At 21:17, a Russian drone and artillery assault inflicts injuries on four individuals in Nikopol
17:22) Four individuals sustained injuries in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, due to Russian artillery attacks. Per the head of the regional military administration, Serhii Lysak, as reported by Ukrinform, the Russian military launched assaults using drones and artillery. "The adversary bombarded Nikopol with mortar rounds and hit the district center with kamikaze drones. A total of four individuals were injured within the district. Previous reports indicated two casualties; now, two additional women, aged 38 and 43, were hurt," Lysak mentioned.
20:45 Farewell to Russian Influence: Ukraine Seeks to Rename Coins Ukraine aims to sever ties with Russia by changing the names of its small coins. Instead of "Kopiyka," they should be called "Shah" in the future, as suggested by the central bank in Kyiv. After conducting research into Ukrainian currency history, the central bank concluded that the name "Kopiyka" is a symbol of Moscow's occupation, asserted central bank chief Andrij Pyshnyj in a statement. The term "Kopeyka" is also utilized in Russia for the smallest currency unit. However, Kopeks are insignificant in Russia as well, given the ruble's weakness and the coins' low value. The national bank has already drafted proposals for the necessary legislative changes. There are no plans to swap the coins currently in circulation; they will coexist.
20:23 Military Analyst Gressel on Donetsk Battles: Pokrovsk is "Last Significant Defense Line" of Ukraine Despite the deceleration of progress in Kursk, Russian forces are becoming more aggressive around Pokrovsk. This critical city, located on Ukraine's "last significant, well-constructed defense line," according to military analyst Gustav Gressel, has resulted in the Ukrainians' patience waning.
19:50 Sources Expect Iranian Missile Delivery to Russia Soon According to information sources, Iran is anticipated to deliver ballistic missiles to Russia in the near future. This development, as reported by Bloomberg, is expected to provoke a swift response from Ukraine's allies. Since the initiation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Iran has already supplied Russia with numerous drones. The anticipated transfer of ballistic missiles would be an alarming development in the conflict, according to several anonymous sources, who cited the outlet without specifying a timeline or scale of deliveries. One official suggested that deliveries could begin within days. Ballistic missiles travel at significantly faster speeds than cruise missiles or drones and are capable of transporting larger payloads.
19:03 IAEA Chief to Visit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, is scheduled to visit Kyiv and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant tomorrow. The IAEA announced in Vienna that the nuclear power plant, which Russia has occupied since its invasion nearly two and a half years ago, has been the target of attacks and sabotage. Both Moscow and Kyiv have blamed each other for these incidents. In mid-August, inspectors reported that tensions had escalated. An explosion occurred near the safety zone, which IAEA experts on the ground estimated was caused by a drone carrying an explosive payload.
18:31 Alleged Video Shows Use of Incendiary Drone in Ukraine Throughout the Ukraine conflict, there has been a multitude of rumors regarding the utilization of various weapons, including incendiary drones. Now, videos that allegedly showcase the use of such a weapon have surfaced. The footage depicts the drone igniting military positions of Russian forces and a substantial portion of a forest.
18:09 Dutch Prime Minister Announces Multi-Million Euro Aid Package for Ukraine The new Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, has announced a new aid package for Ukraine. During a surprise visit to the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The new package totals over 200 million euros. This is Schoof's first visit to Ukraine since assuming office in early July, replacing Mark Rutte, who will become the next NATO Secretary General in October. "Without exaggeration, the Netherlands has helped Ukraine save thousands and thousands of lives. Our relationship is stronger than ever. We stand together in the pursuit of a just and lasting peace," said Zelenskyy.
17:47 PCK Refinery in Schwedt to Continue Under Federal Control for the Time Being The PCK refinery in Schwedt will stay under federal control temporarily. According to information from the German Press Agency, the German government seeks to prolong the trustee administration of Rosneft's majority shares in the PCK refinery past September 10. The trustee administration would otherwise conclude on that date. Rosneft's shares have been under trustee administration by the German government since September 2022. The German government's decision not to import additional Russian oil, as a response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, justifies this move. In the beginning of 2023, the refinery switched to alternative sources of supply. Alongside Schwedt, two additional facilities are affected. Rosneft holds 54% of the shares in the PCK refinery in northeastern Brandenburg.
17:22 Russia Makes Most Notable Land Gains in Ukraine Since October 2022 - 15 Square Kilometers per DayAs per estimations by AFP, based on statistics from the U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian military made significant progress in August, capturing approximately 477 square kilometers of territory in Ukraine. This marks the largest territorial expansion by Russia since October 2022, equating to over 15 square kilometers daily in August. This advancement was predominantly observed in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. By last night, the Russian army was only 7 kilometers away from the strategically vital city of Pokrovsk.
16:56 Russian President Putin Touches Down in MongoliaRussian President Vladimir Putin set foot in Mongolia for a visit. On Tuesday, he will engage in discussions with Mongolian President Uchnaagiin Chürelsüch. The two leaders will participate in a commemoration event on Wednesday to celebrate the victory of Soviet and Mongolian soldiers against the Japanese army in 1939, during which numerous soldiers lost their lives. This is Putin's first excursion to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member nation since the court issued a warrant for his arrest almost 18 months ago, citing alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Ukraine is urging Mongolia to apprehend Putin and hand him over to The Hague's court. Last week, a Putin representative stated that the Kremlin is not concerned about Putin's arrest in Mongolia.
16:40 Russian General Braces for Corruption Allegations - Investigations Against Over Ten Military OfficialsCorruption charges have been levied against another prominent Russian military figure. The Russian Investigative Committee announced via Telegram that General Valery Mumindzhanov is accused of accepting a substantial bribe, which is punishable by up to 15 years in Russian prisons. Mumindzhanov currently serves as the deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, responsible for logistics, and previously worked for the defense ministry. The investigation alleges that he accepted a bribe exceeding 20 million rubles (approximately 202,000 euros) in connection with uniform supply contracts. Since April, at least ten Russian military officials, including generals and senior defense ministry employees in Moscow, have been targeted by Russian law enforcement agencies due to corruption or fraud. Several observers suspect a purge campaign.
16:25 Zelensky: Kursk Operation Runs Smoothly According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kursk operation is progressing smoothly as intended. During a tour of Zaporizhzhia, Zelensky declared, as reported by a correspondent from the Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform, "The Kursk operation is reaching its goals and proceeding as planned." Zelensky attributes the obstacles in the directions of Pokrovsk and Torez to the impact that the Kursk operation could have. The fighting in the Kursk region may lead to fewer intense Russian attacks in Pokrovsk and Torez, "although it's tough in that region at the moment." He added that the most combat-ready Russian brigades are concentrated on those battlefronts.
15:52 Wildfires Threaten Villages in Russian-Occupied Luhansk - No Firefighters to Contain Them?Residents in the occupied Luhansk region are currently wrestling with not just the war but also the threat of wildfires. Allegations are mounting on social media that there are no firefighters available to quell the blazes.
15:16 Ukraine Receives Patriot System from Romania: Legislature Endorses BillThe Romanian legislature approves a bill facilitating the transfer of a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. The document is now set for final approval in parliament, reports Reuters. According to the report, Bucharest agreed last June to donate one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine, on 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 50A petition urges Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to decrease the mobilization age threshold to 50. Over 25,000 individuals have signed the petition so far, as reported by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." According to Ukrainian law, an electronic petition to the president must receive at least 25,000 signatures within three months to be deemed valid. Twenty-eight days remain to garner support.
14:34 Russia: Injuries Reported in Ukrainian Attacks on Border Region BelgorodEleven individuals, including two children, sustained injuries in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its capital city, as per Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, in a Telegram post. A kindergarten was said to have been demolished. Gladkov released images of a collapsed kindergarten and other ruined and damaged buildings in the region. Local authorities have opted to temporarily close several schools and kindergartens in the region following the strikes. In some Ukrainian and Russian regions, September 2 marks the beginning of the school year after the summer vacation.
14:10 Zelensky: Russian Missile Hits Religious Site in KyivDuring the Russian missile assault on Kyiv during the night on Monday (see entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29), a mosque and its adjacent cultural center for Muslims were severely affected. In a statement on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expresses his dismay over Russia's disregard for spiritual and moral values and respect for every religion and belief. He remarks that Russia continues its destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people, aiming to destroy their communities and even their holy places of worship. Zelensky adds that the mosque was the target of a cowardly attack.
13:39 Footage Shows Extensive Drone Operation in and Around MoscowUkraine carries out a large-scale drone attack on specific targets within Moscow's vicinity. The explosion at a refinery just 16 kilometers from the Kremlin is recorded on camera. Two other power plants were also attacked. However, according to Russian intelligence reports, more than 150 Ukrainian drones were detected and neutralized.
12:58 Poland Considers Shooting Down Incoming Russian DronesPoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes it is his nation's duty to shoot down incoming Russian drones and other aerial objects before they enter Polish airspace. In an interview with the "Financial Times," Sikorski explains that this would be a justifiable act of self-defense, as the risk of debris causing injury is considerable once the drones enter Polish airspace. Sikorski's stance contrasts with NATO's stance, which considers escalating the conflict through direct confrontation with Russian forces to be inappropriately risky. NATO has rejected both the idea of shooting down Russian drones and ammunition in Ukraine and Kiev's plea for an aerial no-fly zone over the country.
12:12 Munz on Russia's Response to AfD and BSW's Success and Drone AttackThe results of the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are a topic of concern in Russia. ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on the reactions to AfD and BSW's electoral triumphs and provides updates on how Russia is handling what could be the most significant drone assault on its capital to date.
11:40 Putin Praises Advancement of Russian TroopsRussian President Vladimir Putin has applauded the progress of his forces in neighboring Ukraine. During a speech to students, Putin asserted that Ukraine had attempted to halt the advance of Russian troops in the Donbass region with a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, but failed. "We're not referring to advancing 200 or 300 meters," Putin told Russian news agencies. "We're referring to several square kilometers. We haven't witnessed such swift offensive activity in the Donbass region for a long period." Putin traveled to the Siberian republic of Tuva on his way to Mongolia to join a lesson on the new subject "Talks about Important Matters," which aims to engage children with the Kremlin's political agenda. Putin often assumes the role of teacher on the first day of school in recent years.
11:07 Ukraine Successfully Intercepts 22 Missiles and 20 DronesUkraine's air defense forces report having successfully intercepted 22 out of 35 missiles and destroyed 20 out of 23 Russian attack drones. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were thwarted above Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Video Captures Russian Missile Strike in KharkivRussia has been bombarding Kharkiv with missiles for days now. According to Ukrainian sources, at least 10 missiles were fired at the city on Sunday, causing damage to a shopping and entertainment center and injuring several individuals.
10:01 Sumy Injury Count Rises after Russian Missile AttackFollowing a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy in eastern Ukraine, the number of casualties has increased. According to the latest figures from the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, 18 individuals, including 6 children, have been wounded. The ministry announced this through Telegram. Previously (see entry 03:34), the Sumy city administration reported that at least 13 civilians, including 4 children, were wounded in the attack. The Russian missile strike hit a facility providing social and psychological rehabilitation to children and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in the Sumy region has deteriorated further with the beginning of the cross-border assault into the Russian region of Kursk on August 6. Sumy, a city housing over 250,000 people, is approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Again Attacked by Missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20)Russia has attacked Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, with missiles again (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two people were injured by debris from crushed missiles, local authorities reported. Fires were ignited, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. Skywatchers were under a nationwide alert for nearly two hours until dawn broke.
08:57 RUS: Most Russians Back Ukraine ConflictDespite the Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, the majority of Russians remain supportive of the war in Ukraine. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), this is evident in their latest report, which cites surveys by the Levada Center. In August, around 78% of those surveyed showed support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine, a slight increase from July (75%) and June (77%). This lack of war-weariness among the Russian population may provide the Kremlin with flexibility in its strategy of prolonging a war of attrition against Ukraine, as per ISW analysts.
08:11 UKR: Russia's War CasualtiesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on casualties incurred by Russian troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. According to these figures, Russia has allegedly suffered around 617,600 soldier casualties. Daily losses reportedly reached 1,300, and in addition, nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones were said to have been destroyed. Since the start of the large-scale offensive, Russia is believed to have lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, as per the Ukrainian General Staff. However, Western estimates suggest lower casualty figures.
07:03 Survivor in Kharkiv RubbleFollowing a Russian airstrike on Kharkiv, rescue teams managed to pull a man out alive from the debris of a collapsed event hall. Reuters reports that the survivor was doing well shortly after his rescue. Over 40 people, including five children, were reportedly injured in the Russian rocket attacks on Kharkiv.
06:20 Kyiv Under Massive Russian Air StrikeRussia launched a barrage of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles at Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and potentially other cities, according to Ukrainian air force reports. Explosions in Kyiv forced many residents to seek shelter, and emergency services were dispatched to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts, as reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Fire damages were also reported in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where a person was reportedly injured by falling debris. "There will be a response to everything," said the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Kyiv Under Russian Rocket AttackThe Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was once again targeted by a Russian rocket attack, according to Ukrainian military reports. Air defense units were mobilized to repel the attack, with multiple loud explosions reported by witnesses. The exact number of rockets launched and any damage inflicted have yet to be confirmed.
04:46 Putin: Siberia to China Gas Pipeline ProgressingRussia's President Vladimir Putin reported that preparations for constructing a new gas pipeline from Russia to China through Mongolia were progressing as planned. The pipeline, to be called "Power of Siberia 2," is projected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Russian Attack on Sumy Orphanage Result in CasualtiesRussian troops attacked a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy with rockets, resulting in thirteen injuries, including two children. The attack took place in a residential area, as reported by "Ukrainska Pravda."
02:26 Polish Public Support for Shooting Down Russian DronesAccording to a poll by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," nearly 60% of Poles believe that the Polish military should shoot down Russian drones that enter Polish airspace during air strikes on Ukraine. The poll references an unidentified flying object, presumably a kamikaze drone, that spent over 30 minutes in Polish airspace before disappearing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak suggested that Russia may have been testing Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones into their airspace.
00:26 Casualty in Belgorod Village Amid Ukrainian ShellingRussian authorities reported that one person was killed and three others were injured in the village of Shebekino near Belgorod's border due to Ukrainian shelling. Additional villages were also targeted by Ukrainian artillery fire.
23:08 Russia Claims Interception of 158 Ukrainian DronesRussia claims to have intercepted 158 Ukrainian drones during a series of attacks on Moscow and fourteen other Russian regions, according to the Russian defense ministry. Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted ten sites in Moscow, resulting in multiple interceptions. The exact number of casualties or damage inflicted was not disclosed.
22:24 Kharkiv Air Strike Casualties Increase to 47The number of individuals injured in the significant Russian air assault on Kharkiv has escalated to 47, with seven minors included, as reported by the Ukrainian emergency services via Telegram. Various civilian buildings, including a shopping complex, were struck, as depicted in photos from news agencies.
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21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Catastrophe During Exercise - Loss of Two LivesTwo lives were lost when a Ukrainian Mi-2 helicopter encountered an unfortunate crash during routine training at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The state information agency Ukrinform reported that authorities, specialists, and defense ministry personnel are scrutinizing the disaster site to determine the cause.
21:06 Ukrainian Energy Provider Warns of Power DisruptionsUkraine can anticipate a series of power blackouts on Monday due to the persistent Russian attacks on their energy network, as stated by Ukrenergo, according to Ukrinform. Crucial infrastructure provision will not be impacted, but Ukrenergo issues a notice that potential modifications to the severity of restrictions might be forthcoming.
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The Ukrainian conflict continues to escalate, with recent Russian artillery attacks resulting in injuries in Nikopol. This comes as Ukraine seeks to distance itself from Russia by renaming its small coins, opting for "Shah" instead of "Kopiyka," as suggested by its central bank. The name change aims to sever ties with Russia, as "Kopeyka" is also used in Russia for its smallest currency unit.
