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The AFU struck Russian drone bases and supply depots in the Donetsk region. The General Staff reported hits on targets in the area of Donetsk, Popova Balka, and Hornyk.

Ukrainian forces launched nighttime strikes against repair units, warehouses, and Russian positions in Donbas and Luhansk region, continuing to degrade enemy logistics.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated there are no prospects for ending the war in Ukraine via negotiations due to Russian demands on Donbas and escalation risks.

Over the past week, Ukrainian troops eliminated and wounded 10,660 Russian soldiers. President Zelenskyy noted successes in the Lyman direction and Operation Vivaldi.

U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner stated at the YES forum in Kyiv that Washington has prepared the main body of the peace deal, but Kyiv refuses to yield to Moscow's territorial demands.

On August 29–30, Ukraine's Defence Forces struck a radar station, warehouses and UAV command posts in the Donbas and Bryansk Oblast, as well as the Kirishi Oil Refinery, the Yeysk airfield and the Millerovo drone base.

According to ISW, Putin has set a new deadline — December 31, 2026 — for the capture of Donetsk Oblast, although since 2022 he has failed to meet any of the 15 similar deadlines. Russia controls about 79.9% of the region's territory.

🚨 Exclusive: NYT learns of Putin's secret plans. The Kremlin sets a deadline for the capture of Donbas — autumn 2027. If they don't make it — will negotiations begin? 🤔 📉 In the winter of 2026-2027, Russia is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. 🇷🇺 Mobilization is expected after the elections in September. 🇪🇺 Europe fears a deal between the US and Russia without their participation. Read the full analysis in our longread! 👇

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky announced direct US military guarantees: 'If Putin continues the war, America will fight for Ukraine.' The President compared potential US actions to their role in the Middle East and confirmed that Kyiv does not intend to withdraw from Donbas. However, the details of the legal fixation of these guarantees remain a subject of discussion in Congress.

🇺🇦 **60% of Ukrainians categorically oppose handing over Donbas to Russia** A new KMIS poll shows a growth in Ukrainians' determination not to make territorial concessions. 📉 **Key figures:** • 60% consider the transfer of Donbas unacceptable (+3% since April). • 33% are ready for concessions (-3% since April). • In Kyiv, despite shelling, the share of supporters of concessions dropped to 26%. Society demonstrates a high commitment to territorial integrity, even against the backdrop of war fatigue. #Ukraine #KMIS #Poll #Donbas

The death of Alexey Yukov, head of the 'Platzdarm' search unit, was a heavy loss for Ukraine. For more than 25 years, he risked his life to return the bodies of fallen soldiers to their families. 🇺🇦🕯️