Olga Rozgon
On September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 strike drones, including 72 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 82 drones.
In August, Ukrainians purchased around 5,000 new cars — 27% fewer than a year earlier. Toyota was the most popular brand, while the RAV-4 was the bestseller.
Parents must communicate in Ukrainian in educational chats and with teachers. For a repeated violation of language requirements, the fine may amount to UAH 11,900.
In August, Ukrainian military personnel eliminated 42,020 occupiers. Over the three summer months, losses of the Russian army reached 124,170 personnel.
The Economic Security Bureau says it is abandoning punitive methods and deepening its dialogue with the Business Ombudsman Council. At the same time, the share of complaints against the Bureau in 2025–2026 has not decreased.
More than 18. 5 kg of Viking Age silver was discovered in Rebild — the largest hoard in Denmark's history. It contains coins, ingots, jewelry, and Thor's hammer.
Traffic has been restricted on the M-06 Kyiv–Chop highway from the 23rd kilometer in the direction of Kyiv. Drivers were offered two detour routes.
In Nepal, DNA profiling is being conducted to identify unidentified bodies after the natural disaster. The whereabouts of 56 Ukrainians remain unknown.
Putin and Xi Jinping met in Kyrgyzstan ahead of the SCO summit. Moscow seeks to make visa-free travel with China permanent.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot warned U. S. Ambassador Bill White of the risk of escalation over attacks on social media. This is already the diplomat’s second reprimand this year.
A ferry carrying 259 passengers capsized off Cyprus: eight people died and 19 were hospitalized. The vessel sank to a depth of 514 meters.
A strike by workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport delayed and canceled flights. Union negotiations with the authorities over the demands are ongoing.
The level of the Rhine near Kaub rose to 72 cm after the rains, but about 1. 5 meters is needed for vessels to be fully loaded. By the end of the week, the water level may fall again.
The 36-year-old Volyn resident stabbed his ex-wife and her mother 20 and 24 times, respectively. The children witnessed the double murder.
The authorities are developing rules for the operation of railway stations and trains during prolonged air raids. They also plan to change the curfew in Kyiv and the region.
Donald Trump said that the United States would use Venezuelan oil to replenish its strategic reserve. It currently contains about 290 million barrels.
Russian forces launched 186 attacks, 57 airstrikes and more than 7,000 drone strikes. The most active fighting is continuing in the Pokrovsk sector.
Three Ukrainian track and field athletes won silver medals at competitions in Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Mahuchikh, Doroshchuk and Kokhan competed in the high jump and hammer throw.
Russian strikes on Bilbasivka and Sloviansk killed two people, including a 13-year-old boy, and injured four others.
The Foreign Ministry reported that there are no Ukrainians among those affected. Rescuers are searching for possible missing persons.
Russian forces damaged PepsiCo’s production complex in the Mykolaiv region; there were no casualties. The company is assessing the damage and restoring supplies.
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets. NASA plans to release the first images in early 2027.
The Kremlin stated that a meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump is possible only after key agreements have been coordinated and a document prepared. Peskov called the issue complex.
Zelenskyy reported preparations for new contacts with Trump's team. More details regarding the communication are expected on Monday.
Alexander Stubb said that he sees no evidence of Russia preparing to attack NATO. He also doubts that there will be a nuclear strike on Ukraine.
Over four days, Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones, around 800 of them jet-powered. Ukraine is strengthening its air defense and developing interceptor drones.
Since 2014, at least 9,796 people have become victims of enforced disappearances as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine. The actual number may be higher.
Starting August 31, three unmarked patrol cars will monitor speed in Kyiv and the region. Violations will be recorded automatically.
On August 30, an unidentified aerial object entered Moldova from Odesa Oblast and returned along the same route nine minutes later.
The remains of 55 Poles, including 26 children, who died in August 1943 were reburied in Ostrivky. They were discovered during exhumations at three sites.