The enemy attacked Ukraine with 112 attack UAVs, of which 84 were shot down or suppressed. 28 drones hit 17 locations.
President Zelenskyy stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas would create conditions for further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine defines the eastern border of Europe.
A spill of 10 tons of oil products into the Black Sea was recorded near Novorossiysk. The pollution could spread to Odesa and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
The Naval Forces of Ukraine confirmed an oil spill in the Black Sea in Russia's area of responsibility. Russian sources report a leak of over 10 tons of oil products covering an area of 350 sq. km near Novorossiysk.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed the elimination of a Russian invader in an anti-thermal imager cloak and other enemy equipment. The events are taking place on the Zaporizhzhia and Lyman fronts.
Great Britain imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and Ramzan Kadyrov's mother in the list. The restrictions apply to 11 individuals and organizations involved in the re-education of Ukrainian children.
On the night of September 3, Russians shelled Ukraine with 526 aerial attack means. Air defense forces shot down 451 enemy targets, including 430 UAVs and 21 cruise missiles.
Former head of Vinnytsia Regional State Administration Serhiy Borzov allegedly hit a man during vacation - a corresponding video spread online. Vinnytsia police are conducting a check, Borzov does not comment on the incident.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane landed in Bulgaria using paper maps due to GPS deactivation. This occurred amid a growing number of GPS jamming incidents in Eastern Europe.
The Permanent Representative of the President in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Olha Kuryshko, reported on the growing humanitarian crisis in occupied Crimea, where Russians are depleting resources, creating a water crisis. The occupiers also persecute and torture people, destroy Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identity, and resettle Russians on the peninsula.
On the night of September 2, Russians attacked Ukraine with 150 attack UAVs and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 120 aircraft, 30 UAVs were recorded hitting targets.
Ukrainian label Moon Records presented the vinyl record "Tsvety" by singer Dakooka. It includes collaborations with Russian performers, in particular the band "Aigel" and rapper Pyrokinesis.
Drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hit two Russian Mi-8 helicopters at the Gvardiyske airbase, their cost is 20-30 million dollars. A tugboat in Sevastopol Bay was also attacked.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully destroyed the radar station of the S-300 complex at a military airfield near Saki. This significantly weakened the air defense of the occupiers on the western coast of Crimea.
On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 86 attack drones and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 76 enemy UAVs.
Satellite images confirmed the damage to a Russian border base in the Armiansk area of Crimea, where a barracks was completely destroyed. The strike could have been carried out by the new long-range "Flamingo" missiles, which Ukraine has begun mass-producing.
Over 70% of Ukrainians agree to a ceasefire only with international security guarantees. A survey by the "Rating" group showed that 75% of respondents demand guarantees from the USA and European countries.
Fighters of the HUR unit "Prymary" destroyed the Utyos-T radar complex, the RT-70 radio telescope, and other targets in occupied Crimea. The demilitarization of the peninsula continues.
As of August 30, the reservoirs of occupied Crimea have accumulated 86 million cubic meters of water. More than 70 settlements on the peninsula are experiencing water shortages.
On August 30, Ukrainian drones destroyed two Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters at the airfield in Simferopol. Russian sources recorded UAV movement around 06:30 AM.
On the night of August 31, Ukraine repelled an attack of 142 attack drones and imitators. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 126 enemy UAVs and drone imitators.
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.
In annexed Crimea, the number of children entering first grade has sharply decreased. In Sevastopol, as of August 25, only 4211 students were enrolled in schools.
Ukrainian intelligence attacked an underground explosives warehouse at a chemical plant in Russia's Tula region. The warehouse stored pyroxylin powder, and local residents heard explosions.
Explosions have been recorded in occupied Crimea in Armyansk, Simferopol, Novofedorivka, and Saki. Hits are reported in the area of airports and the suspension of maritime transport in Sevastopol.
The number of Berlin schools teaching Russian has increased to 60 in the 2024/25 academic year, while the number of Russian language teachers has decreased. The Senate Administration did not provide information on the impact of Russian aggression on language teaching.
Petro Poroshenko stated the need to recognize the UOC-MP as a structure of the Russian Orthodox Church, which contradicts his long-standing cooperation with the Moscow Patriarchate. Expert Petro Oleschuk believes that the politician used the church for career advancement.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine on the night of August 28, 2025, struck the Russian 91N6E radar complex, part of the S-400 "Triumf" system, in temporarily occupied Crimea. The demilitarization of the peninsula continues, the enemy's "triumph" has been "blinded."
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk explained the economic and military-political significance of Crimea for Ukraine. He noted that the military return of the peninsula is complicated due to Russia's and its allies' resource advantage.
Ukraine has a vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories. Kyiv, together with partners, modeled military situations 10-15 years in advance.
