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Ukraine: Children killed, new Russian traps revealed — FrontPages.eu, August 04, 2026

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Ukraine is grappling with a devastating surge in civilian casualties following renewed Russian attacks, including the recovery of children's bodies from rubble in Sumy and the death of a paramedic in Kyiv during a secondary strike. These assaults also targeted Mykolaiv, resulting in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to children, while a Russian drone was filmed actively hunting a civilian in Kherson. Separately, warehouses near Dnipro caught fire after a drone strike, and the Sumy region experienced a mass power outage due to Russian aggression. New and alarming Russian tactics have emerged, with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reporting the activation of "honey traps" designed to assassinate Ukrainian military personnel. This comes as former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal warned of a difficult winter ahead, with Russia potentially targeting the country's water supply. On the military front, the ISW reported that Russian forces are targeting bridges and locomotives to isolate Ukrainian defenders in Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Significant leadership changes have been announced, with Rustem Umerov appointed as the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, and Yevhenii Khmara taking on the role of Acting Minister of Defense. Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Domestically, defense industry enterprises face the risk of losing critical status and the ability to draft employees, while new regulations will grant the tax service the ability to track citizens' border crossings and locations.

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Russian attacks have caused widespread civilian casualties across Ukraine, including the deaths of children in Sumy and an elderly woman in Mykolaiv, as well as a paramedic in Kyiv from a secondary strike. Drones targeted a civilian in Kherson and caused fires at warehouses near Dnipro, leading to mass power outages in the Sumy region.

Hromadske: Children's bodies recovered from rubble in Sumy after Russian air strikes…

Russian aerial bombs destroyed houses in Sumy, leading to the recovery of children's bodies from the rubble and the deaths of three people.

Українська правда: Two girls and elderly woman killed in Sumy by Russian KAB strikes

Russian guided aerial bombs struck Sumy, resulting in the deaths of two young girls and an elderly woman.

Українська правда: Russia hits Mykolaiv overnight: 89-year-old woman killed, two children among…

An overnight Russian attack on Mykolaiv resulted in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to seven people, including two children.

Українська правда: Paramedic dies in Kyiv from secondary Russian strike

A 25-year-old paramedic, Eva Royter, was killed in Kyiv during a follow-up Russian strike while she was rescuing the wounded.

Українська правда: Police show Russian drone targeting a man in Kherson

Ukrainian police have released footage showing a Russian drone actively hunting a civilian in the Kherson region.

Українська правда: Warehouses near Dnipro burn after Russian drone strike

A Russian drone attack caused fires at warehouses containing products near the city of Dnipro.

Українська правда: Mass power outage in Sumy region due to Russian attacks

Russian attacks have caused a large-scale emergency power outage in the Sumy region.

The SBU has warned that Russia is employing "honey traps" to assassinate Ukrainian soldiers. This new tactic emerges as former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal cautioned Ukrainians about a difficult winter, highlighting Russia's potential targeting of the country's water supply.

Liga.net: SBU: Russia activates 'honey traps' to kill Ukrainian soldiers

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reports that Russia is employing 'honey traps' with the intent to assassinate Ukrainian military personnel.

TSN.ua: SBU warns military about new deadly Russian trap: 'Meeting' could be their last

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has issued a warning to military personnel about a new Russian tactic involving fake romantic encounters designed to lure and kill soldiers.

TSN.ua: Difficult winter ahead: Shmyhal warns of Russian attacks, new target is water…

Former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has warned Ukrainians about a difficult winter and potential Russian attacks targeting the country's water supply, emphasizing the critical nature of this infrastructure.

Rustem Umerov has been appointed as the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, outlining his new responsibilities. Yevhenii Khmara has been appointed Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Українська правда: Umerov details his role as head of Foreign Intelligence Service

Rustem Umerov has outlined his responsibilities and plans for his new position as the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.

Liga.net: Unexpected move. Is the SZR ready for Umerov's leadership?

An analysis questioning the preparedness of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) following a potentially surprising appointment of Rustem Umerov.

TSN.ua: New appointment at the Ministry of Defense: Who became Khmara's deputy and…

The Ministry of Defense has seen a new appointment, with a deputy named for Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara, and their new responsibilities outlined.

The ISW reports that Russian forces are targeting bridges and locomotives in an attempt to isolate Ukrainian defenders in Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. An interview with Serzh Mark discusses ongoing challenges for Ukrainian forces and the technological competition with the Russian army.

NV: Russian Forces Target Bridges and Locomotives to Isolate Ukrainian Defenders

The ISW reports that the Russian army is attempting to logistically isolate defenders in Sloviansk and Kramatorsk by striking bridges and locomotives, as part of an offensive strategy.

NV: Interview: 'Russia is building large underground cities' - Serzh Mark on…

An interview with Serzh Mark discusses the challenges for Ukrainian forces, including Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, and the ongoing technological competition between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Russian army.

New regulations will allow the Ukrainian tax service to track every border crossing and the location of Ukrainian citizens. Meanwhile, defense industry enterprises are facing urgent measures as they risk losing their critical status and the ability to draft employees within a week.

TSN.ua: Less than a week left: Defense industry enterprises may lose critical status…

Urgent measures are needed as defense industry enterprises risk losing their critical status and the ability to draft employees within a week.

TSN.ua: From now on, the tax service will see every border crossing and where…

New regulations will allow the Ukrainian tax service to track every border crossing and the location of Ukrainian citizens.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has successfully prevented over 50 assassination attempts targeting military personnel since the beginning of the year, demonstrating ongoing efforts to safeguard its forces.

Українська правда: SBU thwarted over 50 assassination attempts on military this year

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has successfully prevented more than 50 assassination attempts targeting military personnel since the beginning of the year.

A military officer in Russian-occupied Crimea has allegedly killed four people, including colleagues and civilians, in a shooting incident.

Українська правда: Military officer shoots colleagues and civilians in Crimea; four dead

A military officer in Crimea has allegedly killed four people, including colleagues and civilians, in a shooting incident.

An in-depth report details the legal proceedings against Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region, who are reportedly being tried as terrorists.

Українська правда: Prisoners tried as terrorists: What is happening to Ukrainian soldiers…

An in-depth report on the legal proceedings against Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region, who are reportedly being tried as terrorists.

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