Defense forces shoot down 24 Russian drones overnight
On the night of Aug 30-31, the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 24 Russian Shahed-131/136 type drones, while 25 crashed on their own. Three drones flew to Russia and Belarus.
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Explosive ordnance discovered at power substation in Zaporizhzhia region defused
In Zaporizhzhia region, power substation workers discovered an explosive item which was defused.
Russians shell nine settlements across Kharkiv region in past day
On August 30, the Russian forces shelled nine settlements across Kharkiv region.
Russian domestic discontent towards Putin growing amid Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region - ISW
Discontent towards Russian President Vladimir Putin and the authorities is growing in Russia amid Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region. The Kremlin is trying to correct this and has launched an intricate messaging campaign.
Hourly blackout schedules to be in place throughout Saturday across Ukraine
Hourly power outage schedules on Saturday, August 31, will be in effect throughout the day, including two shifts to be switched off simultaneously from 16:00 to 22:00.
Drone debris leaves four households in Cherkasy district damaged
Four houses were affected after a downed drone debris crashed in the neighborhood.
France at UN warns all countries against selling arms to Russia
France and the international community are ready to react decisively should Iran sell ballistic missiles to Russia.
Russian strikes hit 19 settlements across Kherson region
During the past day, the Russian invasion forces shelled 19 settlements in Kherson region.
Russian artillery pummels Nikopol, Marhanets
In the early hours of Sunday, August 31, the Russians shelled the towns of Nikopol and Marhanets in Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage, leaving at least one person injured.
War update: 183 combat clashes along frontlines
A total of 183 combat engagements were reported on the Ukrainian battlefield in the past 24 hours, with the situation remaining most tense in the Pokrovsk axis and Russian invaders also being active in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Kurakhove directions.
All Russian drones targeting Kyiv early Saturday intercepted - authorities
Air defense forces on Saturday, August 31, destroyed all Russian one-way attack drones that were targeting Kyiv.
Kharkiv bombardment update: seven killed, 97 injured, including 22 children
The casualty toll from the latest Russian air strike on Kharkiv has reached 97, according to the latest update.
Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,360 in past day
Russia’s combat casualty toll in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion has reached an estimated 614,950, including 1,360 soldiers killed or wounded in the past day alone.
Venezuela hands over to Russia Colombians who fought for Ukraine - media
Russia's FSB security service arrested two Colombian nationals over their participation in hostilities on Ukraine’s side.
Black Sea update: Russia deploys warship carrying up to four missiles
Russia keeps on combat duty in the Black Sea a single Kalibr cruise missile carrier with a total salvo of up to four missiles.
Turkey plays critical role in shaping ceasefire, post-war arrangement - think tank
Turkey's role is critical in shaping the conditions for a ceasefire and post-war arrangements between Ukraine and Russia, as it possesses tools to prevent escalation by Russia and to offer a way out of the war that all parties may support.
U.S. envoy on Kharkiv airstrike: Russia must be held accountable
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, in the wake of Russia’s deadly airstrike on Kharkiv, emphasized the need to hold Moscow accountable for war crimes.
Ukraine urgently needs permission to hit targets inside Russia - France in UN
France understands Ukraine’s needs and support its right to hit military targets inside Russia.
Explosions rock Kyiv suburbs as air defense activated amid air raid alert
A number of explosions were heard in Kyiv region as air defense forces engaged aerial targets in the early hours of Saturday.
Ukraine receives about $8.4B in external financing in Aug 2024
Ukraine’s state budget received about USD 8.4 billion in external financing in August 2024, including more than USD 5.5 billion in grants.
Japan drawing up another grant within Emergency Recovery Project for Ukraine
Japan consistently and systematically supports various investment projects in Ukraine, and currently, Tokyo is preparing another grant aid project.
Ukraine already harvests about 33M tonnes of grain, oilseed crops
As of August 30, 2024, about 33 million tonnes of the new-harvest crops were gathered across Ukraine. The harvesting of corn has started.
U.S., Poland’s defense chiefs talk military aid to Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon, where the two top defense officials discussed, among other things, Poland's continued leadership in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
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Ukraine participating in IBBY International Congress
Ukraine is participating in the 39th International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), which began in Trieste, Italy.
Ukrainian delegation discusses with Austin Army needs, joint arms production
A Ukrainian delegation headed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko has begun its visit to Washington. The first meeting was held with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
We must have the ability to destroy Russian military aircraft exactly where they are based - Zelensky
We must put a stop to Russia’s terror tactics. Ukraine must have the ability to destroy Russian military aircraft exactly where they are based.
Borrell to visit Ukraine prior to end of his term of office
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell intends to visit Ukraine in September or October to give a final push to the EU cooperation with Ukraine on military support before the end of his mandate in the European Commission.
Ukraine wants to develop laser guidance, AI for drones swarms, cheap missiles - minister
Ukraine seeks to engage arms manufacturers in the development of effective laser guidance, AI for drone swarms, own rocket salvo systems, and cheap missiles.
USA spreading "false narratives": China denies claims of military aid to Russia
The Chinese side, while discussing Ukraine issues with the US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, emphasized its readiness to continue efforts to promote peace talks and political settlement of the conflict.