03 September 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Combat Operations
- At Least 51 Killed In Russian Missile Strike In Central Ukraine RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- At least 51 people were killed and 219 were injured on September 3 in one of Russia's deadliest attacks in a single strike since its all-out invasion of Ukraine.
- Russian missiles kill at least 51 in attack on Ukrainian military training facility, hospital VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden condemned a deadly Russia missile attack Tuesday on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, calling it "deplorable."
Ukraine
- Several Ukrainian Ministers Resign As Zelenskiy Says More Changes Coming RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- Two Ukrainian deputy prime ministers on September 3 tendered their resignations after three other ministers stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said more changes to Ukraine's government were coming.
- Russian Strikes Will Be Impossible If It Is Possible for Us to Destroy the Occupier's Launchers Where They Are - Address by the President President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2024
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Urged Justin Trudeau to Intensify Advocacy Among Partners on Long-Range Capabilities President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2024
- I Received Preliminary Reports on Russian Strike on Poltava: 41 Deaths Reported As of Now - Address by the President President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2024
- Ukraine and the United Nations Have Extended the Joint Preventive Plan Aimed at Ending and Preventing Grave Violations Against Children in Ukraine Amid War President of Ukraine 03 Sep 2024
Russia
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mara Zakharova's answer to a question from Rossiya Segodnya about Ukraine's ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Sep 2024
- Russian Defence Ministry report on repelling an invasion attempt of the AFU on the territory of the Russian Federation (3 September 2024) Russia MoD 03 Sep 2024 -- Over the past 24 hours, units of the Sever Group of Forces supported by Army Aviation and artillery repelled five attacks launched by the enemy's assault detachments in the direction of Borki, Maryevka, Kamyshchevka, and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.
- Ukraine Loses Over 9,000 Troops Since Its Incursion Into Border Areas of Russia's Kursk Region Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have eliminated more than 9,300 Ukrainian servicepeople and 80 tanks during military operations in the border areas of the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
- Ukraine Loses Up to 710 Troops in Fights With Russian Army in Past 24 Hrs Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- Russia's Battlegroup Yug has eliminated up to 710 Ukrainian servicepeople over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
- Ukraine Criminals Guilty of Serious International Crimes to Be Brought to Justice - Moscow Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- Ukrainian criminals guilty of serious international crimes against their citizens and citizens of Russia will be brought to justice, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Tuesday.
United States
- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds Press Briefing DoD 03 Sep 2024
- Statement from President Joe Biden on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine The White House 03 Sep 2024
- US will likely send long-range missiles to Ukraine; delivery could take months Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- The United States has come close to agreeing on supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles despite warnings from Russia that such moves would lead to "spiraling tension."
- US Close to Sending Long-Range Cruise Missiles to Ukraine - Report Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- The United States is close to approving a shipment of long-range cruise missiles that would enable Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, with the decision expected this fall, media reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
NATO
United Nations
- IAEA Steps Up Nuclear Safety Assistance to Ukraine, Director General Grossi Announces in Kyiv IAEA 03 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will further expand its assistance to Ukraine by taking a more proactive stance to protect the status of vital energy infrastructure to ensure it does not impact nuclear safety.
- IAEA Chief Meets Officials In Kyiv, Heads To Zaporizhzhya As Nuclear Concerns Mount RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on September 3 before a planned visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, where he said the situation is "very fragile."
- Humanitarians support civilians affected by recent attacks in Ukraine UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- Aid organizations continue to provide emergency support to people impacted by recent deadly attacks across Ukraine, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
Foreign Reactions
- Russia's missile attack on Poltava: Statement by Congress President Marc Cools EC/CEU 03 Sep 2024
- Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the deadly Russian attacks in Poltava European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Sep 2024 -- This afternoon, Russia attacked Poltava with two ballistic missiles. This attack has killed dozens of people and injured over 200. It is yet another targeted bloodshed that proves Russia's determination to continue with its brutal war against Ukraine and its people, trying to cause highest possible loss of lives and inflict a large-scale devastation. We share the grief of the families of the victims and stand by the Ukrainian people.
- Mongolia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the visit of the Russian President European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Sep 2024 -- The European Union has taken note of the visit of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to Mongolia on 3 September despite the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him.
- EU Expresses Regret That Mongolia Didn't Arrest Putin On ICC Warrant RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- The European Union on September 3 criticized Mongolia for failing to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Mongolia had a historic chance to contribute to the end of Russia's war in Ukraine and they decided to pass on it Estonia MFA 03 Sep 2024 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Estonia was very disappointed that Mongolia decided to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Estonian Defence Minister at EU meeting: Ukraine cannot fight with one hand tied behind its back Estonia MoD 03 Sep 2024 -- At the informal meeting of the European Union Defence Ministers held today in Brussels, member states discussed military support for Ukraine and issues concerning the EU's defence readiness.
- Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue Finnish Government 03 Sep 2024 -- The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to amend the legislation on temporary protection in order to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian nationals and their family members even after 4 March 2025. The project will prepare the necessary amendments to the Aliens Act.
- Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense Government of Norway 03 Sep 2024 -- Ukraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.
- Support to the inhabitants of Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 03 Sep 2024 -- The Government has approved SEK 2 million in support to the inhabitants of Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine. The village, which was founded by Swedes in 1782, has been under immense pressure since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
- German far-right surge raises doubts about Berlin's support for Ukraine VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- The future of German military aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees in Germany are being called into question after a surge in support saw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party emerge victorious Sunday in elections in the state of Thuringia.
- Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn milestone in UK-administered fund UK MOD 03 Sep 2024 -- The milestone comes as the International Fund for Ukraine's largest support package will start delivering this year
News Reports
- With Kursk Incursion, Kyiv Seeks To Show West 'Red Lines Don't Exist,' Khodorkovsky Says RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- About three weeks after Ukraine's military launched a surprise incursion into Russia's western Kursk region, the operation remains "an important element of the war," said leading Russian opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky in an interview with Current Time.
- Wider Europe Briefing: The Mood Is Somber On Ukraine RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024
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