War in Ukraine
The Freedom Edge exercise will take place on September 9–11 in international waters near Jeju Island. The allies will test their readiness for threats from North Korea.
Russia is recruiting Indonesians for the war against Ukraine, promising payments and citizenship. Intelligence has obtained documents concerning at least eight people.
There were 250 combat engagements at the front; Russia carried out 86 airstrikes and dropped 274 guided aerial bombs. The enemy’s losses amounted to 1,630 military personnel.
A Russian drone struck a construction hypermarket in Zaporizhzhia. A fire broke out covering an area of about 2,000 sq. m, and four people were injured.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukrainian experts advise striking back at oil refineries, oil logistics, and Russia’s export terminals.
Overnight, Russia launched 164 attack drones at Ukraine, of which 137 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. Hits were recorded at 16 locations.
The Kyiv region has been suffering attacks by Russian UAVs for the second day in a row. Warehouses, houses, and cars have been damaged, while rescuers are extinguishing fires.
A Russian attack damaged a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia. One person requires medical assistance.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine attacked the Yaroslavl oil refinery “Slavneft-YANOS” with FP-1 drones. The plant is capable of processing approximately 15 million tonnes of oil annually.
The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that the enemy launches jet-powered UAVs in small waves to exhaust air defenses and the population. Countermeasures are being prepared.
As a result of the Russian attack, two Nova Poshta sorting centers were destroyed. All employees are alive, and customers will be compensated for the declared value of their shipments.
As a result of the Russian attack, 4 trucks and 3 semi-trailers caught fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no fatalities or injuries.
Russian forces attacked Zmiiv twice with jet-powered drones. One person was killed and two were injured, including a child.
In Yaroslavl Oblast, the M8 highway was closed and bus routes were changed due to a drone attack. In Moscow, air defense reported shooting down two UAVs.
A 61-year-old man suffered serious injuries during a Russian drone attack in central Kherson. He died in hospital.
In Sviatopetrivske, the Russians launched repeated strikes on a "Nova Poshta" warehouse while the fire was being extinguished. Information about casualties is being уточнено.
In occupied Donetsk, recruiters seek out intoxicated men and pressure them into signing contracts. ATESH expects the mobilization of up to 600,000 people in September.
Following a drone attack on the thermal power plant in Shchastia, occupied areas of four regions were left without electricity. The timeline for restoration is unknown.
The Ukrainian military eliminated 1,630 Russian servicemen and destroyed 1,657 UAVs, 493 vehicles, and dozens of artillery systems. Russia’s total losses reached 1,483,780 personnel.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft order granting military enlistment offices access to data on conscripts and their relatives. It concerns finances, health, criminal records and political status.
The FBK traced the financing of the stake in Ozon through companies linked to Gennady Timchenko. Investigators believe Oleksandr Chachava is the nominal owner.
Japan has ordered Terra B1 systems to protect military facilities from drones. The interceptors are planned to be deployed in 2027.
Ukraine expects up to eight SAMP/T NG systems from France and Italy. The effectiveness of the systems may be limited by a shortage of Aster 30 B1NT missiles.
Andrey Proshunin presented the parents of the deceased Aik Roganyan with his Order of Courage and called it a “congratulations. ” Later, the phrase was cut from the video.
Russia cut most budget expenditures by 35%, leaving defense and social payments untouched. On August 24, the deficit reached 8.654 trillion rubles.
Patriot stocks in Europe have decreased because of the war with Iran. Officials fear limited NATO protection against Russian missiles.
Moscow threatened strikes on British military facilities over Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles. London was accused of escalation.
In Moscow, John Ratcliffe conveyed to the FSB a grim assessment of Russia’s condition and called for negotiations. He also assured his Ukrainian counterparts that there would be no concessions.
On August 27, 13 air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv — the highest number since the beginning of the full-scale war. The city was attacked by drones and missiles.
Strike drones damaged homes in a private-sector area of Zaporizhzhia. The injured women are receiving medical assistance; the consequences of the attack are being clarified.