Exclusives
 |
Territorial integrity means everything. Because Ukraine has made no claim to any Russian land, its recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region is fundamentally different to the Kremlin's many invasions of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Nevertheless, it brings a key aspect of European security back into focus. |
 |
Ukrainian Paralympians push through loss and devastation to make history in Paris. Despite ongoing war and the destruction of their homes, Ukrainian Paralympians aim for victory at the Paris Games. |
 |
What the fall of Pokrovsk could mean for Ukraine. Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast fails to thwart Russia's advancement towards Pokrovsk. The loss of this key city could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Ukrainian front in Donbas |
Military
Ukrainian defenders destroy Russian "Sapphire" electronic warfare system in Kursk Oblast. The "Sapphire" system, designed to counter drones and protect key installations, was destroyed in a precise combat drone strike. Reuters: Russian forces to face "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area in Kursk Oblast, says deputy CIA director. CIA Deputy Director David Cohen stated that Russia is expected to launch a counteroffensive to retake the territory in Kursk Oblast. Zelenskyy: Ukrainian troops extend control in Russia's Kursk Oblast. Ukrainian forces have made significant strides in their incursion into Russia's Kursk region, reclaiming over 1,200 square kilometers and capturing nearly 600 Russian soldiers as of late August. Russia constructs fourth pontoon bridge across Seym River in Kursk Oblast, satellite imagery shows. After the destruction of three permanent bridges in the area, Ukraine targets these crossings with cluster munitions, aiming to disrupt Russian logistics and potentially isolate troops in Glushkovsky district on the river's southern bank. First-ever drone strike hits Russia's Kirov Oblast oil depot at a record 1,500 km from Ukraine. Ukrainian drones conduct a first-ever attack on Kirov Oblast, Russia, striking Rosrezerv's Zenit oil storage facility in Kotelnich, 1,500 km from Ukraine's border. ISW: Russian forces make relatively rapid advances near Donetsk's Pokrovsk. Russian forces have made relatively rapid advances near Pokrovsk, capturing Novohrodivka, as Ukrainian withdrawals have enabled Russian progress, ISW says. Pokrovsk remains a key objective, but its capture may require significant resources and impact overall combat capabilities. Blaze at another Russian oil depot in Rostov after Ukrainian attack (video). Russian oil depot in Rostov Oblast was reportedly attacked by drones, causing a fire in multiple tanks. Governor claims four drones were shot down. No casualties were reported. The incident occurred as a nearby oil depot continued to smolder from the previous attack. ISW finds hundreds of Russian military targets within the range of Ukrainian ATACMS. The report identifies 245 Russian military and paramilitary objects within the ATACMS range. The study challenges US restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, arguing that Russian asset redeployment does not diminish the strategic importance of these targets. As of 28 August 2024, the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:
- Personnel: 611190 (+1090)
- Tanks: 8568 (+5)
- APV: 16681 (+14)
- Artillery systems: 17522 (+27)
- MLRS: 1174 (+1)
- Anti-aircraft systems: 938 (+1)
- Aircraft: 368
- Helicopters: 328
- UAV: 14348 (+94)
- Cruise missiles: 2553 (+6)
- Warships/boats: 28
- Submarines: 1
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 23654 (+41)
