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Ukraine has also deployed 2,000 domestically manufactured drones to reinforce defenses on the most critical fronts of the war with Russia.

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a missile targeting Kyiv and shot down over half of the drones Russia used in nighttime attacks across the country. The attacks came as Ukraine struggles to keep pace with Russian military spending, even after devoting most of its budget to defense.

Stunning northern lights have been spotted across Ukraine in an extremely rare occurrence that provided a moment of beauty amid the horrors of war. The uplifting moment comes as Ukraine seeks more air defenses to counter Russian strikes targeting civilian sites and the frontline. Ukraine's president is also shifting military strategy to try to regain momentum.

Explosions rocked Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday as Ukraine received new Western weapons, including precision rocket launchers from Sweden. Reports have emerged that U.S. and E.U. officials are worried about waning public support and have talked to Ukraine about possible peace negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed claims of a stalemate.

Daily report day 556 – 2 September 2023 According to information from the General Staff as of 06.00…