War update: Ukraine’s offensive continues toward Melitopol
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their offensive operation in the Melitopol direction. More than 15 combat clashes were reported on Saturday.
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02 September 2023
Ukraine’s military showers praise on British Challenger tank
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed the advantages of the UK-supplied Challenger main battle tank in combat conditions.
Russia loses 290 soldiers in Ukraine’s south in one day – Commander Tarnavskyi
In the Tavria operational zone, Russian manpower losses over the past day have amounted to 289 KIAs and WIAs combined.
Zelensky thanks soldiers of 47th brigade for effective defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked soldiers of the 47th Brigade for the effective defense of Ukrainian land in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Sumy regions.
Navy units down 31 Russian quadcopters in one day
On September 1, units of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 31 enemy quadcopters and one ammunition depot.
Powerful explosion heard in Berdiansk
A powerful explosion rang out in temporarily occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Two power engineers injured as enemy shells Sumy region
Two power engineers were injured as Russian forces shelled the town of Seredyna-Buda, Sumy region.
Russians launch airstrike on village in Kherson region, casualties reported
Russian forces launched an airstrike on Beryslav district of Kherson region, killing at least one civilian and injuring another one.
Ukrainian sappers neutralize 2,876 explosive objects in past week
From August 26 to September 1, military sappers defused 2,876 explosive devices across liberated territories.
Ukrainian forces “moving forward” - Zelensky
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing against all odds, “no matter what anyone says”.
Explosions ring out at Russian base in Kyrylivka
A series of blasts was reported in Kyrylivka, the occupied settlement on the coast of the Sea of Azov.
Ukraine’s Air Force spox comments on AMRAAM missile capabilities
The Pentagon is already ordering for Ukraine variants of AMRAAM missiles that can cover a distance of 160-180 kilometers, which is more than enough to engage Russian warplanes without entering the enemy's air defense zone.
Dutch defense ministry elaborates on military aid to Ukraine since late June
The Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kaisa Ollongren, said since the end of June, the Netherlands had transferred a wide range of military products to Ukraine, including Leopard 1 tanks.
Air defense engages incoming targets over Kryvyi Rih
During an air raid alert in Kryvyi Rih, the anti-aircraft defense system intercepted enemy targets.
Ukrainian scouts, special forces destroy Russia’s Kupol, Buk in Luhansk region
Ukrainian scouts and special forces destroyed Russia’s 9S18 Kupol target designation radar station and Buk missile system in Luhansk region.
At least four injured as Russians shell Sumy region 19 times in past day
In Sumy region, four civilians were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged in Russian shelling on September 1.
UK intelligence tells of risks for Russian army on axis around Kupiansk
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue offensive actions in the Orikhiv and Kupiansk sectors.
Russians shell Kherson region 59 times in past day, casualties reported
On September 1, Russian forces shelled Kherson region 59 times, two people were killed and at least two more were injured.
No Russian missile carriers in Sea of Azov, Black Sea
As of 07:00 Saturday, September 2, Russia keeps seven ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, with no Kalibr cruise missile carriers among them.
Enemy shells four districts of Kharkiv region. One killed, one injured
One civilian was killed and another one was injured in enemy shelling of Kharkiv region in the past day.
Russian army kills one resident of Donetsk region in past day
On September 1, the Russian army killed one resident of Donetsk region and injured three others.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine over 264K
From February 24, 2022 to September 2, 2023, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 264,060 Russian invaders, including 570 in the past day alone.
War update: As Ukraine continues offensive in south, 45 combat clashes reported in past day
During the past day, Ukraine’s Air Force conducted six strikes on Russian manpower and weapons clusters, and five - on enemy anti-aircraft missile systems.
At Baltic Sea drills, NATO to work out repelling Russian attack
NATO allies will hold joint exercises in the Black Sea to repel possible Russian aggression.
Russians report attempted drone attack targeting Crimea Bridge
Russian officials reported that on the evening of September 1, a maritime drone attempted to attack the Kerch Strait Bridge connecting the occupied peninsula to mainland Russia.
U.S. to give Ukraine depleted uranium rounds - media
The U.S. administration will send Ukraine armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium.
Tractor brigade comes under enemy in Kherson region
A tractor driver was killed and his colleague was injured as a result of the Russian shelling of a village in Bilozerka community.
Partisans set fire to invaders’ repair base in village near Mariupol
Partisans set fire to a military repair base of the Russian invaders in Bezimyane village near Mariupol.
SOF snipers help capture 19 Russians in Luhansk direction
In Luhansk direction, 19 Russian invaders were captured thanks to the snipers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
01 September 2023
Danilov: Hitting targets in Russia’s territory at 1,500 km distance not a problem
Since 2020, Ukraine has been working on two strategic directions – domestic missile program and the use of drones. Therefore, hitting targets in the territory of the aggressor state, even at a distance of 1,500 km from Ukraine, is no longer a problem.