21:17: Incident of Russian UAV and cannon fire: Four individuals sustain injuries in Nikopol
17:22) Four individuals sustained injuries in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, due to Russian shelling. The Russian military attacked the region with unmanned aerial vehicles and artillery. This information was shared by the head of the regional military administration of Dnipropetrovsk, Serhii Lysak, via Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. "The adversaries bombarded Nikopol with field guns and struck with suicide drones. A total of four people were hurt in the district's central area. Previous reports mentioned two casualties, but subsequently, two more women, aged 38 and 43, were affected," Lysak stated.
20:45 Goodbye to Russian Inheritance: Ukraine Contemplates Renaming CoinsUkraine aims to distance itself further from Russia by altering the names of its smallest coins. Instead of "Kopiyka," they will now be called "Shah," the central bank in Kyiv revealed. After examining the history of Ukrainian currency, the central bank chief, Andrij Pyshnyj, stated that the name "Kopiyka" is a symbol of Moscow's occupation. The term "Kopeyka" is also used in Russia for the smallest currency unit, but due to the weak ruble and their low value, Kopeks hold little significance in Russia. The National Bank has already prepared proposals for the necessary legislative changes. No plans have been made to swap the coins currently in circulation; they will coexist.
20:23 Military Analyst Gressel on Battles in Donetsk: Pokrovsk is "Last Major Entrenched Position" of UkraineWhile the progress in Kursk has slowed, Russian forces have become more active around Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian city is crucial since it lies on the "last major, well-established fortified position," according to military analyst Gustav Gressel. As a result, Ukraine's margin for error is diminishing steadily.
19:50 Report: Ukraine Allies Predict imminent Iranian Missile Delivery to RussiaUkraine's allies predict that Iran will deliver ballistic missiles to Russia soon, sources informed Bloomberg. This move could spark an immediate response from Ukraine's allies, they claimed. Since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Iranian regime has already provided Russia with countless drones. The anticipated delivery of ballistic missiles would signify a troubling development in the conflict, the newspaper mentioned, citing several unnamed sources. They did not provide a timeline or details on the scale of the deliveries, but one official claimed they could commence within days. Ballistic missiles generally travel faster than cruise missiles or drones and can carry larger loads.
19:24 Zelenskyy: Russian Troops Fail to Make Progress in Pokrovsk for Two DaysIn accordance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian forces in the Donetsk Oblast have not made any headway for two days. The situation in Pokrovsk on the eastern front is "difficult," Zelenskyy stated, citing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, as reported by the Kyiv Independent. There have been arduous confrontations around Pokrovsk for months, since it is also a significant logistics hub for Ukrainian forces. Russian forces had swiftly advanced recently (see entry at 17:22).
19:03 IAEA Director to Visit Kyiv and Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power PlantThe Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, will travel to Kyiv again tomorrow. He will also visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the IAEA announced in Vienna. The nuclear power plant, which Russia has controlled since its invasion almost two and a half years ago, has been targeted by attacks and acts of sabotage on several occasions. Moscow and Kyiv blame each other for these incidents. In mid-August, inspectors noted that the situation had escalated. An explosion occurred near the security zone, which IAEA experts on the ground estimated was caused by a drone carrying an explosive charge.
18:31 Video Emerges Allegedly Showing Use of Flamethrower DroneThroughout the Ukraine conflict, there has been much speculation about the use of various weapons, including flamethrower drones. Now, footage has surfaced that seems to depict the use of such a device, incinerating military positions of Russian forces and a large portion of a forest.
18:09 Dutch Prime Minister Unveils Large-Scale Aid Package for UkraineThe recently appointed Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, revealed a substantial aid package for Ukraine. During a spontaneous visit to the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The new package totals over 200 million euros. This is Schoof's first visit to Ukraine since he assumed office in early July, replacing Mark Rutte, who is set to become the next NATO Secretary General in October. "Without exaggeration, the Netherlands has aided Ukraine in preventing countless thousands of lives. Our relationship is stronger than ever. We stand together in pursuit of a fair and lasting peace," said Zelenskyy.
17:47 Federal Control Over Schwedt PCK Refinery ExtendedThe Schwedt PCK oil refinery in Germany will continue to be under federal administration for the time being. As reported by the German Press Agency, the German government intends to extend the federal trusteeship of Rosneft's majority shares in the refinery, which will otherwise expire on September 10th. The federal trusteeship has been in effect since September 2022, due to Germany's decision to cease importing Russian oil in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine. In February 2023, the refinery shifted to different supply sources. Apart from Schwedt, two other facilities are likewise affected. Rosneft holds nearly 54% of the shares in the PCK refinery in northeastern Brandenburg.
17:22 Russia's Largest Gain of Territory in Ukraine Since October 2022 - 15 Square Kilometers DailyThe Russian army recorded significant territorial gains in August, as estimated by the U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Russia seized 477 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory last month, which is the most significant gain since October 2022, equating to over 15 square kilometers daily in August. The majority of the gains were in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. As of yesterday night, Russian forces were only 7 kilometers away from Pokrovsk, a strategically important city as a logistics hub.
16:56 Putin Heads to Mongolia for First Visit Since ICC WarrantRussian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to Mongolia for a visit. On Tuesday, he will meet with Mongolian President Uchnaagiin Khürelsük. They will participate in a ceremony commemorating the victory of Soviet and Mongolian troops over the Japanese army in 1939. This is Putin's first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member nation since the ICC issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with alleged war crimes in Ukraine, nearly 18 months ago. Ukraine has urged Mongolia to apprehend Putin and send him to The Hague for trial. A spokesperson for Putin stated last week that the Kremlin is not concerned about Putin's arrest in Mongolia.
16:40 Russian Military Official Accused of Corruption - Investigations Launched Against Army GeneralsCorruption investigations have begun against another high-ranking member of the Russian military. The Russian Investigative Committee announced on Telegram that General Valery Mumindzhanov is under suspicion for accepting a bribe on a large scale. The offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison in Russia. Mumindzhanov serves as deputy commander of the Leningrad military district for logistics and previously worked in the defense ministry. The investigation alleges that he accepted over 20 million rubles (around 202,000 euros) in bribes in connection with the signing of uniform supply contracts. Since April, at least ten military officials, including generals and high-level personnel from the Moscow defense ministry, have been targeted by Russian law enforcement agencies for corruption or fraud. Some experts suggest that a purge is underway.
16:25 Zelensky on Kursk Operation: "Proceeding According to Plan"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the operation in the Russian region of Kursk is following its intended course. He spoke during a visit to Zaporizhzhia, as reported by a correspondent from the Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform. "The Kursk operation is achieving its goals and moving forward as planned," Zelensky said. He further indicated that the Kursk operation may also impact the intensity of attacks in Pokrovsk and Torez. However, Zelensky noted that the situation in these areas is still challenging. He expressed that the most battle-ready Russian brigades have been concentrated in these front lines.
15:52 Wildfires Endanger Villages in Occupied Luhansk - Are Firefighters Lacking?Residents of the occupied Luhansk region are currently facing threats from two sources: the war and wildfires. Concerns are rising on social media that there are no firefighters to address the blazes.
15:16 Ukraine to Receive Patriot System from Romania - Government Approves Transfer BillThe Romanian government has passed a bill to enable the transfer of a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. The bill now proceeds to parliament for a final vote, according to Reuters. Under an agreement reached in June 2022, Romania agreed to donate one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine, provided that allies replace it with a similar air defense system.
14:34 Russia: Eleven individuals sustain injuries in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod regionEleven individuals, including two minors, experienced injuries in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its central city, as per Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, via Telegram. A kindergarten was suspected to have been levelled. Gladkov distributed images of the collapsed kindergarten building and other wreckage and damaged structures in the vicinity. Local authorities have resolved to close several schools and kindergartens in the region temporarily, following the attacks. In certain regions of Ukraine and Russia, September 2 represents the beginning of the scholastic year post summer holidays.
14:10 Zelensky: Russian missile obliterates mosque in KyivA mosque and an adjacent Islamic cultural center encountered significant damage due to a Russian missile strike on Kyiv during the night (check entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29). In a post on platform X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted, "Russia disrespects spiritual or human values, shows no regard for any religion or belief. It continues its destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people, aiming to demolish all our communities and even sacred places of worship." The chief mufti of the local community, Vadym Dashevski, informed the news agency Reuters that the mosque was targeted in a "cowardly attack".
13:39 Footage depicts extensive drone assault near MoscowUkraine carries out a sizable drone attack on targets in the vicinity of Moscow, with an explosion recorded at a refinery situated 16 kilometers from the Kremlin. Two more power plants are also struck. According to Russian reports, over 150 Ukrainian drones were intercepted.
12:58 Poland to down drones approaching from Ukraine approaching its airspacePoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that Poland has the obligation to shoot down Russian drones and other aerial objects approaching from Ukraine before they enter Polish airspace. The politically liberal conservative individual expressed this viewpoint to the British "Financial Times" (FT), asserting that this is a legitimate act of self-defense, as the probability of anyone getting injured by debris is substantial once they enter Polish airspace. Sikorski's stance contradicts NATO's official stance, which considers the risk of escalating the war through direct confrontation with Russian forces to be excessively high. NATO has also rejected the idea of shooting down Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine, as well as Kiev's petition for a no-fly zone above the nation.
12:12 Munz: Russia's reaction to electoral successes of AfD and AfDThe results of the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are under discussion in Russia. ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on reactions to the electoral victories of AfD and AfD, and describes how Moscow handles what may be the largest drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin commends speed of Russian conquestsRussian President Vladimir Putin has commended the speed of his troops in capturing new territories in neighbouring Ukraine. He expressed this to Russian news agencies, stating that Ukraine's counteroffensive in the Kursk region had failed to halt the advance of Russian troops in the Donbass. "We're not talking about advancing 200 or 300 meters," Putin said. "We're talking about several square kilometers. This pace of the offensive in the Donbass is something we haven't seen in a long time." Putin made the stop in the Siberian republic of Tuva on his way to Mongolia to participate in a lesson in the newly introduced subject "Conversations about the Important," which is intended to bring children closer to the Kremlin's political course.
11:07 Ukraine intercepts 22 missiles and 20 dronesUkraine's air force states that it has intercepted 22 of 35 missiles and destroyed 20 of 23 Russian attack drones. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were intercepted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Footage reveals Russian missile strike in KharkivRussia has been bombarding Kharkiv with missile strikes for days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least ten missiles were launched at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and entertainment center and injuring several individuals.
10:01 Number of Injured Increases After Russian Strike on SumyThe number of injured has escalated following a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine. The latest statistics from the Ukrainian Interior Ministry report 18 individuals injured, including six minors. The ministry shared this information via Telegram. Earlier (see entry 03:34), the city administration of Sumy reported that at least 13 civilians, including four minors, were injured in the attack. The Russian missile strike hit a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in the Sumy region has deteriorated further with the start of the cross-border incursion into the neighbouring Russian region of Kursk on August 6. The city of Sumy, populated by over 250,000 people, is located about 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two individuals sustain injuries after Russian Air Strike on KyivRussia has once again attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured by debris from downed missiles, local authorities report. Fires were also ignited, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged. A nationwide air alert was enforced for almost two hours from the night to the early morning.
Russian People Back War in Ukraine Despite Kursk Incursion: ISW Report
According to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the majority of Russians continue to support their country's military actions in Ukraine, even after Ukrainian troops crossed into the Russian border region of Kursk. Support for the Russian military operations in Ukraine among Russians reached around 78% in August, according to polls conducted by the independent Russian polling agency Levada Center. This is an increase from 75% in July and 77% in June. The ISW analysts interpret this as a sign that the Russian population is not war-weary, giving the Kremlin flexibility in its strategy of conducting a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine.
Ukrainian General Staff Releases Russian Casualty Figures
The Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on Russian military losses in Ukraine. Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine reports that Russia has lost around 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine, with a daily loss of 1,300. On top of that, nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones were destroyed, according to the report from Kyiv. Overall, Russia has lost a total of 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, according to Ukrainian figures. Western estimates place the losses lower, but these are considered minimum values.
Rescue in Kharkiv: Man Pulled from Ruins After Russian Airstrike
Rescue teams have managed to pull a man alive from the wreckage of a collapsed event hall in the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, following a Russian airstrike. The man was reportedly feeling "fine" shortly after being rescued. According to authorities, more than 40 people, including five children, were injured in the Russian rocket attacks on Kharkiv. Several rockets hit a shopping mall and an event hall in the eastern city on Sunday afternoon.
Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv: Explosions and Fires
Russia launched a series of drone attacks, more than ten cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv on Sunday, causing explosions and fires in multiple locations, according to the Ukrainian air force. The attacks affected both the capital Kyiv and possibly other cities. Many residents fled to air raid shelters. At least one person was reportedly injured by falling debris in the Shevchenkivskyi district. The head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, also reported fires.
Violence in Kyiv: Another Russian Rocket Attack
Ukraine reported another Russian rocket attack on the capital Kyiv on Monday. Air defense units are reported to be repelling the attack, while witnesses in Kyiv reported several loud explosions. The exact number of rockets and potential damages are not yet known.
Russia: Gas Pipeline to China on Track
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that preparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are proceeding as planned. The pipeline, known as "Power of Siberia 2", is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia each year.
Russian Attack on Sumy Orphanage: 13 People Injured
Russian troops reportedly attacked a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy with rockets, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Thirteen people were injured, including two children. The building is located in a residential area, the local military administration reported.
Pole Support Shooting Down Russian Spy Drones
A poll by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" shows that almost 60% of Poles believe the Polish military should shoot down Russian drones that enter Polish airspace during air strikes on Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified flying object that flew over Poland for over 30 minutes before disappearing on August 26.
Russian Mishap in Belgorod: One Dead, Three Injured
The governor of the Russian region of Belgorod reported that one person was killed by Ukrainian fire in the village of Shagarovka near the border. Three people were injured in attacks on the village of Shebekino. At least one more village was reported to be shelled by Ukrainians.
Russian Electronic Warfare: 158 Intercepted Drones
Russia claims to have repelled "massive" Ukrainian drone attacks on the capital Moscow and 14 other regions on Monday, intercepting a total of 158 flying objects, according to the defense ministry. At least ten drones targeted Moscow, officials reported.
10:24 PM: Air Assault on Kharkiv Increases Wounded to 47The number of wounded in the significant Russian aerial attack on Kharkiv has increased to 47, with seven minor children among them, as reported by the Ukrainian emergency services via Telegram. A few civilian structures, including a shopping center, were struck, as demonstrated in photos obtained from news agencies.
9:52 PM: Ukrainian Helicopter Collapses During Exercise Flight - Two Pilots ExpiredTwo pilots perished when a Ukrainian Mi-2 helicopter crashed during a training exercise at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The state-run news agency Ukrinform states that investigators, technicians, and defense ministry officials are currently examining the crash site. The root cause of the crash remains undetermined.
9:06 PM: Ukrainian Electricity Company Announces Power CutsUkraine's electrical company, Ukrenergo, has announced that there will be several power outages on Monday due to substantial Russian attacks on the nation's electrical grid. Ukrenergo stated that crucial infrastructure will not be impacted, but they warned of potential alterations in the extent of constraints.
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