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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 02.09.2023 Ukraine MOD 02 Sep 2023
• Zelenskiy Insists Kyiv's Forces 'Are Moving Forward' As Push Toward Melitopol Continues RFE/RL 02 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuffed criticism over the slow pace of Kyiv's nearly three-month-long counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by Russia.
• Russia thwarts attacks on Crimea Bridge as Ukrainian strikes leave at least 3 dead Press TV 02 Sep 2023 -- Russia says its forces have thwarted another Ukrainian drone attack, which targeted a strategic bridge in Crimea, as Kiev forces' shelling and missile strikes left at least three people dead.
• Ukrainian Shelling Kills One, Injures 2 in Russia's Belgorod Region - Governor Sputnik 02 Sep 2023 -- The Ukrainian military shelled a village in Russia's Belgorod Region with multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), as a result of which one person was killed and two were injured, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Saturday.
• Russian Military Destroys Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region - MoD Sputnik 02 Sep 2023 -- The Russian armed forces shot down a Ukrainian airplane-type drone over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia puts advanced nuclear-capable Sarmat missile system on combat duty Press TV 02 Sep 2023 -- Russia has put into service an advanced nuclear missile system, which President Vladimir Putin once said would make the country's enemies "think twice" about their threats, the country's space agency has said.
• Yak-130 training jets reportedly arrives in Iran IRNA 02 Sep 2023 -- Russian Yak-130 combat-training jets have been imported to Iran and reportedly joined the country's Air Force.
• Iranian Air Force takes delivery of Russian-made advanced Yak-130 training aircraft Press TV 02 Sep 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has taken delivery of a batch of advanced Russian-made Yakovlev Yak-130 pilot training aircraft, which have the characteristics of 4th and 5th generation fighter jets.
• Iran Shows Off Russian-Made Yak-130 Trainer Jets Sputnik 02 Sep 2023 -- The Islamic Republic tends to rely on its domestic defense industrial base for most of its military needs. But in some areas, including fixed-wing jets, Tehran has turned to Russia and China for a bit of support.

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