Ukraine shares data on substantial Russian setbacks
The Ukrainian Military High Command has revealed fresh casualty figures for Russian soldiers battling in Ukraine. Their statistics suggest that around 617,600 Russian soldiers have been wiped out since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of around 1,300. A communique from Kyiv also details the destruction of nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium-range artillery rocket system, and 30 drones. Over the course of the large-scale invasion, Russia is said to have lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, numerous drones, 28 boats, and an submarine. Western estimates propose less severe casualty figures, but these are likely just the minimum figures.
07:29: Governor Confirms 171 Attacks in Saporischschja
Reportedly, Russian forces bombarded the Ukrainian region of Saporischschja a staggering 171 times within 24 hours, as per a Telegram post by the regional military governor, Iwan Fedorow. Recorded attacks included four airstrikes on Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriiwka, with 95 drones deployed.
07:03: Kharkiv Rescue Mission Successful
Rescue teams managed to save a survivor from the rubble of a demolished event hall in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv after a Russian air raid, as reported by Reuters. The person reported feeling fine shortly after being saved. The Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv injured over 40 individuals, including five children. Several explosions tore through the city on Sunday afternoon, damaging a shopping center and an event hall.
06:20: Kyiv Under Russian Missile Attack
Russia has unleashed an arsenal of drones, more than ten missiles, and dozens of rockets, assaulting the capital Kyiv and presumably other cities, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Kyiv residents have fled to air raid shelters as the city experiences numerous explosions. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed dispatching of emergency services to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko and Kyiv's military authority leader, Serhiy Popko, both reported numerous fires. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, an individual was reportedly injured by falling debris. "We will pay them back," claimed the head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39: Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Strike
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been targeted once more by a Russian missile attack, according to telegram posts by Ukrainian military officials. Kyiv residents reported multiple loud blasts, suggesting use of the air defense systems. The exact number of missiles launched and any resulting damage remain undisclosed.
04:46: Putin Plans New Gas Pipeline to China
Vladimir Putin reported that preliminary preparations for constructing a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are on schedule. In January 2022, the feasibility study was approved, and necessary technical investigations were carried out, Putin mentioned during an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," according to a transcript published on the Kremlin's website. The anticipated "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal region to China via Mongolia.
03:34: Russians Bomb Orphanage in Sumy, 13 Injured
Russian troops have struck a children's social rehabilitation center and orphanage in Sumy with rockets, injuring 13 people, including two children, as per "Ukrainska Pravda". The orphanage is situated in a residential area, the local military administration confirmed.
02:26: Poles Want Downed Russian Spy Drones
According to a survey by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," nearly 60% of Poles advocate for Poland's military to shoot down Russian drones that infiltrate Polish airspace while bombing Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified flying object, presumed to be a kamikaze drone of the Shahed type, which remained overhead for 30 minutes on August 26 before vanishing. Russian Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak informed Radio RMF24 that Russia may have been testing Poland's air defense capabilities by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26: Belgorod Resident Killed by Ukrainian Shelling
The governor of the Russian territory of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, announced the death of a person in the village of Shagaroika near the border by Ukrainian gunfire. Three individuals were injured in the village of Shebekino as well. At least one more village has been hit by Ukrainian artillery.
23:08: Russia Foils Alleged Ukrainian Drone Assaults
Russia claims to have repelled "massive" Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow and 14 other regions, according to a Telegram post by the Russian Defense Ministry. A total of 158 flying objects were intercepted overnight, with ten targeting Moscow, as per the official statements.
9:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Meets Fate During Education Flight - Two Helicopter Crew Members PerishTwo individuals met their demise following a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The official news source, Ukrinform, shares that the incident involved a Mi-2 type helicopter, which was participating in a training exercise. The university's official Facebook page confirmed this information, as reported by Ukrinform. "The university experienced an insurmountable loss - the two-member crew has sadly passed away," the university's Facebook post declares. Experts, investigators, and high-ranking officials from the defense ministry are currently examining the crash site. At this time, the underlying cause of the disaster remains undisclosed.
21:06 Ukrainian Electricity Provider Forecasts Power ShutdownsUkrainian power corporation Ukrenergo is projecting multiple power failures for Ukraine on Monday as a result of intensified Russian assaults on the nation's power grid, as reported by Ukrinform. The power supply to essential infrastructure will be maintained. Nevertheless, Ukrenergo cautions that potential modifications to the degree of constraints might ensue.
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The ongoing Ukrainian conflict has led to significant losses for both Ukrainian and Russian forces, with the Ukrainian Military High Command reporting over 617,600 casualties among Russian soldiers since February 24, 2022. This conflict has also resulted in the destruction of vital infrastructure in various Ukrainian regions, such as the targeted bombing of a children's social rehabilitation center and orphanage in Sumy by Russian troops, resulting in 13 injuries.
