UAVs have been detected in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are engaging them. Citizens are urged to remain in shelters and observe informational silence.
A 29-year-old citizen of Ukraine was forcibly extradited from Poland. The man threatened self-immolation in a video published online.
President Zelenskyy announced the first testimonies from the suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder. Investigative actions are ongoing to establish all circumstances of the crime.
On August 31, Russian troops shelled the village of Lobanivka with MLRS, causing a fire in private houses. There is currently no information about casualties.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched 1 missile and 41 air strikes, using 1829 kamikaze drones and 3107 shelling attacks.
In Mezheva, Russian drones hit the Center for Primary Health Care. Also, a UAV struck the center of the village of Vesele, injuring a woman.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in September to discuss international security guarantees. This will be a continuation of the negotiations that took place in Washington.
At the Venice Film Festival, the film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" premiered, with Jude Law playing Vladimir Putin. The film covers the period of Putin's rise to power, and the plot is based on the novel by Giuliano da Empoli.
In July 2025, the production of metallurgical products in Russia decreased by 10. 2% year-on-year. This is the worst indicator in at least the last 3.5 years, with billions in losses recorded by key enterprises.
In Lviv, on Volodymyr Velykyi Street, a man fired shots during a pursuit. Law enforcement officers detained the alleged shooter, there were no casualties.
In Kharkiv, three boys descended into an underground ventilation shaft and could not get out on their own. SES rescuers cut the grates and brought the teenagers to the surface; all are alive and unharmed.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla announced possible power outages and a difficult winter period. President Zelenskyy previously discussed preparations for the heating season.
Russian troops carried out almost 400 attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one person killed and 37 wounded. 382 infrastructure facilities and residential buildings were damaged.
As of the morning of August 31, 182 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. During the day, the enemy launched 1 missile and air strike with 48 missiles, 2 missile strikes and 79 air strikes.
On September 2, powerful G2-G4 level magnetic storms are expected on Earth, caused by a solar plasma ejection. This may affect communication systems and people's well-being.
Over the past day, August 30, the Russian army lost 810 servicemen, 2 tanks, and 27 artillery systems in Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 31.08.25 amount to 1,082,140 personnel eliminated.
On August 31, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +31°C, without precipitation. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible in the far west, and it will be cooler in the Carpathians.
In Copenhagen, EU foreign ministers are discussing strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia and using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is also being discussed.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin began a four-day visit to China, where he will take part in the SCO summit. The Kremlin views the trip as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Beijing.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tianjin to participate in the SCO summit. Bilateral meetings are planned, including with the leaders of China and Russia, to discuss regional security and economic cooperation.
The dog Jessie, who lost her owner during the Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, will now live with the SES team. She will receive an outdoor enclosure outside the city, a health check, and adaptation.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks and disguises. This decision was made amid Donald Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard.
In Mariupol, 17,000 students are planned to be educated this academic year, including 1,300 first-graders. This is significantly less than the 40,000 children in 2021, which indicates the departure of most of the population.
The European Union is considering options to speed up foreign policy decision-making to avoid blockages. Hungary is blocking a number of initiatives in support of Ukraine and against Russia.
The State Protection Department of Ukraine states that it ensures the safety of officials and their families exclusively within the framework of the law. This refutes manipulative statements in the media.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the families of servicemen who died fighting on Russia's side and promised them "a wonderful life. " This happened amid reports of significant losses of North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region.
On August 30, 136 combat engagements took place at the front. Russian troops launched two missile and 51 air strikes, using 1768 kamikaze drones.
On August 28, in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk Oblast, a Russian soldier shot an unarmed civilian man. This is a violation of the Geneva Convention, the perpetrator will be brought to justice.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed support for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine during a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leaders discussed bilateral partnership and ways to deepen cooperation.
The net profit of Russian Rosneft in the first half of 2025 fell by 68% to 245 billion rubles. This happened due to oil overproduction by OPEC countries and falling prices.
