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Russia launches 53 explosive drones at Ukraine, only three penetrate air defenses
The Russian drone assault injured two of nine civilians hurt in various attacks, while Ukraine downed 32 drones, with most others crashing.
Ukraine neutralizes 48 Russian Shahed drones, 31 others fail to reach targets; bomb strikes injure two
Russia also targeted Odesa with two missiles, which were intercepted. No casualties were reported from these attacks, but Russian bombs injured two.
Massive Russian air assault kills civilian, damages power grid; other attacks kill at least seven more
At least three Russian drones penetrated Ukraine's air defenses.
Russian drone strike on Konotop injures 14; Ukraine downs 44/64 Shahed drones during ongoing air attack
Russians launch a massive air assault on Ukraine, deploying 64 explosive drones and several missiles. Drone strikes in Sumy's Konotop injured at least 14 civilians. Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 44 drones. The attack is ongoing at the time of publication.
Russian pollution causes massive fish die-off in Ukraine’s Seym and Desna rivers
Russian pollution has caused nearly 30 tons of fish to die in Ukraine's Seym and Desna rivers. Authorities are monitoring the contamination, expected to reach Kyiv by 14-16 September.
Ukraine’s rail energy system damaged by this week’s Russian attacks, restoration efforts underway
Ukraine's railway energy system suffered damage from Russian strikes this week, leading to temporary power outages and infrastructure damage in northern Ukraine, Ukrzaliznytsia says.
Frontline report: Ukrainian fighters decimate elite Russian Special Forces unit
Ukrainian fighters eliminated five high-ranking Russian special forces officers, who conducted a covert reconnaissance operation in Chernihiv Oblast, and halted a potential new offensive front in northern Ukraine.
Russian drone attack damages power facilities in Chernihiv, Zhytomyr oblasts as Ukraine downs 20/22 UAVs
A Russian night attack using Shahed drones and an Iskander missile resulted in 20 of 22 drones being shot down, targeting energy facilities in Chernihiv and Zhytomyr oblasts, hitting a dormitory in Nizhyn, causing power outages, and injuring one person.
Russian attack leaves 541 Ukrainian settlements without power
A Russian air attack left 541 settlements without power, prompting scheduled power outages, and necessitating electricity imports from neighboring countries.
Russia attacks energy facility with drones, injures woman, Ukraine downs 21/22 UAVs during attack
Overnight, Russian forces launched 22 Shahed drones at Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructures. Ukrainian forces downed 21, but one drone hit Chernihiv’s facility, causing power outages, as per official reports.
Military: Russia ramps up border provocations in Chernihiv, Sumy oblasts in northern Ukraine
Russia conducts sabotage, reconnaissance operations in border communities of Chernihiv, Sumy oblasts, increases border minefields as Ukraine inflicts losses on Russian troops.
Ukraine reports multiple Russian saboteur groups infiltrating Sumy Oblast weekly
Sumy Oblast faces continued Russian saboteur infiltrations across the border detected weekly, while neighboring Kharkiv Oblast sees a decline in such activities, and Chernihiv currently reports no infiltration attempts, as per Ukraine's Border Guard Service.
General: Russia keeps some 22,000 troops near Ukraine’s northern border
Ukrainian general says Russia has deployed 21,800 troops near Ukraine's northern borders, but the situation remains under control.
Military: Russia keeps 19,000 troops on Ukraine’s northern border
Approximately 19,000 Russian troops are stationed along the Russian side of the borders with Ukraine's Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts.
Russian pontoon bridge “defected” to Ukraine (video)
The Russian military's pontoon bridge drifted along the Desna River, "defecting" from Russia and ending up stranded on Ukrainian territory, becoming an unexpected war trophy for Ukrainian forces.
Russian forces killed a man on his birthday, among other civilian casualties
Russian forces conducted shelling in Semenivka, Chernihiv Oblast, and Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, resulting in the loss of three lives
Latvian President visits Ukraine to show solidarity and support
Edgars Rinkēvičs, the President of Latvia, made a surprise visit to Ukraine to discuss the continued supply and production of weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian mother spends money paid for KIA son to build a village road in his memory
Vladyslav Hryshchenko died in the summer of 2022 while performing a combat mission as part of the 1st Separate Tank Brigade.
Ukraine repels cross-border raid in northern Chernihiv Oblast
Ukraine's Joint Forces Commander says border guards near Novhorod Siverskyi repelled an attempt of 10-14 men trying to cross from Russia.