Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258
Briefly

On August 5, Russia's ongoing warfare in Ukraine led to numerous casualties, including three fatalities from a strike in Zaporizhia and additional deaths in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions. Simultaneously, Russia conducted 405 attacks across ten settlements. In a counteroffensive, Ukraine's Security Service reported drone strikes that hit Russian fighter jets in Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the involvement of foreign mercenaries fighting alongside Russian forces. The Netherlands announced financial support to Ukraine, aiming to procure military equipment, including Patriot air defense components.
Three people were killed in a Russian attack on the Stepnohirsk community in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region, the local military administration said on Telegram.
Russia launched 405 attacks on 10 settlements in the region in the past day, the administration said on Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and African countries are fighting with Russian forces in the Vovchansk area of Kharkiv.
The Netherlands will contribute 500 million euros ($578m) to buy US military equipment for Ukraine, including Patriot air defence system parts and missiles.
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