At 18:09, the Dutch Prime Minister unveils a substantial financial assistance plan worth millions for Ukraine.
17:47 German administration to expand control over PCK refinery in Schwedt
The PCK oil refinery in Schwedt will continue to be under German state control for the time being, according to reports from the German Press Agency. The federal government plans to extend the trustee administration of the majority shares of the Russian state corporation Rosneft in the PCK refinery, which would otherwise expire on September 10. Since September 2022, the shares have been under trustee administration by the federal government due to the German government's decision to stop importing Russian oil as a result of Russia's attack on Ukraine. PCK switched to other supply sources at the beginning of 2023. In addition to Schwedt, two other facilities are affected, with Rosneft holding 54 percent of the shares in the PCK refinery in northeastern Brandenburg.
17:22 Russian territorial gains in Ukraine at fastest pace since October 2022 - 15 square kilometers per day
According to the US think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian army made the most significant territorial advances in Ukraine in August since October 2022. Russia controlled 477 square kilometers in the past month, which is the largest territory gained since October 2022, amounting to over 15 square kilometers per day in August. The Russian army primarily made these territorial gains in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. As of last night, the Russian army was just seven kilometers away from the city of Pokrovsk, which is strategically important as a logistics hub.
16:56 Russian President Putin visits Mongolia
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia for a visit on Tuesday. Putin will meet with Mongolian President Uchnaagiin Khürelsükh and participate in a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the victory of Soviet and Mongolian troops over the Japanese army in 1939. Thousands of soldiers were killed in these battles. Putin's visit to Mongolia is his first since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him nearly 18 months ago for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Ukraine has called on Mongolia to arrest Putin and hand him over to the court in The Hague, but a spokesperson for Putin stated that the Kremlin is not afraid of Putin's arrest in Mongolia.
16:40 Russian General under investigation for corruption - Investigations against more than ten military representatives
Investigations have been launched against another high-ranking member of the Russian military for corruption, according to the Russian Investigative Committee on Telegram. General Valery Mumindzhanov is accused of "accepting a bribe on an especially large scale." In Russia, this offense carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years. Mumindzhanov serves as the deputy commander of the Leningrad military district for logistics and previously worked in the Ministry of Defense. He is accused of accepting a bribe of over 20 million rubles (approximately 202,000 euros) in connection with the conclusion of supply contracts for uniforms. At least ten military representatives, including generals and high-ranking employees of the Ministry of Defense in Moscow, have been targeted by law enforcement agencies in Russia since April due to corruption or fraud. Some observers suspect a purge campaign is underway.
16:25 Zelensky: Kursk operation "proceeding according to plan"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the operation in the Russian region of Kursk is proceeding according to plan, according to a correspondent of the state news agency Ukrinform. Zelensky also said that the fighting in the Kursk region could have an impact on less intense attacks by Russian troops in Pokrovsk and Torez, but it is difficult there at the moment. He added that the most combat-ready Russian brigades have been concentrated in these frontline sections.
15:52 Steppe fires threaten villages in occupied Luhansk - No firefighters to extinguish them?
People in the occupied Luhansk region are currently facing not only the war but also the threat of nature: steppe fires are endangering the region. Complaints are flooding social media that there are no firefighters available to extinguish the flames.
15:16 Ukraine receives Patriot system from Romania - Government approves bill
The Romanian government has approved a bill enabling the transfer of a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, according to Reuters. Bucharest agreed in June 2022 to donate one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine on the condition that allies replace it with a similar air defense system.
14:53 Mobilization in Ukraine: Petition calls for age limit to be lowered to 50
A petition is calling on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the age limit for mobilization to 50 years. More than 25,000 people have signed the petition so far, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." The current age limit for mobilization in Ukraine is 60 years. According to Ukrainian law, an electronic petition to the president must receive at least 25,000 signatures within three months to be considered, and there are still 34 days left to collect signatures.
14:34 Russia: 11 Individuals, Including Two Minors, Sustain Injuries in Ukrainian Assaults on BelgorodEleven individuals, which include two youngsters, experienced injuries due to Ukrainian assaults in the Russian area of Belgorod and its primary city, as per Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the region, through Telegram. A preschool is claimed to have been demolished. Gladkov shared images of the collapsed building of a preschool and additional debris and damaged buildings in the region. Reuters reports that regional authorities have made the decision to shut down various schools and preschools in the region for a week subsequent to the attacks. In several regions of Ukraine and Russia, September 2nd marks the primary day of school following the summer holidays.
14:10 Zelensky: Russian Missile Ravages Mosque in KyivIn the Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight (see entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29), a mosque and its adjacent Islamic cultural center endured severe damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned in a post on X that Russia has no appreciation for spiritual or human values and has no regard for any religion or belief. "It continues its destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people and is attempting to destroy all our communities and even holy places of worship," Zelensky further stated. The chief mufti of the local community, Vadym Dashevski, told Reuters that the assault on the mosque was an act of cowardice.
13:39 Evidence Suggests Heavy Drone Assault by Ukraine in and Around MoscowUkraine conducts a significant drone attack, striking targets in and around Moscow. An explosion in a refinery just 16 kilometers from the Kremlin is captured on film. Two other power plants are also hit. Russian sources claim that over 150 Ukrainian drones were foiled.
12:58 Poland Contemplates Shooting Down Russian DronesPoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that Poland has a responsibility to shoot down Russian drones and other aerial objects originating from Ukraine prior to entering Polish airspace. The liberal conservative politician articulated his disagreement with NATO's official stance to the British "Financial Times" (FT), which argues that the risk of escalating the war through direct confrontation with Russian forces is excessive. NATO currently opposes the shooting down of Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine, along with Kyiv's request for a no-fly zone. Sikorski told the FT: "In my perspective, if hostile aerial objects are heading towards our airspace, this would be a legitimate act of self-defense. Since they've entered, the risk is considerable that someone could be injured by debris."
12:12 Munz: Russian Reaction to Election Successes of AfD and BWThe outcomes of the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are a topic of discussion in Russia. ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on reactions to the election successes of AfD and BW, and describes the method by which Moscow is addressing what may be the most extensive drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin Celebrates Rapid Advancement of Russian TroupesRussian President Vladimir Putin has commended the pace of his troops' advancements in occupying fresh territories in neighboring Ukraine. He stated that Ukraine's counterattack in the Kursk region had failed to impede the Russian troops' progress in the Donbass. "We're not discussing advancing 200 or 300 meters," Putin told Russian news agencies. "We're discussing several square kilometers. This pace of the offensive in the Donbass is something we haven't seen in a long time." Putin made a stop in the Siberian republic of Tuva on his way to Mongolia to participate in a lesson in the newly introduced subject "Conversations about the Important," which aims to introduce children to the Kremlin's political course.
11:07 Ukraine Intercepts 22 Missiles and 20 DronesUkraine's air force reports intercepting 22 out of 35 missiles and annihilating 20 out of 23 drones during a Russian attack. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were intercepted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Video Shows Russian Missile Attack on KharkivRussia has indiscriminately bombed Kharkiv with missile attacks for days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least 10 missiles were launched at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and amusement center and injuring numerous individuals.
10:01 Number of Injured in Russian Assault on Sumy IncreasesThe number of injured in a Russian missile assault on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has risen to 18, including six children, as per the most recent figures from Ukraine's interior ministry. The assault hit a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage. The security situation in the Sumy region has worsened further with the commencement of the cross-border incursion into Russia's neighboring Kursk region on August 6. Sumy, with over 250,000 inhabitants, is located approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Injured in Russian Air Raid on KyivRussia has once more attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured by falling debris from downed missiles, as per local authorities. Fires were also ignited and residences and infrastructure were damaged. A nationwide air alert lasted for nearly two hours until early morning.
Russian Citizens Stand by War in UkraineThe Russian populace remains supportive of the conflict in Ukraine, despite the Ukrainian troops encroaching upon the Russian border region of Kursk. This is revealed in the latest report issued by the Institute for War Studies (IWS)**, citing surveys conducted by the independent Russian survey organization Levada Center. The approval rating for the Russian military involvement in Ukraine among the Russians saw an upward trend in August, with around 78% of respondents backing the war - an increase from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian public doesn't show signs of war fatigue, giving the Russian government leeway in devising its strategy for waging a prolonged, attritional war against Ukraine, IWS analysts gauge.
Ukraine Reveals Russian Military CasualtiesThe Ukrainian military has disclosed fresh casualty figures for Russian soldiers in Ukraine. The data suggests that Russia has suffered approximately 617,600 casualties since February 24, 2022, with daily losses estimated at 1,300. A report from Kyiv also mentions the destruction of nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one multiple launch rocket system, and 30 drones. Since the beginning of the large-scale offensive, Russia is reported to have lost a total of 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine. International estimates suggest the losses are lower, although these figures likely represent the minimum.
Saporizhzhia Under Attack 171 Times in 24 HoursRussian forces have reportedly bombarded the Ukrainian region of Saporizhzhia 171 times within the past 24 hours, based on the information shared on Telegram by the regional military governor, Ivan Fedorov. The area witnessed four Russian airstrikes on the settlements of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Novoadriivka, with 95 drones deployed.
Man Rescued from Ruins in KharkivRescue teams have successfully extricated a man alive from the debris of a collapsed event hall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, following a Russian airstrike, as reported by Reuters. The survivor stated he was unharmed shortly after being rescued. Officials reported that more than 40 individuals were injured, including five children, in the Russian rocket attacks on Kharkiv on Sunday afternoon, which targeted a shopping center and an event hall.
Massive Russian Airstrike on KyivRussia has launched a barrage of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and numerous ballistic missiles against Kyiv and possibly other cities, according to the Ukrainian air force. Explosions in Kyiv compelled several residents to seek refuge in air raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that emergency services had been summoned to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko reported multiple fires on Telegram, while the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, did the same. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, one individual was reportedly hurt by falling debris. "There will be retribution for everything. The enemy will feel it," asserted the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
Kyiv Bombed by Russian MissilesUkraine has once again become a target for Russian missile strikes, according to military reports from Ukraine. Anti-aircraft defenses are reportedly working to repel the attack, as Ukrainian military representatives communicated via the Telegram messaging service. Eyewitnesses in Kyiv report hearing numerous loud explosions, leading them to suspect the use of air defense systems. The exact number of missiles fired and any potential harm remains to be determined.
Putin: Gas Pipeline to China ProgressingPreparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are moving ahead as planned, according to President Vladimir Putin. Back in January 2022, a feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical investigations were carried out, Putin claimed in an interview with the Mongolian newspaper Onoodor, as stated in a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The planned pipeline "Power of Siberia 2" is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian region of Yamal to China annually via Mongolia.
Russian Bombardment of Orphanage in Sumy Leaves 13 InjuredRussian troops have attacked a rehabilitation center for children and an orphanage in Sumy with missiles. According to "Ukrainska Pravda", 13 individuals were injured, including two children. The facility is located in the middle of a residential area, as noted by the local military administration, according to the newspaper's report.
Majority of Poles Support Shooting Down Russian Spy DronesBased on a poll conducted by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita", around 60% of Poles advocate that the Polish military should take down Russian drones that enter Polish airspace while carrying out air attacks on Ukraine. The poll references an unidentified flying object, presumably a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, which flew over Poland for 30 minutes before disappearing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak told Radio RMF24 that Russia is probably testing Poland's air defense system by deploying drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Russia: Fatality in Belgorod due to Ukrainian AttackGovernor of Belgorod, Russia, Vyacheslav Gladkov, discloses that a single person lost their life due to Ukrainian firing in the Shagarovka village, situated near the border. Three individuals sustained injuries during attacks on Shebekino village. Moreover, at least one more village has been shelled by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Stops 158 Drones from Ukrainian AttacksRussia claims to have thwarted intensive Ukrainian drone attacks on its capital Moscow, along with 14 other regions. As per the defense ministry statement on Telegram, 158 unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted. Ten drones targeted Moscow, as per official reports.
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22:24 Intense Russian Air Strike on Kharkiv Increases Casualties to 47The casualties due to Russia's massive air strike on Kharkiv have surged to 47, with 7 children among them. The Ukrainian state emergency service report about this on Telegram. Several civilian structures, including a shopping center, were hit as per photos from news agencies.
21:52 Helicopter Crash in Ukraine Kills Two Pilots during TrainingTwo pilots have perished in a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University, Ukraine. As reported by state news agency Ukrinform, the Mi-2 helicopter was in use for a training flight at the time. The crash incident was confirmed through the university's Facebook account, as well as reported by Ukrinform. "The university endures an unbearable loss - the two-man crew has departed," manifests the university's Facebook declaration. Authorities, investigators, and Ministry of Defense officials are studying the crash site with a view to establish the accident cause.
21:06 Ukrainian Power Company Warns about Power CutsAs a result of extensive Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid, the country will face multiple power outages on a Monday, as per Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo, reported through Ukrinform. Nevertheless, the power supply to critical infrastructure will remain uninterrupted. However, Ukrenergo advises that the scope of restrictions may undergo modifications.
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Despite the recent terrorist attacks on Ukraine, the German administration continues to expand its control over the PCK refinery in Schwedt, as a result of the Russian government's attack on Ukraine, leading to the German government's decision to stop importing Russian oil.
Meanwhile, the Russian army has made significant territorial advances in Ukraine, particularly in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, with Russia controlling 477 square kilometers in the past month, which is the largest territory gained since October 2022.
