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Russia's Kazan airport suspends flights due to drone threat, media reports
Kazan is located in the Russian republic of Tatarstan which has previously been the target of Ukrainian drone strikes.
General Staff: Russia has lost 611,190 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,090 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine downs Russian Su-25 aircraft in Donetsk Oblast – 'One less problem for our infantry'
Anti-aircraft units of the 28th Mechanized Brigade downed the plane with a Man-Portable Air-Defence System (MANPADS) as it was attempting to fire at Ukrainian troops.
Ukraine has invested $7 billion in defense industry this year, Umerov says
The funds are going towards drones, robotics, and electronic warfare systems, all of which are "already yielding tangible results on the battlefield," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
New Palianytsia missile-drone costs less than $1 million, official says
It costs less than $1 million to produce each new Palianytsia, Fedorov told the Associated Press. The military aims to further decrease costs by collaborating with private companies.
Russia testing Poland's air defense system, Polish general says
Russia is likely testing Poland's air defense system, Polish Brigadier General Tomasz Drewniak told Radio RMF24 on Aug. 27, after a likely Russian drone flew into Polish airspace on Aug. 26 amid a mass attack on Ukraine.
Unknown assailant shoots at enlistment office in Lutsk, wounding soldier
Soldiers on guard duty outside an enlistment office in Lutsk were shot at by an unknown person during the night, leaving one soldier injured, Ukraine's Western Operational Command reported on Aug. 27.
Ukraine war latest: Russia redeploys 30,000 troops to Kursk Oblast; Ukraine tests its first ballistic missile, Kyiv says
Key developments on Aug. 27: * Russia redeploys 30,000 troops to Kursk Oblast amid Ukraine's incursion, Syrskyi says * Ukraine tests its first ballistic missile, Zelensky says * Zelensky to present U.S. with victory plan in September * Russia claims Ukraine attempting to break through to Belgorod Oblast * Civilians killed, injured as
Telegram CEO visited Russia over 60 times since 'exile' in 2014, investigation suggests
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov visited Russia over 60 times since leaving the country in 2014, Kremlingram, a Ukrainian group that campaigns against the use of Telegram in Ukraine, reported on Aug. 27.
Ukraine to resume construction of unfinished nuclear power plant, Energoatom says
According to Energoatom, the plant will be equipped with AP1000 reactors built by U.S. company Westinghouse.
IAEA chief warns about safety risks after visiting Kursk nuclear power plant
For now, the facility was "operating in very close to normal conditions," International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Aug. 27.
Norway's energy sector under threat of Russian sabotage, Norwegian security chief says
Norway's energy sector is under threat of sabotage from Russia, Norwegian security chief Beate Gangaas told Reuters on Aug. 27, as European security services briefed Norwegian energy officials on potential Russian threats.
North Korea could have sent over 6 million artillery shells to Russia, Seoul says
North Korea sent containers to Russia that could contain as many as more than 6 million artillery shells, Yonhap reported on Aug. 27, citing South Korea's military intelligence report.
At least 6 Russian drones flew into Belarus during mass attack on Ukraine, monitoring group says
At least six Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones flew off course and entered Belarus during Russia's mass attack on Ukraine on Aug. 26, the Belarusian Hajun monitoring group reported on Aug. 27.
Ukraine used F-16s to repel Russia's mass missile attack, Zelensky confirms
Ukraine's Air Force used F-16 jets as part of its defense against Russia's mass missile and drone attack on Aug. 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed during a press conference on Aug. 27.
Russia struck energy substations with cluster munition missiles for first time, PM Shmyhal says
"Yesterday, Russia attacked our power distribution substations with missiles for the first time. The facilities were targeted by tens of cluster missiles, but we lost a relatively small amount of equipment during that attack. All due to the (heightened) protection of the facilities," said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Zelensky defends controversial deputy chief of staff: He was 'killing Chechens in Kyiv' in 2022
Presidential Office deputy head Oleh Tatarov and Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) chief Vasyl Maliuk were "killing Chechens in Kyiv," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 27.
Ukraine tests its first ballistic missile, Zelensky says
A day earlier, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Ukraine is preparing a response to Russian aerial strikes with weapons of its own production.
Zelensky to present US with victory plan in September
Speaking at the Ukraine 2024 Independence forum in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ongoing Kursk incursion was one of the parts of this plan.
IAEA chief arrives at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
The visit follows allegations from Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials that Ukraine has tried — or intends to try — to attack the plant amid the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in the area. Kyiv has denied the allegations.
Kyiv to present US list of targets in Russia it wants to hit with long-range arms, Politico reports
Ukraine is planning to submit a list of targets in Russia that Kyiv could strike with American-supplied long-range weapons to the top U.S. national security officials, Politico reported on Aug. 27 citing unnamed sources.
Blackouts, electricity restrictions may last up to 2 weeks, former energy minister says
Ukraine's Energy Ministry said that it was one of the largest attacks on energy infrastructure and said that the consequences were still being determined.
Drone swarms play key role in Ukraine's Kursk incursion, Times reports
Swarms of drones were crucial in helping Ukraine identify possible areas for ground attacks during the Kursk incursion and in isolating Russian forces, The Times reported on Aug. 26.
Civilians killed, injured as Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine for second night in a row
Russia launched a combined wave of attacks against Ukraine for the second night in a row, reportedly using 81 Shahed-type attack drones and 10 missiles.
General Staff: Russia has lost 610,100 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
3 killed, 5 injured in Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Several Russian drones targeted Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast overnight on Aug. 27, resulting in three civilian deaths, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported.
Russia's attack on Sumy Oblast injures 16
Russian forces attacked 12 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 16 civilians, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Aug. 26. In total, 212 explosions were recorded in 83 separate attacks on the region.
Russia’s Rostov Oblast oil depot fire ongoing for 8th day
Satellite images obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty suggest that an oil depot fire keeps spreading at the Kavkaz oil and petroleum storage facility just outside Proletarsk, a town in Russia’s Rostov Oblast.
At least 4 dead, 5 injured in Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih hotel
Search and rescue workers discovered under the rubble the body of a fourth person killed in the attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service confirmed on overnight on Aug. 28. Five others were also injured in the attack.
Controversial Ukrainian lawmaker fled country illegally, authorities confirm
The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) said that controversial lawmaker Artem Dmytruk illegally crossed the border in Odesa Oblast and entered Moldova.
Audit discovers over $4 million in imported 'humanitarian aid' never reached destination
From March to July, various military units did not receive the designated humanitarian aid worth nearly Hr 172 million ($4.2 million).
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