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Crimea switch off: Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed 201 energy facilities in a month

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:43

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reported striking 201 energy nodes in occupied territories since the beginning of July. In just the last two days, another 13 facilities were destroyed, including a gas station in Crimea and substations in Donbas. 🚁⚡️

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Critical shortage: why the West cannot keep up with the production rates of Russian ballistic missiles

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:33

The West faces a critical shortage of interceptor missiles: Russia produces more ballistic missiles than the US produces interception means. 🚀🛡️ Experts explain why Patriot and SAMP/T systems cannot cope with the pace of attacks and what barriers hinder supplies. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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Olena Stefanyshyn on the investigation: 'A storm in a glass of water' and readiness to respond according to the law

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:20

Olena Stefanyshyn called the noise around the investigation a 'storm in a glass of water' and declared her readiness to defend herself in court. The former ambassador returned to Ukraine to answer the accusations of NABU and SAPO according to the law. 🏛️⚖️

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Andriy Kovalenko: The Only Way to Stop Russian Shelling is to Intensify Ukrainian Strikes

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:17

Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the CCD, stated that Russian shelling can only be stopped by intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russia. The expert reminded that without an active response, the war would have been "one-sided." On the night of August 5, Russia launched a powerful strike on Kyiv, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure facilities. 🇺🇦🔥🚒

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Ukraine Does Not Reject NATO: MFA Clarifies Ambassador Zaluzhny's Words

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:13

The MFA of Ukraine clarified Ambassador Zaluzhny's words that the country will not be in NATO: the discussion was about the JEF, and the course towards the Alliance has not changed 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇦🇹🇴

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Digital Shield at the Border: How Automatic Data Exchange Between Border Guard and Tax Service Will Change the Lives of Ukrainians

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:06

Border guards and the tax service in Ukraine have switched to electronic data exchange: now residency checks and the detection of fictitious operations happen instantly. SBGS spokesperson Andriy Demchenko refuted rumors of illegality and explained how digitization will help close tax evasion schemes. 🇺🇦📉

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Death of the son-in-law of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces: new data from state registries after the explosion in Moscow

Politics 08/05/2026, 16:02

🚨 Death of the son-in-law of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces confirmed by state registries. Explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant claimed 5 lives. #Moscow #Explosion #Chaika

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Security Paradox: FBI Director Kash Patel Prepares Visits to Moscow and Beijing to Combat Crime

Politics 08/05/2026, 15:19

FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed the resumption of contacts with law enforcement agencies in the Russian Federation and the PRC to combat drug trafficking and cybercrime. A visit by the head of the agency to Moscow is scheduled for October, which has sparked criticism from former intelligence officers who consider this a threat to US security. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🚨

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Handcuffs on the Ladder: Zakarpattia TCC Employee to Face Trial for Torture

Politics 08/05/2026, 15:07

A TCC employee in the Zakarpattia region will face trial for torture: he handcuffed a man to a ladder for the entire night. The GPO is also investigating the involvement of the agency's leadership in the illegal detention of citizens. 🔒⚖️

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Olga Stefanishina receives new suspicion: NABU and SAP request preventive measures

Politics 08/05/2026, 14:34

Olga Stefanishina received a new suspicion from NABU and SAP. Currently, a preventive measure is being selected for her at the High Anti-Corruption Court. The defense managed to close the hearing to the public. 🏛️⚖️

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100 missiles a month: Ukraine warns of a new phase of attacks on business and infrastructure

Politics 08/05/2026, 14:11

Ukraine warns of a new phase of the war: Russia is ready to launch up to 100 ballistic missiles a month, deliberately attacking warehouses and businesses. 🚀🏭 Casualties and damage to major retailers were recorded in Kyiv against the backdrop of a critical shortage of air defense missiles. 🛡️📉

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Sobyanin admits sharp rise in drone attacks on Moscow: two-thirds of strikes target the capital

Politics 08/05/2026, 13:40

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin admitted that two-thirds of all Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia are now directed at the capital. He reported a manifold increase in the number of drones and the strengthening of the air defense system, but refused to disclose the actual scale of the damage. 🚨🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy warns of critical air defense missile shortage: supplies cut by three times despite partners' stockpiles

Politics 08/05/2026, 13:37

Air defense missile supplies to Ukraine have dropped threefold in six months despite partners having stockpiles. Zelenskyy called for urgent decisions following a failed defense against a ballistic attack. US President Trump refused Patriot supplies, but negotiations on new projects continue 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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Blockade of the Maritime Corridor: Ukraine Launches 'Solidarity Lanes' Program to Save Exports

Politics 08/05/2026, 13:27

The blockade of the maritime corridor forces Ukraine to seek alternatives. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, confirmed the launch of the 'Solidarity Lanes' program with the participation of neighbors to save grain exports. 🇺🇦🚢🌾

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Zelenskyy's Rating: Sociology Records a Decline, but Over Half of Ukrainians Maintain Trust

Politics 08/05/2026, 13:21

New KIIS data: Zelenskyy's trust rating has dropped to 55%, but he still outpaces opponents. At the same time, according to other polls, Zelenskyy lags behind Zaluzhny and Fedorov in popularity. 📉🇺🇦

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North Korean missile units in Russia become a legitimate target: statement by Andriy Sybiha

Politics 08/05/2026, 13:17

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha warned: North Korean missile units in Russia will become a legitimate military target. Kyiv is tracking the deployment of 90 DPRK servicemen in the Voronezh region and the use of their missiles against Ukrainian cities, which has already led to the death of a large family. 🚀🇺🇦🇰🇵

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Trump Denies Zelensky Patriot Missiles: Reason is War with Iran

Politics 08/05/2026, 12:47

🚨 Trump denies Zelensky Patriot missiles due to the war with Iran. Ukraine requested hundreds of interceptors, but the US cited a shortage. Ukraine's air defense failed to shoot down any of the 28 missiles in the August 5 attack. 🇺🇦🇺🇸 #Ukraine #Trump #Patriot

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€1.4 billion for defense: EU transfers to Ukraine proceeds from frozen Russian assets

Politics 08/05/2026, 12:12

The EU will transfer €1.4 billion to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets for defense. The decision was made after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and the region, where people were killed and logistics centers were destroyed. 🇪🇺💸🇺🇦

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