Ukraine
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the return of frozen Russian assets is only possible if reparations are paid. This issue will be discussed at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Copenhagen.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia attacks European infrastructure daily and tries to destabilize democracy. He agreed with Macron, who called Putin a “cannibal” and a “predator” who “does not want peace.”
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which affected 14 regions of Ukraine. One person died in Zaporizhzhia, dozens were injured, including children.
On the night of August 30, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing 537 drones and 45 missiles. Air defense forces neutralized 510 drones and 38 missiles.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Krasnodar and Syzran oil refineries on the night of August 30. These plants produce fuel for the Russian military.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers suffered losses of 850 personnel, 6 tanks, and 47 artillery systems.
Today, August 30, Ukraine celebrates Aviation Day. The world also honors the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, and truckers celebrate their professional day.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on the losses of the Russian army over the past day, August 29. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.08.25 amount to over one million people.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved the draft law on compensation for damaged and destroyed property. The document extends the eRecovery program to housing destroyed since February 19, 2014, and simplifies the procedure for occupied territories.
As a result of the night shelling, railway infrastructure in the Kyiv region was damaged. Several trains will arrive in Kyiv with a delay of two hours or more.
On August 30, dry and warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +31°, in the south up to +34°. In the Azov Sea region and eastern regions, wind gusts up to 15-20 m/s are possible.
Poland and allied air forces scrambled aircraft due to Russia's missile and drone attack on Ukraine on the night of August 30. The operational commander of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland launched additional pairs of fighter jets, and ground-based air defense systems and radar recognition reached the highest readiness.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the United States provides Ukraine with weapons that allow striking more distant targets on Russian territory. He also noted that American weapons are not paid for by US taxpayers, and the US is negotiating with Russia.
Since the beginning of summer 2025, over 64,000 people have been evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. For this purpose, 51 specialized evacuation groups have been created.
In Zaporizhzhia, on the night of August 30, due to Russian strikes, power went out on several streets. Energy workers will restore electricity supply after the security situation stabilizes.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the sale of Starlink satellite communication services to Ukraine for $150 million. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine requested to purchase an extension of services for its Starlink terminals.
On the night of August 30, Russia launched Kalibr cruise missiles at the territory of Ukraine. The information has been confirmed by the Air Raid Map.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with American businessmen in New York. Investments in defense, energy, subsoil use, and infrastructure were discussed.
The US State Department has approved the possible supply of spare parts for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine for $179. 1 million. The package of assistance will include spare parts, maintenance, and software.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called on the UN to increase diplomatic, economic, and military pressure on Russia. This happened at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after massive attacks that claimed the lives of 25 people, including four children.
During August 29, 120 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 33 assault actions took place.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not lose the war and Russia will not win, and called on the West to pressure Russia for negotiations. He emphasized Ukraine's strength in fighting and arms production.
Poland is working to regulate the legal status of Ukrainian citizens after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the aid law. The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Poland discussed this issue with the Ambassador of Ukraine.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. He demonstrated the consequences of Russian shelling, emphasizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Putin's refusal to meet with Zelenskyy by September 1 would indicate a deception of Trump. Macron threatened sanctions if the meeting does not take place.
Payments under the "Schoolchild's Package" program have begun in Ukraine, with over 86,000 families already receiving 430 million hryvnias. Each first-grader can receive 5,000 hryvnias in aid, regardless of the form of education and type of institution.
Russia is shifting to new military tactics, focusing on the use of assault groups and light vehicles instead of armored vehicles. This is due to the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones, which destroy heavy equipment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that comprehensively regulates national memory, officially introducing the term "Rashism". This term is defined as a totalitarian ideology that is the basis of the Russian regime.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Volodymyr Nikiforenko from the post of First Deputy Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Nikiforenko held this position since September 2019.