National Police release photos of Parubiy’s murder suspect
The National Police of Ukraine have released photographs of the suspect in the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Speaker and Member of Parliament of the 9th convocation Andriy Parubiy.
War
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave civilian casualties, damage homes
Over the past day, 11 settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack leaving one person dead and three others injured.
Over 150 Russian strikes hit Sumy region in 24 hrs, civilians injured
Russian forces carried out more than 150 strikes on 49 settlements in Sumy region in the past 24 hours, leaving civilians injured.
Ukrainian SOF destroy Russian radar at Saky airfield
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) destroyed a Russian radar station of an S-300 system at the military airfield in Saky, Crimea.
Ukraine downs 76 of 86 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 76 out of 86 drones launched by Russia in an attack on Ukraine late on August 31.
Pokrovsk, Lyman sectors see fiercest battles: 190 clashes on front over past day
On Sunday, August 31, there were 190 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the frontlines.
Russian forces strike over 30 settlements in Kherson region; casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched attacks on more than 30 settlements across the Kherson region, resulting in one death and injuries to 13 civilians.
Two killed, eight injured in Russian strikes on Donetsk region in past day
On August 31, Russian forces killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded eight others.
Russia loses another 850 troops, 49 artillery systems in war against Ukraine
Russia’s total combat losses in manpower since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,082,990 personnel, with 850 Russian soldiers eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia region with guided bombs, killing two civilians
Two people were killed following a Russian airstrike using guided aerial bombs on the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region.
Invaders cut off gas and electricity in occupied Luhansk region over minor debts
Residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region are being disconnected from gas and electricity services over even minor utility debts.
Zaporizhzhia region hit by 591 Russian strikes over past day; woman wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 591 strikes across 20 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A 66-year-old woman was injured during an attack on the Polohy district.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Operators from the aerial reconnaissance unit of the “Striks” strike UAV company, part of the 4th Border Guard Detachment, destroyed three combat positions and three communication antennas belonging to Russian forces in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Shootout erupts between Russian army units in Kherson region – Atesh
In the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, a shootout broke out between units of Russia's 127th Reconnaissance Brigade and 24th Motor Rifle Regiment, leaving 21 Russian soldiers dead and 17 wounded.
Zelensky awards 956 more defenders, 527 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 956 more Ukrainian servicemembers, including 527 posthumously.
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Ukraine aims to secure $1B monthly for US arms purchases under PURL program – Zelensky
Ukraine expects to raise at least $1 billion every month under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, which enables Kyiv to directly purchase weapons from the United States.
Zelensky: Ukraine actively defending positions along frontline
Ukrainian forces are actively defending their positions across all key sectors of the frontline, particularly on the Donetsk front.
Russian forces attack village in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring woman
Russian forces shelled the village of Preobrazhenka in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a woman.
Ukrainian Armed Forces show footage from allegedly captured Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released footage from the village of Dachne in the Dnipropetrovsk region, refuting claims that the settlement was captured by Russian forces.
Six injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, including a child
Throughout the day, six people were injured in Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, including a child.
One killed, twelve injured in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Russian shelling across the Kherson region throughout the day left one civilian dead and twelve others injured.
Air defense active in Kyiv region
Ukrainian air defense units are actively targeting Russian drones spotted over the Kyiv region.
DIU hits Russian air defense infrastructure in Crimea
In Crimea, Phantoms special forces unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) struck the Utyos-T radar system, the RT-70 radio telescope, the Glonass dome complex, the MR-10M1 Mys airborne radar, and 96L6-AP radar of the Russian S-400 missile system.
War update: 77 combat engagements since day-start, fighting ongoing in four sectors
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have engaged in 77 combat encounters, with fighting ongoing on four fronts.
Russian forces attack Kupiansk district, injuring two civilians
Two people were injured as a result of Russian strikes on Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region.
Civilian infrastructure damaged as Russians shell central Kherson
In central Kherson, artillery shelling damaged an administrative building, a residential house, as well as medical and educational institutions. Utility workers are currently eliminating the consequences of the attack.
Zelensky hears Syrskyi's report: Russian forces focusing major efforts on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the frontline situation, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russian forces are concentrating their main efforts.
Large fire engulfs chemical plant near Moscow
On Sunday, August 31, a massive fire broke out at a chemical plant in the Moscow region.
Russian drone drops explosive in Kherson, killing civilian woman
In Kherson's Dniprovskyi district, a woman was killed after Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone.