Ukraine
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost about 50 tonnes of gold, and its reserves have fallen to 73. 2 million troy ounces. The decline in oil refining, iPhone sales and tourism points to a worsening economy.
The Tax Committee of the Public Council initiated a working group under the Ministry of Finance to analyze leasing payments to non-residents. The group will prepare a draft general tax consultation.
Contact has still not been established with 56 Ukrainians after the floods in Nepal. There are no Ukrainians on the lists of those killed or injured.
The strategy will bring together around 40 government agencies and provides for prevention, early detection, and assistance for people with gambling addiction.
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the refinery in the Yaroslavl region and the Tu-95MS missile carrier in Engels. Responses in the\r\nBlack Sea were also reported.
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.
The suspects planned to set fire to the Skyeton factory in Slovakia; a Ukrainian is among those detained. There are no casualties or damage.
Following the natural disaster in Nepal, contact has been lost with 56 Ukrainians. No Ukrainians have so far been found among the dead or injured.
There is no serious strike force on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. At the same time, the threat of Belarusian troops taking part in a renewed Russian attack remains.
Parts of four regions were left without electricity due to shelling. No restrictions are expected; restoration work is ongoing, and consumption has decreased by 4.4%.
The leader of the Alternative party advocated for conservative liberalism and three changes in state governance. These include planning, accountability, and honesty.
Russia is recruiting Indonesians for the war against Ukraine, promising payments and citizenship. Intelligence has obtained documents concerning at least eight people.
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.
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 atmospheric front will bring rain and thunderstorms to the south and southeast of Ukraine. During the day, temperatures will reach 31° in Zakarpattia.
Russian forces attacked Zmiiv twice with jet-powered drones. One person was killed and two were injured, including a child.
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.
On August 28, Ukraine honors Moses the Ethiopian, while according to the old calendar, it is the Dormition of the Mother of God. Ternopil celebrates its city day, and people around the world read comics.
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.
Train delays in Ukraine are gradually decreasing, and waiting rooms have been opened free of charge. World Central Kitchen supported nearly 30 trains.
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.