The report highlights a sustained pattern of lethal drone warfare in Kherson, with documented incidents and survivor testimonies reinforcing off-camera drone strikes that devastate civilian life.

This pattern fits a broader campaign of Russian drone attacks on civilians in Kherson, targeting cars, ambulances, and medical personnel, described by observers as a dangerous 'human safari'.

EU talks about using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, noting around 210 billion euros frozen within the bloc and emphasizing sharing legal and systemic risks with partner countries.

President Zelensky proposed Ievheni Khmara for defense minister and reconfirmation of Andrii Sybiha in foreign affairs, with parliamentary votes anticipated around mid-August.

DTEK reported a hit on a thermal power plant in Ukraine, temporarily halting electricity production; the plant is among eight DTEK facilities affected across the country, with two areas under Russian occupation since 2022.

Russia and Ukraine swapped 103 prisoners of war each, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Estonian authorities suspect sabotage linked to Russia after a fire at Milrem Robotics’ facility, with investigations exploring possible Russian involvement.

Ukrainian Security Service arrested a Russian intelligence agent in Rivne who coordinated attacks and planned assassinations, described as a local unemployed man who filmed defense bases from a helmet camera.

Ukraine intercepted most of 76 Shahed drones launched by Russia, but some reached targets, with debris and damage reported.

In the Zaporozhye region, two people were killed amid ongoing Russian strikes, as regional authorities logged over a thousand strikes on numerous localities.

A survivor from Mykolaiv, Yuriy, aged 52, described a drone attack on August 4 as it flew very low from bushes behind a market.

In Kiev, residents continue to take shelter in the metro during air raids, while discussions about drones and defenses unfold in the city.