russian

forces attacked the Odesa region with ballistic, anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles,
including Iskander-M/S-400, Oniks and Kh-31P missiles, launched from areas in the temporarily occupied Crimea and the Black Sea. They also launched 202 Shahed-type attack drones, including jet-powered ones, as well as Gerbera drones, Parodiya decoy drones and Banderol loitering munitions from Kursk, Millerovo, Oryol and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as temporarily occupied Donetsk and Hvardiiske in Crimea." Ukrin

Russia destroys Toyota Ukraine spare parts warehouse in overnight attack

"As a result of the enemy attack overnight. Toyota Ukraine's warehouse for spare parts and related products was destroyed," the company said. "Our team is already implementing a comprehensive recovery plan to restore logistics operations and ensure stable product supplies to Toyota's dealer network in Ukraine. Alternative logistics solutions have been activated to minimize the impact on customer service." NV

Russia’s Belgorod comes under drone attack as explosions and fires reported

"The Russian city of Belgorod came under a drone attack in the night with a series of explosions reported across the city." NV

250 passengers evacuated from train attacked by Russia in Sumy region

"Russian forces deliberately targeted the locomotive in the morning. One of the carriages was

damaged. The train and locomotive crews promptly evacuated more than 250 passengers to a safe distance. Fortunately, there were no casualties. All passengers on the Sumy–Kyiv train attacked by the enemy on its way to Kyiv were promptly transported to a location from which they continued their journey." Ukrin

2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport

"Two drones were spotted flying over a German military base in the western part of the country earlier this week, just two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at a key cargo airport, the German Armed Forces said on Saturday.
Security surveillance at the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich reported seeing two drones around 10 p.m. on Thursday, according to a statement from the German Joint Force Command. The sightings were confirmed and military police forces deployed to the site." msn

Russia launches missile attack on Odesa

"Russian forces launched a missile attack on Odesa in the night. Residential buildings have been damaged in several districts of the city. Cars have also been destroyed by fire." Pravada

5.6 Earthquake - Southeast of Easter Island

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of n/a in the early morning at 5.41 am local time (GMT -6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 46 km east of Kuji, Iwate, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of
Iwate, Japan, in the early morning of Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 at 2.57 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Luxembourg contributes €8m to Ukraine Energy Support Fund

"Luxembourg

has contributed an additional €8 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund,
bringing its total contribution to €30 million. Denmark has also recently contributed over €10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund." Pravada

231 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops

"231 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled five Russian assaults. The Russian Federation’s army carried out three airstrikes using eight guided bombs and launched 54 shelling attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including two using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled 19 Russian attacks. The enemy attempted to advance in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, Synelnykove, Artilne, and toward Izbytske, Ternova, Okhrimivka, Volokhivka, Pokaliane, and Khatne.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched nine offensives toward Kivsharivka, Myrne, and Radkivka.
Attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses were repelled in the Lyman sector, where Russian invaders launched 12 attacks toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Ozerne, and Lyman, as well as in the areas of Karpivka, Zarichne, Novomykhailivka, and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russians carried out 15 assaults in the areas of Zakitne, Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and toward Pyskunivka, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders attacked three times in the area of Malynivka and toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 24 Russian attacks were recorded. The invaders carried out assaults in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Stepanivka, and toward Osykove, Dovha Balka, and Mykolaipillia.
The Russians carried out 29 attacks on the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy attempted to advance in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Muravka, and toward Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian invaders carried out two attacks in the Zlahoda area.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked 14 times. The enemy attempted to advance toward Rizdvianka, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Hirke, Staroukrainka, Rivne, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attempts to advance toward Prymorske and Stepnohirsk." Ukrin