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Friday, August 28
Major highway section near Kyiv closed after Russian attack sparks warehouse fires
A major highway connecting Kyiv with western Ukraine has been temporarily closed on Aug. 28 after a Russian attack sparked fires and explosions at warehouse facilities in Kyiv Oblast, local authorities said.
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.
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Ukrainian athletes compete internationally across multiple sports, including in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. International sports federations initially banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their national flags from most competitions after February 2022. Ukraine’s sports infrastructure has suffered extensive damage from Russian attacks, while many athletes continue training abroad.
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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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