Cross-Border Drone War & Food Trade: Ukraine’s massive overnight drone raid on Russia’s Krasnodar Region killed an eight-year-old and wounded dozens, while also disrupting Black Sea grain exports by knocking out two major grain terminals and triggering fires and infrastructure damage. Moscow Drone Wave: Russia claimed it intercepted 822 Ukrainian drones overnight, with attacks reaching the Moscow region and other areas; officials reported deaths tied to drone strikes and a major Wildberries warehouse fire near Moscow. Wildberries Logistics Hit: Ukraine says it disabled seven of Wildberries’ 10 largest logistics centers, targeting warehouses in Domodedovo and Koledino and earlier hubs across multiple Russian regions—aiming to pressure Russia’s war economy and supply chains. Black Sea Diplomacy: Ukraine’s acting foreign minister Andrii Sybiha discussed Black Sea security with Greece, warning that Russian strikes on ports and civilian vessels threaten navigation, trade, and global food security. Energy Watch: Ukrenergo said no scheduled power restrictions are planned for Aug 17, but urged conservation as some regions still face outages after recent attacks. Defense Industry Signals: Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov told CBS Ukraine could start using domestically produced ballistic missiles in 3–6 months, potentially changing deep-strike dynamics. Civic Tension in Kyiv: A veteran and protest initiator Dmytro Koziatynskyi said a Kyiv march aimed to reopen dialogue between society and the president after Fedorov’s dismissal and to demand explanations for personnel decisions.