NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range drone and glide bomb strikes
Russian forces launched glide bomb attacks on Zaporizhzhia while Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses. President Zelenskyy announced new military cooperation agreements and a leadership change in the Foreign Intelligence Service as he continues to lobby for additional air defense systems.
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The ongoing conflict continues to cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in both Ukraine and Russia, while diplomatic efforts regarding defense funding and sanctions remain active.
Key Facts
- Russian glide bombs killed one person and wounded dozens in Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukrainian drone debris killed six people and wounded 40 in Arkhipo-Osipovka, Russia.
- Three people were killed in an attack on Crimea.
- Ukraine signed military cooperation agreements with nine countries and is negotiating with 15 others.
- Ukraine intercepted 163 of 181 incoming Russian drones, though 14 caused damage at 13 locations.
- Russian air defenses intercepted 131 Ukrainian drones over various regions.
- A Wildberries warehouse in the Vladimir region was struck by a Ukrainian drone, injuring three people.
- Ukrainian drones targeted the Saratov oil refinery and the Engels military air base.
- Glide bombs used by Russia can carry up to 3,000 kilograms of explosives.
- The Sunday attack in Zaporizhzhia damaged 22 apartment buildings.
Who's Mentioned
personElon Musk“Starlink provider”personVladimir Putin“President of Russia”personVeniamin Kondratyev“Regional governor reporting on Arkhipo-Osipovka casualties”personVolodymyr Zelenskyy“President of Ukraine”personRustem Umerov“Appointed head of Foreign Intelligence Service”personIvan Fedorov“Regional chief reporting on Zaporizhzhia attacks”locationZaporizhzhia“Ukrainian city targeted by glide bombs”personSergei Aksyonov“Russian-installed head of Crimea”organizationWildberries“Russian online retailer targeted by drones”personDonald Trump“U.S. President”