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Ukraine war latest: Nearly 2,000 drones fired at Ukraine in one week as Russia draws out attacks

Key developments on Aug. 29-30: * Nearly 2,000 drones fired at Ukraine in one week as Russia draws out attacks * 'Explosions every few minutes' — At least 38 killed after Russian drone strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv * Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to 'formalize agreements,' Peskov says * Russia planning operation in northern Ukraine, including Kyiv, military says * Ukrainian drones destroy Russian air defense, radar systems at Yeysk, Millerovo airfields Russia launched n

Missile strike hits Belgorod, reportedly damaging Ozon facility and power plant

Russia's Belgorod came under a missile attack on Aug. 30, with a logistics facility housing an Ozon sorting center and delivery hub damaged in the strike, according to Russian officials and the company. The attack comes as Ukraine continues targeting Russian military and logistics infrastructure that supports Moscow's war effort. Acting Belgorod Oblast Governor Alexander Shuvaev said there were casualties and several fires following what he described as a Ukrainian attack. He did not specify t

About Sergey Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov is Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since 2004, making him one of the world's longest-serving foreign ministers. Born on March 21, 1950, Lavrov previously served as Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1994 to 2004 and has been a central figure in promoting Kremlin foreign policy narratives.

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