A Ukrainian middle-strike drone struck a Russian Yak-40 turbojet passenger aircraft at Belgorod Airport. The Yak-40 is a Soviet-designed passenger jet that is also used by Russian government and military-linked operators. #Ukraine

Zelensky added that reduced deliveries of anti-ballistic missiles may be intended to pressure Ukraine into being more accommodating. He said partners officially attributed the cuts to fighting in the Middle East, but argued that political motives may also be involved. #Ukraine

Zelensky said Ukraine will prioritize destroying Russian ballistic missile launchers to reduce attacks on the country. He called this strategically important and said Kyiv is also developing its own air defense system while seeking more anti-ballistic interceptors from partners. #Ukraine

VChK-OGPU reports that a major general was buried under conditions of secrecy at Moscow's Troyekurovskoye Cemetery. According to the outlet, one version is that the deceased may have been a close associate of Russian Aerospace Forces commander Alexander Chaiko. #Russia

One of the buildings at Roscosmos' main research institute, TsNIIMash, is on fire in Korolyov, Moscow region. The institute is central to Russia's space program and aerospace research. #Russia

Preliminary reports suggest the fire at Russia's TsNIIMash is affecting Building No. 22, part of Roscosmos' Mission Control Center complex in Korolyov. The facility is used for spacecraft control, telemetry reception and supporting Russia's space program. #Russia

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 3h ago

A fire has been reported at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNIIMash) in Russia's Moscow region. TsNIIMash is a key Russian aerospace and rocket engineering research institute. #Russia

Die Zeit reports Russian intelligence planned to assassinate Stefan Thumann, head of German drone maker Donaustahl. German services thwarted the plot after allied countries warned them, and Thumann is now under increased protection. He has not attended trade fairs for security reasons. #Ukraine

A fire has been reported at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNIIMash) in Russia's Moscow region. TsNIIMash is a key Russian aerospace and rocket engineering research institute. #Russia

Not much is left of the Wildberries warehouse in Aleksin, Tula region. #Russia

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 9h ago

More footage. Ukrainian drones struck the 194,500 m² dual-use Wildberries warehouse in Aleksin, Tula region, this morning. The building is fully engulfed in flames and is expected to burn down completely. The site ranks among Russia's 10 largest warehouses. #Ukraine

UA_REG TEAM pilots from Ukraine's 8th Special Operations Regiment continue striking Russian logistics routes. The unit says each precise hit deprives Russian forces of vehicles, reconnaissance systems and strike assets behind the front. #Ukraine

US-supplied MIM-23 HAWK systems are defending southern Ukraine against Russian aerial attacks. The 201st Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade says its HAWKs have successfully downed Shahed drones, air-launched missiles and cruise missiles. #Ukraine

RBC-Ukraine sources say NABU and SAP served former Ukrainian ambassador to the US Olha Stefanishyna with a new notice of suspicion. The High Anti-Corruption Court is considering a preventive measure, while her defense asked for a closed hearing. #Ukraine

Reuters: The U.S. is continuing talks on allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles despite President Trump's recent doubts, according to four sources. Options include producing Patriot components in Ukraine for final assembly in Germany or joining a U.S.-European program. #Ukraine

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said 13 energy hubs across occupied southern Ukraine were struck on August 4-5. The campaign has now hit 201 energy targets since July 1, including 750 kV, 330 kV, 150 kV and 110 kV substations in Mariupol, Melitopol, Berdiansk and Crimea. #Ukraine

Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on five Russian drone command posts in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kursk regions, a command post near Bakhmut, a military crossing over the Mokri Yaly River near Vesele, and a logistics depot in Ishun, occupied Crimea. #Ukraine

A car reportedly belonging to the director of a Russian FPV drone manufacturer exploded near Yekaterinburg. The executive was hospitalized in intensive care in serious condition. The cause of the blast was not stated. #Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said any North Korean missile launchers deployed in Russia would become legitimate military targets. Commenting on reports of a possible North Korean missile unit deployment, he stressed that the response should not be limited to diplomatic measures alone.

Zelensky said Ukraine set new active measures for Donetsk and other front sectors after briefings from military leaders. He also ordered added infrastructure protection and defined August priorities for long-range sanctions against Russia with the SBU and HUR. #Ukraine

❗️Putin announced a series of changes to Russia's military command. Valery Solodchuk will oversee all rear logistics services under the Defense Ministry, Andrei Ivanaev will command the "Center" grouping, Bulgarev the "Vostok" grouping, and Denis Lyamin will head Russia's Drone Forces. #Russia

The EU will provide Ukraine with another €1.4 billion from proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said. The funding will strengthen Ukraine's defense and national resilience as Russia continues its attacks. #Ukraine

❗️Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korea has begun deploying a missile unit to Russia's Voronezh region, where it could operate within Russia's 112th Missile Brigade. According to HUR official Cherniak, Moscow expects to receive 120 KN-23/24 ballistic missiles and six launchers. #Ukraine

An explosive-laden drone with a detonator was found near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig Airport overnight, Bild reported. The airport briefly suspended operations. Police are investigating possible sabotage and searching for the operator. #Ukraine

FP-1 drones destroyed another of Wildberries' largest logistics hubs overnight, burning down the 190,000 m² sorting center in Aleksin, Tula region. According to CyberBoroshno, this is the 13th destroyed Wildberries hub, leaving nearly two-thirds of the company's key logistics capacity lost. #Ukraine

More footage. Ukrainian drones struck the 194,500 m² dual-use Wildberries warehouse in Aleksin, Tula region, this morning. The building is fully engulfed in flames and is expected to burn down completely. The site ranks among Russia's 10 largest warehouses. #Ukraine

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 9h ago

❗️Ukrainian drones completely destroyed a Wildberries sorting and logistics warehouse in Aleksin, Tula region. The 194,500 m² facility ranked among Russia's 10 largest warehouses. The site is the latest Wildberries logistics hub hit in Russia. #Ukraine

WorldMilitares' preliminary analysis says the fire at the Bashneft refinery cluster in Ufa is affecting the L-35-11/1000 catalytic reforming unit and the combined Zheksa processing unit. Both are critical refinery components, including for producing high-octane gasoline blendstocks. #Ukraine

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 9h ago

❗️Ukrainian drones attacked the Bashneft refinery cluster in Ufa, with hits and two separate fires reported at one facility. Ufa's three Bashneft refineries form one of Russia's largest oil-processing clusters, with combined annual capacity above 23 million tonnes of crude. #Ukraine

❗️Ukrainian drones attacked the Bashneft refinery cluster in Ufa, with hits and two separate fires reported at one facility. Ufa's three Bashneft refineries form one of Russia's largest oil-processing clusters, with combined annual capacity above 23 million tonnes of crude. #Ukraine

Zelensky said Russia's attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and injured 44. Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles, 4 Zircon/Oniks missiles and 115 drones, mainly targeting civilian sites. He said ballistic interceptors could have saved lives. #Ukraine

Eight people were killed at Kvitneva station in Kyiv region's Brovary district, official Vitalii Bihun said. About 12 people are hospitalized, while the status of three others remains unclear. Five other sites in the district were hit, including logistics companies. #Ukraine

A gas station caught fire in Rostov-on-Don after fuel being poured into a large plastic container was reportedly ignited by a spark, according to a local channel. The ignition caused an explosion, after which several nearby cars caught fire one after another. #Russia

Russia destroyed a Nova Poshta sorting center in Kyiv with a cluster-warhead ballistic missile, killing 3 people there. Warehouses belonging to Epicentr, Fozzy, Silpo, Novus and Rozetka were also hit. The death toll in Kyiv and the region rose to 17. #Ukraine

NOELREPORTS@noelreports.com · 9h ago

Russia's attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 2 people and injured at least 28, according to emergency officials. Large fires hit warehouses, logistics hubs, businesses and industrial sites across Kyiv and the Brovary, Fastiv and Bucha districts. #Ukraine