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Shahed-type drone in flight against a blue sky, illustrating the new form of cyber-extortion in Ukraine

New form of cyber-extortion: Ukrainian businesses receive letters from 'Shahed owners'

Incidents 08/07/2026, 00:00
⚠️ ATTENTION: A new type of fraud has been recorded in Ukraine. Businesses are receiving letters from 'Shahed owners' demanding a ransom for safety. Presidential advisor Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov called this nonsense and urged people not to believe it. Background: Russia is modernizing 'Geran-4' drones, while Ukraine is developing ZIRKA interceptors. Scammers are using the fear of new technologies to extort money. 🚫 Attacks cannot be 'bought off' — this is a fake!
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Firefighter in protective helmet and uniform checks equipment in front of a fire truck with the Ukrainian emblem after a missile strike on JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in Kyiv region

Blow to logistics: Russian missiles destroy JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in Kyiv region

Incidents 08/06/2026, 22:16
🚨 On the night of August 5, Russian occupiers destroyed JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in the Kyiv region. 💸 Damage to tobacco companies is estimated at tens of millions of hryvnias. 📚 A BookChef publishing house warehouse was also destroyed (100k books). 📦 Epicentr, ROZETKA, Nova Poshta, and LIQUI MOLY facilities were damaged. JTI promises no supply disruptions, but Imperial Brands reports disruptions in the capital. ⚠️
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Ukrzaliznytsia train at station: illustration for evacuation instructions during attacks

Train evacuation under attack: how passengers should act during an assault — UZ instructions

Incidents 08/06/2026, 21:53
⚠️ In August 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia updated train evacuation instructions for attacks. Passengers are forbidden from taking belongings, jumping onto tracks, or returning without a signal. During explosions — lie on the ground, mouth open, head covered. Real incidents in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipro confirm the importance of these rules. #Ukraine #Railway #Safety
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Construction work for laying a reserve heat pipeline in Teremky, Kyiv, using an excavator

Heat vs. Greenery: Trees Being Cut Down in Kyiv's Teremky for a Reserve Heating Main

Incidents 08/06/2026, 20:11
🚧 Work on laying a reserve heating main has begun in Teremky, Kyiv, requiring the demolition of some trees. Residents are outraged and protesting, demanding the preservation of greenery. The Kyiv City Council explains: this is critically important for the city's energy security. In the event of an attack on CHP-5, hundreds of homes could be left without heat. Authorities promise to restore the territory and plant new trees after construction is completed. 🌳🔥 #Kyiv #Teremky #Energy #Protest
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Thick black smoke rises into the sky over an industrial area with visible oil refinery pipes after an SBU strike on a strategic facility in Yaroslavl.

Firestorm in Yaroslavl and Kerch: SBU strikes strategic refinery and FSB fleet

Incidents 08/06/2026, 18:39
🔥 Firestorm in Yaroslavl and Kerch: SBU confirms successful strikes on strategic Slavneft refinery and FSB ships. On the night of August 6, 2026, Ukrainian drones launched synchronized strikes on two key targets: 🏭 In Yaroslavl: One of Russia's largest refineries (YANOS) was attacked. 6 explosions, fires on ELOU-1 and AVT-3 units. Damage to the Russian economy. 🚢 In Kerch: Two FSB Coast Guard patrol ships of Project 10410 ("Svetlyak") were damaged. The operation confirms the SBU's ability to strike enemy rear areas at a distance of 700+ km. #SBU #Yaroslavl #Kerch #War2026
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Landscape of the Dniester River with exposed sandy shoals and low water levels, illustrating the consequences of drought and hydrological disaster in Moldova.

Hydrological catastrophe on the Dniester: water levels drop below historical minimums, Moldova activates strategic reserves

Incidents 08/06/2026, 16:03
🚨 Hydrological catastrophe on the Dniester: water levels drop below historical minimums. Drought recorded in the river basin, water volume is only 8-19% of the norm. The Dniester Reservoir is shallowing, Moldova has activated strategic water reserves, and Ukraine has restricted water use for 92 enterprises. Experts warn of a worsening situation due to heat and lack of rain. #Dniester #Drought #Ecology
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Antonov An-124 cargo plane parked at Leipzig airport — site of drone bomb incident

New Level of Threat: Drone with Explosives Neutralized at Leipzig Airport Near Antonov Aircraft

Incidents 08/06/2026, 15:02
🚨 A new level of hybrid threat has been recorded in Germany: a drone with explosives was neutralized at Leipzig Airport near an Antonov aircraft. 🔹 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called the incident a "new scenario" and acknowledged the high level of professionalism of the perpetrators. 🔹 A search is underway for debris from a possible <strong>second drone</strong>. 🔹 The investigation is being conducted by the anti-terrorism department. The version of Russian involvement is being checked. 🔹 Aircraft are undamaged, there are no casualties, but airport operations were temporarily paralyzed.
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