Border breach in Kursk Oblast, dismissals of judges Knyazev and Tandyr: August 6 highlights
The Russian authorities announced an alleged attempt by the Ukrainian military to break through the border in Kursk Oblast — the fighting is still ongoing. The Supreme Council of Justice dismissed judges Vsevolod Knyazev and Oleksiy Tandyr. In July, the Defense Forces used more drones than Russia. We collected the main news for July 6.
Combat operations on the border of Kursk Oblast
In the morning, Russia reported an alleged attempt by the Ukrainian army to break through the border in Kursk Oblast - the fighting is still ongoing, and the local authorities call the situation "tense". Against this background, locals are being evacuated there, and the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation will even open a case.
The mass media write about captured Russians, and Sumy regional authorities announced the downing of a Russian helicopter. Russia claims losses in the Ukrainian army as well. Ukraine has not yet officially commented on the hostilities.
Release of judges Tandyr and Knyazev
The Supreme Council of Justice decided to dismiss Vsevolod Knyazev from the post of judge of the Cassation Administrative Court within the Supreme Court. He is suspected of receiving a particularly large bribe.
Oleksiy Tandyr, the judge of the Makariv District Court, who committed a fatal accident at a checkpoint in Kyiv last year, was also dismissed. Both were fired for "substantial disciplinary misconduct."
In July, the Defense Forces used more drones than the Russian Federation
In July, the Ukrainian military used more drones than the Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: "This should be a stable trend at the front – for all types of drones that our units have." At the same time, Ukrainian capabilities to produce drones are growing.
€4.2 billion for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program
On August 6, the Council of the European Union approved the allocation of 4.2 billion euros within the Ukraine Facility macro-financial aid program. They noted that this decision supports the macro-financial stability of Ukraine and the functioning of its state administration.
Kamala Harris has chosen a candidate for vice president
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate.
The politician became known for his criticism of Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate JD Vance. He also supports Ukraine.
USA names the successor of Pritzker
The United States has officially announced that Special Representative for Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker is ending her term. The name of her successor has already been named – the Deputy State Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma.
Other news
- Hamas appoints new leader after Haniyeh’s assassination.
- Mobilization from the age of 18 is "optimal" for Ukraine's partners — MP Venislavskyi.
- The arrival of the F-16 in Ukraine did not change the US position regarding strikes deep into the territory of the Russian Federation.
- Battles for Toretsk: the 32nd Brigade reveals how the defense of the town continues.
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces will have a single support service for the families of the wounded, dead, and missing.
- Share: