5:39 Explosions Erupt: Russian Missile Assault Impacting Kyiv
04:46 Putin: New Gas Pipeline to China on ScheduleAs per President Vladimir Putin, the arrangement for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China is progressing as planned. In January 2022, a feasibility study was approved, and the necessary technical examinations were carried out, Putin mentioned in an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor", as reported on the Kremlin's website. The projected pipeline, named "Power of Siberia 2", is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from the Russian Yamal region through Mongolia to China.
03:34 Russian Strike on Sumy Orphanage Leaves 14 InjuredRussian military forces have attacked a children's center for social and psychological rehabilitation and an orphanage in Sumy with rockets. According to "Ukrainska Pravda", 13 people were injured, including two children. The building is situated in a residential area, the newspaper writes, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Majority of Poles Support Shooting Down Russian Spy Drones in PolandA poll by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" indicates that nearly 60 percent of Poles believe that the Polish military should shoot down Russian drones that enter Polish airspace during air assaults on Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified aerial object, presumed to be a suicide drone of the Shahed type, which flew over Poland for 30 minutes on August 26 before disappearing. Polish Brigade General Tomasz Drewniak stated to Radio RMF24 that Russia might be testing Poland's air defense system by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Casualty in Belgorod Due to Ukrainian ShellingGovernor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reports 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 other village was shelled by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Claims to Have Repelled 158 Ukrainian Drone AttacksRussia claims to have thwarted "massive" Ukrainian drone attacks on the capital Moscow and 14 other regions. A total of 158 flying objects were intercepted, the defense ministry reported on the Telegram online service. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official records.
22:24 Injuries Rise to 47 in Kharkiv Air StrikeThe number of injured in the massive Russian air strike on Kharkiv has increased to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reports on Telegram. Several civilian buildings, including a shopping center, were hit, as seen in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight - Two Pilots DeadTwo pilots have died in a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. According to the state news agency Ukrinform, the helicopter, a Mi-2, was on a training flight. This was reported on the university's Facebook page by Ukrinform. "The university sustains an irreparable loss - the two-man crew has perished," the university's Facebook page states. Investigators, specialists, and representatives of the Ministry of Defense are examining the crash site. The cause of the accident is yet unknown.
21:06 Power Outages in Ukraine Due to Russian Attacks on Power GridThere will be several power outages in Ukraine on Monday due to massive Russian assaults on the country's power grid, according to the Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo, as reported by Ukrinform. The power supply to critical infrastructure will not be affected. However, Ukrenergo warns that there may be changes in the extent of the restrictions.
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The European Union expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, calling for an immediate de-escalation and adherence to international law. In response to the impacts of the conflict on energy supplies, the European Commission considered potential measures to increase the region's energy independence.
