Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian forces have conducted deep-penetration drone strikes against Russian energy and logistics infrastructure. In Yaroslavl, an attack on the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery damaged processing units and injured four people, according to regional officials and Ukrainian security claims. Drone strikes also targeted retail distribution centers belonging to Wildberries and Lenta in Yekaterinburg, located more than 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine, forcing evacuations and logistics rerouting. Kyiv additionally claimed damage to Russian FSB coast guard vessels near Kerch.

Meanwhile, Russian ground forces reported minor tactical advances near Dobropillia in the Pokrovsk sector and east of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia. The escalation follows confirmation that full military intelligence sharing between the United States and Ukraine has resumed.

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

Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions killed at least 17 people and injured dozens, while glide bombs struck residential areas in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated calls for air defense systems, stating interceptors could have saved lives. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump questioned sending Patriot missiles, citing domestic supply needs and security risks.

Ukrainian counter-strikes targeted Crimea, Belgorod, and regions near Gelendzhik, resulting in reported casualties. Concurrently, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned of persistent power disruptions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. At sea, Italian naval personnel boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker off Pantelleria, while reports highlighted fraudulent marriage schemes targeting Russian military death payouts.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica, La Stampa.

Spanish security forces have deployed naval frigates and additional riot police to reinforce the border around the North African enclave of Ceuta following a recent border surge. Military personnel have assisted in rounding up and concentrating groups of migrants to facilitate their return to Morocco, while officials have begun processing roughly twenty asylum applications.

Disagreements persist over the total number of arrivals remaining in the enclave. Central government officials estimate that 2,500 migrants remain, including approximately 500 unaccompanied minors. In contrast, local autonomous leaders argue the figure reaches up to 6,000, placing heavy strain on local services. Meanwhile, several young migrants have reportedly swum back across the border to Morocco.

The incident has heightened domestic political friction regarding border management and diplomatic strategy.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Poland is seeking to establish domestic manufacturing of Patriot air defense missiles, with Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirming Warsaw has presented its case to the United States. Polish officials argue that the country offers a secure location for producing advanced weaponry, an ambition that overlaps with similar requests from Ukraine. The proposal has sparked domestic debate, with critics questioning whether competing with Kyiv for manufacturing rights could undermine regional trust and cooperation.

The defense push coincides with ongoing political discussions regarding the future and efficiency of state defense conglomerate Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ). Meanwhile, recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Russia might test NATO's collective defense resolve through a limited military provocation in the coming years, reinforcing urgency around European sovereign air defense infrastructure.

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

Germany and broader Europe continue to face severe summer conditions as a persistent heatwave brings temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius alongside warnings of severe thunderstorms. The German Weather Service forecasts that elevated temperatures will persist through the weekend, reaching up to 36 degrees in several regions.

Extremely dry conditions have caused water levels in major European rivers, including the Rhine and Danube, to drop to historic lows. At the Kaub gauge station, water levels reached their lowest point since 1880, disrupting freight shipping, threatening local drinking water reserves, and endangering river ecosystems. The receding waters have also exposed long-submerged historical artifacts, such as ancient shipwrecks and mammoth bones. Additionally, emergency services remain on high alert for wildfires near border areas.

Sources: DW, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau