On August 30, Russia lost 1,270 occupants and 1 tank in Ukraine. Russia's total losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached 623,990 troops, 8,632 tanks and other equipment.
Active air defense was conducted in Mykolaiv region at night. The enemy shelled the coastline of Ochakiv and the Kutsurubska community, there were no casualties. The situation remains tense.
Over the past day, Russian troops conducted 265 attacks on 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. Aviation, UAVs, MLRS, and artillery were used, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
There is one Russian ship with Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. Russia continues to violate the international SOLAS convention by disabling AIS systems on its ships.
At night, Kyiv came under a massive attack by Russian Shahed drones. All the enemy drones were destroyed by air defense forces, there were no casualties or damage, only minor damage from the debris in the Pechersk district.
Warm and sunny weather with temperatures up to +28° is expected in Ukraine this weekend. In some regions, there may be short-term rains. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.
A drone is shot down in the Ostrogozhsky district of the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, causing a fire and detonation. Residents of one of the villages are temporarily evacuated to neighboring settlements.
The French Defense Ministry announced its participation in an EU initiative to use €1. 4 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. EUR 300 million will be spent on arms purchases from French industry in 2024.
Several Russian drones entered Belarus from Chernihiv region. The drones were moving through Loiev toward Vasilevichi, and several more may follow the same course.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine should join NATO and the EU after the war. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in the future security infrastructure of Europe and the world.
The United States and Iraq have agreed on a plan for the withdrawal of international coalition forces. It is planned to withdraw hundreds of troops by September 2025, and the rest by the end of 2026, with the possibility of some units remaining.
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has undocked from the ISS, completing its three-month mission. The capsule will make a historic landing in New Mexico, the first such landing for an American spacecraft.
A Boeing Starliner capsule has detached from the ISS and is heading back to Earth without a crew after an 8-month mission. The return will be a key test of maneuverability after engine malfunctions that led to a lengthy investigation.
An explosion was heard in the capital of Ukraine, and an air raid alert was issued. The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported that air defense systems were in place, and the Air Force spotted a strike UAV flying toward Kyiv.
The Polish Foreign Minister believes that the country has the right to shoot down Russian missiles in Ukrainian airspace if they threaten nuclear power plants. This is Sikorski's personal opinion, no official decisions have been made.
Explosions were heard in Khmelnytsky region during an air raid alert. This happened after the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned of the launch of Russian attack drones from the northern and southern directions.
The White House has warned of a dramatic escalation if Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia to strike Ukraine. The US is closely monitoring the potential movement of missiles between the two countries.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained in Paris on suspicion of facilitating the distribution of child pornography. Telegram systematically ignored law enforcement requests for information about its users.
Kyiv RMA reported the detection of drones in the airspace. The air defense forces are targeting targets, and residents are urged to stay in shelters and observe information silence.
Andriy Sybiga had a phone conversation with U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The parties discussed accelerating military assistance to Ukraine, promoting the Peace Formula, and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
KCSA assures that the water quality in Kyiv is under control. Specialized services monitor the water condition, and in case of deterioration, Kyivvodokanal will take additional measures to ensure its quality.
Andriy Sybiga had a telephone conversation with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminica Odobescu. They discussed deepening relations, support for Ukraine and the transfer of the Patriot air defense system.
On September 6, the Russian army shelled Sumy region 70 times, 186 explosions were recorded in 11 communities. One person died and 4 were injured as a result of a strike on the Krasnopil community.
Andriy Sybiga had a telephone conversation with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky. The parties discussed strengthening defense cooperation, arms procurement and joint work on the Peace Formula.
Donald Trump warned Jewish Republicans about the threat to Israel if the Democrats win. He called for support for his candidacy and criticized Jewish voters who support Harris.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to scale up ammunition production in Ukraine. Companies will be able to produce and import explosives without permits, reducing the process of opening production from 18 months to 1 month.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Sybiga had a phone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister. The parties discussed strengthening strategic ties, implementation of the Peace Formula and security in the Black Sea region.
President Zelenskyy called on his allies to allow Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against targets in Russia. He explained that the available weapons do not allow attacking the Kremlin and emphasized that Ukraine only hits military targets.
Lawyer Dmytro Ostapenko supports an external audit of the ARMA to check the agency's performance. Experts point to the lack of a full-fledged audit and possible corruption risks in ARMA's activities.
An international anti-corruption expert hinted at NABU's bias.
