War update: 156 combat clashes on front lines, Pokrovsk sector the hottest
Throughout the day, a total of 156 combat clashes took place on the front lines, most of the attacks were repulsed by the Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsk sector.
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29 August 2024
Civilians wounded as enemy shells Sumy region
Throughout the day, the enemy shelled Sumy region 78 times, there are wounded civilians.
Putin to visit ICC signatory Mongolia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Mongolia on September 3. This is his first visit to a country that has ratified the Rome Statute.
One killed, six injured as Russians shell Kostiantynivka
At least one person was killed and six more were injured as a result of the enemy's shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region.
Most EU countries support liberalization of road transport with Ukraine – Derkach
With the agreement on the liberalization of road transport, the number of transport companies and motor vehicles in Ukraine has increased twofold in the past year.
Ukrainian pilot Oleksii Mes killed during Russia’s massive air strike
On August 26, pilot of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksii Mes, was killed on combat duty while repulsing Russian massive missile attack.
Another 14 children returned to government-controlled territory
Another 14 children who were in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions have been returned to the government-controlled territory of Ukraine.
General Staff confirms loss of F-16 aircraft
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the loss of an F-16 aircraft.
Russians attacked village in Kherson region with drone, man was injured
In Kherson region, a 59-year-old man was injured by explosives dropped from an enemy drone.
Enemy was shelling Nikopol region with drones and artillery all day: one killed, six wounded
In Dnipropetrovsk region, the occupants shelled Nikopol district during the day, a woman was killed and six more civilians were wounded.
Russian troops shell Ukrainsk and Kostiantynivka, six civilians wounded
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders fired on Ukrainsk and Kostiantynivka, injuring six civilians.
Four people injured in Kharkiv region as result of shelling of village
In the Kharkiv region, four people were injured as a result of the shelling of Novoosynove village of the Kupiansk community.
Zelensky holds meetings to discuss Pokrovsk sector, Kursk operation and long-range weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky held two important meetings to discuss the situation on the front lines and the development of domestic long-range weapons.
EU countries ready to expedite delivery of pledged military aid to Ukraine - Kuleba
At an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has conveyed a sense of urgency regarding the delivery of pledged military assistance.
Ukraine invites Australia to join demining coalition
Representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense met with an Australian delegation to discuss the issues of further partnership.
Man injured as Russian army attacks civilian car with drone in Chernihiv region
A Russian drone attacked a civilian car carrying food in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of the Chernihiv region.
Air strike on Kupiansk: Injury toll grows to 21 people, including 10 police officers
The number of people injured in a Russian air strike on Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, on August 28 has increased to 21, including 10 police officers.
European integration of transport sector requires eliminating monopolization, opening market – Derkach
The European integration of the transport sector in Ukraine requires eliminating monopolization and opening the market.
Georgian volunteer, Viktor Kipritidi, dies fighting for Ukraine
Viktor Kipritidi, a volunteer from Georgia, died fighting for Ukraine. He previously served in the Georgian Legion.
EU diplomacy believes Ukraine should be allowed to use Western weapons to attack targets inside Russia
The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, echoes the opinion of EU High Representative Josep Borrell regarding the need to grant Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons, provided by Western partners, against legitimate targets inside Russia.
Lithuania's Migration Department confirms extension of residence permits for refugees until 2026
The Lithuanian Migration Department confirmed that the new temporary residence permits issued to Ukrainian refugees on the basis of temporary protection will be valid until March 4, 2026.
Germany, partners to supply more Iris-Ts and Gepards to Ukraine this year
Germany and its EU partners will contribute to the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense before the winter period.
Part of money from frozen Russian assets to be used to prepare Ukraine for winter - EU envoy
The mechanism for Ukraine to receive funds derived from Russian assets frozen abroad as part of the Group of Seven agreement is still being finalized, while the European Union has already received the first such transfer, which is be forwarded for Ukraine’s needs in the near future.
Ukraine already exports more than 6.7M tonnes of grain, leguminous crops
Since the beginning of the marketing year 2024/2025, Ukraine has exported 6.746 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
Kursk operation is part of Ukraine's self-defense - Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ukraine's self-defense, according to the provisions of the UN, includes the right of Kyiv to target military facilities on the territory of Russia, therefore the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region is an element of self-defense.
Integrity of anti-graft bodies important element in fighting corruption - EU Ambassador
The fight against corruption is an important element of European integration so anti-corruption agencies must retain integrity.
Demchenko tells about situation on Ukraine-Belarus border
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine controls the entire length of the Ukrainian border; no movements of Belarusian military equipment or personnel in the immediate vicinity of the border, nor any unusual or provocative actions on the part of the neighboring country have been recorded.
Ukraine’s grape harvest likely to decline by 30% in 2024
As preliminarily estimated by the industry-specific corporation, Ukraine’s grape harvest may reduce by 30% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Enemy renews assault operations in Orikhiv sector – military spokesperson
The situation remains stable in the zone of responsibility of the Tavria Operational Grouping of Troops, the Russians renewed their assault on Zaporizhzhia region in the Orikhiv sector. Throughout the day, Ukrainian defenders killed 62 occupiers and destroyed nine units of military equipment.