Ukraine Drone War: Kyiv launched nearly 800 drones at Russia, with Russian air defenses intercepting 791 across multiple regions, as Moscow and Kyiv keep escalating long-range strikes. UAV Reach Leap: Ukraine codified the Dovbush T40, a domestically built long-range system claiming 2,000 km range and 24-hour endurance for reconnaissance, fire correction, and precision strikes deep into Russia. Air-Defense Results: Ukraine’s National Guard says it has destroyed 3,244 Shahed and Gerbera drones since the start of 2026, with 2,601 taken down by interceptor drones. Nuclear Cooperation: Russia plans a low-power nuclear power plant project in Myanmar, with Mishustin saying it will boost fundamental and applied research ties. Research Security: The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities to audit foreign research and financial partnerships tied to China, Russia, and Iran, warning funding could be cut if mitigation isn’t done by Aug. 31. Market Pressure: Russian markets tracked global risk-off moves as oil rose on Middle East tensions and yields stayed elevated, weighing on tech sentiment. Historical Tech Find: Workers uncovered a buried German Panther tank at a Kazan university, later linked to post-war high-energy materials testing.