Another night of anguish and terror: Kiev under attack by Russian missiles, flames in Mykolaiv

The US president is taking a similar approach to Vladimir Putin, who in recent years has repeatedly tried to put pressure on Western public opinion by implying his determination to bring about the "Apocalypse," which in reality has never been true . This tactic has often borne fruit. Panic erupted in society, the White House began seeking compromises, and concessions were essentially made to Putin. This happened in February 2014 during the occupation of Crimea. And then in February 2022, at the start of the war with Ukraine, and in October 2022, when Putin had to rescue troops trapped in Kherson, and in February 2024, when US military supplies to Ukraine had to be halted. Just to give a few examples. Yevgeny Savostyanov, former head of the KGB in Moscow and later a technician with a distinguished military background serving governments, including those of Vladimir Putin, said this in an interview with Corriere della Sera. "Kremlin analysts will not have missed the mention of two nuclear submarines, apparently Ohio-class, equipped with nuclear or conventional weapons, whose potential is sufficient to wipe out Russia's strategic land-based component with launch pads," he stated, explaining that Medvedev "initially aspired to the status of a modern and enlightened politician. Now he is being ostentatiously humiliated, as was also the case during his presidency, by being forced to voice the most idiotic provocations to intimidate the US and Europe." "He should simply be ignored. Nothing depends on him, as on all of Putin's close associates," he emphasized.

A fire broke out at an oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi following a drone strike, Russian media and authorities reported, cited by Ukrainska Pravda. The Rosneft-Kubannefteproduct oil depot is located near Sochi's Adler Airport, which suspended operations for several hours, diverting some flights to other airports. It returned to full operation around 5:00 a.m., according to Tass.

Russian public media reported that the drone strike began after 2 a.m. local time, and that more than 20 explosions were heard in Sochi.

In Chuhuiv, in the Kharkiv region, Russian attack drones damaged several private homes. According to Chuhuiv Mayor Halyna Minayeva, several women were injured. RBC Ukraine reports. According to Minayeva, around 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, Kyiv time, Russian forces struck one of the city's residential neighborhoods, which contained private homes. "Windows were shattered, glass and roofs were damaged. Three women suffered severe stress reactions. Emergency services are currently working on the scene," Minayeva said.

A fire broke out at an oil depot in Sochi following a drone strike. Ukrainian government sources reported: "In particular, a 2,000-cubic-meter fuel tank caught fire. A Rosneft oil depot was hit." The news was also reported by Russian media and officials.

The fire broke out at the Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt plant in the Adler district, not far from Sochi airport. According to Krasnodar Region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, "debris from the drone hit the fuel tank," causing the fire.

Russian authorities, which control the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in occupied Ukrainian territory, reported an attack by Ukrainian forces that caused a fire in the plant's industrial zone, which was later extinguished. "The radiation background in the industrial zone is within the limits, compliant with the norm and does not pose a danger to the population or the environment," the plant's management body announced on its Telegram account.

Russian inspectors found a man dead inside a vehicle near the power plant and blamed Ukraine for the incident, although the cause of death has not yet been clarified. The Russian military also reported a second Ukrainian raid, which allegedly occurred during their operations to extinguish the fire.

Russian and Ukrainian military clashes continue in the vicinity of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which was occupied by Russian forces in 2022, despite warnings from the United Nations nuclear agency, the IAEA, of the catastrophic risks posed by a possible collapse of the plant's safety system.

Ukraine's long-range operations on Russian soil will continue, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared in his evening address. The head of state, Ukrinform reports, said he had received a report today from the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk, and expressed his "gratitude for the long-range special operations on Russian soil." "Their impact is significant, and each of them is tangible for the enemy," Zelensky continued, emphasizing that "Moscow wants to continue the war and will therefore receive appropriate responses."

The Russian military continues to wage war on Ukrainian civilians. Explosions were heard following a missile attack on a residential area in Mykolaiv. "Injuries, fires, and destroyed or damaged homes have been reported," the city's state emergency service said. Mayor Igor Terekhov also reported drone strikes in Kharkiv overnight.

"An air raid alert was declared overnight in Kiev and several regions of Ukraine. Shortly thereafter, explosions occurred in the capital." The city's military administration and the Air Force reported this, urging residents to "use the nearest shelters and remain there until the danger is over."