Anticipated Delivery: Allies of Ukraine Predict Imminent Missile Provision from Iran to Russia
Associates of Ukraine anticipate Iran to soon deliver ballistic missiles to Russia. This move could prompt a rapid reaction from Ukraine's allies, claimed individuals in the know to Bloomberg. Since the commencement of Russia's incursion in February 2022, the Iranian regime has already dispatched hundreds of drones to Russia. The anticipated transfer of ballistic missiles would be a troubling turn in the conflict, according to the newspaper, citing various unnamed sources. The unnamed individuals did not disclose a timeline or quantify the size of the deliveries, but one official suggested they could commence within days. Ballistic missiles generally travel faster than cruise missiles or drones and can carry more substantial payloads.
19:24 Zelensky: Russian forces have yet to make headway in Pokrovsk for two days According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian forces in the Donetsk region have failed to make progress for two days. However, the situation in Pokrovsk on the eastern front is "challenging," Zelensky said, referring to Supreme Commander Oleksandr Syrsky, as reported by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." Skirmishes have been intense around Pokrovsk for months, as it is also a crucial logistics base for Ukrainian forces. Russian forces had recently made swift advances (see entry at 17:22).
19:03 IAEA head to revisit Kyiv and occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant The executive director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, will return to Kyiv tomorrow. He will also visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the IAEA announced in Vienna. The nuclear power plant, which Russia has occupied since its invasion nearly two and a half years ago, has been a target of attacks and sabotage. Moscow and Kyiv blame each other. In mid-August, inspectors reported a deterioration in the situation. An explosion near the safety zone was assessed by IAEA experts present at the site to have been caused by a drone carrying an explosive charge, the IAEA stated.
18:31 Video alleged to show deployment of flamethrower drone Speculation over the use of various weapons, including flamethrower drones, has been rampant throughout the Ukraine conflict. Now, videos are said to show the use of such a device, reportedly incinerating Russian military positions and a large section of a forest.
18:09 Dutch PM unveils multi-million-euro aid package for Ukraine The newly-appointed Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, announced a new aid package for Ukraine during an impromptu visit to the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, where he meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The new package is valued at over 200 million euros. It is Schoof's initial visit to Ukraine since assuming office in early July, succeeding Mark Rutte, who is set to assume the role of NATO Secretary-General in October. "Without exaggeration, the Netherlands has helped Ukraine save countless lives. Our relationship is stronger than ever. We stand shoulder to shoulder in pursuit of a fair and lasting peace," said Zelensky.
17:47 German Government to prolong control of PCK Refinery in Schwedt The PCK refinery in Schwedt will continue to be operated under German state administration for the time being. According to information from the German Press Agency, the federal government plans to extend its administration of the majority shares of the Russian state conglomerate Rosneft in the PCK refinery beyond September 10. The shares have been under federal administration since September 2022. The decision stems from the federal government's resolution to cease importing Russian oil due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. At the beginning of 2023, PCK switched to alternative suppliers. Apart from Schwedt, there are two other facilities involved. Rosneft holds 54 percent of the shares in the PCK refinery in northeastern Brandenburg.
17:22 Russia Experiences Its Largest Territorial Gains in Ukraine Since October 2022 - 15 Square Kilometers per Day Based on statistics provided by the US think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian army made significant progress in August, the most significant since October 2022. The Russian army managed to seize control of 477 square kilometers in the previous month, the largest territorial gain since October 2022, equating to more than 15 square kilometers per day in August. The Russian army recorded these territorial gains, particularly in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. As of last night, the Russian army was only seven kilometers away from the city of Pokrovsk, which serves as a strategically crucial logistics hub.
16:56 Russian President Putin Arrives in Mongolia Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for a visit. She will meet with Mongolian President Uchnaagiin Khürelsük on Tuesday. The two will participate in a ceremony on Wednesday commemorating the victory of Soviet and Mongolian forces over the Japanese army in 1939. Thousands of lives were lost during those battles. For Russian President Putin, this is the first visit to a country that is a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since the court issued an arrest warrant against him nearly 18 months ago for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Ukraine has urged Mongolia to apprehend Putin and hand him over to the court in The Hague. A spokesperson for Putin stated last week that the Kremlin does not anticipate Putin to be detained in Mongolia.
16:40 Russian Military Leader Under Corruption Scrutiny - Probes Against Over a Dozen Military LeadersIn Russia, investigations into corruption allegations have surfaced against another high-ranking military figure. As per the Russian Investigative Committee's Telegram channel, General Valery Mumindzhanov is accused of taking a sizable bribe. In Russia, such an offense can result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years. Mumindzhanov serves as deputy commander for logistics in the Leningrad military district and previously worked in the defense ministry. According to the probe, Mumindzhanov accepted a bribe exceeding 20 million rubles (around 202,000 euros) in connection with the signing of uniform supply contracts. Since April, at least ten military officials, including generals and top-ranking employees of the defense ministry in Moscow, have been under investigation in Russia due to corruption or fraud suspicions. Some analysts suspect a broader campaign behind this.
16:25 Zelensky: Kursk Operation "Proceeding as Planned"According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the operation in the Russian region of Kursk is unfolding according to its plan. He made this statement during a visit to Zaporizhzhia, as reported by a correspondent from the state news agency Ukrinform. "The Kursk operation is achieving its objectives and is moving ahead according to plan," Zelensky said. "As for the challenges in Pokrovsk and Torez, we believe that the Kursk operation could also influence these areas," Zelensky added. The conflict in the Kursk region could potentially lead to fewer attacks by Russian troops in Pokrovsk and Torez, although the situation remains challenging there. He noted that the most formidable Russian brigades have often been deployed in these front lines.
15:52 Wildfires Pose Threat to Villages in Luhansk Occupation - No Firefighters to Combat Them?Residents of the occupied Luhansk region are currently grappling not just with the war but also with nature's wrath: wildfires have become a threat to the region. A wave of complaints has surfaced on social media, claiming that there are no firefighters to extinguish the flames.
15:16 Ukraine Receives Patriot System from Romania: Parliament to Vote on BillThe Romanian government has approved a bill enabling the transfer of a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. The bill now proceeds to the parliament for final approval, as reported by Reuters. According to the report, Bucharest agreed last June to donate one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine, on the condition that allies replace the donated system with an equivalent one.
14:53 Ukrainian Mobilization: Petition Urges Age Limit Reduction to 50A petition has been launched urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the mobilization age limit to 50 years. Over 25,000 signatures have been obtained so far, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent". The current age limit for mobilization in Ukraine is 60 years. Accordiing to Ukrainian law, an electronic petition to the president must garner at least 25,000 signatures within three months to be considered. With three days remaining to collect signatures.
14:34 Injuries Reported in Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Region of BelgorodEleven people, including two children, were injured in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its capital, as reported by Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, on Telegram. A kindergarten was reportedly destroyed. Gladkov shared images of the collapsed kindergarten building and other damage in the region. Local authorities have decided to close several schools and kindergartens in the region for a week after the attacks, as the first day of school following the summer holidays is September 2 in some regions of Ukraine and Russia.
14:10 Russian Rocket Strikes Damage Mosque in KyivIn the Russian rocket attack on Kyiv overnight (see entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29), a mosque and an adjacent Islamic cultural center were severely damaged. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has no respect for spiritual or human values and disregards any religion or belief. "It continues its destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people and seeks to destroy all of our communities and even holy places of worship," Zelensky added. The local community's chief mufti, Vadym Dashevskiy, informed Reuters that the mosque was hit by a cowardly attack.
13:39 Video Shows Widespread Drone Assault on and Near MoscowUkraine launches a massive drone attack, striking targets in and near Moscow. An explosion is filmed at a refinery just 16 kilometers from the Kremlin, while two other power plants also face attacks. Russian reports indicate that more than 150 Ukrainian drones were intercepted.
12:58 Poland Discusses Shooting Down Russian Drones Approaching from UkrainePoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that Warsaw has a duty to shoot down Russian drones and other flying objects that approach from Ukraine before they enter Polish airspace. The liberal conservative politician told the British "Financial Times" (FT) that he personally supports this as a legitimate act of self-defense. Sikorski disagrees with NATO's position that the risk of escalating the conflict through direct confrontation with Russian forces is too high. NATO has thus far refused to authorize the shooting down of Russian drones and rockets over Ukraine, as well as Kyiv's request for a no-fly zone in Ukraine.
12:12 Munz: How Russia Responds to Election Victories of AfD and BSW in GermanyThe victories of AfD and BSW in the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are a hot topic in Russia. NTV correspondent Rainer Munz reports on the reactions to these election victories and describes how Moscow handles what may be the largest drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin Commends Russian Troops' Speed in Invading Ukrainian TerritoriesRussian President Vladimir Putin praised his troops for their speed in capturing new territories in neighboring Ukraine during an address to students. He stated that Ukraine attempted to halt the Russian advance in the Donbass with a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, but failed. "We're not talking about advancing 200 or 300 meters," Putin told Russian news agencies. "It's about several square kilometers. We haven't seen this pace of the offensive in the Donbass for a long time." During his journey to Mongolia, Putin stopped in the Siberian republic of Tuva to attend a lesson in the new subject "Conversations about Important Topics," which aims to bring children closer to the Kremlin's political agenda. Putin has frequently taken on the role of teacher in public lessons in recent years, repeating his claim that the conflict he ordered is for the defense of Russia.
11:07 Ukraine: 22 Missiles and 20 Drones DeflectedUkraine's air force claims to have 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 Video Emerges Showing Russian Missile Strike in KharkivRussia has bombarded Kharkiv with missile attacks for days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least ten missiles were fired at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and event center. Several people were injured.
10:01 Number of Injured in Sumy Rises after Russian AttackThe number of injured in the city of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, has increased following a Russian missile attack. The latest figures from Ukraine's interior ministry show 18 injured, including 6 children. Previously (see entry 03:34), Sumy's city administration reported that at least 13 civilians, including 4 children, were injured. The attack hit a center for the rehabilitation of children with social and psychological issues and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in Sumy has worsened with the start of the incursion into the neighboring Russian region of Kursk on August 6. Sumy, with over 250,000 residents, is located about 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Injured in Kyiv After Russian Missile AttackRussia has once again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two people were injured by debris from downed missiles, according to local authorities. Fires were started and buildings and infrastructure were damaged. A nationwide air alert was in effect for almost two hours overnight until the early morning.
08:57 Majority of Russians Support War in UkraineThe Russian population continues to support the war in Ukraine, even after Ukraine's invasion of the Russian border region of Kursk. This is according to the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which cites polls by the independent Russian polling agency Levada Center. Support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine among Russians increased to about 78% in August, up from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian population does not appear to be war-weary, giving the Kremlin flexibility in its strategy of waging a protracted war of attrition against Ukraine, according to ISW analysts.
08:11 Ukraine Publishes Figures on Russian CasualtiesThe Ukrainian General Staff has published new casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the data, Russia has lost around 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. A report from Kyiv also states that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium-range artillery rocket system, and 30 drones have been destroyed. Since the start of the large-scale offensive, Russia has reportedly lost a total of 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine. Western estimates suggest lower casualty figures, but these are likely to be minimal values.
07:29 Governor: Saporishshia Attacked 171 Times in One DayRussian forces have shelled the Ukrainian region of Saporishshia 171 times in the past 24 hours, according to the Telegram post by the military governor of Saporishshia, Ivan Fedorov. Four Russian air strikes were carried out on the settlements of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriiwka, with 95 drones used.
07:03 Rescue Team Saves Man from Rubble in KharkivRescue workers have saved a man alive from the rubble of a collapsed events hall in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv following a Russian air strike, Reuters reports. The survivor stated that he was "fine" shortly after being rescued. According to authorities, more than 40 people, including 5 children, were injured in the Russian rocket attacks on Kharkiv. Several rockets hit a shopping center and an events hall on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Eruptions and Detonations: Intense Russian Air Assault on KyivRussia has descended upon Ukraine with a swarm of drones, more than ten cruise missiles, and countless ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian capital Kyiv, as well as possibly other urban areas, seem to have been affected, as per the Ukrainian air forces' reports. A sequence of detonations in Kyiv has prompted numerous residents to seek refuge in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that emergency services have been dispatched to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko documented several blazes via Telegram. Similar claims were made by the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an individual was said to have sustained injuries from falling debris. "We will respond accordingly. The aggressor will feel it," stated the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, via Telegram.
05:39 Blasts: Russian Missile Assault Ravages KyivThe Ukrainian capital Kyiv has, once again, encountered a Russian missile attack, as reported by Ukrainian military sources on the Telegram messaging platform. Kyiv's residents claim to have heard multiple, powerful blasts, indicating the utilization of air defense systems. The exact number of missiles fired and the extent of possible collateral damage remain undisclosed at this time.
04:46 Putin: New Gas Pipeline to China in DevelopmentIn an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," President Vladimir Putin revealed the advancements in preparations for constructing a Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China. Back in January 2022, a feasibility study was approved, and necessary investigations were carried out, Putin explained. The anticipated pipeline, dubbed "Power of Siberia 2," is projected to transport approximately 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Russians Invade orphanage in Sumy - 13 InjuredRussian troops targeted a refuge for children requiring social and psychological rehabilitation, as well as an orphanage in Sumy, with rockets. According to "Ukrainska Pravda," as many as 13 individuals were wounded, including two children. The building is situated in a residential community, as reported by the local military administration.
02:26 Poles Embrace Dismissal of Russian Spy DronesA survey conducted by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" revealed that nearly 60 percent of Poles believe the Polish military should take down Russian drones that infiltrate Polish airspace during air assaults on Ukraine. The poll pertains to an unidentified aerial intruder, believed to be a Shahed kamikaze drone, which soared above Poland for over 30 minutes on August 26 before vanishing. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak suggested to Radio RMF24 that Russia had likely tested Poland's air defense capabilities by launching drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Casualty in Russia: Fire Claims Life in BelgorodGovernor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the Russian region of Belgorod reported one fatality and three injuries as a result of Ukrainian artillery fire in Shagarovka, a village near the border. Sequential attacks on the village of Shebekino resulted in at least three more injuries. At least one more village was bombarded by Ukrainian forces.
23:08 Russia: Successful Repulsion of Ukrainian Drone SwarmsRussia maintains that it has successfully thwarted "extensive" Ukrainian drone assaults on Moscow and 14 other areas. In total, 158 airborne targets were intercepted, as announced by the defense ministry on the Telegram messaging platform. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official reports.
22:24 Air Assault on Kharkiv: Wounded Total Rises to 47The toll of casualties in the overwhelming Russian air raid on Kharkiv has risen to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reported via Telegram. Various civilian structures, including a shopping center, were bombarded, as depicted in photos from news organizations.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Collapses During Flight Training - Two Aviators PerishTwo pilots were killed when a Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a training exercise at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The Mi-2 helicopter was engaged in a training exercise when it plummeted, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform, which received information from the university's Facebook page. The university lamented the irreversible loss of its two-person crew with the unfortunate demise of the flight crew, as stated on its Facebook page. Investigators, experts, and defense ministry personnel are scrutinizing the crash site. The underlying cause of the accident remains uncertain.
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21:06 Ukrainian Power Supplier Alerts to Intermittent Power OutagesIn light of massive Russian attacks on the nation's power grid, Ukraine is anticipated to encounter recurring power outages on Monday. This information was disseminated by the Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo, as reported by Ukrinform. Restrictions on power supply to critical infrastructure facilities will not be implemented. However, Ukrenergo advises that the scope of these limitations may change.
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Sentence 1: The President of the Council expressed concern over the anticipated delivery of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia, stating that it could escalate tensions in the region.
Sentence 2: In response to the Russian forces' stagnation in Pokrovsk, as reported by President Zelensky, The President of the Council urged Ukraine's allies to provide further military aid to strengthen Ukraine's defense position.
