Ukraine cuts secure phone line with Moscow after 26 years
Ukraine's government has terminated a secure direct phone line with Moscow, established in 1998, as part of its ongoing efforts to sever ties with Russia amid the ongoing war.
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Romanian Parliament to debate Patriot system donation to Ukraine in autumn session
Romania prepares to donate Patriot missile system to Ukraine, submitting legislative proposal to Parliament, as the Romania Defense Ministry concludes replacement negotiations with US.
Zelenskyy dismisses Air Force Commander Oleshchuk, Kryvonozhko takes over as acting chief
Zelenskyy has dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk after three years of service. Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko will be an acting commander.
Bloomberg: Putin assured of non-arrest in Mongolia despite ICC warrant
Russian President Putin received assurances from Mongolia that he won't be arrested for war crimes during a planned visit, despite an ICC warrant, per Bloomberg.
Ukraine develops SkyFall kamikaze drone for 60 km strikes
Ukraine's defense industry is developing SkyFall, a kamikaze drone system with vertical takeoff capability, 40-60 km range, and 5 kg warhead, for the use against armored vehicles and fortifications.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry calls on Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit under ICC warrant
As Vladimir Putin prepares for his first visit to an ICC member state since the issuance of his arrest warrant, Ukraine urges Mongolia to take action.
Borrell: EU to train 15,000 more Ukrainian military by end of year
EU defense ministers have agreed to expand the EUMAM mission, which has already trained 60,000 Ukrainian troops, calling it the "most successful training mission" ever organized by the EU.
Russia’s Kursk authorities form armed volunteer group for security in evacuated areas, amid ongoing looting
Russian authorities in Kursk Oblast have created the "Bars - Kursk" armed volunteer group to maintain order in evacuated areas. This move follows Ukraine's advance into the region and reports of widespread looting by both locals and Russian military personnel in Russian-controlled areas.
Le Monde: Russian mercenary group leaves Burkina Faso to defend Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Le Monde reports that the Russian private military company Bear Brigade, which arrived in Burkina Faso in May to protect the junta, is now withdrawing to defend the Kursk region against a Ukrainian offensive.
Syrskyi: Ukraine advances 2 km in Kursk Oblast as Pokrovsk remains most challenging sector
Ukraine's top general, Syrskyi, states that Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 2 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, gaining control of 5 km² over the past day, while facing challenges in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.
US military placed $ 1.3 bn order for Javelin missiles, with over 4,000 of them for Ukraine
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon's joint venture secured a $1.3 billion contract to produce Javelin missiles, with plans to increase annual production to 3,960 units by 2026.
Russia hits Kharkiv, injures 97, kills 7 – UPDATED
Russian forces launched a series of guided aerial bomb attacks on Kharkiv on 30 August, resulting in seven deaths and 97 injuries.
Deep State: Russia captures Korenevo village in Kursk Oblast
The village of Korenevo in Kursk Oblast has fallen under Russian control, Deep State reports, as Russian forces continue to make progress in multiple direction, including Donetsk Oblast
The Telegraph: Starmer’s Ukraine support undermined by limitations on deep strikes in Russia
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to support Ukraine are being hampered by restrictions on the use of long-range missiles within Russian territory, The Telegraph reports.
Drone attack on airport and factory in Russia’s Kaluga
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports engaging 18 unmanned aerial vehicles in multiple oblasts, with Kaluga experiencing strikes near its airport and a former Volkswagen plant.
ISW: Russian military pursues dual tactical efforts around Pokrovsk
Russian forces are executing a two-pronged tactical effort to create favorable conditions for an assault on Pokrovsk, according to a new ISW report.
Russia injures 9 in attack on Sumy
Ukraine's Air defense forces shot down 12 of the 18 drones during the night attack. Russia also attacked Ukraine with an Iskander missile overnight.
Some long-ago promised Patriot systems not yet delivered to Ukraine, Foreign Minister says
With the new school year approaching, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized the urgent need to protect Ukrainian cities and children from Russian missile attacks.
The Hill: Putin’s public image shifts as Ukraine pushes into Russia’s Kursk
With Ukraine now pushing into Russian territory in Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin faces a difficult choice: abandon positions in Ukraine or deploy young conscripts against Putin's earlier promises not to do this.
Ukraine loses first F-16 fighter jet in combat, exact cause yet to be determined
During what Ukraine described as the "largest" Russian air assault since the full-scale war began, F-16s were deployed for the first time in combat and one of them crashed, killing a Ukrainian pilot, Oleksii Mes.