War in Ukraine
American Green Berets are training Polish special forces in Germany to use drones based on Ukrainian experience. The program may be expanded to NATO.
The authorities are developing rules for the operation of railway stations and trains during prolonged air raids. They also plan to change the curfew in Kyiv and the region.
Donald Trump said that the United States would use Venezuelan oil to replenish its strategic reserve. It currently contains about 290 million barrels.
Russian forces launched 186 attacks, 57 airstrikes and more than 7,000 drone strikes. The most active fighting is continuing in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian strikes on Bilbasivka and Sloviansk killed two people, including a 13-year-old boy, and injured four others.
Russian forces damaged PepsiCo’s production complex in the Mykolaiv region; there were no casualties. The company is assessing the damage and restoring supplies.
Zelenskyy reported preparations for new contacts with Trump's team. More details regarding the communication are expected on Monday.
Alexander Stubb said that he sees no evidence of Russia preparing to attack NATO. He also doubts that there will be a nuclear strike on Ukraine.
Over four days, Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones, around 800 of them jet-powered. Ukraine is strengthening its air defense and developing interceptor drones.
Since 2014, at least 9,796 people have become victims of enforced disappearances as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine. The actual number may be higher.
On August 30, an unidentified aerial object entered Moldova from Odesa Oblast and returned along the same route nine minutes later.
The Server Killers group attacked Norway’s government services and caused a leak of budget data. The hackers linked the attack to support for Ukraine.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
Danone said that its office in Ukraine was not damaged and is operating as usual. Earlier, reports said that the SP Hall business center had been damaged.
In the German city of Dortmund, a 15-year-old teenager is in custody on suspicion of killing his 49-year-old father. Investigators are examining a family conflict and possible radicalization.
A Russian attack on Kyiv damaged the SP Hall business center, where international companies reportedly operate. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
In Odesa region, food warehouses burned down, and three people were injured. In Mykolaiv region, a food-processing enterprise, port and energy infrastructure were damaged.
The President reported strikes on a military airfield, an oil refinery, and drone launch sites in Russia. He called on partners to strengthen sanctions.
The Russians struck a race in Natalyne with an "Iskander-M" missile. Three people were killed, including a police officer, and two were injured.
Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck facilities in four regions of russia, prompting 10 regions to close their airspace. The Ministry of Defence noted that there is no "safe rear area" for Ukrainian Deep Strike systems.
Companies supplying weapons and drones to Ukraine have been informed about the risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage. Some have already tightened security.
Russia has used over 2,500 jet-powered drones this month, compared with about 1,500 last month. They are launched almost directly from the factory.
Following the Russian strike and the detonation of warehouses in Miliya, 38 people were killed, 20 were injured, and four went missing. Rescuers and bomb disposal experts continue their work.
Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko named August 30–September 3 a tense period for Ukraine. She advises not to rush into decisions and to monitor official warnings.
Iranian authorities are divided over a deal with the United States: pragmatists are calling for negotiations, while the hardline faction wants to continue the confrontation.
The co-founder of Fire Point confirmed strikes on the airfields in Yeysk and Millerovo, as well as the KINEF oil refinery in the Leningrad region.
Volodymyr Tyrtychnyi was killed at the front on November 14, 2024. The serviceman and television professional had been considered missing for more than two years.
Russia launched two missiles and 130 drones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 125 UAVs, but strikes were recorded at 13 locations.
The General Staff reported 221 combat engagements, 79 airstrikes and more than 11,000 kamikaze drones over the past day. Russia lost 1,400 servicemen.