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First-Ever Drone Strike Hits Russian Komi, Triggering Explosions at Ukhta Oil Refinery
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Lukoil‑Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic — over 2,000 km from Ukraine’s border — causing explosions and marking the first recorded attack on the region’s energy infrastructure. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 10, 2025

Russian KAB Strikes on Zaporizhzhia Bus Station: Dozens Injured
Russian forces struck a Zaporizhzhia bus station with KAB guided bombs, injuring dozens of civilians and devastating the crowded transport hub in a significant attack on non‑military infrastructure. ([empr.media]
Aug 10, 2025

Dutch Traveler Cycles 1,600 km to Support Ukrainian Children
A Dutch traveler pedals thousands of kilometers across Europe to support Ukrainian children affected by the war, raising funds and spreading hope in a moving humanitarian effort. ([empr.media]
Aug 10, 2025

Russians Destroy Railway Station in Dnipropetrovsk Region
Russian forces struck and destroyed a major railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, severing key transport routes and hampering civilian and military logistics in yet another infrastructure assault. ([empr.media]
Aug 10, 2025

The Agreement That Will Leave Everyone Dissatisfied: Washington Sends New Signals on the Russia – Ukraine War
Washington has sent new signals on the Russia–Ukraine war, including evolving peace proposals, security guarantee discussions with Kyiv and diplomatic engagement with Moscow ahead of high‑level summit talks and negotiations. Latest overview. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 10, 2025

Ukrainian Air Force Wipes Out Russian Battalion HQ in Oleshky Kherson Region
Ukraine’s Air Force successfully struck and destroyed a Russian battalion headquarters near Oleshky in the Kherson region, eliminating a key command point and disrupting enemy operations on a critical section of the frontline. ([empr.media]
Aug 10, 2025

Ukraine’s General Staff Confirms Devastating Strike on Saratov Oil Refinery
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms that its forces struck the Saratov oil refinery deep inside Russia, causing fires and explosions at a key facility that supplies petroleum products to the Russian military and economy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 10, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 10, 2025
Aug 10 battlefield snapshot: 160 combat clashes, six missile strikes, 79 airstrikes and 3,910 kamikaze drone attacks as Ukrainian defenders repel Russian forces and strike enemy personnel, equipment and air defense assets. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Aug 10, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 9, 2025
August 9 war update: Russia unleashes massive air strikes, thousands of drones and relentless shelling. Ukraine defenses hold in brutal clashes—get the full Empr.media overview.
Aug 9, 2025
![Ukrainian air defense units engaging Russian cruise missile and drones during a massive overnight attack on August 9, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/russian-attack-ukraine-9-august-2025-300x200.jpg)
Ukraine downs cruise missile and 16 drones in massive overnight russian attack
In a massive overnight Russian assault, Ukrainian air defense shot down a cruise missile and 16 drones across frontline sectors. Read Empr.media’s insider account of the barrage. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 9, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 8, 2025
On Day 1262 of the war, Ukraine reports 147 combat clashes, heavy Russian air and drone attacks, and major enemy equipment losses — get the full Empr.media break‑down. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 8, 2025
![Aftermath of Russian drone attack in Bucha: damaged houses, scorched ground and emergency crews assessing destruction. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Снимок-экрана-2025-08-08-в-09.49.42-300x179.png)
Russian army attacks Kyiv region with drones: homes and kindergarten damaged in Bucha
Overnight Russian drone attack hits Bucha in Kyiv region, damaging private homes and a kindergarten and injuring civilians. Read the full Empr.media eyewitness war impact update. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 8, 2025