Fighters of the HUR unit "Prymary" destroyed the Utyos-T radar complex, the RT-70 radio telescope, and other targets in occupied Crimea. The demilitarization of the peninsula continues.
The Trump administration is developing plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This idea has been discussed since the first weeks of Trump's second term.
EU countries failed to reach an agreement on recognizing the Gaza Strip and suspending free trade with Israel. EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the lack of unity affects trust in the EU.
The IAEA has received information about a new dam at the ZNPP, which provides cooling for the reactors, but does not have access to it. This complicates the assessment of the nuclear safety situation at the plant.
The funeral of Andriy Parubiy, murdered on August 30, will take place on September 2. The farewell will begin at St. George's Cathedral, followed by a city-wide ceremony at Rynok Square.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at a security summit. This shows how Xi is trying to turn history, diplomacy, and military might into tools for transforming the world order.
As a result of massive shelling in Kherson region, a 74-year-old man was killed, and eight more people were injured, including three law enforcement officers. Private houses, a garage, and cars were damaged.
The Russian PMC "Wagner" failed in Mali, not taking control of resources and intensifying violence. Relations with the junta are deteriorating, and the Kremlin has not gained access to gold mines.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 290,000 losses of the Russian army in Ukraine over the past eight months of the current year. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in Donetsk region, failing to achieve strategic objectives.
In Zaporizhzhia on August 30, 34 people, including three children, were injured by enemy shelling. There were also interruptions in electricity and gas supply, and one person died.
Off the coast of Odesa, a civilian vessel encountered an explosive device, causing an explosion. The ship did not sustain serious damage, and the crew is safe.
Russian invaders occupied some territory in the Kupyansk direction, but it has no strategic importance. There are no large settlements in this territory, only villages and towns.
In the Carpathians, 30 children from Kyiv and Dnipro are spending 10 days at a summer camp without air raid sirens. The camp, founded in 2017, moved from Kyiv to provide a safe vacation for children during the war.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed the name of a covert CIA agent, causing concern and tension with the CIA leadership. This was another episode in the conflict between Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Russian troops carried out 100 shellings of 36 settlements in Sumy region, one person was wounded. In Chernihiv region, 57 shellings of 24 settlements were recorded, a farm and an administrative building were damaged.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin during the SCO summit. The parties discussed strategic partnership, growing trade, and cooperation in energy and digitalization.
Today, August 30, Ukraine celebrates Aviation Day. The world also honors the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, and truckers celebrate their professional day.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that comprehensively regulates national memory, officially introducing the term "Rashism". This term is defined as a totalitarian ideology that is the basis of the Russian regime.
The number of Berlin schools teaching Russian has increased to 60 in the 2024/25 academic year, while the number of Russian language teachers has decreased. The Senate Administration did not provide information on the impact of Russian aggression on language teaching.
China has expressed doubt about Europe's plan to reinstate sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, warning of a possible deterioration of the situation. Beijing believes this will undermine the diplomatic process of resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.
Zaporizhzhia TCC denied the illegal mobilization of single father Volodymyr Strakhov, stating compliance with legislation. The man did not provide documents for deferment and was deemed fit by the military medical commission.
The President believes diplomacy is a faster path to peace than war. Ukraine will not be able to fully restore its territories by military means, so the diplomatic path will reduce losses.
Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, reporting 25 dead, including four children, as a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv. Security guarantees, Ukraine's EU membership, drone financing, and the 19th EU sanctions package were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the Dutch parties, Frans Timmermans. Defense support, diplomacy, security guarantees, and Ukraine's future in the EU were discussed.
EU defense ministers supported expanding the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission to train Ukrainian military personnel after any truce. The EU has already trained over 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers and is ready to do more.
A 10-month-old infant died in Bila Tserkva. Police are investigating the child's death and the improper performance of duties by medical workers.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on the EU to realize the urgency of resisting Russia. She emphasized the need to strengthen readiness to repel a potential Russian invasion.
The Russian inheritance cases register indicates the death of 220,000 Russian military personnel in Ukraine by August 2025. The pace of losses has increased, especially in 2024, when courts began to declare missing persons as deceased.
Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning, creator of the Labubu toy, ranked 86th in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His fortune has grown more than threefold, reaching 27.5 billion US dollars.
The new academic year in Ukraine will begin on September 1 and last until June 30, 2026. Changes will affect school funding, organization of education, and construction of shelters.
