On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 86 attack drones and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 76 enemy UAVs.
A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 250 people and injuring hundreds. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset was hospitalized overnight from Friday to Saturday. His condition is not a cause for concern, but his participation in planned events next week remains uncertain.
The state allocates UAH 1 billion for housing for IDPs. The new service will provide medical and social support to vulnerable groups of the population.
Donald Trump stated that the US would not send troops to Ukraine, but is ready to provide security guarantees, including air support.
The Iranian rial hit a record low after European states took action against the Islamic Republic for failing to meet its nuclear commitments. The currency fell to 1,040,000 per US dollar in the unregulated market.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out the reintroduction of compulsory military service if the voluntary model proves ineffective. He noted that this could include women, despite constitutional obstacles.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi. Modi supported the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat engagements have taken place at the front, 38 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
The number of victims of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 30 has increased to 30 people. Most have shrapnel and cut wounds, as well as an acute stress reaction.
Radical youths tried to break through to the venue of "KharkivPride-2025", but the police reacted promptly. Law enforcement officers restricted access and stopped the scuffle, refuting information about clashes.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
President Zelenskyy honored the memory of 22 people killed, including four children, by a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv. He called on the world to strengthen sanctions against Russia for this shelling.
In Samara, drones attacked the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery, causing seven fires. The plant completely suspended operations, one employee was hospitalized.
Hungary, the only one of the 27 EU members, did not sign the EU statement condemning Russia's massive attack on Kyiv on August 28. The EU statement condemns Russia's attack on civilians and infrastructure, calling it a war crime.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts a protracted war in Ukraine. He doubts Putin's readiness for peace talks and a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy.
Prosecutors of Kirovohrad Oblast reported suspicion to 18 individuals, including community leaders, deputies, and enterprise executives. The total amount of damages from their actions exceeds 132 million hryvnias.
As of 4:00 PM, 56 combat engagements have been recorded, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy continues to shell border settlements and launch air strikes.
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and the UN Resident Coordinator, Mathias Schmale, agreed to intensify joint projects. Cooperation is focused on investigating international crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
The fire near Gelendzhik, which broke out after a drone attack, covered more than 40 hectares of forest. The fire threatens a winery associated with the Russian dictator.
President Zelenskyy stated that up to 100,000 Russian troops are concentrated in the Pokrovsk direction, preparing offensive actions. He also reported on active actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
EU member states have applied for SAFE loans for defense production for the full amount of €150 billion. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the full subscription to these funds.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation with his Norwegian counterpart Eirik Kristoffersen, focusing on the Lyman, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Syrskyi emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and artillery to protect cities.
The Ukrainian Book Institute has created an online database of translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages. It contains over 800 books available to foreign readers.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized a change in approaches to fighting corruption, focusing on real results. The priority is the embezzlement of military property, budget funds, and corrupt schemes of evasion from mobilization.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic work and increased pressure on Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The discussion focused on the preparation of the 19th EU sanctions package and Ukraine's European integration path.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on partners to provide long-range weapons and air defense after a massive shelling by the Russian Federation. Russia ignores peaceful initiatives and damaged the building of the EU Representation.
Ukrainian serviceman Madyar responded to the entry ban to Hungary. He called the sanctions and restrictions "nonsense" and accused Szijjártó of populism.
The Mexican government plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to protect national businesses and comply with US President Donald Trump's demand. This will affect imports of cars, textiles, and plastics, and may also impact other Asian countries.
