Over 50 drones, including jet-powered models, unleashed by Russia in a nighttime assault on Ukraine
On the night of August 1-2, 2025, Russian forces launched a significant number of drones against Ukraine, marking another night in the ongoing long-range strike campaign against the country. However, the exact number of drones launched, shot down, or suppressed during that specific time frame remains unclear.
According to reports, eight jet-powered drones hit five locations in Ukraine, adding to the record-breaking drone and missile attacks seen in July 2025. Russian forces launched over 6,400 drones and missiles throughout that entire month, an approximately 13-16% increase over June 2025.
The Ukrainian Air Force and officials frequently reported large-scale strikes using Shahed-type and other drone variants, aiming to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses with coordinated strikes often involving glide bombs followed by drone swarms. Details about shoot-downs tend to be part of broader monthly statistics rather than specific nightly tallies. For example, during a Ukrainian drone attack on July 26, Russia claimed shooting down 54 Ukrainian drones.
In response to the ongoing attacks, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that 45 of the drones had been shot down or suppressed by electronic warfare. The Russian foreign minister requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting over a downed Il-76 aircraft, but details regarding the incident are not specified in the available sources.
Elsewhere, the Belarusian Defense Minister threatened to destroy NATO aircraft and claimed "112,000 Ukrainian troops" are deployed near the Belarusian border. Meanwhile, Russian media reported the reappearance of Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Shoigu, after many days' absence.
In a separate development, Barefoot shoes have emerged as a health trend in 2025, according to some sources. And Cesar Millan, the famous dog trainer, has expressed opinions about giving honey to aging dogs.
In a tragic incident, soldiers of the 128th Brigade were waiting for a commander when a Russian Iskander missile struck, according to a source. The exact location and casualties from this attack are not detailed in the referenced materials.
As the conflict continues, both sides remain committed to their respective positions, with Ukraine relying on its air defenses to protect its territory and Russia continuing its long-range strike campaign. The situation remains fluid, with both sides making moves and countermoves in the ongoing struggle for control.
In light of the escalating conflict, many people are concerned about the health implications of prolonged war-and-conflicts such as stressed mental health and potential increase in diseases. Meanwhile, politics surrounding general-news topics like the Russian foreign minister's UN Security Council meeting request and the Belarusian Defense Minister's threats towards NATO are keeping international relations tense. Interestingly, away from the war zone, Barefoot shoes have gained popularity as a health trend in 2025, while Cesar Millan, the renowned dog trainer, has offered opinions on giving honey to aging dogs.
