Satellite images show the 12th day of the fire at the oil depot near Proletarsk after a drone strike. Also, the Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia has been burning for 3 days.
The EU countries will analyze the level of fulfillment of commitments on military assistance to Ukraine and the possibility of increasing them. Borrell emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for the successful fight against Russian aggression.
Borrell announced plans to expand the EU's training mission for the Ukrainian military. The goal is to train more than 60,000 soldiers, and the possibility of opening a coordination center in Kyiv is also being considered.
An industrial park in Dnipro received UAH 150 million in state funding to build a transformer substation. The government plans to allocate UAH 1 billion for the development of industrial parks this year to create jobs and attract investment.
Power engineers are eliminating the consequences of the enemy attack on August 26. Emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and 16 regions, and 518 settlements were cut off. The blackout schedules will be in effect throughout the day.
A 48-year-old woman died in hospital from injuries sustained during an air strike on a business in Sumy. The attack took place on August 30 at around 01:30, with 9 victims initially reported.
Russian troops shelled the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. A total of 97 attacks were recorded, 14 civilians were wounded, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
Belgium plans to allocate €150 million to rebuild the social and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, Chernihiv, and both regions. Memorandums of understanding were signed between the Ukrainian and Belgian sides to implement joint projects.
The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the US delegation to discuss challenges in the energy system. The key areas of discussion were infrastructure restoration, generation development, and strengthening the protection of energy facilities.
At the Paralympics in Paris, Ukrainian swimmers won 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. Zelenskyy congratulated the athletes, noting their achievements in various swimming disciplines.
Russian troops conducted an air strike on a company in Sumy that produces baby food packaging. The attack injured 9 people and damaged civilian infrastructure.
Herman Galushchenko met with the Ambassador of Japan to discuss energy security and assistance to Ukraine. Japan will consider increasing the supply of necessary equipment to protect and restore the energy system.
The National Police reported the detention of more than 70 people suspected of setting fire to military vehicles. The operations were conducted jointly with the SBU in different regions of Ukraine since the beginning of the year.
On August 29, the occupiers fired 17 times in Chernihiv region. Residential buildings, a shop and outbuildings were damaged and destroyed in the villages of Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities.
At night, two Shahed-136/131 UAVs were destroyed in Mykolaiv region. In the afternoon of August 29, enemy artillery shelled the waters of the Ochakiv community, no one was injured.
At night, Russian troops shelled the Korabelny district of Kherson. A 69-year-old woman sustained an explosive injury and contusion, she was treated on the spot.
Serbia has signed an agreement with Dassault Aviation to purchase 12 new Rafale fighter jets for €2. 7 billion. This is Serbia's largest arms deal since independence, signaling a shift away from Russia as a traditional arms supplier.
Defense forces repelled a nighttime attack by Russian drones. Of the 18 Shaheds launched, 12 were shot down, 4 were lost, and an Iskander-M ballistic missile was launched from Crimea.
Occupants shelled 23 settlements in Kherson region. Residential buildings, a post office, a shopping center, gas pipelines and vehicles were damaged. Six people were injured as a result of the attacks.
EU countries believe that the issue of lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons in Russia is a national decision of each member state. This was stated by the head of the EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell.
On August 30, at 01:30, the enemy conducted an air strike on a company in Sumy, injuring 9 people. An investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched, and the fire is being eliminated.
At night, Russian troops conducted drone strikes on an industrial facility in Poltava region. According to the head of RMA, no one was injured in the attack.
On August 30, Ukraine is expected to have mostly dry weather with temperatures up to 33°. In the south, short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible, with east and northeast winds of 5-10 m/s.
The body of a Ukrainian man who drowned while trying to cross the Tisza River was found on the border with Hungary. This is the 41st death during an illegal border crossing since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Kamala Harris has a slight lead over Donald Trump in three of the four Sun Belt states, according to a Fox News poll.
The Ukrainian Oscar Committee has closed the call for applications for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. Four films will participate in the national selection, and the committee meeting is scheduled for September 9.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Indian state of Gujarat. At least 28 people were killed and more than 24,000 evacuated. Precipitation is expected to continue until September 1.
Russian troops attacked a civilian car in Kherson with a drone. A 34-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and concussion and was treated on the spot.
In the Chernihiv region, Russians dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car carrying food. The 56-year-old driver was injured, and police opened a criminal investigation for violating the laws of war.
The fire has engulfed the third fuel tank at the Rosrezerv oil depot near the village of Astakhov. The fire has been going on for two days and firefighters lack special equipment to extinguish it.
