Ukraine Strikes Russian S-400 Missile System, Radars, Shadow Fleet Vessels

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi announced that drone operators struck multiple high-value Russian targets overnight on Aug. 8. The strikes hit an S-400 “Triumph” anti-aircraft missile system in Gelendzhik, a Tor system, a Pantsir-S1 system, two radar stations, and three “shadow

'We understand all their weak points' — Zelensky 'satisfied' with Ukraine's '40-day campaign,' suggests more strikes on Russian logistics planned  The Kyiv Independent

Three people, including a child, were killed in the Kyiv region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko says fires and powerful explosions reported in two districts

Russian strikes have killed three people, including a child, in a district northeast of Kyiv, a regional military official said, as Ukraine warned of incoming ballistic missiles.

Sweden will hand over to Kyiv a seized Russian "shadow fleet" cargo ship which Ukraine suspects of transporting grain stolen from its occupied territory, Swedish court documents obtained by AFP on Thursday showed.

How Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine’s air defenses  CNN

At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. More details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.

Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a package of new sanctions against Russia as the UK steps up pressure on individuals and businesses propping up Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

According to the Ukrainian authorities, the vessel, seized at the start of March, was carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Sweden's Supreme Court upheld previous rulings ordering the shipowner to hand the boat and its cargo over to Kyiv.

According to the Ukrainian authorities, the vessel, seized at the start of March, was carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Sweden's Supreme Court upheld previous rulings ordering the shipowner to hand the boat and its cargo over to Kyiv.

Ozon Bank said the move would not affect its operations since it does not hold foreign assets or use the international SWIFT messaging network and conducts business only within Russia.

Sweden to hand over seized Russian 'shadow fleet' ship to Ukraine  euractiv.com

Ukraine and Russia traded fire overnight with 4 people hurt in strikes on refineries in Russia while Russian attacks killed 6 and injured dozens.

Moscow's "shadow fleet" consists of vessels used to skirt Western sanctions. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership.

Meanwhile, Russian attacks kill at least three civilians as Ukraine struggles to rebuild air defences

The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians while heartening Ukrainians who are enduring regular Russian barrages that Kyiv's weakened air defenses are struggling to counter.

Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Bashkortostan, more than 800 miles behind the front line.

STOCKHOLM, Aug 6 - Sweden's top court said on Thursday it has upheld a ruling that a cargo vessel seized in the Baltic Sea this year can be handed over to Ukraine, where it is suspected of illegally transporting grain from Russian-occupied territory.