Emergency responders extract living individual from wreckage following Russian assault on Kharkiv
06:20 Eruptions and Bursts: Intense Russian Air Assault on Kyiv
Russia initiated a sequence of drone assaults, more than ten cruise missiles, and countless ballistic missiles against Ukraine. As claimed by the Ukrainian air force, Kyiv, along with potentially other cities, were hit. Following a series of booms in Kyiv, residents rushed to air raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that emergency services were sent to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko mentioned numerous blazes through Telegram. The Kyiv military administration's head, Serhiy Popko, also confirmed this. It's said that a person was hurt from falling debris in the Shevchenkivskyi district. "For every action, there'll be a reaction. The adversary will notice it," remarked the Ukrainian presidential office's chief, Andriy Yermak, through Telegram.
05:39 Blasts: Russian Missile Strike Targets Kyiv
The capital Kyiv was once more hit by a Russian missile bombardment, per Ukrainian military reports. Air defense units were deployed to repel the attack, military sources indicated via Telegram. Eyewitnesses in Kyiv reported multiple loud explosions, hinting at the activation of air defense systems. The exact number of fired missiles and potential damage remains unknown.
04:46 Putin: New Gas Pipeline to China in Progress
Combining efforts with Mongolia, preparations for constructing a new Russian gas pipeline to China are progressing as intended, asserted Russian President Vladimir Putin. Back in January 2022, the project's feasibility study was approved, and essential technical surveys were completed, Putin stated in an interview published by Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor." The envisioned gas pipeline "Power of Siberia 2" anticipates moving 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from Russia's Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34 Sumy Orphanage under Russian Attack - 13 Injured
Russian troops bombarded a children's rehabilitation center for mental well-being and an orphanage in Sumy with missiles, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Up to 13 individuals were hurt, including two children. The site is situated in a residential area, the newspaper reported, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Majority of Poles Support Shooting Down Russian Spy Drones
A poll by Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" suggests that nearly 60% of Poles believe the Polish military should obliterate Russian drones invading Polish airspace during Ukrainian air raids. The poll pertains to an unidentified flying object, presumably a suicide drone of the Shahed type, which spent more than 30 minutes in Polish airspace before disappearing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak told Radio RMF24 that Russia might be scrutinizing Poland's air defense system by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Casualty in Belgorod from Ukrainian Shelling
Russian region of Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported one death due to Ukrainian shelling in the village of Shagarovka near the border. Three others were injured in attacks on Shebekino. At least one more village was shelled by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Announces Interception of 158 Ukrainian DronesRussia claims to have neutralized "massive" Ukrainian drone assaults on the capital Moscow and 14 other regions. A total of 158 aerial objects were reported intercepted overnight, the defense ministry declared via Telegram. Ten drones attacked Moscow, according to official records.
22:24 Kharkiv Air Strike: Wounded Now Number 47The number of casualties resulting from the massive Russian air strike on Kharkiv has risen to 47, including seven children, as shared by the Ukrainian state emergency service via Telegram. Several civilian buildings, including a shopping center, were struck, as depicted in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crash during Training: Two Lives LostTwo lives were lost in a Ukrainian helicopter crash during a training session at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The Mi-2 helicopter was carrying out a practice run, according to the state news agency Ukrinform. Investigators, specialists, and defense ministry representatives are examining the crash site, however, the cause of the crash remains a mystery.
21:06 Announcement of Power Outages in UkraineUkraine will encounter forceful power outages on Monday due to massive Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, according to Ukrenergo. The organization informed Ukrinform that vital infrastructure would remain untouched, but cautioned that circumstances may change.
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01:59 The European Union Condemns Russian AggressionThe European Union strongly condemns the ongoing Russian military operations against Ukraine, expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
00:12 EU Provides Aid to Displaced Ukrainian CitizensIn response to the crisis, the European Union has pledged substantial aid to support the displaced Ukrainian citizens, providing both humanitarian assistance and long-term recovery programs.
