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Friday, August 28
'Criminal negligence' — PM Koretskyi calls for punishment after Russian attack sparks warehouse fires near Kyiv
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said he had received reports from the interior minister and the head of Ukraine's State Emergency Service about the attack in the Bucha district, where a fire broke out after the site was struck and was followed by detonations.
Ukrainian ex-Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US
Fedorov said that, in this role, he "would help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging global security challenges."
Ukraine anti-corruption agencies charge businessman in raiding case amid major corruption scandal
According to NABU and SAPO, the organization was involved in the alleged takeover of two companies with combined assets worth Hr 248 million (around $5.6 million).
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people monthly, Budanov says
Key developments on Aug. 28: * Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people per month, Budanov says, warning war won't end soon * Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, Tu-95 bomber at Engels base in overnight attack * Russia has destroyed 90% of Ukraine's modern storage facilities, minister says * Russia considers placing troops, weapons on civilian ships as it struggles to protect shadow fleet, Zelensky says * Russian attack destroys one of Ukraine's
Ukraine prepares to ease residency rules for foreign fighters
Under a newly prepared draft law, time spent in the Ukrainian Armed Forces would count toward the five year residency requirement for foreigners.
Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people per month, Budanov says, warns war won't end soon
The comments come as Ukraine's leadership is under increasing pressure from both the military and society to tackle issues in the country's flawed and unpopular mobilization process.
About Steel production
Ukraine was the world's 13th-largest steel producer before Russia's full-scale invasion, with an annual output of approximately 21 million tons. The sector previously employed 280,000 workers and generated 12% of Ukraine's GDP. Russian attacks on metallurgical facilities have reduced steel production by over 70% since February 2022. Major plants, such as Azovstal in Mariupol, remain under Russian occupation. Others have ceased operations due to energy shortages and damaged infrastructure.
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The package will include four SAMP/T NG air defense batteries — capable of shooting down Russian ballistic missiles — along with Aster 30 interceptor missiles and seven long-range radars, the Italian outlet La Repubblica reported on Aug. 26.
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