Aug 10, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Widespread Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine have resulted in scores of casualties, with significant damage reported in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. In the capital region, authorities reported up to 17 fatalities and over 40 injuries following nocturnal bombardment that triggered extensive fires. Meanwhile, in Dnipropetrovsk, local officials confirmed five deaths and 16 injuries across nearly 60 separate attacks, including a strike on a petrol station near Kryvyi Rih that killed three people, among them an eight-year-old child. Russian forces launched approximately 180 drones targeting southern and eastern regions, including Odesa, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, Moscow claimed its military captured the Donetsk settlements of Vasyutinske and Toretsk, while Ukrainian officials stated heavy combat continues along the eastern front lines.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted several Russian regions, including areas near Moscow, Belgorod, Crimea, and Gelendzhik, resulting in civilian casualties. Concurrently, Russian bombardments continued across Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kherson, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian forces of targeting civilians with drones. Zelensky also affirmed that Ukrainian troops would not voluntarily retreat from the Donbas.

In international developments, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed caution regarding proposed transfers of Patriot missile technology to Ukraine, stating, "We must be careful about who we give our weapon secrets to." Meanwhile, an Italian naval vessel intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off the coast of Pantelleria.

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

Poland has signed a letter of intent with six NATO allies—Belgium, Croatia, France, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom—to explore joint procurement and operation of Airbus A400M transport aircraft. Domestically, the Polish military's 2nd Regional Logistics Base has launched a procurement process for technical materials supporting Homar-K rocket launchers. Meanwhile, Warsaw is preparing for its largest Armed Forces Day parade on August 15, which will showcase Polish F-35 fighters and allied troops.

In response to regional threats, Polish officials will meet with German counterparts following an incident at Leipzig airport, where a drone fitted with a detonator disrupted air traffic. Globally, Taiwan is escalating its defense preparations by expanding low-cost drone production to counter potential Chinese attacks.

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

Moldova has published draft fiscal legislation introducing a 20% value-added tax and a 12 MDL fee on foreign online purchases under €150, alongside a temporary bank profit tax increase from 12% to 18%. While the government cites market fairness and solidarity, financial analysts warn the banking tax could suppress private lending.

In Romania, state postal operator Poșta Română opened a €3 million logistics hub in Cluj to process Asian e-commerce shipments locally and stop tax revenue losses to neighboring countries. Concurrently, the European Commission cautioned Romania that failing to meet commitments under its recovery plan would trigger "financial consequences."

Separately, Chinese authorities have broadened tax audits targeting ultra-wealthy individuals internationally to recover unpaid liabilities dating back to 2000.

Sources: Digi24, Flux24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.

Ukrainian forces have conducted extensive long-range drone strikes targeting critical energy, commercial, and naval assets inside Russia and Crimea. Attacks struck the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, causing damage to oil storage tanks and leaving four people injured. Commercial logistics infrastructure was also hit over 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border in Yekaterinburg, where fires broke out at distribution facilities belonging to retail giants Lenta and Wildberries. Additionally, Ukrainian security services reported targeting Russian coast guard vessels near Kerch.

Simultaneously, Russian forces made tactical advances on the ground, pushing toward Dobropillia north of Pokrovsk and securing new positions near Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. Meanwhile, reports indicate that full intelligence-sharing capabilities between Ukraine and the United States have been reinstated.

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