The extreme right-wing AfD party won 32. 8% of the vote in the Thuringian Landtag elections, taking first place in Germany's first state elections. The CDU came in second with 23.6% of the vote.
Several explosions were heard in Kharkiv on the night of September 2. Russian “Shakedown” kamikaze drones were spotted over the city, and residents were urged to stay in safe places.
A petition to President Zelensky calling for a reduction in the mobilization age for men from 60 to 50 years old has received the required 25,000 votes. The petition was registered by Andriy Azarov on July 5 and is currently pending consideration.
On the evening of September 1, Russian troops shelled an educational institution in Sumy, where a child rehabilitation center and an orphanage are located. The attack injured 13 people, four of whom were hospitalized.
Last week, hackers hacked into DFS's communications systems, allegedly linked to Russian intelligence services. The attack did not affect air traffic, but the agency is taking steps to protect its systems.
The Ukrainian military is successfully resisting enemy attempts to advance deeper into the territory. Over the past day, 166 combat engagements took place, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy.
On September 1, in the evening, the Russian military attacked Kherson using a drone. As a result of the attack, a 79-year-old man was wounded and hospitalized for medical care.
Russian troops attacked a child rehabilitation center and an orphanage in Sumy. The victims are being provided with medical aid, the consequences of the attack are being clarified.
The President said that Ukraine seeks to make more Russian military targets available for strikes. He thanked drone developers and diplomats who convince partners of the importance of long-range weapons.
NPC Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power cuts in Kyiv and 14 regions of Ukraine. The restriction schedules in these regions are temporarily not in effect, and restrictions are planned to be applied to all regions starting September 2.
Israel returns the bodies of six hostages, leading to mass protests. Demonstrators are demanding that the government take more active steps to free the remaining hostages, and trade unions are calling for a general strike.
A Mi-2 helicopter crashed during a training flight at the Kharkiv National University of the Air Force. Two crew members were killed, and a special commission of the Ministry of Defense is investigating the causes of the crash.
The DobroDiy Charity Exchange is asking for help in raising funds for the treatment of Kira, Arthur, Vladislav and Nazar. Timely rehabilitation increases the chances of recovery and improves the quality of life by 60-70%.
In Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a car with three police officers. One policeman, Oleksandr Popovych, died from his injuries, and doctors are fighting for the life of the other.
Russian troops strike the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian military provides assistance to the remaining civilians by establishing water supply and medical care.
On the night of September 1, 2024, two enemy “shahids” were shot down over the Dnipro region. Russian troops attacked the Nikopol region using Grad multiple rocket launchers, artillery, and drones, and two people were injured.
The occupants shelled the village of Slatyno, Kharkiv district. Five people were injured, including a pregnant woman. A car, a house and the premises of an agricultural enterprise were burning.
On Saturday, the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were found in the Gaza Strip. Among the dead was an American of Israeli descent, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the White House said.
A fire broke out in a nine-story building on Sheptytskoho Street in Kyiv. The fire has engulfed several floors, firefighters and ambulances are working at the scene, the cause of the fire and the number of victims are currently unknown.
The head of the NPC of Ukraine reported provocations by Russians at the 2024 Paralympics. They are either rude to Ukrainian athletes or demonstrate feigned politeness, trying to provoke a conflict.
Over the past day, Russian troops fired 164 times at 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region. The attacks included an air strike, UAV, MLRS and artillery attacks, and damaged infrastructure.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian occupiers. The enemy lost 1,350 soldiers, 10 tanks and other equipment over the past day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since February 24, 22 have reached about 616,300 people.
As of September 1, 2024, there are no enemy ships in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov. There are two Russian ships in the Mediterranean, one of which carries Kalibr cruise missiles.
Oil ended August with a drop in prices due to expectations of an increase in OPEC+ supply starting in October. Brent fell by 1.43% to $78.80 per barrel, WTI - by 3.11% to $73.55 per barrel.
On the night of September 1, Russia suffered a large-scale drone attack in at least 8 regions. Explosions and fires were reported at power plants in Kashira and Konakovo, although the authorities do not officially recognize the damage to the facilities.
US Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Donald Trump's visit to Arlington Cemetery as disrespectful. Trump used the visit for a campaign video, which drew criticism from veterans and families of the victims.
An emergency has been declared in the Greek city of Volos due to the accumulation of tons of dead fish in the port. This is the second environmental crisis after last year's floods, which led to the expansion of a neighboring lake and the migration of freshwater fish.
On the night of September 1, Russian air defense repelled a drone attack over several regions. According to preliminary reports, more than 30 UAVs were shot down, with no casualties, but there was damage to buildings and fires.
In Odesa, a 3-year-old child fell out of a balcony window on the 5th floor when his father briefly left. The child used a high chair to reach the window sill and leaned on a mosquito net. The child was hospitalized.
The bus, operated by Autobuses Regiomontanos, ran off the road and overturned due to a tire failure. Among the victims were a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister, and authorities are continuing to identify the other victims.
