Putin Announces Plans for Upcoming Gas Pipeline to China
Russian Gas Pipeline Project in Mongolia and China Advancing, Says PutinAccording to President Vladimir Putin, preparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are moving forward as planned. In January 2022, a feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical investigations were carried out, Putin revealed during an interview with Mongolian newspaper Onoodor, as per a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The anticipated "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline is projected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China annually.
Russian Attack on Sumy Children's Center Results in 14 InjuriesRussian troops allegedly targeted a children's rehabilitation and orphanage center in Sumy with rockets. Thirteen individuals, including two children, were injured, as per Ukrainska Pravda, which reported that the site is situated in a residential area and cited the local military administration.
Polish Public Support for Downing of Russian Spy DronesAs per a poll conducted by Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, almost 60% of Poles believe that the Polish military should shoot down Russian drones that penetrate Polish airspace during air assaults on Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified object, presumed to be a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, which hovered over Poland for thirty minutes on August 26 before disappearing. Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak stated to Radio RMF24 that Russia might be testing Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones into Polish airspace.
Fatal Shelling Incident in Belgorod VillageVyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of the Belgorod region in Russia, reported that one person was killed by Ukrainian shelling in the Schagarovka village near the border. Three people were wounded during attacks on the Shebekino village. At least one more village was struck by Ukrainian artillery, Gladkov added.
Russia Intercepts 158 Ukrainian Drones in Massive AttacksRussia claimed to have thwarted "massive" Ukrainian drone assaults on Moscow and 14 other regions, intercepting a total of 158 objects overnight. Ten drones were aimed at Moscow, the ministry stated, as reported on Telegram.
Russian Air Strike on Kharkiv Results in 47 InjuriesThe number of injuries sustained due to a massive Russian air strike on Kharkiv has risen to 47, with seven children among the casualties, as per a statement issued by the Ukrainian emergency service through Telegram. Various civilian facilities, including a shopping center, were hit, as indicated by photographs disseminated by news agencies.
Ukrainian Helicopter Crash during Training Flight: Two Pilots DeadTwo pilots perished when a Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a practice flight at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. According to the state news agency Ukrinform, citing the university's Facebook page, the Mi-2 helicopter was participating in a training exercise when it crashed. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Ukraine Warns of Power Outages due to Russian Attacks on GridUkraine warned that power outages would occur on Monday as a result of massive Russian attacks on the country's power grid. This was announced by the Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo, as reported by Ukrinform. The power supply to critical infrastructure facilities, however, will not be affected. Ukrenergo cautioned that the scope of the restrictions might change.
The military involvement of Russia in these conflicts, such as targeting the Sumy children's center or launching drones into Polish airspace, has raised concerns globally. The Russian military is reportedly involved in numerous incidents along its border with Ukraine, including the killing of a resident in the Belgorod region and the interception of multiple Ukrainian drones.
