Vadim Khlyudzinsky
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited educational institutions in Chernihiv region, where she discussed the school nutrition reform. She emphasized the importance of quality nutrition for children and expanding opportunities for free meals.
The "State Logistics Operator" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the procurement of 50,000 personal hygiene kits for wounded servicemen. The total cost of the procurement is over UAH 37 million, with the first deliveries expected in Q4 2025.
A federal judge sided with Harvard University in a case to restore research funding. The White House froze over $2 billion, accusing the university of inaction regarding antisemitism.
Hungary and Slovakia are asking the EU to lift asset freezes and visa bans for six Russian businessmen. This is necessary for the extension of current sanctions against Russia.
Serhiy Lapin, director of the team of the undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, refuted the accusations of WBO interim champion Joseph Parker's promoter regarding the "fakeness" of the Ukrainian's injury.
Chinese companies supplied parts and materials worth at least 55 million euros to Russian firms sanctioned for drone production. Almost a quarter of these supplies went to companies involved in the production of Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones.
US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff arrived in Paris ahead of the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting. His participation in the meeting has not been confirmed, but negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation are expected.
Kyiv continues close coordination with allies on security guarantees. The European integration track, pressure on Russia, and investments in weapons production were discussed.
On September 3, 147 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the occupiers launched 4 missile and 51 air strikes, used 28 missiles, and dropped 80 guided aerial bombs. Russians used 2069 kamikaze drones and carried out 3574 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
The presidents of Ukraine and France coordinated positions ahead of the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting and discussed the preparation of security guarantees. Defensive support, sanctions, and frozen Russian assets were also discussed.
Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine have launched a campaign to "re-educate" history teachers. Educators are forced to undergo special courses to teach a version of history that is favorable to Moscow.
On the night of September 3, the western regions of Ukraine suffered a massive enemy attack. Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi regions and Lutsk report infrastructure damage and air defense operations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Russian military losses for September 2: 780 personnel and 41 artillery systems were eliminated. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.09.25 amount to 1,084,570 personnel.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, stated that Russia is not against Ukraine's accession to the EU, but NATO is a "red line. " He also did not rule out joint operation of the ZNPP under "favorable circumstances."
On September 3, partly cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The exception is Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia, where short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible.
Football club "Dynamo" (Kyiv) signed a 5-year contract with 23-year-old Romanian forward Vladislav Blănuță. He was born in Moldova, played for "Pescara" and "Universitatea Craiova 1948", and also represented the youth national teams of Moldova and Romania.
Poland and allied countries scrambled aviation on the night of September 3 due to a missile and drone attack on Ukraine. These are preventive measures to ensure the security of Polish airspace.
Donald Trump congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the anniversary of the end of World War II, recalling US support. He also sent "greetings" to Putin and Kim Jong Un.
The US military struck a vessel from Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea that was transporting drugs. President Trump stated that the vessel was operating on behalf of the drug-terrorist organization Tren de Aragua.
Due to enemy shelling and damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast, a number of trains are delayed. Ukrzaliznytsia is working to restore the damaged infrastructure.
On the night of September 3, the enemy attacked Znamianka, Kirovohrad Oblast, causing damage to 17 residential buildings and power outages. Five people were injured as a result of the attack.
Bulgaria will not investigate Ursula von der Leyen's plane GPS failure in Plovdiv. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that it is not a hybrid threat, but a consequence of electronic warfare.
Kyiv region was subjected to a massive attack by kamikaze drones on the night of September 3. In Vyshhorod, debris from a downed target caught fire, damaging cars and house windows.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a peaceful settlement of the "crisis" in Ukraine remains Russia's priority. He recalled the 2022 negotiations and named conditions for a lasting peace.
On the night of September 3, Russians massively attacked Ukraine from the air. A UAV fell in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, Lutsk and Rivne were also attacked by drones.
Since the beginning of September 2, 122 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched 52 air strikes, dropped 79 guided aerial bombs, used 1922 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3344 shellings.
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, three women aged 69, 63, and 65 were killed as a result of artillery shelling and an FPV drone hit. Damage to a car and a residential building was also recorded in other settlements.
The Institute for the Study of War assesses the Kremlin's publication of a statement by former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych as an attempt by Moscow to legitimize him. This was likely a staged information operation timed to Putin's speech at the SCO summit.
On September 1, Russian troops lost 800 soldiers and 53 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.09.25 amount to 1,083,790 personnel.
The State Emergency Service reported the destruction and ignition of hangars, a three-story enterprise building, three buildings, and private garages in Bila Tserkva as a result of a night UAV attack. The fires have been extinguished, and one person died.