Russia destroys Biosphere warehouse in Dnipro

"A 20,000-sq-m warehouse complex, including a storage facility owned by Ukrainian company Biosphere, was destroyed in a Russian drone attack on the city of Dnipro." Pravada

Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

"A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast overnight as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs." KI

5.2 Earthquake - Philippines: Celebes Sea

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near Sarangani Island island, Philippines, around noon at 1.59 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 43 km (27 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.7 Earthquake - Maluku Sea, 23 km northeast of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea near Pulau Mayu island,

Indonesia, in the early morning at 5.16 am local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

6.3 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 36 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Philippines

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near Sarangani Island

island, Philippines, around noon at 12.14 pm local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

35,000-acre wildfire burns near Mt. Hood Meadows, evacuation order issued

"Parts of Waco and Hood River Counties in Oregon, including Mt. Hood Meadows, are being

evacuated as a result of the Grasshopper Fire.
The Elk Mountain zones, where the ski area is located, were upgraded to Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation status earlier this morning, August 4, 2026. The mountain was also closed on Monday, August 3, as smoke from both the Grasshopper fire and northwest winds blowing smoke down from fires in Washington State clouded the area." msn

226 clashes recorded along front line over past 24 hours

"226 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
Two combat engagements took place in the Northern Slobozhansky and Kursk sectors. The Russian Federation’s army carried out one airstrike, dropping one aerial bomb, and conducted 69 shelling attacks.

In the Southern Slobozhansky direction, the enemy attacked 13 times in the Starytsia area and toward Izbytske, Lyman, Volokhivka, and Palamarivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, two Russian attacks took place in the area of Petropavlivka and toward Shyikivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses nine times, attacking in the area of Zarichne and toward Drobysheve, Stavky, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army launched 22 assaults in the areas of Zakitne, Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, and toward Mykolaivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders carried out two attacks in the area of Fedorivka Druha and toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 35 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopilia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defense forces repelled 22 assaults by the Russian Federation’s army in the areas of Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novy Shakhovyi, Shevchenko, Matiasheve, Vasylivka, Myrne, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out two attacks toward Kalynivske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 13 attacks toward Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Tsvitkove, Charivne, and in the Zaliznychne area.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two Russian attempts to advance in the Plavniv area and toward Novoyakovlivka." Ukrin

Russian Aerospace Forces commander Alexander Chayko targeted in Moscow restaurant bombing

"Russian Aerospace Forces Commander Alexander Chayko was the target of an explosion at Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant on Aug. 1, a source familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.

The alleged assassination attempt against Chayko followed the attack on Ukraine's Khartiia Brigade Commander Oleksandr Obolienskyi in Kharkiv in late July by a man whose name has not been disclosed by law enforcement.
The suspect was recruited by Russian intelligence services, which posed as the Security Service of Ukraine, and was allegedly convinced that the commander was a "traitor," according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Late on Aug. 1, an explosion ripped through a restaurant in central Moscow, killing five people and injuring 21 others." KI

At least seven killed, including three children, in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian Black Sea resort

"At least seven people, including three children, have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on a crowded beach area near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik, according to local officials.
The strike on Monday also wounded around 40 people and damaged civilian infrastructure, Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. He described the attack as a “tragedy” deliberately targeting civilian sites after debris from a downed drone fell on the resort village of Arkhipo-Osipovka." RT

Man in custody for allegedly starting Spokane Fire

"Aaron F. Farinacci faces charges of 1st Degree Arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, according to Spokane County officials, with a $1 million bond.
Officials at the press conference say the investigation into Farinacci's arrest began on Aug. 1, near the intersection of N. Old Trails Road and W. Euclid Road, just north of the City of Airway Heights, after

concerned citizens notified authorities that they noticed a man who was bending down in the grass in the area around 12 p.m. Witnesses told officials that Farinacci looked nervous, and later on saw smoke coming from the area where he was standing. Officials say the witness gave Airway Heights police a description of what Farinacci looked like.
Officials say that during evacuations, police were trying to find Farinacci and located him four miles from where the fire started. Police say they let Farinacci go due to a lack of evidence.
During the press conference, officials say that DNR, Crime Check and detectives developed probable cause to arrest him for arson. Officials say they found Farinacci in possession of waterproof matches and a butane lighter. He was arrested at his residence in the 2800 block of W. Elliot Drive without incident.
Fire officials say the Old Trails Fire was started by a set of matches or a lighter.
Prior court records show that Farinacci is a convicted felon in Arizona for manslaughter and premeditated murder. He has no previous history of arson. Farinacci was also a resident in Spokane." KREM2

Flash flooding prompts rescues and state of emergency in Georgia, emergency issued in North Carolina

"Flash flooding struck McCaysville, Georgia, and northeastern Surry County, North Carolina,
from late August 1 into August 2, 2026, prompting municipal states of emergency in McCaysville and Mount Airy. The flooding also triggered water rescues, road closures and infrastructure damage, while the NWS issued a Flash Flood Emergency for areas around Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain." W

Widemouth 2 Fire more than triples to 14 746 ha (36 438 acres), forces evacuations near Fillmore, Utah

"The Widemouth 2 Fire more than tripled between mapped observations in central Utah,

increasing from 4 168 ha (10 300 acres) to 14 746 ha (36 438 acres) on August 2 as strong southerly winds pushed it north toward Fillmore. Mandatory evacuation orders expanded into southern Fillmore, while the fire was reported at 0% containment in the latest available update." W

Etna eruption intensifies, Aviation Color Code raised to Red

"Strombolian activity at Mount Etna’s Voragine Crater increased rapidly during the early hours
following a sharp increase in volcanic tremor. The eruption generated an ash plume reaching 7 km (23 000 feet) above sea level, prompting Etna Observatory to raise the Aviation Color Code to Red." W

Frontal system leaves 2 dead and 5 550 homes damaged or destroyed in Chile

"A frontal system that affected central and southern Chile left two people dead, 1 399 affected, 156 in shelters and 536 isolated as of August 3. Ten red alerts and 10 yellow alerts remained active because of rising rivers and overflow risks, while authorities reported 5 550 homes damaged or destroyed and 23 104 customers without electricity." W

207 combat engagements on front line

"207 combat engagements were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invading troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, six combat engagements took place. Russian forces carried out two airstrikes, dropping four guided bombs, and launched 77 shelling attacks, including one with MLRS.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy launched nine attacks toward Hoptivka, Nesternе, Pokalyane, Anyskinе, Lyman, and Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces carried out seven attacks toward Kivsharivka, Kutkivka, and Radkivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses ten times, attacking toward Lyman, Stavky, Dibrova, and in the areas of Novoselivka, Ozerne, and Zarichne.
In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy launched 17 assaults in the areas of Riznykivka, Zakitne, Kryva Luka, and toward Pyskunivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one offensive action toward Yurkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy launched 20 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Shakhove, and toward Dovha Balka, Nove Shakhove, Pavlivka, Vilne, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 30 Russian assaults in the areas of Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Vasylivka, Svitle, Hulive, Novopidhorodne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces launched 15 attacks toward Vozdvyzhivka, Dobropillia, Hirke, Charivne, Novoselivka, and Staroukrainka.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian attempt to advance near Stepove." Ukrin