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Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 7, 2025
On Day 1261 of the war, Russian forces unleashed 87 airstrikes and 4,073 kamikaze drones across the front while Ukraine repelled scores of attacks and struck enemy positions, Empr.media reports. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 7, 2025
![Damaged gas compressor station in Odesa region hit by Russian drone attack, disrupting Azerbaijani and U.S. test gas supply routes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/odesa-1-300x198.png)
Russians strike compressor station in Odesa region used for test supplies of Azerbaijani gas
Russian forces struck a vital gas compressor station in the Odesa region that helped channel U.S. and Azerbaijani gas into Ukraine via a Trans‑Balkan route. Disruption and fallout ahead. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 7, 2025
After Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow, Trump speaks with Zelenskyy and issues statement
Following intense Moscow talks between Trump envoy Witkoff and Putin, President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging a just end to the war—details emerge from global diplomacy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 7, 2025
![Damaged Odesa region GTS compressor station after Russian drone strike disrupting diversified gas routes from U.S. LNG and Azerbaijani sources.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/odesa-august-6-2025-300x201.png)
Russia attacked GTS facility that ensures a diversified natural gas supply route to Ukraine
Russia targeted a gas transmission system compressor station in Odesa that serves a diversified gas supply route into Ukraine, disrupting U.S. LNG and Azerbaijani gas flows. Empr.media reports.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 6, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates: key developments as of August 6, 2025
On August 6, 2025, fierce battles erupted across multiple fronts, Russian air and drone strikes hit populated areas and energy routes, and Ukrainian forces inflicted heavy losses — read Empr.media’s full briefing.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 6, 2025
Russian agent set up “video traps” across Kyiv to guide airstrikes
Ukraine’s SSU nabbed FSB agents in Kyiv installing 4G “video traps” to spy on air defense and adjust Russian missile and drone strikes in real time — exclusive Empr.media insight.
Aug 6, 2025
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of August 5, 2025
On Aug 5, 151 combat clashes shook Ukraine’s frontlines as Russia launched heavy airstrikes, guided bombs and a swarm of drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled assaults — full Empr.media recap.
Aug 5, 2025
![Rescue teams work amid rubble and fires in Sumy after a Russian missile strike killed dozens and injured scores in the northeastern Ukrainian city. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sumy-region-lozova_empr.media_-300x196.jpg)
Russia launches missile strike on Sumy region: dead and injured reported
Russian ballistic missiles hit Sumy’s city centre as residents gathered for Palm Sunday, killing dozens including children and wounding scores — see the full Empr.media aftermath. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 5, 2025
![Ukrainian air defense systems engage and destroy Russian Shahed drones over Ukraine during a coordinated overnight attack.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/russian-drones-intercepted-august-5-2025-300x171.jpg)
29 russian drones intercepted over Ukraine overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down or suppressed 29 Russian drones in an overnight aerial attack, stopping strikes on key regions and showing fierce frontline resilience. Empr.media reports.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 5, 2025
![Ukrainian Prosecutor General announces criminal investigation into Energy Customs chief over possible illicit enrichment after explosive corruption probe. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/komar-300x169.jpg)
Prosecutor General’s Office Opens Case Against Head of Ukraine’s Energy Customs Over Possible Illicit Enrichment
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General has opened a criminal case against the head of the Energy Customs over suspected illicit enrichment after a high‑profile journalistic investigation exposed a luxury estate and questionable ties. Empr.media reports. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 5, 2025
![Former Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai in court remand hearing tied to a high‑profile corruption case over inflated drone and electronic warfare contracts. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/haidai-yermak-300x210.png)
“I’ve Known Yermak for 20 Years”: Former Luhansk Governor Haidai Jailed in High-Profile Drone Corruption Case
Former Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai, once close to Presidential Office head Yermak, is jailed in a high‑profile corruption case tied to inflated drone and EW procurement — read the explosive Empr.media breakdown. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 4, 2025
![High Anti‑Corruption Court (VAKS) detains Vladyslav Marchenko, drone manufacturer owner, amid a major probe into corrupt UAV and electronic warfare procurement in Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/marchenko-ukraine-drones-empr.media_-300x169.jpg)
Corruption in Ukraine’s Drone Procurement: VAKS Detains UAV Company Owner Marchenko
High Anti‑Corruption Court (VAKS) orders the detention of UAV maker beneficiary Vladyslav Marchenko in a sprawling drone procurement corruption case linked to inflated state contracts — Empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 4, 2025