Yuri Zoria

Russia carried out missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with damage reported in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Kyiv on the first day of school after summer break. Air defenses intercept many missiles, but debris caused at least three injuries.

Russian forces launched a missile strike on Sumy, targeting an educational facility housing a children's rehabilitation center and orphanage. The attack injured at least 13, including two children.

A Ukrainian defense firm has presented Aero Azimuth, an aerostat-based reconnaissance system designed to triangulate enemy drone operators from up to 30 km away.

Russian forces have accelerated their advance towards Pokrovsk, now within ten kilometers of the city, per UK intelligence. If taken, Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub, could lengthen Ukrainian supply lines and hinder resupply efforts.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says his country has frozen its participation in the CSTO at all levels. He indicated the decision is firm for now but left the door open for possible reevaluation depending on future developments.

Rescuers in Lviv Oblast found warheads from Russian "Kinzhal" and Kh-101 missiles, remnants from Russia's 26 August massive air attack on Ukraine.

Kharkiv authorities reported 29 injuries from a Russian missile strike targeting three locations, including a sports complex and shopping center. The attacks left several in critical condition, with two medics among the injured.

Russia has redeployed limited elements from Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions to Kursk Oblast, reflecting the operational strain caused by the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk on Russia's priority offensive efforts in Donetsk Oblast, ISW says.

The situation on Donetsk Oblast fronts remains intense, with the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk Oblast facing the brunt of Russian attacks, according to recent statements from top Ukrainian officials.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter went missing on 31 August and was later found crashed in Kamchatka at Russia's Far East. All 22 people aboard, including 19 passengers and 3 crew members, died. The wreckage was discovered at 900 meters elevation, with dense fog suspected as the cause.

NYT says US officials state friendly fire probably didn't cause the Ukrainian F-16 crash last week. American and Ukrainian investigators exploring other possibilities, including mechanical failure or pilot error.

A Russian missile attack on a grain truck convoy in Sumy Oblast on 31 August evening resulted in one civilian death, four injuries, and damage to approximately 20 vehicles. Russian military sources claim it was a military target.

The Russian authorities allege 150+ Ukrainian drones targeted 16 Russian regions, including Moscow. Authorities reported strikes on energy facilities such as the Moscow Oil Refinery, the Kashirskaya thermal power plant, and the Konakovskaya thermal power plant in Tver Oblast.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov requests the US to lift restrictions on ATACMS use, aiming to strike deeper into Russian territory. He presented a list of potential targets during meetings with US officials, emphasizing the need to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian attacks.