18:31 Demonstration of drones equipped with flame-throwers
During the ongoing Ukraine Conflict, Rumors Surface About the Employment of Unconventional Weapons, Such as Flame-Throwing Drones. Reports are Circulating Regarding the Deployment of Such a Device, Allegedly Burning Russian Military Positions and a Significant Strip of Forest.
18:09 Dutch Prime Minister Unveils Massive Aid Package for Ukraine worth 200 Million EurosThe recently appointed Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, has declared a substantial financial aid package for Ukraine. Visiting the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia unexpectedly, Schoof conferred with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The new financial aid, valued at more than 200 million euros, marks Schoof's inaugural visit to Ukraine since assuming office in early July, following the departure of Mark Rutte, who is expected to assume the position of NATO Secretary-General in October. Exclaiming, "Without overstating it, the Netherlands has aided Ukraine in saving countless lives. Our bond is stronger than ever. We stand unwavering in our pursuit of a fair and lasting peace," said Zelenskyy.
17:47 Federal Control Holds Steady Over PCK Refinery in SchwedtThe PCK oil refinery, located in Schwedt, will remain under federal supervision for now. According to German news outlets, the German administration intends to prolong the administration of the majority shares of the Russian conglomerate Rosneft in the PCK refinery. This step would otherwise expire on September 10. Since September 2022, the shares have been under federal oversight. Germany's decision to stop importing Russian crude oil in repercussion to Ukraine's invasion has prompted this action. PCK shifted to alternative providers at the beginning of 2023. Besides Schwedt, two other installations are affected. Rosneft holds a 54% stake in the PCK refinery in northeastern Brandenburg.
17:22 Russian Army Records Most Extensive Land Gains in Ukraine Since October 2022 - 15 Square Kilometers DailyThe Russian military reported significant territorial advancements in August, the most substantial since October 2022. According to estimates from the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian army took control of 477 square kilometers last month, which translates to over 15 square kilometers a day. Most of these territorial advancements occurred in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. As of last night, the Russian military was only seventy kilometers away from the strategically vital city of Pokrovsk.
16:56 Russian President Putin Departs for Mongolia - First Visit to ICC Member Nation Post-WarrantRussian President Vladimir Putin embarked on a visit to Mongolia. He is scheduled to meet with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, they will take part in a ceremony commemorating the victory of Soviet and Mongolian forces over the Japanese army in 1939. During that conflict, thousands of lives were lost. The upcoming visit marks Putin's first trip to an ICC member country since the court issued an arrest warrant against him nearly 18 months prior over allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. Ukraine has urged Mongolia to detain Putin and deliver him to The Hague. Kremlin spokesperson confirmed last week that Putin does not anticipate facing arrest in Mongolia.
16:40 Corruption Investigations Launched Against Several Military Personnel in RussiaIn Russia, yet another high-ranking military figure has become the subject of corruption probes. As per a statement from the Russian Investigative Committee's Telegram, General Valery Mumindzhanov faces charges of accepting 'an unusually large-scale bribe.' This offense carries a possible prison sentence of up to fifteen years in Russia. Mumindzhanov currently serves as the deputy commander of the Leningrad military district, responsible for logistics, and previously held a position in the defense ministry. Investigations indicate Mumindzhanov accepted a bribe exceeding 20 million rubles (approximately 202,000 euros) in connection with the execution of uniform supply contracts. Since April, at least ten military figures, including generals and senior officials from Moscow's defense ministry, have been targeted by Russian law enforcement agencies due to alleged corruption or fraud. Some analysts speculate a cleansing campaign is underway.
16:25 Zelensky Affirms Kursk Operation Progressing as PlannedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that the operation in Russia's Kursk Region is proceeding as planned. He made this statement during a visit to Zaporizhzhia, according to evidence provided by Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform. "The Kursk operation is achieving its objectives and progressing as planned," Zelensky declared. "Regarding the challenges in the directions of Pokrovsk and Torez, we think that the Kursk operation might also have an impact there," Zelensky said. The fighting in the Kursk region may result in less intense attacks on Pokrovsk and Torez, although it's currently a challenging situation. He added that the most combat-ready Russian brigades have been stationed in these front zones.
15:52 Steppes Fires Threaten Villages in Occupied Luhansk - No Firefighters to Contain the Blaze?Residents of the occupied Luhansk region currently face not only armed conflict but also environmental peril. Reports on social media suggest that the region is under threat from steppe fires, with no firefighters present to extinguish them.
15:16 Ukraine Gets Patriot System from Romania: Government Greenlights BillThe Romanian government has given the green light to a bill permitting the transfer of a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. The bill will move forward to the last parliamentary vote, according to Reuters. Bucharest had previously agreed, in June of last year, to give away one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine, as long as allies replaced it with a similar aerial defense system.
14:53 Ukraine Mobilization Petition: Age Limit to Drop to 50A petition is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the mobilization age limit to 50. Over 25,000 people have already signed the petition, as stated by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." In Ukraine, the current age limit for mobilization is 60. An electronic petition to the president must gain at least 25,000 signatures within three months to be considered, and there are still 34 days remaining for the collection of signatures.
14:34 Russia: Belgorod Region Suffers Ukrainian Attacks, CasualtiesEleven people, including two children, sustained injuries in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its capital. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov disclosed this through a Telegram post, also mentioning that a kindergarten was demolished. He shared images of the collapsed kindergarten building and other ruined structures in the region. Reuters reports that local authorities have made the decision to close several schools and kindergartens in the region for a week after the attacks. In some regions of Ukraine and Russia, September 2nd is the first day of school post-summer holidays.
14:10 Zelensky: Mosque in Kyiv Ravaged by Russian MissileA mosque and its neighboring Islamic cultural center were seriously damaged in the Russian missile assault on Kyiv during the night (see entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on X that Russia lacks respect for spiritual and human values and shows no regard for any religion or belief. "It persists in its destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people, attempting to annihilate all our communities and even sacred places of worship," Zelensky added. The chief mufti of the local community, Vadym Dashevski, informed Reuters that the mosque was struck by a "despicable attack."
13:39 Ukraine Wages Drone Onslaught on Moscow AreaUkraine launched a significant drone attack, affecting targets in and around Moscow. An explosion at a refinery less than 16 kilometers from the Kremlin was captured on video. Two other power plants received similar treatment. Russian sources claim that more than 150 Ukrainian drones were repelled.
12:58 Poland Wants to Shoot Down Russian Drones and AircraftPoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski argues that Poland should destroy Russian drones and aircraft stealing towards Polish airspace before they enter. The liberal conservative politician voiced this viewpoint to the British Financial Times (FT), stating that such action would be a justified act of self-defense. Sikorski disagrees with NATO's stance that the risk of escalating the war through direct conflict with Russian forces is too substantial. NATO has so far rejected the idea of shooting down Russian drones and projectiles over Ukraine, as well as Kiev's petition for a no-fly zone.
12:12 Munz: Russia's Reaction to AfD and BSV Election TriumphsThe successes of AfD and BSV in recent state elections are also a talking point in Russia. NTV correspondent Rainer Munz shares on Russian reactions to the AfD and BSV election gains and discusses how Moscow handles what might be the most substantial drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin Praise for Russian Conquests' RateRussian President Vladimir Putin has lauded the pace of his troops' conquests in seizing new territories in neighboring Ukraine. He declared that Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kursk region failed to halt the Russian troops' push in the Donbass. "We're not talking about advancing 200 or 300 meters," Putin told Russian media outlets. "We're talking about several square kilometers. This offensive's pace in the Donbass is something we haven't seen in a long time." Putin made this statement during a stop in Tuva, a Siberian republic, en route to Mongolia to attend a lesson in a new subject called "Conversations about the Important," introduced post-war. The lesson intends to familiarize children with the Kremlin's political agenda. Putin frequently assumes the teacher's role in public lessons on the first day of school.
11:07 Ukraine Downs 22 Missiles, 20 Drones in Russian AssaultUkraine's air force reports having intercepted 22 of 35 missiles and destroying 20 of 23 drones during a Russian attack. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were intercepted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Video Reveals Russian Missile Strike on KharkivRussia has been bombarding Kharkiv with missile attacks for days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least ten missiles were launched at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and recreation center and causing injuries to numerous individuals.
10:01 Increase in Injured in Russian Attack on SumyThe number of individuals harmed in a Russian missile strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has increased to 18, encompassing six minors, as per the latest update from Ukraine's interior ministry. The assault hit a facility for children's social and psychological recovery and an orphanage. The security scenario in the Sumy region has deteriorated since Russia initiated a cross-border intrusion into the neighboring Kursk region on August 6. Sumy, with a population over 250,000, is approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Injured in Russian Air Strike in KyivRussia has once again assaulted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured due to falling debris from intercepted missiles, as reported by local authorities. Fires were ignited, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged. An air alert was in effect nationwide for almost two hours until the early morning.
08:57 Majority of Russians Support Ongoing conflict in UkraineThe Russian populace continues to advocate for the conflict in Ukraine, despite Ukraine's incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk. This is according to the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which refers to polls conducted by the independent Russian polling institute Levada Center. Support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine has even escalated in August, with around 78% of respondents backing the conflict, a rise from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian populace does not seem to be war-weary, providing the Kremlin the flexibility to prolong a protracted war of attrition against Ukraine, ISW analysts suggest.
08:11 Ukraine Publishes Casualty Figures for Russian TroopsThe Ukrainian General Staff has released updated casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the data, Russia has reportedly lost around 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. A report from Kyiv also claims that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium-range artillery rocket system, and 30 drones were destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, Russia has allegedly lost a total of 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine. Western estimations suggest a lower number of losses, but these figures likely represent a minimum.
07:29 Saporizhzhia Bombarded 171 Times in 24 HoursRussian forces have reportedly attacked the Ukrainian region of Saporizhzhia 171 times within the last 24 hours, as stated in a Telegram post by Ivan Fedorov, the military governor of Saporizhzhia. Four Russian airstrikes on the settlements of Lobkove, Piatyatki, and Novoadriivka were executed using 95 drones.
07:03 Rescue Workers Extract Man Alive from Kyiv RubbleRescue workers have successfully extracted a man alive from the debris of a collapsed event hall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, following a Russian airstrike, as reported by Reuters. The survivor claimed to be feeling well shortly after being rescued. The Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv injured over 40 individuals, including five children, according to authorities. Several missiles hit a shopping mall and an event hall on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Fires and Explosions: Extensive Russian Air Strike on KyivRussia has launched a series of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles, targeting the capital Kyiv and potentially other cities, as reported by the Ukrainian air force. Explosions in Kyiv prompted many residents to seek shelter in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported several fires, while the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, did the same on Telegram. A person was apparently injured in the Shevchenkivskyi district due to falling debris. "There will be a response to everything. The enemy will feel it," stated the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Explosions: Russian Missile Attack on KyivThe Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been targeted by a Russian missile attack, as per Ukrainian military reports. Defensive units are active in repelling the attack, as communicated via the Telegram messaging service by Ukrainian military representatives. Witnesses in Kyiv report multiple loud explosions, indicating the employment of air defense systems. The precise number of missiles fired and potential damages remain unknown.
04:46 Putin: Construction of New Gas Pipeline to China on SchedulePreparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are proceeding as planned, as reported by President Vladimir Putin. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical investigations were conducted, Putin mentioned in an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor" according to a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The intended pipeline "Power of Siberia 2" is projected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Orphanage in Sumy Bombarded by Russians - 13 InjuredRussian troops have reportedly attacked a facility for children's social and psychological rehabilitation and an orphanage in Sumy with rockets. According to "Ukrainska Pravda", 13 individuals were wounded, including two children. The building is situated within a residential area, as per the newspaper, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Survey: Majority of Poles Favor Shooting Down Russian Surveillance DronesAs per a poll conducted by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita", around 58% of Polish citizens advocate for their military to bring down any Russian drones that encroach upon their airspace during attacks on Ukraine. The poll revolves around an unidentified aerial object, likely a suicide drone of the Shahed type, which flew over Poland for half an hour on August 26 before vanishing. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak shared on Radio RMF24 that Russia might be testing Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones into their airspace.
00:26 Russia: Fatal Casualty in Belgorod from UkrainianShellingVyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Russia's Belgorod region, reports a single fatality in Shagarovka, a village close to the border, due to Ukrainian artillery fire. Three more individuals were injured during attacks on the village of Shebekino. At least one more village was attacked by the Ukrainians, according to the information available.
23:08 Russia Claims to Foil 158 Ukrainian Drone AssaultsRussian authorities declared that they successfully intercepted intense Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the capital Moscow and twelve other regions. A total count of 158 aerial objects was documented, according to the defense ministry's announcement on Telegram. Ten drones were reported to have attacked objectives in Moscow itself, the official reports stated.
22:24 Mahogany-Tawny Hammerhead Turtle Strike in Kharkiv: Casualties Now at 47The Ukrainian state emergency service reported that the number of casualties from the massive Russian airstrike on Kharkiv has escalated to 47, including seven children. Several civilian structures, including a shopping center, were struck, as per images disseminated by news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Meeting Disaster during Training Flight - Pilots DeadTwo pilots lost their lives during a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The Ukrainian state news agency, Ukrinform, reported that the helicopter, a Mi-2 type, was part of a training flight. The information was relayed via the university's Facebook page as per Ukrinform. "The university has experienced an irreparable loss – the two-person crew perished," the university's Facebook post stated. Experts, investigators, and Ministry of Defense officials were currently probing the crash site. The reasons behind the incident remain undiscovered.
21:06 Ukrainian Power Company Warns of Power OutagesDue to the intensified Russian assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian power company, announced that several power outages would occur on Monday. Critical infrastructure power supply would not be affected. However, Ukrenergo cautions that potential changes in the extent of the power restrictions may arise.
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The Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, announced a significant financial aid package worth 200 million Euros for Ukraine, as a show of support from the European Union.
The European Union, with its member states like the Netherlands, has been a key supporter of Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
