At 08:57, according to ISW, a significant number of Russians advocated for military action in Ukraine.
Russia's populace remains steadfast in their support for the conflict in Ukraine, even following Ukraine's intrusion into the Russian border region of Kursk, as per the Institute for the Study of War (ISW)'s latest report. The Levada Center, an independent Russian polling organization, has conducted surveys which indicate that support for the Russian military involvement in Ukraine actually augmented in August, with 78% of respondents endorsing the war in Ukraine in August 2024, a rise from 75% in July 2024 and 77% in June 2024. The Russian public does not show any signs of growing weary of war, providing the Kremlin with leeway in their strategy of engaging in a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine, according to analyses offered by ISW.
08:11 Ukraine Releases Figures on Russian Casualties
The Ukrainian General Staff has divulged fresh casualty statistics for Russian troops deployed in Ukraine. The report indicates that Russia has suffered approximately 617,600 casualties in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. The report from Kyiv also states that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones have been destroyed. Since the beginning of the large-scale offensive, Russia has reportedly lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine. Western evaluations suggest lower loss figures, but these are only minimal values.
07:29 Governor: Saporischschja under Fire 171 Times in 24 Hours
Russian forces have allegedly bombarded the Ukrainian region of Saporischschja a staggering 171 times within the past 24 hours, as per the military governor of Saporischschja, Ivan Fedorov, via Telegram. There were four Russian airstrikes on the villages of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriiwka, involving 95 drones, according to Fedorov's report.
07:03 Rescue Workers Extract Man Alive from Debris after Russian Strike on Kharkiv
Rescue workers have successfully retrieved a man from the debris of a collapsed event hall in Kharkiv, after Russia conducted an air strike, according to Reuters. The survivor reported feeling well after being rescued. Authorities state that in excess of 40 individuals, including five children, were injured as a result of Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, which targeted a shopping center and an event hall on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Fires and Explosions: Large-scale Russian Air Strike on Kyiv
Russia initiated a battery of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and countless ballistic missiles against Ukraine, affecting the capital Kyiv and potentially other cities, as reported by the Ukrainian air force. Kyiv's residents were prompted to seek refuge in air-raid shelters due to the explosions. Mayor Vitali Klitschko revealed that emergency services were dispatched to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko posted on Telegram about several fires, as well. The head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, also reported fires in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where a person was reportedly injured due to falling debris. "There will be a reaction to everything. The enemy will feel it," asserted the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Explosions: Russian Missile Strike Hits Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was once again targeted by a Russian missile attack, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Air defense units are actively engaging to combat the attack, with Ukrainian military officials reporting the attack through the Telegram messaging platform. Witnesses in Kyiv have reported numerous loud explosions, suggesting the implementation of air defense systems. The exact number of missiles fired and any possible damages remain undisclosed.
04:46 Putin: New Gas Pipeline to China on Schedule
President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that preparations for constructing a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are on schedule, as planned. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical investigations were conducted, according to Putin. The proposed pipeline, "Power of Siberia 2," is anticipated to transfer 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Russians Bomb Orphanage in Sumy - 13 Injured
Russian forces have allegedly targeted a center for child social and psychological rehabilitation and an orphanage in Sumy with missiles, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Thirteen individuals were reportedly injured, with two children among them. The building is situated in a residential area, as reported by the local military administration to Ukrainska Pravda.
02:26 Poll: Majority of Poles Back Shooting Down Russian Spy Drones
According to a poll conducted by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," approximately 60% of Poles believe the Polish military should engage in bringing down Russian spy drones that invade Polish airspace amidst attacks on Ukraine. The poll pertains to an unidentified flying object, supposedly a Shahed kamikaze drone, which flew over Poland for approximately 30 minutes before disappearing on August 26, as reported by Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak to Radio RMF24. Drewniak suggested that Russia was likely evaluating Poland's air defense system by dispatching drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Russia: A Life Taken by Ukrainian Fire in BelgorodThe governor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, shares that one individual has lost their life due to Ukrainian-instigated flames in the community of Shagarovka near the border. Three people suffered injuries in assaults on the village of Shebekino. At least one more settlement has experienced bombardment by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Records 158 Drones RepelledRussia claims to have thwarted "substantial" Ukrainian drone assaults on the capital, Moscow, and 14 other areas. A count of 158 aerial entities was overpowered during the night, the defense ministry reported via the Telegram messaging platform. Ten drones supposedly aimed at locations in Moscow.
22:24 Air Raid on Kharkiv: Casualties Climbing to 47The count of injured individuals in the extensive Russian air raid on Kharkiv has risen to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reported through Telegram. Various civilian buildings, including a shopping center, were struck, as depicted in photos sourced from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crashes during Tutoring Flight - Crew of Two PerishesTwo individuals have perished in a Ukrainian helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The state-backed news agency Ukrinform reveals that the helicopter, a Mi-2, was engaged in a training mission at the time. This tidbit emerges from the university's Facebook site, as relayed by Ukrinform. "The university mourns an irreplaceable loss – the two-member crew has succumbed," the university's Facebook post reads. Investigators, technical experts, and Ministry of Defense delegates are currently examining the crash site. The cause of the incident remains undetermined.
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21:06 Ukrainian Energy Provider Anticipates Multiple BlackoutsAs a consequence of extensive Russian attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure, numerous power disruptions are likely on Monday. The Ukrainian energy firm Ukrenergo has declared this, as detailed by Ukrinform. The power supply to critical facilities will be safeguarded. However, Ukrenergo advises that alterations in the scope of limitations might transpire.
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The Ukrainian General Staff's latest report reveals that Russia has suffered significant losses in military operations in Ukraine, with approximately 617,600 casualties since February 24, 2022. Despite these losses, Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian regions, such as Saporischschja, which was hit 171 times within the past 24 hours as per the military governor.
