Sweden will provide Ukraine with military equipment and ammunition worth SEK 4. 6 billion. The package includes camouflage equipment, man-portable air defense systems, shells, mines, boats, and other equipment.
More than 150 fires broke out in the forests of Ukraine over an area of 341 hectares due to shelling and downed missiles. The worst situation is in Kirovohrad region, where 115 hectares of forest burned as a result of missile warheads detonating.
ATES guerrillas discovered new fortifications and engineering equipment of the occupiers near Vyshneve, Zaporizhzhia region. Russian troops are reinforcing their defensive lines due to fears of an advance by the Ukrainian army.
In Kirovograd region, 6 cases of the new sub-variant of Omicron FLiRT were recorded. 3 adults and 3 children fell ill, and the overall incidence of coronavirus in the region is growing.
In the Kupiansk sector of Kharkiv region, Ukrainian troops discovered and destroyed a Russian Tor air defense system. The target was hit by a single kamikaze drone with a cumulative charge, destroying the ammunition and crew.
ATES agents investigated the products of the Russian plant NATEK-Neftekhimmash in Taganrog. It was found that the plant produces equipment for the nuclear, chemical and energy industries.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized two domestically produced grenades for use in the army. These are analogs of the Soviet F-1 and RGD-5 grenades that meet the characteristics of modern short-range weapons.
The strike on the Russian airbase of Marynivka resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and equipment. Aircraft shelters, antennas, ancillary buildings and storage facilities were destroyed.
On September 6, an outbreak of acute intestinal infection was reported in Kyiv among students of a school. Some of the patients are being treated in medical facilities, while others are undergoing outpatient treatment under the supervision of a family doctor.
Pleso has signed a contract for the reconstruction of Lake Syne in the Pushcha-Vodytsky forest. The works will include clearing the reservoir, cleaning the bottom of the lake from silt and installing connecting channels.
In the village of Odradokamyanka in Kherson region, Russians dropped explosives from a drone, injuring a 69-year-old woman. The victim sustained explosive trauma, leg and abdominal injuries, and was taken to the hospital.
Russia has approved an initiative to introduce uniforms for students in the occupied territories of Ukraine that resemble those of World War II. The authorities claim that this will improve the quality of education and emphasize the “modesty” of children.
Grass flooring is on fire in Desnianskyi, Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi districts of Kyiv. Rescuers are extinguishing the fires on a total area of over 16,000 square meters.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of finding Ukrainian refugees a job as soon as possible. He called on the federal states and employers to simplify the process of recognizing qualifications and speed up integration into the labor market.
Ukrainian swimmer Ihor Nimchenko won a bronze medal in the 200m medley final in the SM10 class at the Paralympic Games in Paris. This is Ukraine's 16th bronze medal in swimming at these Games, which is the best result among all national teams.
A scuffle between the military and civilians occurred at the Kyiv military collection point. The military said that unknown persons tried to enter the territory and blocked a bus with mobilized people.
Ukrainian swimmer Andriy Trusov won a gold medal in the 50m butterfly in the S7 class at the 2024 Paralympics. He set a European record with a time of 28.75 seconds, ahead of Colombian Carlos Daniel Serrano Sarate.
Starting September 11, Ivano-Frankivsk will honor the memory of those who died in the war every day at 9:00 am. The mayor called on all institutions and businesses to join the initiative.
Ukrainian judoka Oleksandr Nazarenko won the fifth medal for Ukraine at the 2024 Paralympics. He defeated Frenchman Elios Latshumanaya in the J2 class 90 kg weight category in the final.
As a result of a Russian air strike on Kharkiv and its suburbs, destruction and fires were recorded. In the village of Mala Danylivka, 5 people were injured, 1 residential building was destroyed, and more than 10 houses were damaged.
Ruben Brekelmans said that involving international partners in shooting down Russian drones over Ukraine could be ineffective. He noted that this creates a risk of a direct clash between NATO and Russian air forces.
In early 2024, Latvia will host an international summit of the Drone Coalition for Ukraine. Latvia will allocate 20 million euros to the coalition in 2025 and will continue to supply drones to the Ukrainian army.
Russian troops shelled Dnipropetrovs'k region with drones and artillery. The attacks killed a 76-year-old woman, wounded a 60-year-old woman, and damaged homes and infrastructure in several communities.
NPC Ukrenergo has announced that no blackouts are planned for September 8 in Ukraine. The company urges to use powerful electrical appliances during the day and conserve electricity in the evening.
Russian troops dropped an unexploded ordnance on a residential building in Mala Danylivka, injuring 4 local residents. In Kharkiv, an aerial bomb hits a private enterprise, causing a fire.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with Advisor to the Prime Minister of India Ajit Kumar Doval. The parties discussed the implementation of the Peace Summit results, the situation at the frontline and agreed on further consultations.
Activists removed the bas-reliefs of the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal from a monument in Odesa. The police drew up administrative reports against them for disorderly conduct.
Ukrainian judoka Anastasia Garnik won a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in the weight class of over 70 kg. In the final, she defeated Brazilian Erika Zoaga in 32 seconds with an Ippon hold.
On his first day in office as Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiga held phone conversations with 13 foreign counterparts. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and sanctions against Russia.
The SES has established a Mine Action Office to coordinate and control mine clearance in Ukraine. The new body will improve the efficiency of demining quality management and conduct information work with the public on mine safety.