The escalating Russian assault on Sumy elevates the number of casualties
Following a Russian missile attack, the number of wounded in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, situated in northeastern Ukraine, has escalated. According to the most recent figures disclosed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, 18 individuals have sustained injuries, with 6 of them being children. This information was disseminated via Telegram by the ministry. Previously (at 03:34), the Sumy city administration had reported that at least 13 civilians, including 4 children, had been injured in the assault. The Russian missile attack struck a facility for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in the Sumy region has worsened further with the commencement of the cross-border incursion into the neighboring Russian region of Kursk on August 6. The city of Sumy, with a population exceeding 250,000, is approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Injured in Russian Air Strike in KyivOnce again, Russia has targeted Kyiv with missiles (refer to entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured due to falling debris from downed missiles, as reported by local authorities. Fires were also sparked, and buildings along with infrastructure were damaged. A nationwide air alert remained in effect for nearly two hours, extending from the night into the early morning.
08:57 ISW: Majority of Russians Support War in UkraineDespite the Ukrainian incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk, the Russian population continues to support the war in Ukraine, as indicated in the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). According to surveys conducted by the independent Russian polling institute Levada Center, support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine among Russians increased to approximately 78 percent in August, surpassing 75 percent in July and 77 percent in June. The Russian populace does not display signs of weariness, providing the Kremlin with latitude in its strategy of waging a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine, according to analysts at ISW.
08:11 Ukraine Publishes Figures on Russian CasualtiesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released fresh casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to the report, Russia has sustained around 617,600 casualties in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with an average daily loss of 1,300. The report from Kyiv also reveals that 9 tanks, 10 artillery systems, 1 multiple launch rocket system, and 30 drones have been destroyed. Since the initiation of the large-scale offensive, Russia has reportedly lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, as per Ukraine. Western estimates provide lower loss figures, but these are considered to be minimum values.
07:03 Rescue teams retrieve man alive from rubble after Russian strike on KharkivFollowing a Russian airstrike on the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, rescue teams successfully retrieved a man from the debris of a collapsed event hall, as reported by Reuters. Shortly after being rescued, the survivor stated that he was feeling "fine." More than 40 individuals, including 5 children, were injured in the Russian rocket attacks on Kharkiv, as per authorities. Numerous rockets struck a shopping mall and an event hall in the eastern city on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Fires and explosions: Massive Russian airstrike on KyivRussia launched a series of drones, more than 10 cruise missiles, and numerous ballistic missiles, affecting the capital Kyiv and potentially other cities, according to the Ukrainian air force. During a series of explosions in Kyiv, many residents sought refuge in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that emergency services were dispatched to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko reported several fires on Telegram, while the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, also reported fires. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an individual was reportedly injured by falling debris. "There will be a response to everything. The enemy will feel it," stated the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Explosions: Russian rocket attack targets KyivThe capital Kyiv has again been targeted by a Russian rocket attack, as reported by Ukrainian military sources. Air defense units are engaged in thwarting the attack, according to Ukrainian military representatives on Telegram. Witnesses in Kyiv reported several loud explosions, indicating the deployment of air defense systems. The exact number of launched rockets and possible damage is not yet known.
04:46 Putin: New gas pipeline to China to progress as plannedPreparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are proceeding as planned, according to President Vladimir Putin. In January 2022, the feasibility study was authorized, and necessary technical surveys were conducted, Putin said in an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," as per a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The upcoming pipeline "Power of Siberia 2" is estimated to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia each year.
03:34 Russians bomb orphanage in Sumy - 13 injuredRussian forces attacked a facility for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy with rockets, as reported by "Ukrainska Pravda." Thirteen individuals were injured, including 2 children. The building is located in a residential area, as reported by the local military administration, citing their information.
02:26 Survey: Majority of Poles Back Downing Russian Drones in PolandPer a poll conducted by Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita", around 60% of Polish citizens endorse the Polish military engaging in bringing down Russian drones that breach Polish airspace during conflicts in Ukraine. This pertains to an unidentified aerial object, most likely a kamikaze drone of the Shahed variety, that hovered over Poland for over 30 minutes before vanishing on August 26th. Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak of Poland stated on Radio RMF24 that Russia may have Assessed Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Russia: Casualty Reported in Shelling of BelgorodGovernor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, communicated that one fatality occurred as a consequence of Ukrainian shelling in the village of Shagarovka near the border. Three injuries were reported as a result of attacks on the village of Shebekino. Additional damage was reported in at least one further village from Ukrainian shelling.
23:08 Russia Declares Interception of 158 Drone AssaultsRussia affirmed the interception of "substantial" Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and 14 other territories. A total of 158 aerial objects were intercepted, as per information disseminated via Telegram by the Russian defense ministry. Ten drones were targeted at Moscow, according to official data.
22:24 Kharkiv Air Strike: Casualty Count Rises to 47The number of casualties from the significant Russian air strike on Kharkiv has climbed to 47, including seven children, as per the Ukrainian State Emergency Service through Telegram. Various civilian structures, including a shopping center, were hit, as shown in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives during TrainingTwo lives were lost in a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The Mi-2 helicopter was engaged in training flights, according to reports from the Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform. The university's Facebook page lamented the loss of "an irreparable asset" – the two-person crew had perished. Investigators, experts, and defense ministry agents were examining the crash site, and the cause of the crash remained unclear.
21:06 Ukrainian Utilities Service Warns of Power OutagesUkraine is expected to undergo multiple power outages on Monday due to extensive Russian attacks on the nation's power grid, as reported by the Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo, via Ukrinform. The power supply to critical infrastructure will remain unaffected. However, Ukrenergo cautioned that potential modifications to the scope of restrictions may emerge.
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The international community has condemned the continued attacks on civilians in Ukraine, with particular concern over the recent strike on a children's rehabilitation facility and an orphanage in Sumy. The attack on Ukraine, carried out by Russian forces, has resulted in 18 injuries, including 6 children, according to the latest figures released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Despite the ongoing conflict and the escalation of violence, the Russian population continues to support their military's actions in Ukraine, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Surveys conducted by the independent Russian polling institute Levada Center show that support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine reached approximately 78 percent in August, up from 75 percent in July and 77 percent in June.
