Unauthorized Russian companies pay Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine – Investigation
Russian oligarchs’ companies that are not under sanctions fictitiously employ Russia soldiers and pay them for fighting in Ukraine.
Iceland suspends its embassy in Moscow over “current conditions”
Iceland closed embassy in Russia as its functioning there does not meet the priorities of the foreign policy service in the current conditions.
Russia faces a significant ammunition shortage and troop fatigue in Ukraine’s South – UK Intel
Russia's 58th Combined Arms Army struggles with fatigue and attrition in forward deployed regiments and needs a rotation…
Reuters: China to restrict drone exports amid accusations of weapon use in Russia-Ukraine war
From 1 September, China will restrict the export of some drones and related equipment to "safeguard national security and interests" amid US accusations it helps Russia in the war
Raised draft age highlights Russia’s inability to shield public – UK intel
Russia increased the maximum age of liability for conscription from 27 to 30, while retaining the current lower…
Russia restricts milbloggers from reporting Ukrainian attack on crucial bridge – ISW
Usually, Russian milbloggers discuss all attacks, Ukrainian and Russian. But they are staying mum about a recent Ukrainian strike on the Chonhar bridge, a crucial transport hub for the Russian occupation troops.
Ukraine liberated Staromaiorske, Zaporizhzhia-Donetsk Oblast border area
Ukraine freed Staromayorske, Berdiansk direction, one of the three sectors where Ukrainian forces are conducting its summer counteroffensive.
Occupation police detain journalist reporting on case of arrested Crimean Tatar leader
Crimean Tatar Luftiye Zudiyeva and 12 others were taken to the police while attempting to attend an open court session on the arrest of Crimean Tatar leader Nariman Dzhelyal, accused of sabotage shortly after attending a forum dedicated to the liberation of Crimea
Hungary parrots Russian propaganda, claims Ukraine’s counteroffensive unsuccessful
A Hungarian official is pushing Ukraine towards negotiations, parroting Russian claims about a counteroffensive delayed by minefields
Ukraine’s intense attack on Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, signifies a turning point in the counteroffensive effort – ISW
Ukraine's forces managed to advance through the forward-most pre-prepared Russia's positions in Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Western officials regard this Ukrainian action as an inflection in Ukraine's counteroffensive efforts.
Ukrainian fencer disqualified for refusing to shake hands with her defeated Russian rival
Ukrainian fencer Harlan was disqualified from the World Fencing Championships for not "showing respect" (shaking hands) to a Russian fencer Smirnova after defeating her. Smirnova lodged a protest against, staying on the track for over 50 min.
Russian Kinzhals aimed for Storm Shadow carriers in a massive missile attack on Ukraine
A combined Russian cruise and ballistic missile attack targeted the military airfield in Starokostiantyniv, hosting Su-24M tactical bombers that launch UK-donated Storm Shadow missiles. It is yet unclear if all were shot down.
NATO condemns Russia’s Black Sea mayhem but will only increase surveillance
The Alliance has issued condemnations of Russia’s missile attacks on the “grain deal,” but pledged only to increase surveillance, ten days after the Pentagon rejected an offer for the Navy to escort merchant ships.
US Marine veteran, freed from Russia in 2022, injured amidst Ukrainian warfare
A fromer US Marine, Trevor Reed, who was released from a Russian prison in 2022, injured during fighting in Ukraine and was flown to Germany for medical treatment.