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War in Ukraine today: latest news, 05 September, 2024 (photo)

It has been the 925th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:

On 5 September russian occupiers continued to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders.

There were 111 engagements on the front line.

Border areas of Sumy remain under russian artillery and mortar shelling. The affected settlements include Bobylivka, Porozok, Stepok, and Pokrovka. Additionally, russians launched airstrikes using guided bombs on Sumy, Hrytsenkove, Simeikyne, Partyzanske, Yampil, Yunakivka, Richky, Kyianytsia and Nova Sich.

Towards Kharkiv, six clashes took place. The enemy attacked Ukrainian defensive lines near Vovchansk, where two clashes are still ongoing. Additionally, russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kharkiv.

Towards Kupiansk, 10 battles have occurred since the morning. The enemy launched offensive actions near Synkivka, Tabaivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova and Andriivka. Six assaults are still underway.

Towards Lyman, there were 13 combat clashes. The enemy stormed positions near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Nevske, Makiivka and Novosadove. Currently, three enemy attacks are ongoing. Additionally, the invaders struck Shiykivka twice with guided bombs.

Towards Siversk, the Defense Forces stopped four russian attacks near Verkhnokamianske and Spirne, with one battle still ongoing. The situation remains under control.

Towards Kramatorsk, eight clashes occurred. The occupiers tried to storm Ukrainian positions near Predtechyne, Ivanivske, Ivanopillia and Klishchiivka. Three assaults are still in progress. russian aviation also dropped guided bombs near Chasiv Yar and Ivanopillia.

Towards Toretsk, russian forces attempted to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions near Toretsk and Nelipivka. Six clashes have ended, and five are still ongoing.

Towards Pokrovsk, the enemy launched 27 assaults in the vicinity of Vozdvyzhenka, Zelenyi Hai, Myroliubivka, Novohrodivka, Novotroitske, Hrodivka and Mykhailivka. The Defense Forces are holding back the russian forces and have repelled 21 attacks. Six battles are still continuing. Enemy losses are being clarified.

Towards Kurakhove, the occupiers attacked 23 times near Lysivka, Ukrainsk, Halytsynivka, Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Heorhiivka. Nineteen attempts to advance were repelled, while four battles are still ongoing.

Towards Vremivka, the enemy launched six assaults, particularly near Vodiane and Vuhledar. Four battles have concluded, and two are still in progress.

Towards Huliaipole, there were no clashes, but the invaders used unguided rockets to strike Bilohiria.

Towards Orikhiv, the enemy attempted an assault near Robotyne. The battle is ongoing.

Towards Kherson, the occupiers were defeated after attempting two assaults on Ukrainian defensive lines.

Mariupol City Council reported that dead marine mammals are being found on the coast in Mariupol. This is a result of russian destruction of the natural ecosystem of the Sea of Azov.

Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Regional Military Administration, reported that due to the worsening security situation, evacuation trains from Pokrovsk have been cancelled. The local administrations must develop logistical routes for evacuation buses to transport civilians to Pavlohrad.

Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

The General Staff reported that towards Kharkiv, there were six combat engagements near Vovchansk and two are ongoing. Towards Kupiansk, there were 10 battles near Synkivka, Tabaivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova and Andriivka since the beginning of the day.

Six enemy attacks are still ongoing

A 19-year-old volunteer was wounded by russian shelling while evacuating from Vovchansk.

Also russians attacked Ruska Lozova, Cherkaski Tyshky, Bobrivka and Kozacha Lopana, Senkove, Kurylivka, Kruhliakivka and Velyka Shapkivka in Kupiansk region, and Buhaivka in Izium region. A drone dropped a shell on a house in Kupiansk, damaged houses and a gas pipe, and set fire to a forest.

The russians shelled Kivsharivka in Kupiansk region, damaging, among other things, the administration, a school and a house of culture.

Liquidation measures are underway in Studenok village. A fire caused by the occupiers’ shelling destroyed more than 130 households with 205 people living in them. Despite the significant damage, residents remain in the village, and more than 180 evacuees have returned.

Kharkiv said goodbye to 21-year-old paramedic Yevhen Yurko, who was killed in a double russian attack on 1 September.

Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office reported that at least 10 residential buildings were damaged in Shyikivka, Izium region, as a result of a russian FAB-250 strike.

Aftermath of russian shelling. Photo: Oleh Syniehubov/Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration

At 4:50am, a garden society in Bobrivka village of Vilkhuvatke community, Kharkiv region, was shelled. After the shelling, a country house and grass on the area of 500 sq m burned.

Yesterday after 10pm, Kivsharivka of Kupiansk region suffered. The shelling damaged the premises of the administration, the school, the house of culture and other civilian infrastructure. There were no casualties.

At 11:09am, outside Velyka Shapkivka village of Kindrashivke community, Kupiansk region, was shelled. As a result of the shelling the grass was burning. There were no casualties.

At 11:43, 11:48am, 12pm Kupiansk was shelled. As a result of the shelling, private houses and outbuildings were burning.

At 12:15pm, Kozacha Lopan village of Derhachi community, Kharkiv region suffered. A house was burning as a result of the shelling.

At 2pm, Vovchansk of Chuhuhiv region was shelled. During the evacuation of people, a 19-year-old volunteer was injured as a result of the shelling, she was hospitalised.

Around 4pm, Kurylivka village of Kupiansk region was targeted. A 71-year-old man was injured and hospitalised.

At 4:22pm, Velyka Shapkivka of Kindrashivka community, Kupiansk region, was attacked. As a result of the shelling, the grass was burning on the area of 2 hectares.

Towards Kharkiv, the enemy continued offensive and assault operations. Two combat engagements took place here. All of them were near Vovchansk. The occupiers were actively using UAVs for attacks.

Towards Kupiansk, the number of attacks increased to 17. Ukrainian defence forces repelled all enemy assaults near Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova, Berestove and Miasozharivka.

Donetsk oblast

The General Staff said that towards Kurakhove, the russian army conducted 46 attacks yesterday near Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka and the village of Kostiantynivka. The occupiers conducted most of the assaults towards Pokrovsk, where they attacked Ukrainian positions 52 times. The General Staff recorded another 27 battles towards Lyman and towards Toretsk, russian troops attacked 15 times and dropped KABs on the positions of the Defence Forces. In total, russians conducted 154 attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts yesterday.

One person was killed and 9 injured as a result of three attacks on Kostiantynivka. This morning, russians dropped two guided aerial bombs on the town and shelled it with artillery. 24 private houses, a business, 2 non-residential buildings, 3 power lines and 2 cars were damaged.

Destruction in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk oblast. Photo: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Regional Military Administration

The CMA said that gas supply will be cut off in Myrnohrad due to russian shelling and damage to the network.

The russian army damaged the overpass in Pokrovsk with shelling. Traffic on this section of the road was restricted and reverse traffic was organised.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky reported CNN that Ukrainian troops were able to stop the advance of russian troops towards Pokrovsk.

Mariupol City Military Administration said that russian occupiers in Mariupol are planning to demolish another two dozen multi-storey buildings on the left bank of the city, which were heavily damaged during the blockade..

Serhii Pryimachuk, Director of the park, informed that rescuers from different regions of the country continue to extinguish a forest fire in Donetsk oblast for the fifth day. More than 40% of the territory of the Holy Mountains National Park has been covered by the fire. The fire, which started on 1 September in Donetsk oblast, has not been completely extinguished. This is an environmental disaster.

The operational situation in the oblast as of the morning of 5 September:

Pokrovsk region. A person was killed in Kurakhove, 2 private houses and an apartment building were damaged; 2 apartment buildings in Hirnyk were also damaged. Marinka, Hrodivka and Myrnohrad communities are under constant shelling.

Kramatorsk region. In Drobysheve of Lyman community, 6 houses were damaged. In Kostiantynivka, 1 person was killed and 6 injured, 10 private houses, an enterprise, an administrative building, 5 trade pavilions, 2 power lines and a gas pipeline were damaged.

Bakhmut region. In Toretsk, 3 people were injured. In Chasiv Yar community, 9 private houses, a multi-storey building and an industrial building were damaged. In Siversk, 5 houses were damaged.

In total, russians fired 13 times at the settlements of Donetsk oblast yesterday. 2,182 people, including 232 children, were evacuated from the frontline.

Since the beginning of the week, 433 residents, including 249 children, have been evacuated from Kostiantynivka community. The evacuation is being carried out in an organised manner by the city military administration, the State Emergency Service and the National Police.

Serhii Pryimachuk, Director of the park, informed that yesterday russians killed 2 residents in Kostiantynivka and Kurakhove. Another 10 people in the oblast were injured.

Luhansk oblast

The occupiers used 77 drones towards Makiivka and Nevske. More than 50 of them were fired over the village, where there are still locals. The enemy also hit Nevske with a multiple rocket launcher system. These two settlements were also hit with cannon artillery.

The invaders attacked near Miasozharivka, Hrekivka, Makiivka and Nevske.

Luhansk Regional Military Administration said that information about men from the so-called “luhansk people’s republic” who for some reason ended the war but remained alive and uninjured was included in the new russian search database SOCH (those who left the unit without permission). They are being found and forcibly returned to the front.

This became known after complaints from relatives and a detailed analysis of the detentions that took place on the territory of the “lpr” during the summer.

Artem Lysogor, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, said that forest fires around Sievierodonetsk are not calming down. First, they said that they lacked the strength and means to fight the disaster. Eventually, they were told that in order to save at least the residential areas where the fire was spreading, they could ask for help from other cities. Due to the unwillingness to do anything, the invaders found another reason – the forests were mined. This, however, does not prevent them from regularly exporting timber from there.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration, reported that on 5 September, a massive enemy attack with armed drones took place in Kyiv oblast. The alert lasted for 11 hours. Air defence forces were deployed. Enemy targets were shot down. No hits to residential or critical infrastructure were recorded. There were no civilian casualties. As a result of the falling debris from the downed targets, 6 private houses were damaged. The windows were smashed and the roof damaged. An outbuilding and a car were also affected. In addition, windows in one of the apartment buildings were smashed. Grass fires were extinguished in three districts.

Ruslan Kravchenko met with the Ambassador of Spain to Ukraine, Ricardo Lopez-Aranda Jagu. The aid from Spain has already reached €90m. And, as the Ambassador assured, the support will continue in the future so that Ukraine can achieve a just and fair peace. The politicians discussed the priority needs of Kyiv oblast: energy, security and defence, reconstruction, shelter, and rehabilitation of the military and civilians. They also discussed attracting investment in Kyiv oblast’s economy, developing small and medium-sized businesses, demining, and supporting refugees.

Kyiv City Military Administration announced that social and psychological rehabilitation was organised for veterans on Obolon Island. “Fishing with a picnic” is a traditional event for military personnel and veterans organised by the Kyiv City Rehabilitation Centre “Askold”. The Obolon Island has created appropriate conditions for the recreation of groups with limited mobility. Specialists of Pleso equipped access to water, installed specialised sensory fountains, arranged paved paths, etc.

Kyiv oblast is working on an action plan for 2024-2026 to implement the Concept for the Development of Mental Health Care in Ukraine. Consultations are ongoing in the oblast to develop a strategic document that will combine key measures for the effective implementation of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme “How are you?” initiated by Olena Zelenska in the coming years. The Mental Health Working Group has developed the proposals. Among the measures that are being implemented and will be scaled up are professional development of specialists, expansion of the network of veteran hubs and mental health centres, happiness lessons for children and musical school movement, and involvement of more participants in Active Parks locations.

Zhytomyr oblast

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night of 5 September, the russian army launched a massive attack with Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicles on the territory of Ukraine.

The first air raid in Zhytomyr oblast lasted more than 5 hours. During this time, the sounds of explosions were repeatedly heard in Zhytomyr and oblast – air defence systems were working against the Shaheds.

The President’s Office reported that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between Zhytomyr oblast and Indiana. The document provides for the development of economic ties and investments, strengthening of trade relations and exchange of experience in the agricultural sector and high-tech production. The memorandum will help strengthen cooperation between educational and research institutions, as well as establish cooperation and direct contacts between theatres, museums, creative unions, associations and foundations of Zhytomyr oblast and Indiana.

Sumy oblast

During night and morning, 5 September, russians carried out 16 shelling attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy oblast, resulting in 37 explosions. The attacks targeted Sumy, Khotin, Mykolaivka, Krasnopillia, Yunakivka, Esman, Yampil, Znob-Hovhorod, Nova Sloboda, Putyvl communities, using artillery, mortar, FPV-drone, KAB airstrikes.

According to the regional police, as a result of russian shelling on 4 September, eight residents of Sumy oblast were injured. The attack damaged 18 private homes, three administrative buildings, a store, and two vehicles.

Sumy Regional Military Administration informed that throughout 4 September, russian forces conducted 52 attacks on Sumy oblast. A total of 149 explosions were recorded. Fifteen border communities came under enemy fire.

The enemy launched KAB aerial bombs on Mykolaivka community (1 explosion), Yunakivka community (2 explosions), Berezivka community (4 explosions) and Yampil community (4 explosions). 6 civilians were injured as a result of shelling of Yampil community.

The russians shelled Krasnopillia community by AGS (9 explosions), mortar (4 explosions), artillery (8 explosions), dropped ammunition (6 explosions).

Hlukhiv community (2 explosions) and Khotin community (3 explosions) were hit by FPV drones. The enemy hit Seredyna-Buda community by a kamikaze drone (1 explosion).

Bilopollia community: launch of air bombs by KAB (1 explosion), mortar shelling (16 explosions).

Esman community: mortar fire (8 explosions), FPV drone attack (4 explosions).

Velyka Pysarivka community: FPV drone strike (2 explosions), artillery shelling (15 explosions), LNG shelling (4 explosions), mortar shelling (19 explosions).

Shalyhyne community: launch of KAB aerial bombs (1 explosion), mortar shelling (3 explosions).

Nova Sloboda community: the russians fired mortars (15 explosions) and struck with an FPV drone (1 explosion), launched an air defense system (2 explosions).

Druzhbivka community: mortar shelling (4 explosions).

Svesa community: the enemy shelled the community with multiple rocket launchers (8 explosions), a local resident was injured.

Volodymyr Artiukh, Head of Regional Military Administration, reported that in Semenivka community, 13 modular houses have been installed to accommodate people evacuated from the border areas. Donors have been involved in organising this temporary housing, and the houses are already being occupied.

According to the head of Sumy Regional Military Administration, in Sumy oblast, an evacuation decision has been made for five more settlements in Shostka and Konotop regions. The enemy forces have conducted nearly 11,000 strikes on the region since the beginning of the year, deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, including educational institutions.

The Regional Department of Social Policy Additionally announced that in 16 communities of Sumy oblast, a comprehensive social service focused on building resilience has been introduced. Specialists at the centres provide mental health support, help people recover from crises, manage stress, and reintegrate into active life.

Chernihiv oblast

Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, reported that around 2pm, russian forces shelled a border village in Semenivka community. As a result of the attack, homes caught fire, and two local residents were injured.

The State Border Guard Service informed that over the past day, 4 September, russian troops targeted four border communities in Chernihiv oblast. A total of 48 attacks were recorded, involving artillery, mortars, FPV drones, and explosive devices dropped by UAVs. The affected communities included Novhorod-Siversk, Semenivka, Snovsk, and Horodnia.

According to Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a russian soldier was sentenced in absentia to 12 years in prison for looting a house in Ukrainka village, Nizhyn region, on 22 March. The soldier, along with other russian servicemen, stole cash, gold jewellery, and computer equipment worth over UAH 65,000.

Police of Chernihiv oblast reported that two elderly residents were evacuated from a border village in Semenivka community due to ongoing shelling and explosions from russian-dropped munitions. Six homes and 11 farm buildings were damaged in their village, located just 3 kilometres from the russian border.

The Service for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure in Chernihiv oblast announced that the Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 238m for the restoration of Yahidne village as part of an experimental project to rebuild communities affected by russian aggression. The total estimated cost for restoring Yahidne is UAH 412m.

The Regional Department of Urban Development and Architecture informed that over three months of summer, 182 housing certificates were issued to residents of Chernihiv oblast for homes destroyed in combat. These certificates, part of the yeVidnovlennia program, allow people to purchase a new home or apartment. In total, 553 certificates have been issued in the region, amounting to UAH 782m.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

Mykola Lukashuk, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, reported that from evening until morning, the occupiers attacked Nikopol region. They used kamikaze drones fifteen times, fired with artillery and Grad MRLs. They targeted the regional centre, Pokrovsk, Marhanet, Myrove and Chervonohryhorivka communities. An agricultural enterprise and an administrative building were damaged.

There were bout two dozen attacks in Nikopol region and the occupiers used artillery, kamikaze drones, and dropped ammunition from drones. An enterprise, infrastructure, 3 private houses, an outbuilding, cars and a power line were damaged.

Vinnytsia oblast

Vinnytsia City Council said that the sports community of Vinnytsia has once again strengthened the defence forces. The Committee on Physical Culture and Sports of the City Council, together with the teams of the city’s youth sports schools and the Central City Stadium, purchased drones, tile carriers, parts for repairing equipment, fuel for cars, batteries for a quadcopter, Starlink and kikimoras.

Doctors removed 156 pieces of shrapnel from the body of Oleksandr Kashcheiev, a defender from Vinnytsia oblast, call sign Kashchei. The defender was from Shyroka Hreblia village. He was wounded near Urozhaine in Donetsk oblast.

Kirovohrad oblast

Andrii Raykovych, Head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, informed that at night, another evacuation train from Donetsk oblast arrived in Kropyvnytskyi.

More than 160 people, 31 children, 14 people with reduced mobility were sheltered by the communities of Kropyvnytskyi region.

Poltava oblast

Kateryna Yamshchykova, Secretary of the City Council, stated that the death toll after a rocket attack in Poltava has risen to 55. More than 200 people are being treated in medical facilities.

In Poltava, initiative citizens are being brought together to provide temporary housing for the wounded and families whose relatives were injured in the missile attack on the building of the Communications Institute. So far, they have found about 50 places to live.

Cherkasy oblast

Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, reported that at night, Ukrainian defence defenders destroyed 7 russian UAVs over Cherkasy oblast.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

According to the Southern Defence Forces of Ukraine, on 4 September, 76 occupiers were eliminated and 20 units of russian weapons and military equipment destroyed.

Zaporizhzhia oblast

As reported in the morning briefing of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on 5 September 2 russian attacks near Novoandriivka and Robotyne were repelled by the Defence Forces in Orikhiv axis.

Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia RMA, reported that on 4 September, the russian military carried out 324 strikes on 7 cities and villages in Zaporizhzhia oblast. There were no casualties or injuries reported.

Mykolaiv oblast

According to Mykolaiv RMA, On the evening of 4 September, at 8:40pm, Kutsurub community came under artillery attack. There were no casualties or injuries reported.

Odesa oblast

The Ukrainian Navy informed that as of 6am on 5 September, there is an enemy ship in the Black Sea, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo capacity of up to 4 missiles.

Kherson oblast

Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the RMA, said that on 5 September, around 10:30am, russian forces struck the central part of Kherson multiple times, damaging the roofs, walls and windows of 2 medical institutions. 2 medical workers sustained minor injuries from glass.

Roman Mrochko, Head of the CMA, reported that on the morning of 5 September, russian forces attacked a man in Kherson by a drone.

According to the RMA, russian forces attacked Sadove village by a drone. 3 people were injured, diagnosed with concussions and blast injuries.

Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the RMA, informed that on 4 September, russian forces shelled 18 settlements in Kherson oblast. 3 people were injured. Critical infrastructure objects, a cell tower, an administrative building, a gas pipeline and 6 private houses were damaged.

Aftermath of enemy shelling in Kherson oblast. Photo: Kherson RMA/Telegram

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

The RMA held a meeting with Andrii Nehrych and Roman Kosylo, representatives of the Global Empowerment Mission International Charity Organization. Assistance for IDP living in Volyn oblast was discussed.

The RMA reported that the Global Empowerment Mission International Charity Organization will help victims of a rocket attack in Lutsk.

Lutsk City Council sent 2 DJI Mavic 3 Thermal quadcopters to the 109th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade.

Zakarpattia oblast

Uzhorod City Council reported that relatives of soldier Bohdan Mozel and sailor Yurii Shpenik, who courageously defend the Motherland, received thanks from the command of the military units where they serve.

The oblast met the evacuation train with 41 people, 22 of them were children, from Kramatorsk. The evacuated people will be resettled in the village Rodnikivka, Mukachevo region, and in the village Vyshkovo, Khust region.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

The State Archives of Prykarpattia together with the Women’s International American corporation (Utah, the US) started digitising documents from the earliest times – from 1750 to 1948. According to the memorandum, 68 funds containing 74,442 files, which is almost 2.5m genealogical and other scanned copies, should be digitised.

The oblast sent 8 DJV Thermal Mavik worth over UAH 1,259m and 8 DJV Pro Mavik worth UAH 592,000 to the 102th Separate Brigades of the Territorial Defence, which perform combat tasks in the hottest areas of the front, thanks to the regional mobilisation training program.

2 families of fallen Heroes went on a week’s vacation to the Carpathians. 2 mothers and 3 children will be hosted by the Bear Mountain recreation complex in Yaremche. There, they were provided with comfortable accommodation, quality food and an interesting leisure program. The clean mountain air will help the participants of our project to distract themselves from daily worries and spend time actively with their children. By the way, during the implementation of the Care for the Hero’s Family project, it was possible to send 118 participants, 73 of them children, to Bear Mountain on vacation.

Lviv oblast

On 4 September, as a result of a combined attack by the enemy on civilian objects in Lviv, 66 people were injured, including 10 children. Currently, 28 people are being treated in the medical facilities of the regional centre. Of them – 7 children. The condition of 7 patients is stable, not life-threatening. 7 people were killed, specifically 1 child.

During the morning attack on 4 September on Lviv, russia damaged 188 buildings. 20 of them are in critical condition. These are historical heritage, residential buildings and schools. Lviv City Council introduced the Take a House Under Guardianship project.

Carlsberg was the 1st to volunteer. They have already declared a contribution of €50,000. Meest Group joins the restoration of 20 houses destroyed by russia. The Polish government also announced that the country would join the campaign.

Sean Penn’s charity foundation in Ukraine, CORE, joins the Take a House Under Guardianship campaign. The organisation guarantees $100,000 for the restoration of buildings damaged by the rocket attack on Lviv.

The Return Alive CF together with Lviv are launching a large Armour Bearers fundraiser. The goal is UAH 200m for weapons, drones and EW to Lviv combat brigades.

Rivne oblast

A new shelter for 250 places is being built at Rivne Regional Clinical Hospital. The project provides for the installation of medical equipment for 1st aid, modern ventilation and fire extinguishing systems. The approach and entrance will be equipped according to all barrier-free requirements. UAH 50m and UAH 12m are provided for this in the state and regional budgets, respectively.

Rivne City Council reported that the community sent drones to the 36th Brigade of Marines.

Ternopil oblast

A meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Ukraine Luc Jacobs took place at the OVA. It was about cooperation between Ukraine and Belgium.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

Khmelnytskyi community sent 200 FPV drones worth over UAH 2 to the military. In total, since the beginning of the year, the community has sent almost 5,100 FPV drones; over 420 quadcopters and over 130 units of REB and PER.

Chernivtsi oblast

The oblast sent a quadcopter and generators to the 82nd Bukovyna Assault Brigade. The quadcopter equipped with a video camera was sent by the UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH&CoKG German organisation. 5 powerful generators were sent by the Lebensfahrten e. V German organisation with the assistance of the Peaceful Guard CF.

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

The Quantum-Systems German UAV manufacturer launched a factory for the production of unmanned systems Vector in Ukraine. It began work in the spring of 2024 and is already supplying reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian Defense Forces, representatives of the Ukrainian division of the company said. The German government is financing the supply of these drones to the Defense Forces from 2022. It is expected that by the end of 2024, the plant will deliver another 500 such drones. In addition, Quantum-Systems has already opened a Service and Logistics Center in Ukraine, as well as a Research and Development Center.

Germany ordered 17 IRIS-T air defence systems for Ukraine. Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, assured that by the end of 2026, Ukraine will receive 24 IRIS-T systems from Germany, namely, 12 medium-range and 12 short-range.

Karl Neghammer, Federal Chancellor of Austria, stated that the country is ready to become a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and the russian federation.

Materials compiled by Tetiana Kliuchnyk-Horobets, Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Аnna Efremova, Albahachiieva Helena

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Litrovnyk Alla, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

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