On August 30, Russia lost 1,360 soldiers in Ukraine. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the invasion have reached about 615,000 people, as well as a significant amount of equipment and weapons.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 221 times. Missile, air and artillery strikes were launched, UAVs and MLRS were used, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
As a result of the Russian air attack on August 30, 97 people were injured in Kharkiv, including 22 children. The enemy attacked the city with MRLS, hitting a 12-story residential building.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region of Russia is legal. According to him, Ukraine has the right to self-defense, which is not limited to the border.
Brazilian regulator suspends access to X due to Musk's conflict with a Supreme Court judge. X did not appoint a legal representative in Brazil, which led to the blocking of the platform and the possible loss of an important market.
At a public meeting of Donald Trump, a man who tried to enter the press box was stopped with a stun gun. Police also detained another man from the audience, but the connection between the incidents is unknown.
North Korea has imported 24 Oryol trotters from Russia. Horses are symbolic for Kim Jong-un, playing an important role in the regime's personality cult and propaganda.
The UK representative to the UN said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian attacks, including strikes on its territory. Britain will continue to support Ukraine despite Russian disinformation.
The occupiers intend to organize an internship for students of the seized colleges in the workshops of the Russian Armed Forces. The Center of National Resistance warns of violations of international law and calls for reporting those involved.
On the night of August 31, a trial run of a train took place on the Lybidska-Demiivska metro line. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that security checks are underway before passenger traffic resumes.
Japan's SLIM mission on the Moon ended after a year in space and 8 months on the surface. The device set a record for landing accuracy and duration of operation, surviving three lunar nights.
A 16-year-old girl is accused of insulting Turkish President Erdogan by using foul language. The prosecutor's office is demanding a trial, despite the girl's explanation that she was simply afraid of the motorcade.
Mykola Oleshchuk published a quote from Valeriy Zaluzhny after the information about his dismissal from the post of Air Force Commander. President Zelensky dismissed Oleshchuk from this position.
Jaroslav Popelka, 68, was sentenced to 6 months in prison for calling for the removal of Ukrainian flags from public buildings in the Czech Republic. He failed to appear in court and is now on the wanted list.
Donald Trump has announced that he will vote against the Florida abortion rights amendment. He considers the 6-week period too short and the amendment too liberal.
A car collided with a truck on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. The accident killed one child and injured five other people, including two children, with varying degrees of severity.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin assures Ukraine of continued assistance during a meeting with Rustem Umerov. Next week, the Rammstein meeting will be held to discuss Ukraine's needs, including air defense.
S&P Global has affirmed Ukraine's credit rating at 'selective default' after approving a $20 billion debt restructuring. The agency considers the restructuring “difficult” and predicts that financial pressure on the country will continue.
In the Egyptian resort of Taba, a conflict broke out between Israeli tourists and hotel staff. Seven people were injured in the fight, and one hotel employee was seriously injured.
A judge of the Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of X's operations due to failure to comply with court orders. The company must appoint a legal representative in the country and pay a fine of $3.28 million.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk has completed her performance at the US Open-2024, losing to American Emma Navarro in three sets. Kostiuk repeated her best result at the tournament, reaching the third round.
The ICC spokesperson said that Mongolia should arrest Putin during his planned visit on September 3. Mongolia, as a party to the Rome Statute, is obliged to execute the arrest warrant for Putin for the abduction of Ukrainian children.
There were 179 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske, Kupianske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 61 air strikes and used 573 kamikaze drones.
For the first time, the mysterious singer Klavdia Petrivna took off her hat and showed her face to the audience during a solo concert at the Kyiv Sports Palace. This event became a sensation of the evening, because the artist has always hidden her appearance.
On August 30, Russian troops shelled 13 communities in Sumy region, with 262 explosions recorded. Air bombs, artillery, mortars, MLRS, tanks and drones were used. One civilian was wounded.
As a result of the enemy's attack on Kharkiv, 7 people were killed, including a child. 77 people were injured, including 18 children. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and provide assistance.
A talented young artist Nika Kozhushko was killed during the shelling of Kharkiv. An hour before her death, she sent her last drawing, as reported by writer Serhiy Zhadan.
The First Lady of Ukraine inspected the rebuilt school shelter in Nizhyn. The Olena Zelenska Foundation donated 672 laptops to children from four communities in Chernihiv Oblast for online learning.
Pavlo Rizanenko, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament, worked for years for Russian companies linked to the Russian defense sector. His activities and connections raise suspicions of cooperation with Russian special services.
Gizo Uglava filed a complaint with the NACP about a possible violation of anti-corruption legislation by NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. Uglava claims that Kryvonos is pressuring him to resign and making decisions under external influence.
