Ukraine Defence

12/08/2026

Aqua disco in Novorossiysk.

A large-scale Ukrainian drone strike targeted Novorossiysk on August 12, hitting key Russian military and export infrastructure in one of the most heavily defended cities on the Black Sea.

At the Russian Navy base, several vessels were reportedly damaged, including the Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen frigates, both capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles. A minesweeper, patrol ship, intelligence vessel and other ships may also have sustained damage. Infrastructure belonging to Russia’s 4th Submarine Brigade was also reportedly hit.

The attack also struck the NKHP grain and fuel-oil terminal, where multiple impacts were observed around grain storage and transport facilities. NKHP accounts for roughly 12% of Russia’s grain exports.

The Sheskharis oil terminal was also targeted. Damage was reported near its main berths, including facilities used by Aframax and Suezmax tankers. Satellite imagery reportedly shows burn marks, firefighting foam and oil visible in the water.

11/08/2026

A Russian mobile air defense team unsuccessfully attempts to shoot down a low-flying Ukrainian medium-range strike drone as it passes overhead.

06/08/2026

The aftermath of a kamikaze drone strike on Russian military logistics trucks traveling along a highway in occupied Crimea.

04/08/2026

Russian invaders continue their “human safari” in Kherson.

The footage was filmed this morning at the market near the “3 Shtyky” area in Kherson’s Tavriiskyi district.

An FPV drone is seen deliberately pursuing an unarmed vegetable vendor who has no visible military equipment or affiliation. The civilian is then injured in a targeted drone strike.

This is yet another example of Russian forces using FPV drones to hunt civilians in Kherson.

UPD: Local Telegram channels report that the man was taken away by ambulance.

03/08/2026

02/08/2026

Operators of the 3rd Battalion of the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade destroyed a convoy of Russian fuel tankers transporting fuel for Russian forces in temporarily occupied Crimea.

02/08/2026

Ukrainian long-range drones struck several strategic targets across Russia overnight.

Among the reported targets were the Wildberries logistics hub in Samara Oblast, the Saratov oil refinery, and the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast — a key base used by Russia’s strategic aviation to launch air attacks against Ukraine.

The Samara facility is reported to be the 15th Wildberries warehouse destroyed in Ukrainian drone strikes. The attacks continue to put growing pressure on the company’s logistics network at a time when its financial position is already under strain.

According to the published financial statements of Wildberries’ operating entity, RVB LLC, the company carries around 830 billion rubles in debt while reporting only 2.44 billion rubles in equity. Most of its liabilities are short-term, making the business heavily dependent on uninterrupted cash flow and continued access to financing. The company has also disclosed breaches of certain loan covenants, although creditors have not demanded early repayment.

State-controlled VTB has also become involved through a stake in Wildberries Bank, adding another layer to the company’s efforts to maintain financial stability amid mounting operational disruptions.

29/07/2026

This footage shows the Ratel H unmanned ground vehicle supporting a casualty evacuation mission alongside soldiers of Ukraine’s 95th Separate Polissia Air Assault Brigade.

Evacuating wounded soldiers is one of the deadliest tasks on the battlefield. Russian forces frequently target evacuation vehicles in an attempt to inflict additional casualties, putting drivers and rescue teams at extreme risk. Unmanned ground vehicles remove the need for a driver to enter these dangerous areas, allowing part of the evacuation to be carried out remotely. By taking on the most exposed part of the mission, these systems help reduce the risk to personnel while improving the chances of bringing the wounded to safety.

19/07/2026

The aftermath of the strike on the Engels-2 airbase in Russia’s Saratov region, carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine during the night of July 16. One Tu-95MS strategic bomber and cruise missile carrier was destroyed.

The satellite image shows that the aircraft’s tail section has collapsed.