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Yevhen Hmara, whose appointment was approved by parliament on Wednesday, promised intensified attacks on Russian military and economic capabilities and more precise strikes with Ukrainian-made weapons.

Attacks on ships have shut down more than 97 percent of Russia's and Ukraine's export capacity in the Azov-Black Sea basin, driving up global food prices.

In August, Ukraine failed to intercept a single Russian missile, and the U.S. has used nearly two-thirds of its Patriot stockpiles. Production is years behind, and allies fear for their own defense.

Yevhen Minzher lost his leg in a Russian drone attack, underwent rehabilitation, and returned to the military. He was killed at 21 near Pavlohrad.

Estonian defense supplier Milrem Robotics confirmed that a suspected attack did not disrupt deliveries of robotic military vehicles, while authorities investigate possible Russian involvement.

Gazprom Neft and Tatneft gas stations limit purchases, with AI-95 prices reaching 120 rubles per liter. Russian media report a second wave of the summer fuel crisis.

At least five grain ships have been hit near the Russian ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse, Bloomberg reported. Russia and Ukraine together account for 27 percent of global wheat exports, and analysts warn of massive consequences.

Four more people were injured in the attack on the southern Ukrainian city, and the vehicle was traveling along a street that Russian forces frequently target from the air.

Analysts at Oxford Economics warn that global food prices could jump 11.8 percent this year, with wheat, bread, and pasta bearing the brunt of the increase.

Anti-corruption operation in Kyiv targets Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Ukrainian president's office, and lawmaker Vadym Stolar.

In the first two weeks of August, Russians withdrew nearly 286.4 billion rubles, and a former central bank adviser warns that confidence in the entire financial system has evaporated.

The Ministry of Defense has codified the Dovbush T40, a strategic-level unmanned aerial vehicle with a range of 2,000 km and endurance exceeding 24 hours. The drone is entirely manufactured in Ukraine.

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for holding elections during martial law, posing the biggest internal challenge to President Zelensky since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.

The State Bureau of Investigation has documented 15 incidents of systematic abuse during mobilization, including beatings, tear gas, and running over with a car.

76 Shahed drones launched during the day, while US intelligence warns of a possible mass strike within the next 48 hours.

According to an analysis by the Russian channel Rybar, Croatia and Bulgaria lead in military equipment deliveries to Kyiv, while Serbia and Montenegro participate indirectly.