Key developments on Aug. 2: Russian forces launch drone strikes against Kyiv, Odesa oblasts General Staff: Russia attempts counterattacks near Klishchiivka, Staromaiorske Politico: Pentagon expects Ukraine's counteroffensive to continue through fall UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely builds 'major new formations' for deployment in Ukraine Prosecutor: 98,000 Russian war crimes identified in Ukraine. Russian forces launched large-scale drone strikes against Kyiv and Odesa oblasts overnight, local officials reported on Aug. 2.