Ukraine
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.
John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral summit to revive talks on the war. Ukrainian officials doubt putin’s readiness.
On August 30, victims of enforced disappearances are commemorated, and Miner's Day and Donetsk City Day are observed. Saints and whale sharks are also commemorated.
The president of Finland believes that Ukraine has a military, political, and financial advantage over the Russian Federation. He called it a guarantee of Europe's security.
Putin compared the war against Ukraine to the laws of the wild and orcas attacking polar bears. He also mentioned the cruel customs of northern peoples.
Berlin has postponed indefinitely the procurement of up to 75 JASSM-ER missiles with a range of approximately 900 km. The decision was linked to shifting priorities following Russia’s invasion.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said that the country would not support the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU plans to discuss the issue next week.
Denys Berinchyk unanimously lost to Sam Noakes in a bout for the WBO International lightweight title. It was his second defeat in his professional career.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov accused the West, without providing evidence, of preparing Moldova for a conflict with Russia. The NYT calls Moldova a possible target of the Kremlin.
Over the past day, 175 combat engagements took place at the front, with the hottest areas being the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Russia carried out 3 missile strikes and 47 airstrikes and used 7,182 kamikaze drones.
The UK's Royal Navy tracked four Russian ships in the North Sea and the English Channel for 72 hours. Among them were sanctioned vessels.
Four employees of a forensic pathology bureau have been remanded in custody on suspicion of selling tissue from deceased people. Bail for each is UAH 1.5 million.
The SBU is investigating a strike by a Geran-4 drone on warehouses in Myla and the detonation of ammunition. At least 37 people were killed and 130 houses were damaged.
Due to its currency policy, Turkey has become more expensive for foreign tourists. From May to July, the flow of visitors declined, particularly from the United Kingdom.
Russian teenagers from the age of 13 will be taught weapons handling, tactics, medicine, and survival skills. The reform is intended to strengthen the militarization of schools.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP has remained without external power for more than a week due to hostilities. The IAEA is monitoring diesel fuel supplies and their delivery.
Due to attacks on Russian oil refineries, gasoline production fell to 70% of domestic consumption. Moscow increased imports and restricted fuel sales.
The President called the Russian strike on Mila a crime, and the storage of ammunition near people negligence. Separately, he thanked everyone who does everything possible to provide assistance and rescue people.
Thirty-seven people were killed and 15 more injured in the village of Myla; two are being searched for under the rubble. The Ministry of Defense ordered an inspection of ammunition storage sites.
On August 30, flags in the Kyiv region will be flown at half-mast and entertainment will be restricted. The Russian strike claimed 27 lives, while another 42 people were injured.
Russians have been attacking Kyiv with jet-powered drones for the third day in a row: there are casualties, fires, and falling debris in three districts. People were killed in the Kyiv region, and the Kyiv–Chop highway has been blocked.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
Pilgrims will arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah starting September 6. Violators may be banned from entering Ukraine in the future.
The Polish prime minister said that the war is experiencing a turning point and that Poland must be prepared for various scenarios.
On August 29, it will be mostly dry in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching 28°C, but rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected in the west.
Air defense shot down or suppressed 233 drones. Hits were recorded at 15 locations, and debris fell at four.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,420 Russian servicemen, 3 tanks, 1,360 drones, and 318 vehicles. Russia's total losses reached 1,485,200 personnel.
In occupied Crimea, satellites recorded fires after an explosion at the "Hvardiiske" airfield. Russia uses it to launch "Shaheds".
On August 29, Ukraine honors fallen defenders, John the Baptist, and the Nut Savior according to the old calendar. Around the world, the International Day against Nuclear Tests and Bat Appreciation Day are observed.
The two-seat Gripen F retains the combat capabilities of the Gripen E and can control unmanned fighter aircraft. Ukraine plans to acquire up to 150 Gripens.