Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces have targeted energy, naval, and commercial logistics infrastructure across Russia in an expanded long-range drone campaign. Ukrainian intelligence reported hits on processing installations and storage facilities at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, where regional authorities confirmed four people sustained injuries.

Commercial distribution networks were also struck, including a Lenta grocery logistics center and a Wildberries facility in Yekaterinburg, located more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The Yekaterinburg incident caused a fire and forced the evacuation of warehouse personnel. Ukrainian forces additionally targeted Russian FSB coast guard vessels near Kerch.

Concurrently, on the ground in Ukraine, Russian forces achieved incremental advances near Dobropillia, north of Pokrovsk, and secured new positions east of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. Intelligence sharing between Washington and Kyiv has reportedly resumed in full.

Sources: Belsat, Mediazona, Point, The Insider, Verstka.

US President Donald Trump reportedly questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at Camp David over significantly depleted ammunition stockpiles following military operations against Iran. Media reports indicate that heavy usage of advanced precision-guided weapons, including ATACMS, PrSM, Patriot, and THAAD missiles, has raised concerns regarding military readiness for potential future conflicts.

The White House denied claims of critical shortages, with Trump publicly dismissing the reports and stating that the military retains sufficient supplies.

Separately, Trump introduced measures restricting birthright citizenship. The updated rules target birth tourism and apply to children of individuals associated with foreign governments or designated terrorist organizations.

Sources: Defence24, Money, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info

Governments and commercial sectors across Eastern Europe are adjusting to new economic and energy regulations. In Moldova, draft fiscal proposals include levying a 20% value-added tax alongside a fixed 12 MDL fee on foreign e-commerce orders under €150. Moldovan agricultural group "Forța Fermierilor" additionally voiced strong opposition to a proposed VAT increase on grains and oilseeds from 8% to 12%, warning it "could be the last drop" leading to mass bankruptcies.

Meanwhile in Romania, the Association of Large Commercial Networks announced energy-saving measures, including dimming lighting and reducing air conditioning, to ease pressure on the national grid. Concurrently, the European Commission warned Romanian authorities that failing to fulfill commitments under its recovery plan after passing its decarbonisation law could carry "financial consequences." Internationally, China has initiated a sweeping tax audit targeting high-net-worth individuals for back taxes dating to 2000.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Newsmaker, Ziarul de Gardă.

Iran and Oman are in the final stages of drafting a bilateral agreement defining geographical coordinates for a safe shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Officials warned that the framework depends on whether "certain third parties" interfere, noting that regional arrangements alone cannot guarantee full maritime security while US economic sanctions remain in place.

The diplomatic progress comes as US President Donald Trump signaled that a broader resolution could be announced within days. However, security risks persist in the strategic waterway. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported two unexplained explosions near a commercial oil tanker off the Omani coastline. The vessel and its crew were confirmed safe, with no environmental damage reported.

Sources: BBC News, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Ukrainian drone strikes hit a major sorting center belonging to Wildberries in Russia's Tula region, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The attack on the country's largest e-commerce operator caused fires at the facility, marking the latest in a series of targeted strikes against the company's logistics network.

According to reports, Wildberries has lost an estimated 20 to 30 percent of its warehouse capacity following repeated drone raids. The company, which has reportedly supplied Russian military forces, plans to redirect inventory abroad.

The incidents reflect escalating long-range drone warfare targeting key logistical hubs. Both Moscow and Kyiv are expanding dedicated drone force commands to manage deep-strike operations.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info