As the war in Ukraine continues its 914th day, Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure causing casualties and disrupting supplies in 15 regions. Ukraine’s Air Force commander reported downing a significant number of missiles and drones in what he called the largest attack since Russia’s invasion began. Poland reported a possible drone entering its airspace during the bombardment. US President Joe Biden condemned the attack and reaffirmed support for Kyiv.
In Kryvyi Rih, one person was killed and others trapped after a missile strike, while a journalist from Reuters was critically injured in a separate attack. Russia claimed to have struck Ukrainian forces in multiple locations in Kursk and Sumy regions.
The director general of the IAEA planned to inspect a Russian nuclear plant amid the escalating conflict. In Saratov, Russia, four people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack.
In politics and diplomacy, Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed the situation in Ukraine, with Modi expressing support for peace and stability. A French citizen’s trial for collecting military information unlawfully will start on September 3. Russia was the only UN Security Council member to skip a meeting on humanitarian law.
Ukraine announced the development of a new long-range weapon, the Palianytsia, to strike deep into Russia in response to the ongoing bombings. The conflict continues to escalate with no signs of a resolution in sight.
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