At 11:08, an industrial facility in Ternopil, Ukraine, experienced a bombing incident.
Recent Blasts in Russia Impact Ukraine's Energy Source
In the recent assaults by Russia on Ukraine's energy resources, an industrial facility in the Ternopil region was attacked, with a fuel tank being struck, as per authorities' declarations. Ukrainian TV showed considerable plumes of black smoke ascending over Ternopil, while local officials urged inhabitants to stay indoors. More than 90 firefighters were involved in the firefighting endeavors, with the Ternopil regional administration reporting that the situation was under control.
10:41 Ex-Russian Diplomat Bondarev: Putin Acting Like a Timid Fraud
Russian President Vladimir Putin is behaving like a "timid fraud," asserted Boris Bondarev, a previous Russian diplomat, in a guest commentary for ntv.de. Putin's reputation for defeating any rival has been tarnished since the onset of the invasion of Ukraine. Instead of a swift takeover within days, nothing has transpired. Recently, Moscow appeared stunned and overpowered by the Ukrainian assault on the Russian region of Kursk. "Putin is lost when confronted with a genuine threat and doesn't know how to respond. He isn't even acting like a cornered rat prepared to fight with all its might, but like a timid fraud," Bondarev said. The former diplomat, who distanced himself from the Putin regime in protest against the war, also severely criticized Western politicians for their stance of disallowing Ukraine from utilizing delivered weapons on Russian soil. "One must confront Putin with forceful language." He dismissed the Western fear of "escalation" as unwarranted. "The 'escalation' is already happening - Putin's opposition has invaded Russian soil! But he's not reacting to it at all," Bondarev wrote. More on this soon.
10:13 Ukraine: Five Civilians Lose Lives, Over 20 Injured in Russian Attacks
In the past 24 hours, five civilians lost their lives and at least 22 were injured, including a child, in Russian attacks in Ukraine, as reported by "Kyiv Independent."
09:37 Russian Fuel Depot Is in Flames: Satellite Image Demonstrates Extent of Fire
Ukraine assaulted a large fuel depot in Proletarsk in southern Russia with drones on Sunday morning. The fire was still uncontrolled a day later, with over 40 firefighters injured, according to regional officials. Satellite images also showed the extent of the fire:
Ukraine has assaulted several Russian refineries and oil facilities with drones in recent months. This is intended to impede the supply of fuel to enemy troops and decrease Russia's oil industry revenue.
09:16 Kyiv: Over 1300 Russian Soldiers "Eliminated" Within a DayOfficial Kyiv figures report substantial losses on the Russian side: within a day, 1330 Russian soldiers have either perished or are no longer combat-ready. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, a total of 601,800 Russian soldiers have been "eliminated" since the start of the war in February 2022. The ministry's daily report on Russian losses reports that the enemy has lost 5 more tanks (8,518 in total). Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has accounted for over 16,500 armored vehicles and over 13,800 drones either seized or destroyed by the Russian military. These figures cannot be independently verified. Moscow remains silent on its own losses in Ukraine.
08:47 Biden Defends Ukraine's Resistance: No President Should Bow to Tyrants"No president should bow to tyrants," says Joe Biden. Speaking on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the U.S. president stated, "Putin thought he'd seize Kyiv in three days. Three years later, Ukraine is still free." The Democrat contrasted his record as a supporter of a robust NATO and a free Ukraine with that of former President Donald Trump, who had praised Russian President Vladimir Putin. "No commander-in-chief should ever bow to tyrants," Biden said.
08:31 Russia Launches Overnight Attacks on UkraineRussia has yet again targeted Ukraine with overnight attacks, according to Ukrainian military reports. Nine regions in the center, north, and south of the country were struck, with three missiles and 25 drones shot down, the Ukrainian air force reported on Telegram. This was the fifth missile assault on Kyiv this month, the military said. Air alerts in the capital sounded 41 times in August. The military reported intercepting a drone attack on Kyiv just yesterday.
07:52 Military Administration: Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Repelled - No Damage ReportedEarly this morning, Russian forces are reported to have attacked Kyiv from the north again, according to the city's military administration on Telegram. "Preliminary information suggests the enemy attacked the capital of Ukraine from the north, likely using ballistic missiles like the Iskander. This was the fifth missile attack on Kyiv this month!" the message reads. The missiles were reportedly destroyed by air defense forces at the city's outskirts. No damage or losses have been reported in Kyiv so far.
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07:38 Belarus: Lukashenko Sends More Troops and Aircraft to Ukraine BorderBelarus has boosted its air defense troops and aircraft at its border with Ukraine, as per Major General Andrei Lukyanovich, head of Belarusian air defense forces, as reported by "Kyiv Independent." This announcement comes soon after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that a third of the country's army had been sent to the border during the summer. Lukashenko justified the troop buildup on the border as a result of misunderstandings between Belarus and Ukraine. In a national TV appearance, Lukyanovich revealed that Belarusian military had deployed aircraft, anti-aircraft missiles, and radio engineering units to the border. Ukraine has yet to confirm Lukyanovich's claims regarding additional Belarusian troops and weapons near the border. The Ukrainian border service had reported a week ago that there were no signs of troop buildup along the Belarusian border despite Lukashenko's orders.
07:24 ISW: Russia Shifts 5,000 Troops to Kursk OblastDue to Ukrainian troops' operations in the Kursk region, Russia is reportedly moving troops from other frontline sections to this region, according to the U.S. Institute for the Study of War (ISW). "Russian troops have sent additional troops to the Kursk Oblast since the first week of the Ukrainian advance and have likely redeployed over 5,000 soldiers to the region," analysts say.
06:54 Zelensky: Ukraine Needs a Second Peace Summit This YearUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has encouraged his country's diplomats to ensure that the second peace summit in Ukraine takes place this year. Addressing heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine on the topic of "War Diplomacy: Resilience, Weapons, Victory," Zelensky said, "The inaugural summit was, in my opinion, a remarkable achievement for Ukraine. I am grateful to all those who helped make our summit happen. Now we are planning for the second peace summit and must ensure that it takes place this year. We must do everything to expand the circle of support for the communiqué of the first summit."
06:22 Ukraine: Another Russian Air Strike Hits KyivRussia has continued its nightly air attacks on Kyiv, as reported by Ukrainian sources. Air defense units were engaged during the early morning hours to repel another Russian air strike on Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian capital's military administration on Telegram. Witnesses reported hearing explosions that resembled the use of air defense systems.
05:11 Kyiv Reports Several Drone Attacks Far from the FrontDrone strikes have been reported in various Ukrainian regions far from the frontline overnight, as reported by air defense. Targeted areas included Sumy, Poltava, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and the outskirts of Kyiv. The local administration advised residents to seek shelter. No damages have been reported yet.
02:23 USA Remains Committed to Supporting Kyiv – Discussion on Kursk OffensiveDespite the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Russian region of Kursk, the USA remains resolute in supporting Kyiv, as confirmed by a U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson. The spokesperson stated, "U.S. President Joe Biden has repeatedly made it clear that we will continue to support Ukraine and stand by them for as long as necessary." The U.S. continues to prioritize military aid to Kyiv, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reassured his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerow of continuing U.S. support during a conversation. During the exchange, Austin gained insights into Ukraine's objectives with the counteroffensive.
01:07 Germany Delivers Another Iris-T SystemGermany has prepared another weapon package for Ukraine, according to the German Ministry of Defense's overview page. Deliveries include a third Iris-T SLS air defense system, thousands of artillery shells, drones, a Bergepanzer 2, and hundreds of rifles with corresponding ammunition.
00:20 Zelensky: Kursk Offensive Largest Success in Capturing Russian SoldiersThe Ukrainian offensive in the Russian region of Kursk is, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the largest success in capturing Russian soldiers since the beginning of the conflict. Speaking to Ukrainian diplomats, he said these soldiers would later be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners of war. Observers estimate that Russia has captured more Ukrainian soldiers than the other way around so far.
22:21 Chechen Commander: Kursk Fighters "Go to Heaven"Apti Alaudinov, the commander of the Russian-fighting Chechen Achmat regiment, has reportedly encouraged Russian conscripts to join the front in Kursk, saying that those who fall in battle "will go to heaven."
21:58 Zelensky: Kursk Incursion Has Collapsed Russia's 'Red Line' ConceptBecause the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk was viewed as unrealistic, it was kept secret, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Just a few months ago, many states warned that the incursion would "cross Russia's most critical red line." Now, Zelensky said, "the concept of Russia's red line has fallen apart somewhere near Sushcha."
21:38 Lithuania Initiates Construction of German Army Basing FacilityLithuania is currently constructing a military facility for German soldiers. With an anticipated completion date by the end of 2027, the site will provide quarters for up to 4,000 German soldiers. This will mark the first permanent overseas deployment of the German army since World War II. Germany agreed to station troops in the NATO and EU member state bordering Russia last year. As per estimates by Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis, the construction expenditures are projected to surpass one billion euros.
21:15 Potential NATO Membership for Partially Occupied Ukraine Discussed by Czech PresidentCzech President Petr Pavel has expressed thoughts on Ukraine joining NATO despite its territorial occupation. He surmised that Ukraine could potentially negotiate peace with Russia in the near future, as per his interview with news site "Novinky". If such an agreement materialized, Russia might retain a portion of Ukrainian territory for an extended period, without demanding recognition of this boundary change from "democratic states". This temporary boundary could then potentially permit "us to accept Ukraine into NATO in the territory it controls at that time," Pavel suggested. Germany also became a NATO member in 1955 while partly occupied by the Soviet Union.
20:57 Ukrainian Forces Near Russian Supply BridgeUkrainian forces reportedly seized the town of Wyschnewka in the Russian region of Kursk, placing them approximately 12 kilometers from the floating bridge over the Seym river, which serves as the sole supply route for the Russian military to manage logistics or withdraw.
20:36 Pokrovsk's Uncertain FutureThe military administration of the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is grappling with an uncertain situation as Russian troops approach: "They're moving towards Pokrovsk's outskirts. It's no secret," said the head of the information department to "The Washington Post". "Perhaps the situation there will alter somehow – we hope that the enemy will halt at some of Pokrovsk's access points, and our troops will fend them off," she added. If Pokrovsk falls, it would represent the largest population center captured by the Russians since Bachmut in May 2023.
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In the ongoing geopolitical tensions, there have been allegations of cyberattacks as part of the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For instance, a report by the Washington Post claimed that Ukraine launched cyberattacks against Russian military networks, causing disruptions in their communication and command systems. While Ukrainian officials have not officially confirmed these cyberattacks, the potential for cyberwarfare in the context of this larger conflict remains a concern.
Furthermore, the confusion and disruption caused by these cyberattacks could escalate the tension between the two nations, potentially leading to a conventional war if the cyber incidents are misinterpreted or mismanaged. Therefore, it is crucial for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate the situation to avoid an unwanted escalation.
