Russia is seeing its largest daily expansion of territory in Ukraine since October 2022, averaging approximately 15 square kilometers each day.
16:56 Putin in Mongolia: Meeting with President Chürelsüch and Commemoration Ceremony
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in Mongolia for a visit. He's set to meet with Mongolian President Uchnaagiin Chürelsüch on Tuesday. The pair will take part in a ceremony on Wednesday to honor the victory of Soviet and Mongolian troops over the Japanese army in 1939. The battles resulted in countless casualties. This visit marks Putin's first to a country belonging to the International Criminal Court (ICC) since the court issued a warrant for his arrest nearly 18 months ago, alleging war crimes in Ukraine. Ukraine has urged Mongolia to capture Putin and submit him to the court in The Hague. Last week, a Putin representative stated that the Kremlin does not anticipate Putin's arrest in Mongolia.
16:39 Russian General Under Investigation for Corruption: More than Ten Military Officials Targeted
In Russia, investigations into corruption are targeting yet another high-ranking military official. The Russian Investigative Committee reported on Telegram that General Valery Mumindzhanov is accused of accepting a substantial bribe. This offense can result in up to 15 years in prison in Russia. Mumindzhanov serves as the deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, responsible for logistics, and has a history in the Ministry of Defense. According to the probe, he accepted a bribe exceeding 20 million rubles (around 202,000 euros) in relation to uniform contracts. Since April, over ten military officials, including generals and prominent Ministry of Defense employees in Moscow, have been under investigation for corruption or fraud in Russia. Some analysts suspect a purge campaign.
16:16 Zelensky: Kursk Operation Progressing Well
As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the operation in the Russian region of Kursk is proceeding as planned. He shared these thoughts during a trip to Zaporizhzhia, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. "The Kursk operation is meeting its goals and is progressing as planned," Zelensky said. "Regarding the challenges in the directions of Pokrovsk and Torez, we believe that the Kursk operation could also affect this," the Ukrainian president added. Fighting in the Kursk region might ease Russian troop attacks in Pokrovsk and Torez, but it's currently challenging there. He went on to say that the most battle-ready Russian brigades are concentrated in these frontline sectors.
15:42 Fires Endanger Villages in Occupied Luhansk: Lack of Firefighters to Put Out the Flames?
Residents of occupied Luhansk are currently grappling not just with the war but also the fury of nature: grass fires are threatening the region. Social media is awash with complaints that there are no firefighters available to extinguish the blazes.
15:06 Romania to Send Patriot System to Ukraine: Government Approves Bill
The Romanian government has approved a bill enabling a Patriot air defense system to be handed over to Ukraine. The bill now goes to the parliament for final voting, reports Reuters. According to the report, Bucharest agreed last June to donate one of its two operational Patriot systems to Ukraine, on the condition that allies replace it with an equivalent air defense system.
14:42 Ukrainian Law: Age Limit for Mobilization Lowered to 50
A petition is requesting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce the mobilization age limit to 50. Over 25,000 individuals have signed the petition thus far, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent". At present, the age limit for mobilization in Ukraine is 60. In accordance with Ukrainian law, an electronic petition to the president must collect at least 25,000 signatures within three months to be considered. There are 34 days left to gather signatures.
14:18 Casualties in Russian Attacks in Belgorod: School and Kindergarten Damaged
Eleven individuals, including two children, suffered injuries in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its capital city, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. A kindergarten was supposedly ruined. Gladkov posted pictures of the destroyed kindergarten building and other ruins and damage in the region. Reuters reports that local authorities have decided to momentarily close several schools and kindergartens in the region due to the attacks. In some regions of Ukraine and Russia, September 2 serves as the first day of school after the summer break.
14:00 Kyiv Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center Severely Damaged in Russian Missile Attack
A mosque and an adjacent Islamic cultural center in Kyiv were severely impacted in the Russian missile attack over the night (see entries 05:29, 06:14, and 09:22). In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote that Russia disregards spiritual and human values and has no regard for any religion or belief. "It continues its campaign of destruction against the Ukrainian people and seeks to destroy all our communities and even holy places of worship," Zelensky added. The chief mufti of the local community, Vadym Dashevski, informed Reuters that the mosque was the target of a cowardly attack.
13:31 Drone Attack on Moscow: Explosions Reported Near the Kremlin
Ukraine launched a significant drone assault on targets in and around Moscow, with explosions documented just 16 kilometers from the Kremlin. Two additional power plants were also struck. According to Russian reports, over 150 Ukrainian drones were shot down.
12:58 Poland may shoot down Russian drones entering from UkrainePoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes it's necessary to shoot down Russian drones and other aerial objects approaching from Ukraine before they enter Polish airspace. Despite NATO's stance that the risk of escalating the war through direct confrontation with Russian forces is too high, Sikorski expressed this view in an interview with the British "Financial Times". He emphasized that, in his opinion, shooting down hostile aerial objects encroaching upon Polish airspace would be a legitimate act of self-defense, as once they enter, the risk of injury due to debris becomes significant.
12:12 Russian reactions to AfD and BSV's electoral successes and Moscow's drone defenseThe results of the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are drawing attention in Russia. ntv correspondent Rainer Munz reports on Moscow's reactions to the electoral successes of AfD and BSV and provides an update on the city's defense against what may be the largest drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin commends Russian troops' progress in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin praised the speed of his troops in capturing new territories in neighboring Ukraine. Putin acknowledged that Ukraine had attempted to halt the advance of Russian troops in the Donbass region with its counteroffensive in the Kursk area, but they failed. Putin emphasized that they were not just advancing 200 or 300 meters, but several square kilometers. He mentioned that the pace of the offensive in the Donbass had not been seen in a long time. Putin stopped in the Siberian republic of Tuva during his journey to Mongolia, where he taught a lesson on "Conversations about the Important" in a school. The propaganda-laced lesson aimed to bring children closer to the Kremlin's political stance. Putin often assumes the role of the head teacher during the first day of school. During the public lesson, he repeated the claim that the war he ordered was for the protection of his own country.
11:07 Ukraine reports intercepting 22 missiles and 20 dronesUkraine's air force claims to have intercepted 22 out of 35 missiles and destroyed 20 out of 23 Russian attack drones. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were intercepted over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Video shows Russian missile strike in KharkivKharkiv has been under ongoing missile attacks by Russia for days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least ten missiles were fired at the city on Sunday, damaging a shopping and entertainment center, injuring dozens of people.
10:01 Number of Injured in Russian Attack on Sumy IncreasesThe number of injured has grown in the aftermath of a Russian rocket attack on Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine. The latest figures from the Ukrainian Interior Ministry reveal 18 people injured, including 6 children. The ministry shared this information on Telegram. Earlier, the city administration of Sumy reported at least 13 civilians, including 4 children, were injured in the attack. The Russian rocket attack targeted a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in the Sumy region has taken a turn for the worse following the cross-border incursion into the neighboring Russian region of Kursk on August 6. Sumy, a city housing over 250,000 people, is located about 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Two Injured in Russian Air Strike on KyivRussia has attacked Kyiv with rockets once again (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two people were injured by falling debris from intercepted rockets, local authorities reported. Fires were sparked, and houses and infrastructure were damaged. A nationwide air alert was in effect for almost two hours overnight until the early morning.
08:57 Majority of Russians Support War in UkraineAccording to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian population continues to support the war in Ukraine, even following the Ukrainian incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk. This is based on surveys conducted by the independent Russian polling agency Levada Center. The number of Russians supporting the Russian military operation in Ukraine increased to around 78% in August, from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian population does not appear to be tired of the war, providing the Kremlin with the flexibility to pursue a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine, according to ISW analysts.
08:11 Ukraine reveals Russian troop lossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures on losses sustained by Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the report, Russia has lost approximately 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. The report from Kyiv also states that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones were destroyed. Overall, Russia has lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, according to Ukrainian figures. Western estimates put the losses lower, however, these are also minimum values.
07:03 Rescue Efforts Success in Kharkiv:After a Russían air assault on Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine, rescue teams have successfully extracted a man alive from the rubble of a crumbled event hall, as per Reuters news agency reports. The survivor declared himself in good health shortly after being rescued. The Russian airstrikes in Kharkiv have left over 40 people harmed, including five kids, according to officials. The city experienced several hits from missiles on a shopping center and an event hall during the afternoon on Sunday.
06:20 Chaos and Destruction in Kyiv:Russia launched an offensive on Ukraine, employing a series of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and several dozen ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian air force. These attacks impacted the capital Kyiv and possibly other locations, inducing a series of explosions. Many residents left their homes to seek shelter in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced emergency services had been summoned to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko reported several fires, and the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, joined in the alerts. Kyiv experienced an unidentified person being harmed by falling debris in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, vowed a response to the aggression, stating, "The enemy will feel it."
05:39 Kyiv Under Attack Again:The capital Kyiv has suffered once more from a Russian missile assault, as reported by the Ukrainian military. Anti-aircraft units are deployed to repel the aggression, they mention on the Telegram messaging service. Witnesses in Kyiv document several fierce explosions, signifying the activation of air defense systems. The specific number of missiles launched and any concurrent damage are yet to be identified.
04:46 Putin's Gas Pipeline Progress:Preliminary work on the construction of a Russian gas pipeline via Mongolia to China is advancing smoothly, according to President Vladimir Putin. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved and essential technical surveys conducted, Putin stated in an interview with Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor." Putin's statement was published on the Kremlin's website. The planned pipeline, "Power of Siberia 2," will annually transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China through Mongolia.
03:34 Orphanage Attacked in Sumy - 13 Injured:Russian troops bombarded a center for child rehabilitation and an orphanage in Sumy with missiles, as per Ukrainian news outlet "Ukrainska Pravda." Thirteen individuals were injured, including two children. The establishment is located in a residential neighborhood, the outlet reports, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Poll Shows Polish Support for Shooting Down Russian Drones:Nearly sixty percent of Poles believe the Polish military should down Russian drones that breach Polish airspace during air attacks on Ukraine, according to a poll conducted by "Rzeczpospolita" newspaper. The survey referred to an unidentified flying object, possibly a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, that cruised over Poland for around thirty minutes prior to disappearing on August 26th. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak informed Radio RMF24 that Russia likely tested Poland's air defense system by launching drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Fatalities in Belgorod Due to Ukrainian Shelling:Governor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, announced one fatality in the village of Shagarovka near the border, due to Ukrainian fire. Three inhabitants were injured in attacks on the village of Shebekino. At the very least, another village was shelled by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Repels Massive Ukrainian Drone Attacks:Russia asserts it repelled "massive" Ukrainian drone incursions on Moscow and fourteen other regions, according to the Russian defense ministry. A total of 158 flying objects were thwarted overnight, the ministry reported on Telegram. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official reports.
22:24 Injury Count Rises in Kharkiv Air Strike:The number of injured in the enormous Russian air strike on Kharkiv has increased to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reports on Telegram. Several civilian structures, including a shopping center, were hit, as showcased in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight - Pilot Casualties:Two pilots were killed when a Ukrainian military helicopter collided during a training flight at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The Mi-2 helicopter was involved in a training exercise when it crashed, according to the state news agency Ukrinform. The university expressed condolences and pointed out that investigators, experts, and defense ministry representatives were examining the crash site. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
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21:06 Power Outages Across Ukraine Due to Russian Attacks:Ukraine's state energy company, Ukrenergo, has announced that there will be various power outages across the nation on Monday as a result of Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine's energy grid. Ukrenergo stated that critical infrastructure will not be affected, but warned that adjustments to the limit of restrictions may occur.
In light of the corruption investigation in Russia, it could be discussed that potentially, some military operations may need to be reevaluated due to the involvement of high-ranking military officials in unlawful activities.
Regarding the military operations in Ukraine, there have been reports of even high-ranking officials being under investigation for corruption in Russia, which may have implications for the overall conduct and integrity of these operations.
