Video at 10:36 depicts Russian missile assault on Kharkiv.
10:01 Increase in Casualties from Russian Attack on Sumy, UkraineThe number of casualties in a Russian missile attack on the city of Sumy, located in northeastern Ukraine, has increased. As per the most recent data from the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, 18 individuals were wounded, including 6 minors. The ministry shared this information via Telegram. Earlier (see entry 03:34), the local administration of Sumy reported that at least 13 civilians, including 4 children, were injured during the attack. The Russian missile strike impacted a children's rehabilitation center and an orphanage in Sumy. The overall security situation in the Sumy region has worsened since the commencement of intrusions into the Russian border region of Kursk on August 6. The city of Sumy, which has a population of over 250,000, is approximately 350 kilometers east of Kyiv.
09:29 Ukraine: Two Injured in Russian Airstrike on KyivRussia has launched another assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, utilizing missiles (see entries 05:39 and 06:20). At least two individuals were wounded due to falling debris resulting from downed missiles, as reported by local authorities. Additionally, fires were ignited, and structures as well as infrastructure were damaged. There was a nationwide air alert for approximately two hours between midnight and early morning.
08:57 Russian Public Continues to Back War in UkraineThe Russian populace maintains support for the conflict in Ukraine - even following the Ukrainian guerrilla action in the Russian border region of Kursk. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), this is concluded in its latest report. Citing research from the independent Russian polling firm Levada Center, support for the Russian military operation in Ukraine increased to approximately 78% in August, increasing from 75% in July and 77% in June. The Russian public does not show signs of war fatigue, providing the Kremlin with flexibility in their strategy of conducting a prolonged war of attrition against Ukraine, the ISW analysts determine.
08:11 Ukraine Releases Statistics on Russian Troop LossesThe Ukrainian General Staff has disclosed new casualty figures for Russian troops in Ukraine. According to these figures, Russia has reportedly sustained losses of around 617,600 soldiers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, including 1,300 in the past 24 hours. As per a report from Kyiv, nine tanks, ten artillery systems, one medium artillery rocket system, and 30 drones were also destroyed. Overall, Russia has reportedly lost 8,601 tanks, 17,646 artillery systems, and 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, drones, 28 ships, and one submarine, due to the large-scale attack, according to Ukraine. Foreign estimates suggest less substantial losses - though these are merely minimum values.
07:29 Saporischschja Under Siege 171 Times in a DayRussian forces are reported to have shelled the Ukrainian region of Saporischschja 171 times in the previous 24 hours, according to Ivan Fedorov, the military governor of Saporischschja on Telegram. Four Russian airstrikes were carried out on the villages of Lobkove, Pjatschatki, and Nowoandriiwka, involving a total of 95 drones.
07:03 Rescue Operations Free Man Alive from Debris after Russian Strike on KharkivRescue services have managed to free a man who was trapped under debris following a Russian airstrike on the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. The survivor expressed relief shortly after being extracted. According to authorities, more than 40 individuals were wounded, including five children, in the Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, which affected a shopping mall and an event hall on Sunday afternoon.
06:20 Extensive Russian Airstrike on KyivRussia has launched a series of attacks on Ukraine, involving more than ten cruise missiles, dozens of ballistic missiles, and a swarm of drones. These attacks have affected the capital Kyiv and potential other cities, according to the Ukrainian air force. Amid a series of explosions in Kyiv, many residents sought refuge in air-raid shelters. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported calls to the Holosiyivskyi and Solomianskyi districts to emergency services. Klitschko also reported several fires on Telegram, as did the head of the Kyiv military administration, Serhiy Popko. A person was reported to be injured by falling debris in the Shevchenkivskyi district. "We will retaliate for everything. The enemy will feel it," said the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, on Telegram.
05:39 Kyiv Under Fire: Russian Missile Strike Targets CapitalThe capital Kyiv has again been targeted by a Russian missile strike, according to Ukrainian military reports. Ukrainian air defense units are engaged in fending off the assault, according to Telegram messages from Ukrainian military representatives. Witnesses in Kyiv report several loud explosions, suggesting the use of air defense systems. The exact number of missiles launched and the extent of damage are yet to be determined.
04:46 Putin: Construction of New Gas Pipeline to China ProgressingPreparations for constructing a new Russian gas pipeline via Mongolia to China are proceeding as planned, according to President Vladimir Putin. In an interview with the Mongolian newspaper "Onoodor," published on the Kremlin's website, Putin stated that a feasibility study was approved and the necessary technical surveys were conducted in January 2022. The anticipated "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the Russian Yamal region to China via Mongolia annually.
03:34 Russian Forces Strike Children's Rehabilitation Center in Sumy - 13 harmedRussian forces have assaulted a facility for social and psychological reconstruction of kids and an orphanage in Sumy utilizing missiles, injuring 13 individuals, among whom are two children, as per "Ukrainska Pravda." The structure is situated in a residential area, the newspaper writes, citing the local military administration.
02:26 Poll: Majority of Poles Support Shooting Down Russian Surveillance DronesBased on a poll carried out by the Polish newspaper "Rzeczpospolita," around 60% of Poles believe that the Polish military ought to shoot down Russian observation drones that enter Polish airspace during attacks on Ukraine. The poll refers to an unidentified flying object, presumably a suicide drone of the Shahed type, that stayed airborne over Poland for more than 30 minutes before vanishing on August 26. Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak informed Radio RMF24 that Russia may have tested Poland's air defense system by sending drones into Polish airspace.
00:26 Russia: Casualty in Belgorod from Ukrainian ShellingThe governor of the Russian area of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reports that one person has lost their life as a result of Ukrainian gunfire in the village of Shagarovka close to the border. Three individuals were injured in attacks on the village of Shebekino. At least one other village was bombarded by Ukrainians.
23:08 Russia Announces Interception of 158 Ukrainian DronesRussia claims to have successfully repelled "large-scale" Ukrainian drone attacks on the capital Moscow and 14 other areas. A total of 158 flying objects were intercepted overnight, the defense ministry stated on the Telegram messaging service. Ten drones targeted Moscow, according to official reports.
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22:24 Air Strike on Kharkiv: Number of Injured Rises to 47The number of injured in the significant Russian air strike on Kharkiv has risen to 47, including seven children, the Ukrainian state emergency service reported on Telegram. Several civilian structures, including a shopping center, were hit, as seen in photos from news agencies.
21:52 Ukrainian Military Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight - Two Pilots KilledTwo pilots were killed when a Ukrainian military helicopter crashed during a training flight at the Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University. The Mi-2 helicopter was on a training flight when it crashed, the state news agency Ukrinform stated. The university expressed its condolences and said it was investigating the reason for the crash.
21:06 Ukrainian Power Supplier Announces Power OutagesUkraine's state power company, Ukrenergo, has announced that there will be several power outages on Monday due to massive Russian assaults on the country's energy grid. Ukrenergo stated that critical infrastructure will not be affected, but warned that alterations to the restrictions are possible.
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07:29 World Leaders Condemn The Attack on Ukraine's Sumy Following the Russian missile strike on the children's rehabilitation center and the orphanage in Sumy, Ukraine, leading global figures have condemned the attack on innocent civilians. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his deep concern and called for an immediate end to all hostilities.
14:18 International Aid Organizations Offer Assistance to Affected Families in Sumy International aid organizations have offered their support to the families affected by the attack on Sumy. The Red Cross and other humanitarian agencies have pledged to provide emergency relief, including food, shelter, and medical supplies, to those in need. The organizations urged all parties to ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to the city.
