Vadim Khlyudzinsky
The Defense Forces refuted Putin's and Russian propaganda's claims that Kozacha Lopan had been captured. Active fighting is ongoing in the area.
Seventeen people were injured in Odesa during the overnight attack, including three children. Apartments on the 10th–17th floors of a building and cars were damaged.
Hanno Pevkur left his post following a scandal over the procurement of shells for Ukraine from Indian companies. Estonia paid them a €70 million advance.
Short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected in most regions on September 3. There will be no precipitation in the east and Crimea, with temperatures reaching +23°C in Kyiv.
Putin claimed that it was 12 km to the ring road in Sumy and that Sviatohirsk had been captured. The CPD called these claims far removed from reality.
KINEF in Russia’s Leningrad Region completely halted processing after two units were damaged by UAV attacks. The plant accounts for 7% of refining in Russia.
The share of air raid alert duration during shopping malls’ working hours reached 21. 8% in August, exceeding the July record. Sirens sounded most frequently in Donetsk and Sumy regions.
Zelenskyy's bill provides for up to 12 years in prison for organizers of fraudulent call centers and the confiscation of property. Whistleblowers may be exempted from punishment.
Rosaviatsia stated that Ukraine’s recommendations have no legal force and announced the continuation of flights over Russia. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines about the danger.
The occupation administration is holding classes on "terrorism" and "extremism" for schoolchildren. The National Resistance Center reports Russification and the ideological indoctrination of children.
The enemy attacked Odesa overnight on September 3 and damaged a high-rise building. Eight people were injured; medical assistance is being provided to those affected.
Trump said that the U. S. destroyed Iran's new missile and radar systems near the Strait of Hormuz. He is prepared to launch further strikes.
The book festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNH) has been postponed due to the security situation in the capital. The organizers are planning a larger program in the spring.
Debris fell on an enterprise in Khmelnytskyi district, setting a truck and a warehouse on fire. The driver sustained shrapnel wounds to his back.
According to "Flash," Russian enterprises are procuring components for 300–400 electronic warfare systems targeting Starlink. One system covers 15–25 sq. km.
The government has launched a project for the underground storage of petroleum products to ensure stable supplies. The fuel market remains balanced, and reserves are sufficient.
The president dismissed Oleh Khramov from the position of head of an SBU department. No official link between the decision and the shooting involving the SBU and the HUR has been confirmed.
As a result of a Russian drone strike in Rivne region, a house and an outbuilding were destroyed. Four people experienced an acute stress reaction.
Over the past day, Russia lost 1,390 military personnel, 4 tanks, 62 artillery systems and 1,969 UAVs. The enemy’s total losses reached 1,491,030 personnel.
Budanov said that systematic strikes on military targets in the Russian Federation would be carried out in response to the aggression. Ukraine allows pauses only for the sake of genuine steps toward peace.
Eight people, including a child, were wounded in Odesa in Russia's overnight strike. A residential high-rise building, offices, and two educational institutions were damaged.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 4553 and the euro exchange rate at UAH 51.5357. Banks are selling dollars for UAH 44.31–44.80.
On September 2, Ukraine will have variable cloudiness and moderate warmth. Brief showers are possible in the Precarpathian region and the central regions.
The Russian Federation is introducing military training, propaganda, and drone-piloting instruction in the temporarily occupied territories. Cadet classes are planned from 2026.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has arrived in Ireland for a meeting of EU ministers. He will present Kyiv’s priorities for military, energy and sanctions support.
"Aeroflot" shares fell by 5. 11% after Zelenskyy's warning about the danger of flying over Russia. Putin threatened Ukraine with a response.
Russian propaganda claimed the capture of Mohrytsia in Sumy region and circulated an AI-generated video. The 21st Brigade refuted the fake and published a video from the village.
Odesa came under a nighttime attack on September 2: three people were injured, including a child; municipal infrastructure was damaged and residential buildings were destroyed. The Air Force reported "Banderol" loitering munitions heading toward the city.
Iran launched a missile strike against Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles; three fell in remote areas.
Russian forces launched 68 airstrikes and carried out more than 2,200 shelling attacks. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Kostiantynivka sector.