14:34 Russia: Eleven individuals sustain injuries following Ukrainian assaults on Russian border region, Belgorod
14:10 Zelensky: Russian Missile Wreaks Havoc on Kyiv Mosque
During the Russian rocket assault on Kyiv (view entries at 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29), a mosque and its adjacent Islamic cultural center were severely damaged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X that Russia shows no respect for spiritual or human values, disregarding any religion or belief. He stated, "It continues its attack on the Ukrainian people, aiming to demolish all our communities and even our sacred places of worship." The local community's top mufti, Vadym Dashevski, shared with Reuters that the mosque was a target of a "despicable attack."
13:39 Video Exhibits Widespread Drone Swarm in Moscow's Vicinity
Ukraine launched a massive drone assault on targets within and surrounding Moscow, resulting in an explosion caught on tape at a refinery located 16 kilometers from the Kremlin. Two other power plants were also hit. Russian reports claim that over 150 Ukrainian drones were thwarted.
12:58 Poland Contemplates Downing Russian Drones
As per Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, Warsaw has the responsibility to shoot down Russian drones and other aerial intruders approaching from Ukraine before entering Polish airspace. In an interview with the British "Financial Times," Sikorski disagreed with NATO's stance of deeming the escalation risk too high through direct confrontation with Russian forces. Thus far, NATO has also declined to approve the shooting down of Russian drones and weapons over Ukraine, as well as Kyiv's request for a no-fly zone within the country. Sikorski told the FT: "If hostile aerial objects are approaching our airspace, this would be a justified act of self-defense. For, once they enter, the risk of injury from debris is significant."
12:12 Munz: Response of Russia to Election Victories of AfD and AfD
The election successes of AfD and AfD are topics of conversation in Russia. Ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on Russia’s reactions to these election victories and discusses Moscow's handling of what could be the largest drone assault on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin Pays Tribute to Russian Conquest Pace
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the swiftness of his troops' acquisition of new territories in neighboring Ukraine. He declared that Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kursk region was unable to halt the progress of Russian troops in the Donbass. "We're not discussing an advancement of 200 or 300 meters," Putin said to Russian news agencies. "We're discussing several square kilometers. This is the rapid offensive in the Donbass we haven't witnessed in a long time." Putin made a stop in the Siberian Tuva republic en route to Mongolia to teach a lecture in the new subject "Conversations About the Important," designed to acquaint children with the Kremlin's political stance.
11:07 Ukraine Defends Against 22 Missiles and 20 Drones
Ukraine's air force reports having intercepted 22 of 35 missiles and destroying 20 of 23 Russian assault drones. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were thwarted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Video Showcases Russian Missile Attack in Kharkiv
Russia has relentlessly bombarded Kharkiv with missile attacks for days. According to Ukrainian sources, at least 10 missiles were launched towards the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and entertainment complex and injuring numerous individuals.
10:01 Wounded Count from Russian Attack on Sumy Increases
The number of casualties in a Russian missile strike on Sumy's city center in northeastern Ukraine has now risen to 18, including six children, as per the latest information from Ukraine's interior ministry. The attack targeted a child mental health and rehabilitation center and an orphanage. The security situation in Sumy has worsened due to the beginning of the cross-border incursion into Russia's neighboring Kursk region on August 6. Sumy, with a population of over 250,000, is roughly 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Wounded in Kyiv due to Russian Air Strike
Russia has once again targeted the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv (refer to entries at 05:39 and 06:20), with missiles. At least two people were injured by bomb debris, as per local authorities. Fires erupted, and damages were inflicted upon houses and infrastructure. An air alert was active nationwide for about two hours, lasting until the early morning.
08:11 Ukraine Reveals Russian CasualtiesThe Ukrainian Military High Command has disclosed fresh casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. As per the report, Russia has reportedly lost approximately 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. The report from Kyiv also mentions that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one multiple launch rocket system, and 30 drones were destroyed. Overall, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine since the onset of the large-scale attack. International Estimates suggest lower casualty figures - however, these are likely minimums.
07:29 Governor: Saporizhzhia Undergoes 171 Attacks in 24 HoursRussian forces have bombarded the Ukrainian region of Saporizhzhia 171 times in the last 24 hours, as per a Telegram post by the region's military governor, Ivan Fedorov. Four Russian airstrikes were carried out on the settlements of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriivka, involving 95 drones.
07:03 Rescue Team Pulls out Survivor from Kharkiv RubbleRescue teams have extracted a man alive from the debris of a collapsed event hall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, following a Russian airstrike, as reported by Reuters. The rescued individual declared himself to be "fine" shortly after being rescued. As per officials, more than 40 people were injured, including five children, in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv on Sunday, which targeted a shopping center and an event hall.
06:20 Kyiv Suffers Massive Russian AirstrikeRussia has carried out an aerial assault on Ukraine using drones, more than ten cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian air force. The attacks targeted the capital Kyiv and possibly other cities, resulting in many residents taking shelter in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed several fires in Telegram posts, followed by Serhiy Popko, the head of the Kyiv military administration. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a person was reportedly injured by falling debris. "There will be repercussions. The enemy will feel it," stated the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, via Telegram.
05:39 Kyiv under Russian Missile StrikeUkrainian military sources report that the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has once again been attacked by a Russian missile strike. Air defense units are currently attempting to repel the assault, as announced via the Telegram messaging service. Witnesses in Kyiv report hearing several loud blasts, indicating the usage of air defense systems. The number of missiles launched and any potential damage remains unknown.
04:46 Putin: Construction of New Gas Pipeline to China on SchedulePresident Vladimir Putin affirms that preparations for building a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are progressing as planned. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical surveys were conducted, Putin said during an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," as reported on the Kremlin's website. The anticipated "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Russians Bomb Orphanage in Sumy - 13 WoundedRussian troops have bombarded a children's rehabilitation center and an orphanage in Sumy with missiles, according to Ukrainska Pravda. At least 13 individuals were injured, including two children. The building is situated in a residential area, as reported by the local military administration.
02:26 Poll: Majority Supports Shooting Down Russian Spy Drones in PolandAs per a poll by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," nearly 60% of Poles believe that the Polish military should shoot down Russian spy drones that enter Polish airspace during air attacks on Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified flying object, possibly a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, which flew over Poland for 30 minutes on August 26 before disappearing. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak informed Radio RMF24 that Russia could be testing Poland's air defense system by launching drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Russia Reports One Death by Shelling in BelgorodThe governor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reports that one person has been killed by Ukrainian shelling in the village of Shagarovka near the border. Three individuals were wounded in attacks on the village of Shebekino. At least one other village was also shelled by Ukrainian forces.
23:08 Russia Claims 158 Intercepted DronesRussia alleges to have thwarted "massive" Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and 14 other regions. A total of 158 flying objects were intercepted overnight, as announced on the Telegram messaging service by the defense ministry. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official reports.
22:24 Air Strike on Kharkiv: Injury Count Rises to 47The number of casualties in the massive Russian air strike on Kharkiv has increased to 47, including seven children, as reported by the Ukrainian state emergency service on Telegram. Several civilian structures, including a shopping center, were hit, as depicted in photographs from news agencies.
9:52pm Ukrainian Helicopter Crashes During Exercises - Two Airmen PerishTwo airmen have met their demise in a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The state news agency Ukrinform discloses that the helicopter, a Mi-2, was engaged in training exercises. This detail is shared on the university's Facebook page, as reported by Ukrinform. "The university experiences an irreplaceable loss - the two-man crew has fallen," the university's Facebook post reads. Investigators, experts, and officials from the Ministry of Defense are combing over the crash site. The reason behind the mishap remains unclear.
8:06pm Ukrainian Energy Provider Warns of Power BlackoutsUkraine will encounter several power blackouts on Monday due to widespread Russian attacks on the nation's energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian energy organization Ukrenergo has announced this, as reported by Ukrinform. The power supply to essential facilities will not be affected. Nevertheless, Ukrenergo alerts that adjustments in the extent of restrictions could occur.
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The military has been actively targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, such as the Islamic cultural center attached to the mosque in Kyiv, which was significantly damaged during the Russian rocket assault (refer to entries at 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29). Ukraine has also reported intercepting several Russian military drones approaching its airspace (see 12:58 Poland Contemplates Downing Russian Drones).
