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224 strike drones in a day: Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine, a two-year-old girl killed in Kyiv

Politics 08/29/2026, 19:49

On August 29, Russia launched 224 strike drones at Ukraine, most of them jet-powered, with the main blow landing on Kyiv. Air defense shot down 199 UAVs; as a result of the attack, a two-year-old girl was killed and eight people were injured.

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Cabinet of Ministers Prepares New Rules for Operations During Prolonged Air Alerts and a Review of the Curfew — Koretskyi

Politics 08/29/2026, 19:42

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi reported that the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing changes for the functioning of the state and infrastructure during prolonged air alerts and will review the approaches to the curfew.

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Turkey summons Ukrainian ambassador to the Foreign Ministry over drone attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea

Politics 08/29/2026, 19:15

Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara, Neriman Jalal, to the Foreign Ministry over drone attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea. Ankara conveyed its reaction and warned that shipping safety is mandatory.

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"Madyar's Birds": 79 fallen fighters and 50,336 neutralized occupiers — commander of the 414th Brigade publishes full data on its rotation in the East

Politics 08/29/2026, 17:57

The commander of the 414th Brigade "Madyar's Birds," Robert Brovdi, reported 79 killed fighters over 4.5 years of war and 50,336 neutralized occupiers during a two-year rotation in the East. Brovdi published the callsigns of all the fallen and cited a ratio of 637 enemies per fallen defender.

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“Russia Is Stuck in Ukraine”: Finnish Defence Forces Commander Warns of Increased Information Pressure on the West

Politics 08/29/2026, 17:04

Janne Jaakkola, Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, stated that Russia, mired in the war with Ukraine, is intensifying information pressure on the West, while Helsinki does not detect a direct military threat, but the buildup of border infrastructure has continued since 2022.

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Tusk after talks with Rutte: the next six months are decisive, Russia is preparing provocations against NATO

Politics 08/29/2026, 16:40

Polish PM Tusk, after talks with NATO Secretary General Rutte, stated that Russia is preparing an escalation and that the next six months will be decisive. He called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and for readiness for Russian provocations against Alliance countries.

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Merz Prepares 'Broad' Sanctions: Germany to Officially Blame Russia for Leipzig Drone

Politics 08/29/2026, 16:34

Chancellor Merz is preparing an official accusation against Russia for the Leipzig drone attack and 'broad' direct sanctions. In parallel, the EU is discussing a package of 1,600 items, while the frozen assets question is back on the table.

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The Secret of Bald Island: How Russia Turned a Veterinary Laboratory into a Group I Pathogen Facility

Politics 08/29/2026, 15:55

Ukraine's HUR revealed details of the secret complex on Lysyy Island in the Tver Region: since 2022 the facility has been reconstructed into a laboratory handling Group I pathogens, is guarded by the FSB, and has been closed to access since 2023.

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"Ball in the US Court": Palisa Says Where the Drone Deal with Washington Stands

Politics 08/29/2026, 15:27

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavlo Palisa announced that the Drone Deal with the US has moved to the stage of competitive selection and testing of Ukrainian drones by the American side.

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Palisa withdraws his candidacy for Ukraine's ambassador to the US: military service is incompatible with diplomacy

Politics 08/29/2026, 13:17

Deputy Head of the President's Office Pavlo Palisa stated that he cannot combine military and diplomatic service, effectively withdrawing his candidacy for the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US. The seat has been vacant since August 3, following Stefanyshyn's dismissal.

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Palisa: Interceptors Are Struggling with Russia's Jet-Powered Drones, Ukraine Seeks New Air Defense Options

Politics 08/29/2026, 12:56

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavlo Palisa stated that drone interceptors are so far struggling with Russia's jet-powered UAVs, while Kyiv is seeking new air defense options. According to the CCD, Kyiv has been under massive attack for the third day.

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UAF Strikes Drone Infrastructure in Crimea and Destroys a Buk-M3 near Bryansk: Palisa Announces a New Phase of the War

Politics 08/29/2026, 12:44

On the night of August 29, the UAF hit drone launch sites in Crimea and Donbas and destroyed a Buk-M3 near Bryansk. Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Palisa announced a possible transition to a new phase of the war through intensified long-range strikes.

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“Limited optimism”: OP says the pace of Russian troops' advance on the front is slowing

Politics 08/29/2026, 12:04

OP Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said there is a steady slowdown in the pace of Russian troops' advance on a front about 1,200 km long. Kyiv confirms its course of active defense.

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Russian military leadership asks Kremlin to move Donbas deadline to March 2027 — OP

Politics 08/29/2026, 11:41

OP Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa stated that the Russian military leadership is asking to move the deadline for capturing the Donbas from 31 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. Kyiv considers even this timeframe unrealistic.

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Head of Dmytrivka Community Taras Didych Killed in Russian Attack on Kyiv Region: 30 Years of Service Cut Short on the Day of Massive Bombardment

Politics 08/29/2026, 11:11

Taras Didych, chairman of the Dmytrivka community in Kyiv Oblast who had headed the council since 1994, was killed in a Russian attack. Minister Kalyshnik reported that Didych was among the first to arrive at the strike site to help people.

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Palisa: Ukraine Ready to Shift the War to a New Phase Through Long-Range Strikes on Russia's 'Pain Points'

Politics 08/29/2026, 10:59

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavel Palisa stated that Ukraine could move the war into a new phase by intensifying long-range strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure and 'shadow fleet.' Kyiv currently produces more than 300 long-range drones per day, with a target of 1,000.

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Palisa: Russian military leadership is preparing several scenarios for an operation in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv

Politics 08/29/2026, 10:39

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Pavlo Palisa reported that intelligence has recorded a task for the Russian military leadership to plan several variants of an operation in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv. At the same time, Ukraine is not yet recording a visible Russian offensive grouping.

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Ukraine launches Storm Shadow/SCALP production: experts estimate timelines of one to five years

Politics 08/29/2026, 10:09

Ukraine has received permission from Britain and France to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles. Ukrainian experts estimate that large-component assembly will take 6–12 months and full localization up to five years, however an American analyst doubts the project's success.

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