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Friday, August 28
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
Update: Ukrainian ex-Defense 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 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.
Media identify Russian officer killed in St. Petersburg car blast
The victim is reportedly Sergei Sechkov, an officer at Russia’s 332nd Separate Helicopter Regiment.
A bridge, missiles, and billions in revenue: North Korea's role in Russia's war deepens again
No longer a minor player, Pyongyang has become an essential cog in Russia's war machine. Now, Kyiv warns that its role may grow further still — but not overnight. Ukrainian intelligence in August issued alarming warnings hinting that Russia could soon ask North Korea to contribute up to 50,000 more of its troops for its war against Ukraine, with missiles, drone operators, and technical brigades to follow. This influx of additional troops and materiel would come on top of the soldiers, shells,
About Sanctions against Russia
Sanctions against Russia include over 15,000 individual and entity designations imposed by Western countries following the full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. Measures target Russia's central bank, energy sector, technology imports, financial institutions, and individuals supporting the war. The European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and allies continue to coordinate sanctions.
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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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