Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces struck Kramatorsk with four FAB-250 aerial bombs. Two men were killed and four other people were injured.
Consumers in five regions remain without electricity due to shelling and bad weather. No consumption restrictions are expected on September 7.
Andrii Sybiha said that Russia is not in a position to dictate terms. According to him, its losses reached 42,000 in August, while its advance slowed sharply.
Russia has stockpiles, produces and receives missiles and drones, so massive attacks may continue for weeks. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi links the escalation to pressure on Ukraine and elections in the Russian Federation.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The 17th Army Corps refuted Russian claims about the occupation of Novodanylivka. On September 4, the Defense Forces stopped three attacks in 24 hours on the Orikhiv direction.
U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.
The Russian Federation plans to hold so-called "elections" to the State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 18–20, 2026. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called on people not to legitimize them.
The BK-16 landing craft was hit in Sevastopol, and the Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system was hit in the area of the city. The enemy's drone control centers and warehouses were also destroyed.
Russian strikes damaged homes, warehouses, municipal and energy infrastructure in 13 regions. People were injured in Odesa, including children.
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.
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.
The Defense Forces struck enemy ammunition and equipment depots. The destruction of a MiG-29 and a Ka-27 has also been confirmed.
Ukraine’s long-range drones are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, while the development of DeepStrike is opening up new targets deep inside Russia for Ukraine.
Russia is preparing pseudo-elections in the occupied territories on September 20. More than 300 million rubles have been allocated for them in Donetsk region alone.
Russia attacked Kyiv and 10 regions, including with jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. Twelve people were killed, including an Indian citizen; dozens were injured.
Due to shelling, consumers in six regions were left without electricity, while another four settlements were cut off by bad weather. No restrictions are forecast.
Russian strikes on Bilbasivka and Sloviansk killed two people, including a 13-year-old boy, and injured four others.
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.
In the village of Myla, 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a strike on a warehouse. More than 370 residents were evacuated, and proceedings were opened over negligence.
Ukrainian drone strikes damaged substations in the occupied Kherson region. The timeframe for restoring electricity is unknown.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes are reducing the volume of Russian exports, halting the operation of oil refineries, undermining Russia’s capabilities to produce rocket fuel, and effectively blocking the activities of the Black Sea Fleet.
The General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian military facilities in Crimea, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. A Kasta radar was also destroyed in Rostov Oblast.
The SBU detained a group for embezzling funds during the procurement of 580 FPV drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles intended for the military on the Kharkiv front were not handed over.
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.
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 SBU detained four FSB agents in Kramatorsk who were passing on the coordinates of the Defense Forces and the aftermath of shelling. They face life imprisonment.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
Zelenskyy held a meeting in the Zaporizhzhia region and instructed officials to strengthen the protection of the city, the region, and important areas. For the defense of Donetsk region it was proposed to create two groupings.
Groups of occupiers are attempting to outflank Ukrainian positions in the Kostiantynivka direction.