Russians set up second crematorium in Melitopol
Russian occupants have deployed a second crematorium in the temporarily occupied Melitopol to burn the bodies of the killed invaders.
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30 August 2023
In port of Mariupol, invaders loading another batch of stolen Ukrainian grain onto ship
In the seaport of Mariupol, captured by the Russian army, the invaders are loading another batch of stolen Ukrainian grain onto a ship.
Enemy strikes village in Luhansk region liberated last autumn
The Russian troops struck the village of Nevske in Luhansk region, which was liberated last autumn. A man was injured.
100 soldiers tried in Russia every week for refusing to fight in Ukraine - British intelligence
Russian courts try about 100 soldiers every week for refusing to fight in Ukraine, which indicates the poor morale of the Russian army.
SBU attacks ‘polling station’ in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region with drones – source
On August 29, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked Kadyrov’s forces and collaborators, who were going to hold illegitimate Russian "elections" in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, with drones.
Enemy counterattacks Ukrainian units in Bakhmut direction several times a day – Syrskyi
In Bakhmut direction, the Russian army tries to regain lost positions, but the defense forces are gradually moving forward.
Over past day, the Russian army shells four districts of Kharkiv region
Yesterday, on August 29, Russian troops conducted massive shelling of the settlements of Bohodukhiv, Izyum, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts of the Kharkiv region.
Three civilians injured in enemy shelling of Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian army launched 106 strikes on 26 populated settlements of Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were injured.
Defense forces continue to advance south of Bakhmut – General Staff
Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to carry out offensive operations south of the city of Bakhmut.
No Russian missile carriers in Black and Azov Seas
As of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, Russia has five ships on combat duty in the Black Sea.
Russian troops hit Kherson region 77 times in past day. Three people killed
Over the past day, August 29, the Russian army launched 77 strikes on Kherson region.
Three people injured in Kyiv region as a result of Russian air attack – police
In one of the districts of Kyiv region, more than six private houses were damaged and three people were injured by fragments of downed Russian missiles and Shahed drones.
Air defense forces destroy all 28 Russian cruise missiles, 15 combat drones at night
Air defense forces destroyed all 28 Russian cruise missiles and 15 out of 16 combat drones last night.
Russian artillery strikes bring damage to Nikopol
Nikopol came under Russian artillery fire two times – on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
Russian death toll in Ukraine up to 262,410
From February 24, 2022 to August 30, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 262,410 Russian invaders, including 570 in the past day alone.
War update: 35 combat clashes reported along Ukrainian front lines
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue an offensive operation in the Melitopol direction, getting entrenched in the gained positions and engaging in counter-battery combat. Thirty-five engagements were reported in the past day.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv: over 20 incoming targets downed
Overnight Wednesday, the Russian invasion forces launched a massive, combined strike on Kyiv employing attack drones and missiles.
Two die in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Two people were killed as a result of the Russian missile attack that targeted Kyiv overnight Wednesday.
Russia responds to only 5-7% of inquiries regarding missing Ukrainian servicemen - Ombudsman
The Russian side returned only 5-7% of Ukrainian requests for information regarding Ukrainian servicemen who had gone missing in action.
Russian missile attack: Debris fall in two Kyiv districts
Missile debris crashed in two districts of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv amid the Russian strike overnight Wednesday.
Russia plans to produce 1,300 Shahed UAVs by year-end - intelligence
Russia plans to produce 1,300 Shaheds by the end of 2023.
Russia offers high salaries to make military service increasingly lucrative – UK intel
Despite high salaries and additional benefits, which are a strong incentive for those from the poorer areas of Russia to join up, Moscow is still unlikely to meet its targets for recruiting volunteers to the ranks.
Commander Naiev warns of possible provocations, sabotage actions at border with Belarus
Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev does not rule out the possibility of provocations and sabotage actions at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.
Invaders suppressing pro-Ukrainian sentiments in captured territories — Maliar
In the temporarily captured territory of Ukraine, the Russians try to increasingly strengthen measures to prevent the spread of manifestations of pro-Ukrainian sentiments among the population.
29 August 2023
Zelensky thanks U.S. for new assistance package
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked all American people, the Congress and U.S. President Joseph Biden for a new military assistance package worth $250 million for Ukraine.
Explosions heard in Berdiansk
Explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians shell village in Kherson region, civilian injured
Russian invaders shelled the village of Olhivka in Kherson region, wounding a 75-year-old civilian.
United States announces new $250M military aid package for Ukraine
The United States on Tuesday announced a new package of military assistance worth $250 million for Ukraine. It includes missiles for air defense systems, artillery ammunition, mine-clearing equipment and others.
Defense forces advancing in south, holding back enemy in east
Russian troops carried out unsuccessful offensive operations in Lyman and Bakhmut directions. In total, more than 30 combat engagements took place on the front during the day.
Ukrainian flag on left-bank Kherson region: Details of operation unveiled
Natalia Humeniuk, the head of the joint press center of the Operational Command "South", confirmed that the Ukrainian flag was raised on the left bank of Kherson region.