28 August 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
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Combat Operations
- At Least 9 Killed In Fresh Round Of Russian Attacks On Ukraine RFE/RL 28 Aug 2024 -- At least nine people were killed by fresh Russian attacks on two Ukrainian regions on August 28 as Kyiv's drones struck three Russian regions, setting an oil depot on fire in Russia's Rostov region.
Ukraine
- We Are Working with Partners to Supply the Frontline Not Only with Weapons and Shells but Also with the Power of Our Unity - Address by the President President of Ukraine 28 Aug 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate President of Ukraine 28 Aug 2024
- Ukraine and the United Kingdom Made Significant Progress in Preparing for the Signing of the Agreement on Transition to Stronger and Deeper Partnership President of Ukraine 28 Aug 2024
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Does Not Have Money to Produce Its Own Weapons Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine does not have the money to produce its own weapons, and also noted the slow flow of aid from Western countries.
Russia
- Putin faces 'reverberations' from surprise Ukrainian offensive VOA 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukraine's surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk region has left the Kremlin reeling, although the ultimate impact of the risky military maneuver remains to be seen, according to a top U.S. intelligence official.
- Russian Defence Ministry's report on repelling AFU attempt to invade the territory of the Russian Federation (28 August 2024) Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to repel an AFU attempt to invade the territory of the Russian Federation.
- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov sends telegrams to military units involved in special military operation Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Russian Defence Minister congratulated command and personnel of the 589th Guards Motorised Rifle Berlin Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Regiment on liberation of Orlovka (Donetsk People's Republic). As a result of the resolute action of the regiment, the enemy suffered losses and retreated to the west.
- Russia dismisses Zelensky's talk of plan to end war in Ukraine Press TV 28 Aug 2024 -- Russia says it will continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine until all of its goals are achieved, dismissing Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks about a plan to end the war in his country.
- Ukrainian Military Depots, Railroad Terminal Struck in Sumy - Underground Network Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukrainian military depots and a railroad terminal where ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is sorted out were struck in Sumy, Sergey Lebedev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolayev (Mykolaiv), told Sputnik.
- Zelensky's 'New Ballistic Missile' Likely Just a Dusted Off Soviet-Era Design - Missile Expert Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukraine has announced the successful testing of a mystery new ballistic missile. Sputnik asked a veteran Russian military observer and missile expert to comment on the development.
United States
NATO
- Allies reaffirm pledge to strengthen Ukraine's defences at NATO-Ukraine Council meeting NATO 28 Aug 2024 -- The NATO-Ukraine Council met on Wednesday (28 August 2024) following recent heavy Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Allies strongly condemned Russia's indiscriminate strikes and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Ukraine's defences.
United Nations
- Spotlighting Deadly July for Civilians in Ukraine, UN Official Tells Security Council that "Horrific Devastation" Cannot Be Normalized UN Security Council 28 Aug 2024 -- Amidst a recent escalation in hostilities, the casualty count in Ukraine continues to grow — with July being the deadliest month for civilians in almost two years — a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as speakers condemned Moscow's massive aerial attacks.
- UN official highlights growing toll of Ukraine war, rising threat of 'nuclear incident' UN News 28 Aug 2024 -- Thirty months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, human suffering continues to worsen amid alarming reports of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including nuclear facilities, a senior UN political affairs official told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Foreign Reactions
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: We are closely following the reports about an object entering Polish airspace from Russia Estonia MFA 28 Aug 2024 -- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: We are closely following the reports about an object entering Polish airspace from Russia
- Spain strengthens its support for Ukraine by donating seven electricity generators to help meet winter needs Spain MFA 28 Aug 2024 -- Minister Albares visits these devices, to be transported to Ukraine in the coming weeks through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
- Russia's attacks on Ukraine are becoming more cowardly: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 28 Aug 2024 -- The EU foreign ministers will convene for an informal meeting in Brussels on 29 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.
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