6:20am: Extensive Russian aerial assault with fires and explosions in Kiev
05:39 Booms: Kyiv Under Russian Missile AssaultThe Ukrainian military declares that Kyiv has been struck once more by Russian missiles. Their defense units are reportedly battling back the attack, as reported by Ukrainian military officials on Telegram. Citizens in Kyiv report numerous loud sounds, suggesting the activation of air defense systems. The specific number of launched missiles and any associated damage have yet to be determined.
04:46 Putin: Chinese Gas Pipeline Project AdvancingAs per President Vladimir Putin, the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China is on schedule. In January 2022, the feasibility study was authorized, and necessary field surveys were carried out, Putin mentioned in an interview with Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor." The anticipated pipeline, "Power of Siberia 2," is estimated to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Russia's Yamal region to China via Mongolia annually.
03:34 Rupture in Sumy: Orphanage and Social Rehabilitation Center Besieged by Russian MissilesRussian forces have hurled missiles at a children's center for social and psychological rehabilitation and an orphanage in Sumy. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," 13 individuals were injured, with two being children. The building is nestled in a residential area, as reported by the local military administration.
02:26 Poll: Majority of Poles Favor Shooting Down Russian Drone IntrusionsA survey by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" suggests that around 60% of Poles believe the Polish military should down Russian drones that invade Polish airspace during Ukrainian assaults. The poll refers to an unidentified object, believed to be a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, which flew over Poland for over 30 minutes before disappearing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak told Radio RMF24 that Russia may be evaluating Poland's air defense system by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Fatality in Belgorod: One Person Loses Life from ShellingRussian region of Belgorod governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reports a mortality in the village of Schagarovka near the border, attributing it to Ukrainian fire. Three residents were wounded in attacks on the village of Shebekino. Minimum one more village was bombarded by Ukrainian forces.
23:08 Russia: Overnight defeat of 158 Ukrainian Drone OffensivesRussia claims to have thwarted "large-scale" Ukrainian drone offensives directed at Moscow and 14 other regions. A total of 158 airborne objects were neutralized, the Defense Ministry stated on Telegram. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official records.
22:24 Air strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll climbs to 47The number of casualties from the extensive Russian air strike on Kharkiv has risen to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reported on Telegram. The strike damaged numerous civilian structures, such as a shopping mall, as depicted in news agency photographs.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Wrecks during Training Flight, Claims Two LivesTwo pilots perished when a Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a training mission at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The Mi-2 helicopter was engaged in a training exercise when it plummeted, as reported by the state news agency Ukrinform, citing the university's Facebook page. "The university has suffered an unbearable loss - the two-man crew has perished," the university posted in a statement. Experts, investigators, and defense ministry representatives are scrutinizing the crash site. The crash root cause remains elusive.
21:06 Ukraine's Energy Provider Announces Power OutagesUkraine will encounter multiple power outages on Monday due to Russia's intense attacks on the nation's electrical grid, Ukrenergo warned, as reported by Ukrinform. Critical infrastructure will be spared, but Ukrenergo cautions that constraints may change.
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The Commission issued a statement condemning the repeated missile attacks on civilians in Kyiv and urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. In response to President Putin's announcement about the advancement of the Chinese gas pipeline project, The Commission is closely monitoring the potential impact on global energy markets and will consider any necessary regulatory actions.
