Belarus confirms downing drone during Russian attack on Ukraine
Belarus' military confirmed the downing of a drone early on Sept. 5, shortly after the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun reported that Belarus had downed two Russian attack drones.
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Death toll of Russia's Sept. 3 strike on Poltava rises to 54
The death toll of Russia's strike against the Ukrainian city of Poltava on Sept. 3 has risen to 54, the State Emergency Service reported on Sept. 5 amid ongoing rescue operations.
White House confirms Russia moved 90% of warplanes outside of ATACMS reach
"The argument that somehow, you just give them ATACMS and tell them they're gonna be able to hit the majority of Russian aircraft and airbases that are, in fact, used to strike them, it's not true, it's a misconception," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said in a response to a journalist's question.
General Staff: Russia has lost 621,550 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Who’s who in Ukraine’s biggest wartime government reshuffle
At a crucial juncture of the war against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has undertaken a major reshuffle of his government, insisting "new energy" in government was needed "today." "These steps are only associated with strengthening our state in various sectors — international politics and diplomacy are no exception," he said on
Ukraine reduces state debt by $9 billion after restructuring effort
According to the Finance Ministry, the savings represent "one of the largest debt write-offs in recent sovereign debt restructurings."
US sanctions Russian propagandists amid crackdown on election interference
The U.S. State, Justice, and Treasury departments have acted jointly against the Kremlin's propaganda machine, seizing web domains, issuing indictments, and imposing visa restrictions against participants in Russia's covert election interference campaign.
Ukraine war latest: At least 7 killed, over 70 injured in Russian attacks on Lviv, Kryvyi Rih
Key developments on Sept. 4: * Casualties reported in Lviv, Kryvyi Rih as Russia launches another mass attack on Ukraine * Ukrainian military uses 'dragon drones' against Russia, Defense Ministry says * Germany orders 17 IRIS-T air defense systems for Ukraine, Scholz says * Ukraine, Ireland sign agreement on cooperation, support * Russia executed 3
Ukrainian military uses 'dragon drones' against Russia, Defense Ministry says
Ukraine's Defense Ministry published new footage resembling a video shared by Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels just a few days prior. The video showed what appeared to be a drone raining down fiery, white-hot metal on unseen soldiers hidden in a tree line.
Energoatom denies accident at South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant but says 'issues' found
The denial came after Oleksandr Kharchenko, managing director of the Energy Industry Research Center, said in a post on Facebook there had been an accident at the plant, citing "two independent sources."
Ukraine expects pressure from IMF to further devalue currency as financing negotiations begin
If the fifth review of revisions of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program is approved, Ukraine could receive an additional $1.1 billion disbursement.
Parliament backs resignations of deputy PM, ministers of strategic industries, justice, and ecology
During other voting sessions the same day, the parliament failed to gather enough votes to support the resignation of State Property Fund head Vitalii Koval and Deputy Prime Minister and Reintegration Minister Iryna Vereshchuk.
Russia executed 3 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Earlier, a video circulated on Telegram that showed three Ukrainian soldiers coming out of a basement with their hands up. The Ukrainians were then apprehended by Russian soldiers, placed face down on the ground and summarily shot.
Death toll of Russia's attack on Poltava rises to 53 as rescue operations continue
The death toll of a Russian attack against Poltava on Sept. 3 has risen to 52 as another body was found in the rubble, the State Emergency Service reported on Sept. 4.
Kuleba resignation, reshuffle 'expected long ago ahead of difficult times' for Ukraine, lawmaker says
The reshuffle comes amid an uptick in Russian missile strikes on cities across Ukraine in recent weeks, and a worsening energy crisis.
FM Kuleba submits letter of resignation
The news follows a number of other high profile ministers submitted their letters of resignation the previous day.
General Staff: Russia has lost 620,350 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,390 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russian missile attack on Poltava kills at least 51, injures 271
Key developments on Sept. 3: * Russia strikes Poltava with ballistic missiles, killing at least 51, injuring 271 * Ukraine plans to 'indefinitely' hold Kursk Oblast's seized territories, Zelensky says * Russian strikes damage overhead power line at occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Energoatom says * Norway pledges $53 million for drones, air defense
Ukraine plans to 'indefinitely' hold Kursk Oblast's seized territories, Zelensky says
Ukraine is planning to "indefinitely" hold the seized territories of Russia's Kursk Oblast as it tries to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with NBC News aired on Sept. 3.
Romanian parliament approves Patriot system delivery to Ukraine
The bill is yet to be signed by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, after which the government will issue an order for the delivery to go ahead.
Mongolia fails to arrest Putin due to 'energy dependence, neutrality,' Politico reports
"Mongolia imports 95% of its petroleum products and over 20% of electricity from our immediate neighborhood (Russia), which has previously suffered interruption for technical reasons. This supply is critical to ensure our existence and that of our people," the Mongolian spokesperson said in a statement to Politico.
Several Ukrainian ministers submit resignations amid reports of government reshuffle
Strategic Industries Minister Alexander Kamyshin, Justice Minister Denys Maliuska, Ecology Minister Ruslan Strilets, and Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna submitted their resignations to the Ukrainian parliament, Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk reported on Sept 3.
Ukraine energy grid chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi dismissed, board members confirm
Via a post on Ukrenergo's Telegram account, Chairman of the supervisory board Daniel Dobenni, and supervisory board member Peder Andreasen, also said they were stepping down from their positions in protest of what they described as a "politically motivated" decision.
Russian strikes damage overhead power line at occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Energoatom says
Damage to another overhead power line will lead to an emergency at the plant, according to the state nuclear energy company.
Russian court sentences Ukrainian soldier captured in occupied Crimea to 20 years in prison
According to Russia's Prosecutor General's Office, Oleksandr Lyubas was part of a small group of Ukrainian soldiers who attempted to conduct an amphibious operation on the peninsula and was captured in the process.
General Staff: Russia has lost 618,960 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,360 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, Polish FM says
Key developments on Sept. 2: * Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv * Russia has no advance near Pokrovsk over past 2 days, Zelensky claims * Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine for national security, Polish FM says * Dutch PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine, announces new aid package
Iran may send ballistic missiles to Russia 'within a matter of days,' Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg's sources believe that the potential transfer of ballistic missiles "would mark a worrying development in the conflict."
Another Russian defense ministry official arrested on suspicion of corruption
According to Russia's Investigative Committee, Major General Valery Mumindzhanov is accused of receiving a bribe of over 20 million rubles ($224,000) while helping facilitate defense ministry contracts for military uniforms.
Petition urging Zelensky to lower mobilization age limit to 50 reaches 25,000 signatures
A petition asking President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the upper age limit for mobilization from 60 to 50 to "improve the economic situation" in Ukraine has garnered over 25,000 signatures since it was posted on July 5.
Putin arrives in Mongolia, Ukrainian lawmakers call for his arrest
Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Sept. 2, amid calls from Ukrainian lawmakers for the country to execute an international arrest warrant and detain the Russian president.
Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine for national security, Polish FM says
Poland and neighboring countries to Ukraine are "responsible for protecting their own airspace," despite NATO's opposition, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sept. 2.
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