Ukraine's Petition Propels Action: Proposal to Reduce Maximum Age Limit to 50 Years
14:34 Russia: Eleven Individuals, Including Two Minors, Sustain Injuries in Ukrainian Attacks on Belgorod RegionEleven individuals, including two minor children, were injured in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian region of Belgorod and its capital city. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced this via Telegram. A kindergarten was reportedly damaged. Gladkov shared images of the collapsed kindergarten building and other wreckage and damaged structures in the region. Local authorities have decided to temporarily close several schools and kindergartens in the region due to the attacks. September 2nd marks the first day of school after the summer break in some regions of Ukraine and Russia.
14:10 Zelensky: Russian Missile Strikes Severely Damage Kyiv Mosque and Islamic Cultural CenterIn the Russian missile strike on Kyiv overnight (see entries 05:39, 06:20, and 09:29), a mosque and an adjacent Islamic cultural center were severely damaged. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for its disregard for spiritual and human values, as well as any religion or belief. He stated that Russia's destructive campaign against the Ukrainian people continues, aiming to destroy all communities and even holy places of worship. The local community's chief mufti, Vadym Dashevski, told Reuters that the mosque was hit in a cowardly attack.
13:39 Detailed Footage Shows Extensive Drone Attacks Targeting MoscowUkraine carried out a large-scale drone attack, reaching targets in and around Moscow. An explosion occurred at a refinery situated 16 kilometers from the Kremlin. Two other power plants were also struck. According to Russian reports, over 150 Ukrainian drones were intercepted.
12:58 Poland Contemplates Shooting Down Russian Drones and Aircraft Approaching BordersPoland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes Poland has the right to shoot down Russian drones and other aircraft migrating from Ukrainian airspace before entering Polish airspace. Sikorski expressed this viewpoint to the British "Financial Times" (FT). Sikorski opposes the official NATO stance, which views the risk of escalating the conflict through potential direct engagement with Russian forces as too great. NATO has thus far rejected the shooting down of Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine, alongside Kyiv's request for a no-fly zone over the country. Sikorski told the FT: "I believe that if hostile aircraft are approaching our airspace, this would represent a legitimate act of self-defense. Since the moment they enter, the risk of injury due to debris becomes significant."
12:12 Munz: Russian Response to AfD and BSW Election Wins, as well as Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Correspondent ReportsThe results of the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony have gained attention in Russia. NTV correspondent Rainer Munz reports on reactions to the election victories of AfD and BSW and discusses Moscow's handling of what may be the most extensive drone attack on the Russian capital ever.
11:40 Putin Praises Russian Troops' Rapid Advancement in Occupying New Ukrainian TerritoriesRussian President Vladimir Putin commended the speed at which his troops have been occupying new territories in neighboring Ukraine. He told students that Ukraine had attempted to thwart the advance of Russian troops in the Donbass region with a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, but to no avail. Putin stated, according to Russian news agencies, that instead of 200 or 300 meters, it's about several square kilometers of progress. He emphasized that the current pace of the offensive in the Donbass region has not been observed for a long time. Putin briefly visited the Siberian republic of Tuva en route to Mongolia to teach a new subject introduced following the onset of the war, "Conversations About the Important." The lesson, infused with propaganda, aims to bring children closer to the Kremlin's political stance. Putin has frequently assumed the role of teacher on the first day of school in recent years. During a public lesson, he reiterated his claim that the war he initiated serves to protect his own country.
11:07 Ukraine Shoots Down 22 of 35 Russian Missiles and Destroys 20 of 23 Ukrainian Drone AttacksUkraine's air force claims to have shot down 22 out of 35 Russian missiles and destroyed 20 out of 23 Ukrainian drone attacks. Nine ballistic missiles and 13 cruise missiles were shot down over Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
10:36 Footage Shows Russian Missile Strike on Kharkiv Shopping and Event CenterRussian missile attacks on Kharkiv have been ongoing for several days. According to Ukrainian reports, at least 10 missiles were fired at the city on Sunday, striking a shopping and event center. Many individuals were injured.
10:01 Injury Count in Russian Missile Attack on Sumy RisesThe casualty count from a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has risen. As of recent updates from Ukraine's interior ministry, 18 individuals, including six minor children, have reportedly sustained injuries. The ministry previously reported that at least 13 civilians, including four children, were injured in the attack. The Russian missile strike hit a children's social and psychological rehabilitation center and an orphanage in Sumy. The security situation in the Sumy region has deteriorated further following the commencement of the cross-border incursion into the neighboring Russian region of Kursk on August 6. The city of Sumy, home to over 250,000 people, is located approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Wounded in Russian Air Raid on KyivRussia has assaulted Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, with missiles once more (check past incidents at 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were injured due to falling debris from shot-down missiles, as reported by local authorities. Fires were ignited, and properties and infrastructure were harmed. A nationwide air alert was in effect for nearly two hours up until the early morning.
08:57 ISW: Majority of Russians Back War in UkraineSupport for the Russian military involvement in Ukraine remains strong among the Russian population, even after the Ukrainian invasion of the Russian border region of Kursk. This is as per the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), which relies on data from the independent Russian polling institute Levada Center. The number of Russians backing the war in Ukraine has actually increased in August, with approximately 78% of respondents in favor, an increase from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian population does not seem war-weary, giving the Kremlin flexiblity in its approach to wage a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine, according to ISW analysts.
08:11 Ukraine Released Details on Russian CasualtiesThe Ukrainian General Staff has released new figures for Russian casualties in Ukraine. According to their data, Russia has lost about 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, with a daily loss of 1,300. A report from Kyiv also states that nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones have been destroyed. In total, Russia has reportedly lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, according to Ukrainian figures. International estimations place these losses lower, but these are also minimum values.
07:29 Governor: Saporizhzhia Under Russian Shelling 171 Times in 24 HoursRussian forces have shelled the Ukrainian region of Saporizhzhia an astonishing 171 times in the past 24 hours, as per a Telegram post by the military governor of Saporizhzhia, Ivan Fedorov. Four Russian air strikes were carried out on the settlements of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriivka, with 95 drones used.
07:03 Rescue Crews Rescue Man Alive from Debris in KharkivRescue crews have managed to free a man alive from the rubble of a collapsed event hall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, following a Russian air strike on the city, as reported by Reuters. The survivor mentioned he was "fine" shortly after being rescued. Over 40 people, including five children, were injured in the Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv, according to official reports. Several missiles hit a shopping center and an event hall on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Devastation: Massive Russian Air Raid on KyivRussia has attacked Ukraine with waves of drones, over ten cruise missiles, and numerous ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv and possibly other cities, as reported by the Ukrainian air force. Explosions in Kyiv have forced many residents to seek shelter in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports that emergency services have been called to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Klitschko shares on Telegram about several fires. The head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko, also reports fires in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where a person was reportedly injured by falling debris. "We will respond. The enemy will feel it," writes the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Kyiv Attacked Again: Russian Rocket StrikeThe Ukrainian capital Kyiv has once again been targeted by a Russian rocket attack, according to Ukrainian military reports. Defenses are engaging in repelling the attack, as announced by Ukrainian military representatives via Telegram. Eyewitnesses in Kyiv report several loud explosions, indicating the use of air defense systems. The exact number of rockets fired and the extent of any possible damage is not yet known.
04:46 Putin: New Gas Pipeline to China On SchedulePreparations for the construction of a new Russian gas pipeline through Mongolia to China are progressing as expected, as per President Vladimir Putin. A feasibility study was approved in January 2022, and necessary technical investigations have been conducted, Putin said in an interview with Mongolian newspaper Onoodor, as reported on the Kremlin's website. The anticipated pipeline "Power of Siberia 2" is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia annually.
03:34 Russians Bomb Orphanage in Sumy - 13 InjuredRussian troops have attacked a children's rehabilitation and orphanage center in Sumy with rockets. According to Ukrainska Pravda, 13 people were injured, including two children. The building is located in a residential area, the newspaper reports, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Poll: Poland Supports Shooting Down Intruding Russian DronesAs per a survey conducted by Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita", approximately 60% of Polish citizens believe that their military should take down Russian drones that violate Polish airspace during attacks on Ukraine. The survey relates to an unidentified aerial object, presumably a self-destruct drone from the Shahed series, which flew over Poland for half an hour on August 26 before disappearing. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak expressed his thoughts to Radio RMF24 that Russia might be testing Poland's air defense system by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Casualty in Belgorod: One Feared Killed by Ukrainian ShellingThe governor of the Russian region of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, informs about one casualty in the village of Shagarovka near the border, due to Ukrainian attacks. Three individuals were injured in attacks on the village of Shebekino. At least one more village has reportedly suffered from Ukrainian shelling.
23:08 Russia Claims Defeat of 158 Ukrainian Drone AttacksRussia alleges that it has warded off "massive" drone attacks by Ukraine on the capital Moscow and 14 other regions, with a total of 158 aerial objects being intercepted, according to the Defense Ministry’s Telegram online service. Ten drones reportedly targeted Moscow.
22:24 Air Strike on Kharkiv: Number of Injured Increases to 47The number of casualties in the enormous Russian air strike on Kharkiv has increased to 47, including seven children, according to the Ukrainian state service for emergency situations on Telegram. Several civilian buildings, including a shopping center, were hit, as shown in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Helicopter Crash During Training: Two Pilots DeadTwo pilots died in a helicopter crash at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University in Ukraine. The Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reports that the helicopter, a Mi-2, was on a training mission. This information was shared on the university's Facebook page, reported by Ukrinform. "The university has suffered an irreparable loss - the two-man crew has perished," the university's Facebook page stated. Investigators, specialists, and Ministry of Defense representatives are currently examining the crash site. The cause of the accident remains unknown.
21:06 Ukrainian Power Company Announces Power OutagesDue to intense Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid, there will be several power outages on Monday. The Ukrainian power company Ukrenergo announced this, as reported by Ukrinform. Power supply to critical infrastructure facilities will not be restricted. However, Ukrenergo warns that there could be changes in the extent of restrictions.
Previous developments can be read here.
Following the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, cybersecurity experts have warned about the potential for a significant level of cyberwarfare. (14:46 Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Cyberwar Risk in Russian-Ukrainian Conflict)
In response, both Russia and Ukraine have reportedly increased their cyber defenses and taken preventive measures to protect their digital infrastructure from potential cyberattacks. (14:46 Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Increased Cyberwar Risk in Russian-Ukrainian Conflict)
