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Shahed Drone Attack on Kyiv: Air Raid Alert, Explosions and Fires in Several Districts — Key Points as of August 31

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:16

On August 31, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to a Shahed drone attack: explosions were heard in the city, and buildings and grass are burning in the Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts. According to authorities, there are casualties.

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Zelensky dismisses Kamishin from strategic affairs advisor post: what is known

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:08

Volodymyr Zelensky, by decree No. 844/2026, relieved Oleksandr Kamishin of his duties as the President's advisor on strategic affairs. Kamishin himself confirmed his departure and stated that he would continue working in the defense sector.

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Indonesia Begins Verifying Reports of Its Citizens in the Russian Army

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:55

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has begun verifying reports of the possible involvement of the country's citizens in the Russian armed forces. Jakarta is investigating whether they became victims of recruitment under the guise of employment.

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Kyiv Prepares Two-Tier Alert System: "Yellow" for Drones and "Red" for Missiles

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:40

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a plan for a two-tier alert system in Kyiv: "yellow" during drone attacks and "red" during missile threats. The regulations have not yet been adopted.

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Zelensky confirms talks with Trump's envoys on the date of their visit to Kyiv: a 'detailed and constructive' conversation

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:34

Zelensky reported a 'detailed and constructive' phone call with Witkoff and Kushner, during which the date of their first visit to Kyiv was discussed. A specific schedule for the trip has not yet been fixed.

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Koretsky orders MON to replace paper textbooks with electronic ones after Russian attacks on printing houses

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:56

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky ordered MON to ensure students are provided with electronic textbooks if Russian attacks on printing houses prevent them from being printed in time, and to guarantee children's nutrition under conditions of security threat.

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Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency Appoints an Interim Head — Artem Romanyuk Takes Over

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:47

The Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency unanimously appointed Artem Romanyuk as interim head for the period of the competitive selection. A permanent head of the agency is planned to be chosen by the end of 2026.

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“From endless war to ending war”: Modi calls on Putin for peace at SCO summit in Bishkek

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:34

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Modi told Putin that the world must “move from endless war to ending war.” The statement came against the backdrop of India’s diplomatic protests and reduced imports of Russian oil.

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Bessent Discusses Trump's 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine with Russian Delegation

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:26

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with a Russian delegation to discuss Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. Kyiv had previously rejected the key provisions of this document.

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Kyiv asks government to ease curfew and open bridges and metro during air raids

Politics 08/31/2026, 22:13

The Kyiv Council of Defense appealed to the government with a proposal to change security protocols: ease the curfew and open traffic on bridges and the metro during air raid alerts.

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Arsen Zhumadilov Officially Leaves the Post of Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: What Is Known

Politics 08/31/2026, 21:52

On August 31, Arsen Zhumadilov, by mutual agreement of the parties, completed his work as director of the DOT Defense Procurement Agency. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that a new head would be appointed within the shortest possible time.

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Free public transport for Kyiv schoolchildren returns on September 1: how to get a digital and plastic student ticket

Politics 08/31/2026, 20:17

From September 1, 2026, students of Kyiv schools will once again be able to travel for free on municipal public transport. The benefit is arranged through the "Kyiv Digital" app: the digital ticket is generated for free, while the plastic one costs 120 hryvnia and takes up to a month to produce.

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Poland Intercepts Russian Il-20 over the Baltic: Defense Minister Calls It a 'Test of Deterrence Systems'

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:49

Poland's Defense Minister reported that F-16 fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 30 km north of Łeba. No formal airspace violation was recorded, but this is already the third such incident in two months.

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Personal Accountability for Winter: Zelensky Approves Regional Resilience Plans and Firmly Warns Klichko

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:20

Zelensky approved comprehensive regional resilience plans and introduced personal liability for officials over winter preparation. Klichko was separately warned of personal liability for the 2026/2027 heating season in Kyiv.

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Kyiv to Review Security Protocols and Bridge Traffic Rules Amid Ongoing Alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 19:13

At a meeting of Kyiv's defense council, changes to security protocols and the order of bridge traffic during air alerts were discussed. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that the city will propose a new algorithm of action to the government.

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Verkhovna Rada Prepares a “Plan B”: Deputies May Vote from Their Phones in the Basement During Air Alerts

Politics 08/31/2026, 18:21

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a “Plan B”: during air alerts, deputies will be able to descend to a basement shelter and vote through a mobile application with personal verification. A final decision is expected after the meeting of the Coordinating Council.

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Verkhovna Rada strengthens its operating regime amid constant air alerts in Kyiv

Politics 08/31/2026, 17:13

The Verkhovna Rada's apparatus has confirmed the adoption of measures to ensure the uninterrupted work of the parliament in the building on Hrushevsky Street amid constant air alerts. Speaker Stefanchuk ruled out a relocation, while the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing changes to the approach to the curfew.

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Zelensky Appoints Chenchik as Acting Head of Ukraine's State Border Service

Politics 08/31/2026, 17:00

On August 31, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the temporary appointment of SBS Deputy Head Vadym Chenchik as the acting head of the agency. At the same time, Decree No. 836/2026 relieved Valeriy Vavrynyuk of his position.

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