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Germany abandons plans to send troops to Ukraine, opting instead for financial support, military training, and arms production. Berlin aims to deter future Russian aggression without deploying the Bundeswehr, following Trump’s refusal to commit and fading hopes for peace talks.
New satellite imagery confirms Ukraine’s strike on a Russian border outpost near Voloshyne, west of Armyansk, according to Crimean Wind Group. The barracks were completely destroyed, with one Russian serviceman killed and several wounded. Six Khivus-class hovercraft were also reportedly destroyed.
Ukraine’s HUR “PRYMARY” unit struck again in occupied Crimea, eliminating a series of high-value Russian targets. Confirmed hits include the Utes-T radar system, the RT-70 radio telescope, a GLONASS complex, the MR-10M1 “Mys” coastal radar, and a 96L6-AP radar from an S-400 battery.
Hungarian FM Szijjártó complained that the European Commission has yet to respond to his letter about Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline, Index reports. He accused Brussels and most EU countries of being invested in prolonging the war and willing to spend trillions to support Ukraine.
This morning, Russian forces attempted a mechanized assault toward Myrnohrad, launching a breakthrough from the Malynivka area with six vehicles—tanks and IFVs carrying airborne troops. Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed the vehicles; some infantry managed to disembark.
Empty words. The US has urged Russia to move toward peace with Ukraine or face new sanctions, The Guardian reports. The warning came during an emergency UN Security Council meeting due to Russia's missile attack. US envoy Kelley stated the attack "casts doubt on Russia's seriousness about peace".
Yesterday morning, Ukrainian cruise missiles struck the border area near Voloshyne (Armyansk district), hitting a Russian border outpost. According to ASTRA, six hovercraft were damaged and one serviceman was killed. Additionally, a UAV struck a military barracks in the same area.
President Zelensky announced that new strikes deep inside Russia are imminent, with both forces and capabilities already in place.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claims Russia is ready to resolve the “problem” through political and diplomatic means, but blames Ukraine for a lack of reciprocity. Until then, he says, Moscow will continue its so-called “special military operation.”
Launch footage of Ukraine's new Flamingo cruise missile.
On the night of August 20-21, Ukrainian forces struck the Buturlinovka airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region. The attack targeted the airfield’s technical operations sector, responsible for maintenance and support of aircraft stationed at the base.
Hungary refuses to allow the opening of the first cluster of EU accession talks for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó asserted in Copenhagen. He argued that fast‑tracking Ukraine into the EU would devastate Hungarian farmers, jeopardize food security, and allow Ukrainian mafia infiltration.
Putin arrived in China for a 4-day visit, set to attend the SCO summit and a military parade marking 80 years since WWII’s end. Beijing wants to showcase its military power to the US. Xi said China and Russia seek a new “fair world order.” On September 3, Putin will stand alongside Xi.
Ukrainian forces are clearing Russian positions in the southern part of Yunakivka, Sumy region. The date of the footage remains unknown.
Reports from Balashikha, Moscow region: warehouses are on fire, with sounds of explosions heard at the site.
On August 30, Ukrainian drones struck Simferopol Airport in occupied Crimea, destroying two Russian helicopters—a Mi-8 transport and a Mi-24 attack. Around 06:30, Russian monitoring channels tracked UAVs heading toward the airport, and soon after, residents reported smoke rising from the area.
At the UN Security Council, as PM Yulia Svyrydenko showed the body of a child killed in a Russian strike, Russian representatives stared into their phones. A stark reminder: for Moscow, human life means nothing, cynicism is their official policy.
Overnight on August 30–31, Russia launched 142 Shahed and decoy drones from Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Crimea. Ukraine’s air defense downed or jammed 126 of them. Sixteen drones hit 10 locations, with debris falling in six more.
Russian losses per 31/08/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +810 men +2 tanks +2 AFVs +27 artillery +371 UAVs +38 cruise missiles
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Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on Russian positions near Kardashynka in occupied Kherson region.
At Gerasimov’s briefing, Russia proudly showed off its “map of victories.” But a closer look against realistic maps reveals the trick: Moscow simply colors in the grey zone as if fully captured. A victory by crayons, not on the battlefield.
The Telegraph reports Trump proposed using US private military companies as part of security guarantees for Ukraine—tasked with fortifications, base-building, and protecting US business, with contractors’ presence seen as a deterrent to Russia. This would let Trump avoid deploying US troops.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in tears incoming.
FPV drone operators of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade continue targeting Russian positions, destroying ammo depots, bunkers, self-propelled artillery, and other assets deemed “unnecessary”.
ASTRA reports that Ukrainian forces destroyed the pump station building at the Druzhba oil pipeline’s LPDS facility in Naitopovychi, Bryansk region. The pump station is a critical component—without it, the site cannot transport oil or oil products.
Trump told Daily Caller a Ukraine–US–Russia summit “will happen” and he’ll attend, though he’s unsure if Putin will meet Zelensky. He added the war may require “a little more fighting,” security guarantees for Ukraine will come mainly from Europe, and no US troops are deployed. More Trump bullsh*t.
Trump once again compared Russia’s war on Ukraine to “two children fighting on a playground.” But in this picture, the only child is Trump himself—incapable of adult words or serious analysis, reducing a brutal war to playground brawls.
The Telegraph reports the EU is discussing reopening airports in western Ukraine, starting with Lviv. The phased plan aims to restore commercial flights, with Europe ready to back Ukraine with fighters and air defenses, later expanding to Kyiv and further east.
Russian oil giants saw profits collapse in the first half of 2025: Rosneft 245B rub vs 773B last year, Lukoil 287B vs 590B, Gazprom Neft halved to 150B, Tatneft down two-thirds to 54B, Russneft down threefold to 11.8B, and Surgutneftegaz posted record losses of –452B. A combined losses of ~750B rub.
Russian troops staged another “flag show” in Leontovychi on the Pokrovsk front, raising a flag before hiding in a house. Both the flag and the soldiers were quickly destroyed by Ukrainian artillery and drones—once again proving such stunts are pure propaganda. AFU controls Leontovychi.
Footage shows the liberation of Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk region, where UAV operators from “Manticore” unit of the 214th Assault Battalion OPFOR provided aerial support to Ukrainian assault troops.
Russia aims to seize Pokrovsk, push toward Sloviansk-Kramatorsk, and even into Dnipropetrovsk region—a political goal, says Dnipro Grouping Spokesperson Viktor Tregubov. He noted Russian groups near Dobropillia are cut off from supplies and their elimination is only a matter of time.
In Yablonovsky, Adygea, so-called “debris” from a downed Ukrainian drone damaged homes, a workshop, and two offices. One person was injured. Once again, Russian air defense turns drones into falling wreckage that causes the very destruction it claims to prevent.
The Russian Volunteer Corps captured weapons from Russian troops after assault operations at the Donetsk front.
Axios reports that Trump may temporarily halt Ukraine peace talks unless both sides show more flexibility, citing a senior U.S. official. Meanwhile, Russia’s Chief of General Staff Gerasimov said combat operations continue and Russian forces are pressing along the entire front.
In the past two weeks, SBU’s “Alpha” units reported destroying 20 tanks, 41 armored vehicles, 94 artillery and MLRS systems, 16 air defense systems, 8 EW assets, 764 vehicles, 107 drones, 317 antennas, 983 enemy positions, 32 ammo depots and 7 fuel depots—eliminating over 1,000 Russian troops.
Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 carried out a precision strike with two AASM Hammer guided bombs, eliminating a Russian troop group.
Ukraine’s military intelligence struck an underground explosives depot at the Aleksin Chemical Plant in Russia’s Tula region overnight, RBC-Ukraine reports. The site stored pyroxylin powder used in ammunition and rocket engines. Explosions were heard, fireman and ambulances were dispatched.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 struck a Russian troop concentration in the north using French-supplied AASM Hammer guided bombs, inflicting heavy losses.
Politico reports that German company Quantum Systems has launched secret factories in Ukraine producing Vector reconnaissance drones with AI. Around 80 units are manufactured each month.
A Mirage 2000-5F fighter jet in Ukrainian livery, flying over Ukraine. Additional French Mirage-2000 aircraft are expected to be transferred to the Ukrainian Air Force.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia will not get back its frozen assets in Europe unless it pays reparations to Ukraine. Politico earlier reported the EU is preparing to finalize plans to transfer about €200B into a fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Former Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv today. The attacker, disguised as a Glovo courier on an e-bike, fired 8 shots and fled. President Zelensky called it a “horrific murder” and vowed a full investigation as security services hunt the suspect.
Aerial recon by Ukraine’s 1st Azov Corps documented another Russian war crime on August 28 in Donetsk region. Footage shows a soldier of Russia’s 95th Separate Rifle Regiment shooting an unarmed elderly civilian outside his home in Pokrovsk district. The victim was in civilian clothing and unarmed.
An explosion was reported near the airport in occupied Simferopol, followed by rising smoke. It is not clear what cause the explosion.
Ukraine's SSO confirms they struck the Krasnodar oil refinery. The facility produces ~3mil tons of petroleum products yearly, including fuel for the Russian military. Analysts note that if Ukraine maintains this strike tempo for a year, the loss of refining capacity could trigger a crisis in Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is attempting to destabilize Germany, including targeting its infrastructure, and therefore Berlin is in direct conflict with Moscow.
US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington is providing Ukraine with “deeper strike capabilities” likely to be used inside Russian territory, referencing new ERAM missile sales and allied purchases. However, this is not an official White House statement or confirmation.
Trajectory of Russian missiles and drones during the attack at night. The main focus of the attack was Lutsk, Rivne, Dubno, Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzia and Pavlohrad while front line positions near Pokrovsk were struck with Shahed drones.
According to unconfirmed reports, Ukraine struck a Russian S-400 air defense system north of Armyansk-Perekop in occupied Crimea. The extent of the damage is still being verified.
Reports from Sevastopol in occupied Crimea suggest Ukrainian drones struck facilities storing aviation fuel. This is yet to be confirmed.
As of this morning, the Syzran oil refinery is burning.
Overnight Russian strikes hit Ukraine: in Zaporizhzhia 1 killed and 22 injured, including children, with 14 apartment blocks and 40+ houses damaged; in Dnipro and Pavlohrad infrastructure was hit; blasts also reported in Kyiv region, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi, Chernihiv, Cherkasy and Volyn..
The Syzran oil refinery in Russia was also hit again by Ukrainian drones. The site, which has already faced multiple strikes in recent months, was set ablaze following the latest attack.
Ukrainian drone strikes overnight caused a fire at an oil refinery in Krasnodar, Russia. Work by the 14th regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with the Special Operations Forces.
Ukrainian drones struck multiple energy sites in Russia overnight, the General Staff reports. A refinery in Syzran, Samara region, was hit, causing a large fire, while another drone strike set ablaze a processing unit at a refinery in Krasnodar. Drones also targeted a chemical plant in Alexin, Tula.
The U.S. State Department has approved two separate arms deals for Ukraine worth $330 million: $179.1M for sustaining Patriot air defense systems and $150M for expanding satellite communication services for Starlink terminals.
Yet another large-scale air attack was reported by Ukraine's Air Force. Shot down: 510/537 Shahed and other type drones 6/8 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles 32/37 various types cruise missiles The amount of intercepted ballistic- and cruise missiles is increasing.
Russian losses per 30/08/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +850 men +6 tanks +19 AFVs +47 artillery +316 UAVs
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A massive detonation of a concealed Russian field depot storing TM-62 anti-tank mines occurred after it was struck by a Ukrainian FPV drone.
Russian forces launched new mechanized assaults near Mala Tokmachka, Zaporizhzia region, using 2 tanks and 4 BMPs—all of which were hit or destroyed. Infantry scattered after losses but was also targeted by Ukrainian fire. One Russian soldier was captured on the highway.
Scum government. Hungary refused to back an EU statement condemning Russia’s massive August 28 strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which killed dozens of civilians. The declaration was supported by all 26 other EU member states.
President Zelensky announced that the first burial ceremony has taken place at the newly opened National Military Memorial Cemetery. Today, he visited the cemetary.
Denmark will spend about €1.4 billion this year on funding weapons production for Ukraine by Ukrainian defense companies, MoD Poulsen said. He praised the “Danish model,” noting it is faster and more cost-effective than European producers. Last year, Denmark placed €600M in such contracts.
EU countries have agreed to deploy military instructors inside Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced. She said there is broad support for expanding the EUMAM mission to provide training and advisory assistance in Ukraine once a ceasefire is in place.
France and Germany will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems and deepen security cooperation, according to a joint statement following the Franco-German ministerial summit attended by Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron, The Guardian reports.
Unmanned Systems Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi confirmed that Ukrainian missile and drone units struck the 8-N Naitopovychi linear production dispatch station in Russia’s Bryansk region on August 29. Operated by Transneft, the facility pumps fuel through key pipelines to the Russian military.
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched an investigation into FirePoint, producer of the new long-range Flamingo missile and Fire Point drones, Kyiv Independent reports. Detectives are examining whether the company inflated component costs or overstated drone deliveries to the MoD.
Zelensky dismissed EU proposals for a 40–100 km buffer zone, saying modern warfare makes such concepts meaningless since heavy weapons and drones already strike at long range. He added that if Russia wants more distance, it can retreat deeper into occupied territories.
President Zelensky warned that Russia is amassing significant airborne forces in the Zaporizhzhia region, calling the situation very dangerous. He added that the war will end in one format or another, as Putin has no way out.
The Kuybyshev oil refinery in Samara has halted operations after a massive Ukrainian drone strike, ASTRA reports. At least 29 UAVs targeted the facility, causing seven fires and injuring one worker. Key units, including crude processing, hydrogen production, pipelines, and fuel tanks, were hit.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin is “very satisfied” with how cooperation with Kyiv is progressing on the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine, financed by Germany.
A National Military Memorial Cemetery has been opened near Kyiv. President Zelensky arrived there on the first ride of a newly launched special bus service, which will operate free of charge on a permanent basis.
Ukrainian forces struck a fuel facility in Russia’s Bryansk region, hitting a linear production station near Naitopovychi that pumps up to 10.5 million tons of diesel annually, including for Russian military needs.
Overnight, a fire broke out at known Russian air defense positions near Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea, monitoring group Crimean Wind reports. NASA FIRMS detected fire spots near Olenivka village. Earlier, Russian channels reported UAV threats in the area. Russia’s MoD claims 19 drones were downed.
Same old story. Russia’s Foreign Ministry stated that any peace deal must include Ukraine’s demilitarization, “denazification,” neutral non-aligned and non-nuclear status, as well as recognition of territorial “realities” and guarantees for the Russian language and Russian-speaking population.
Belgium will deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as possible and provide an additional €100 million in military aid, the country’s defense minister announced.
Ukrainian forces carried out an airstrike on a Russian position in Tyotkino, Kursk region.
Ukraine’s new “Flamingo” cruise missile, developed in 9 months after the U.S. refused Tomahawks, is now in serial production. Built 90% domestically with an AI-25 engine, it costs under €1M. Output is 1 per day, expected to reach 7 by October.
Russia’s Ust-Luga oil export terminal will run at about half capacity in September—around 350,000 barrels per day—after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged key pipeline infrastructure, Reuters reports. The disruption is forcing oil flows to be diverted to Primorsk and Novorossiisk.
On the night of August 28, Ukraine’s military intelligence struck a high-value Russian target in occupied Crimea—a 91N6E radar system, part of the S-400 “Triumf” air defense complex.
The European Commission is working on a mechanism to transfer nearly €200 billion in frozen Russian assets into a special fund dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction after the war, according to Politico.
Russia’s overnight missile strike on August 28 killed 23 people in Kyiv, President Zelensky reported. The fate of 8 individuals remains unknown, and 53 others were injured.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that Russia no longer insists on controlling all four annexed Ukrainian regions. Instead, Moscow is now seeking to hold the current front line in Zaporizhzhia and retain 25–30% of Donetsk. Fidan also confirmed that strategic adjustments are underway.
Politico reports that European leaders are floating a 40 km Ukraine-Russia buffer zone as part of a ceasefire plan—an idea Moscow supports but Ukraine hasn’t endorsed. The proposal, which could involve up to 60,000 peacekeeping troops, raises concerns over territorial concessions.
Ukraine's air defense neutralized 46 out of 68 Russian Shahed-type and decoy drones launched overnight from Kursk, Millerovo, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 22 drones hit 9 locations in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Russian losses per 29/08/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +850 men +4 tanks +6 AFVs +61 artillery +2 MLRS +1 AD system +414 UAVs +28 cruise missiles
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More from the explosions currently happening in Orel, Russia.
Explosions reported in Oryol, Russia, following a drone attack. Local residents say a fire broke out.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz dismissed the possibility of a Zelensky-Putin meeting anytime soon, calling it “obvious” that no summit will take place—despite earlier suggestions from Trump and Putin. Trump is reportedly stepping back, leaving it to Ukraine and Russia to arrange talks.
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The U.S. has approved a potential $825 million arms sale to Ukraine, including up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAM) and navigation systems. The deal, backed by Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and U.S. funding, aims to bolster Ukraine's self-defense and regional security capabilities.
