UK Intel: Russia targets Danube ports to stop international shipping
Russia strikes ports on the Danube River within 200 meters of the Romanian border, attempting to coerce international shipping companies into halting trade via the ports.
Georgia restricts car exports to Russia, Belarus
Georgia restricted exports and re-exports of American cars to Russia, after refusing in 2022 to enact any of its own restrictions, according to the sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.
UK Intel: Ukrainian counteroffensive in the South slowed by shrubs in unplowed fields
British Intelligence named one factor of the slow Ukrainian counteroffensive in the South.
Putin and Erdoğan agree on the Russian President’s visit to Türkiye
The Russian and Turkish Presidents held a phone call, discussing Putin's visit to Turkey. Erdoğan also emphasized the importance of restarting the deal to prevent global food shortages.
Pentagon sends military aid to Moldova to bolster defense capabilities
The US sent new military aid to Moldova to enhance its defense capabilities amid concerns over threats from Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.
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