Former PM Yulia Svyrydenko said the government had approved new procedures for the logistics of foreign volunteers joining Ukraine’s defense forces, from traveling to Ukraine to signing a military service contract." msn
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Cabinet backs new foreign volunteers bill
"Koretskyi said the bill would give foreigners and stateless people more time to resolve their
legal status after their military contracts end. The bill would extend the period of legal temporary residence in Ukraine from three months to six months, he specified.
Former PM Yulia Svyrydenko said the government had approved new procedures for the logistics of foreign volunteers joining Ukraine’s defense forces, from traveling to Ukraine to signing a military service contract." msn
Former PM Yulia Svyrydenko said the government had approved new procedures for the logistics of foreign volunteers joining Ukraine’s defense forces, from traveling to Ukraine to signing a military service contract." msn
Rumored Russian draft makes headlines. Ukraine’s real one sparks street clashes
"The WSJ reported that the Russian military was “testing its readiness” to accept a new wave of recruits – the first since 2022. The authors did not claim that the Kremlin had already decided on another mobilization. Rather, they described a stress test of the system: Drills, logistics, and the military infrastructure’s ability to “absorb” large numbers of people should the order ever be issued.
Almost simultaneously, mobilization became a topic of discussion in Ukraine as well,
though in a very different context. In the final days of the month, the idea that military service should apply to every citizen, regardless of sex, surfaced several times in high-level circles.
Zelensky linked a hypothetical Russian call-up to the September elections to the State Duma, as though Moscow’s electoral calendar could itself affect the course of the war. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Russia was “approaching the point” at which it would have to declare a general mobilization. Western front pages picked up – not a decision, but merely the expectation of one. In this way, a rumor became a political fact before any decree had even been issued.
The Kremlin’s response was unequivocal. On July 28, Dmitry Medvedev called the rumors of an impending mobilization a “false enemy provocation.”
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov said that around 200,000 (!) service members had gone AWOL and that more than 2 million people were wanted by the authorities. Western estimates put the average age of a Ukrainian soldier at close to 47. In 2024, the minimum mobilization age was lowered from 27 to 25, while a previously promised provision allowing demobilization after 36 months of service was removed from the law.
This resistance almost never takes the form of an organized political campaign with slogans and a set date. Instead, it erupts sporadically, at the very moment TCC officers try to seize someone off the street. On July 8, 2026, for example, around 200 people in Lviv surrounded a TCC vehicle, chanted “hanba” (shame), damaged the van, and eventually overturned it. Zelensky called the incident “a very bad story” and separately condemned violence against people in uniform. The location was revealing: Not frontline Kharkov or Odessa, but a city widely regarded as a bastion of Ukraine’s national identity.
The same scene played out in Ternopol on August 25. That evening, TCC officers tried to detain a man on Lesya Kurbasa Street. Passersby came to his defense, the official vehicle was smashed, and one service member was hospitalized. After the police left, a nighttime march moved through the streets, once again accompanied by chants of ‘hanba’." RT
Almost simultaneously, mobilization became a topic of discussion in Ukraine as well,
Zelensky linked a hypothetical Russian call-up to the September elections to the State Duma, as though Moscow’s electoral calendar could itself affect the course of the war. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Russia was “approaching the point” at which it would have to declare a general mobilization. Western front pages picked up – not a decision, but merely the expectation of one. In this way, a rumor became a political fact before any decree had even been issued.
The Kremlin’s response was unequivocal. On July 28, Dmitry Medvedev called the rumors of an impending mobilization a “false enemy provocation.”
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov said that around 200,000 (!) service members had gone AWOL and that more than 2 million people were wanted by the authorities. Western estimates put the average age of a Ukrainian soldier at close to 47. In 2024, the minimum mobilization age was lowered from 27 to 25, while a previously promised provision allowing demobilization after 36 months of service was removed from the law.
This resistance almost never takes the form of an organized political campaign with slogans and a set date. Instead, it erupts sporadically, at the very moment TCC officers try to seize someone off the street. On July 8, 2026, for example, around 200 people in Lviv surrounded a TCC vehicle, chanted “hanba” (shame), damaged the van, and eventually overturned it. Zelensky called the incident “a very bad story” and separately condemned violence against people in uniform. The location was revealing: Not frontline Kharkov or Odessa, but a city widely regarded as a bastion of Ukraine’s national identity.
The same scene played out in Ternopol on August 25. That evening, TCC officers tried to detain a man on Lesya Kurbasa Street. Passersby came to his defense, the official vehicle was smashed, and one service member was hospitalized. After the police left, a nighttime march moved through the streets, once again accompanied by chants of ‘hanba’." RT
5.2 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 68 km east of Siargao Island, Philippines
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, hitting 15 locations
"Russia attacked Ukraine In the night with an anti-ship missile, a ballistic missile and 267
drones of various types. Strikes were recorded at 15 locations.
Early reports indicate that Ukrainian air defence shot down or jammed 233 Russian drones over Ukraine's north, south, east and center.
The Air Force recorded hits at 15 locations, while debris from downed targets fell at another four locations." Pravada
Early reports indicate that Ukrainian air defence shot down or jammed 233 Russian drones over Ukraine's north, south, east and center.
The Air Force recorded hits at 15 locations, while debris from downed targets fell at another four locations." Pravada
242 combat clashes on front line over past day
"Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 242 combat clashes with Russian forces.
The areas of Tovstodubove, Nova Sich, and Khrapivshchyna came under airstrikes.
Ukraine's air force, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and three command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces stopped one enemy assault.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna front, Ukrainian units repelled eight Russian attacks. Russian forces attempted to advance near Starytsia and toward Zakharivka, Okhrimivka, and Volokhivka.
On the Kupiansk front, the enemy attacked once in the direction of Novoosynove.
On the Lyman front, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Lyman and Dibrova and toward Shyikivka, Hrekivka, and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk front, the enemy carried out eight assault operations near Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces attacked five times toward Zapovidne and Yurkivka.
On the Kostiantynivka front, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novoselivka.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 41 attacks. The enemy was active near Kotlyne, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Toretsk, Sofiivka, Vilne, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Udachne, Muravka, Biliakivka, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka front, Russian forces carried out five attacks toward Piddubne, Maliivka, and Rybne.
On the Huliaipole front, Russian forces attacked 15 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rizdviianka, Dolynka, Kopani, and Yehorivka.
On the Orikhiv front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped four attempts by Russian forces to advance toward Krasnohirka and Novopavlivka.
On the Prydniprovske front, the enemy conducted no assault operations." Ukrin
The areas of Tovstodubove, Nova Sich, and Khrapivshchyna came under airstrikes.
Ukraine's air force, missile forces, and artillery struck three areas where Russian personnel were concentrated and three command posts for unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk fronts, Ukrainian forces stopped one enemy assault.
On the Kupiansk front, the enemy attacked once in the direction of Novoosynove.
On the Lyman front, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Lyman and Dibrova and toward Shyikivka, Hrekivka, and Stavky.
On the Sloviansk front, the enemy carried out eight assault operations near Zakitne and Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kramatorsk front, Russian forces attacked five times toward Zapovidne and Yurkivka.
On the Kostiantynivka front, 24 attacks were recorded. Russian forces conducted assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novoselivka.
On the Pokrovsk front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 41 attacks. The enemy was active near Kotlyne, Serhiivka, and Molodetske and launched assaults toward Toretsk, Sofiivka, Vilne, Dobropillia, Novohryshyne, Udachne, Muravka, Biliakivka, and Novopavlivka.
On the Oleksandrivka front, Russian forces carried out five attacks toward Piddubne, Maliivka, and Rybne.
On the Huliaipole front, Russian forces attacked 15 times, attempting to advance near Hirke and toward Rizdviianka, Dolynka, Kopani, and Yehorivka.
On the Orikhiv front, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped four attempts by Russian forces to advance toward Krasnohirka and Novopavlivka.
On the Prydniprovske front, the enemy conducted no assault operations." Ukrin
Friday, August 28, 2026
Britain ‘Playing With Fire’ by Aiding Ukraine, Faces ‘Unpredictable’ Consequences, Warns Russian Foreign Ministry
"The Kremlin has once again issued dire threats against the United Kingdom and other European states as it insists Western nations that assist Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s
invasion are party to the conflict and will face “unpredictable” consequences.
The announcement by newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that his government will be releasing intellectual property to Ukraine to allow them to build Anglo-French bunker-buster cruise missiles domestically on Monday appears to have given particular impetus to Russia to make these complaints, above and beyond years of London actually handing over weapons and equipment. Following earlier threats on this subject, spokesman Zakharova said the presence of the missile in Ukraine is “literally the quintessence of London’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict”."
The announcement by newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that his government will be releasing intellectual property to Ukraine to allow them to build Anglo-French bunker-buster cruise missiles domestically on Monday appears to have given particular impetus to Russia to make these complaints, above and beyond years of London actually handing over weapons and equipment. Following earlier threats on this subject, spokesman Zakharova said the presence of the missile in Ukraine is “literally the quintessence of London’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict”."
Breitbart
Russians hit Epicenter shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia
6.0 Earthquake - 182 km northwest of El Dibir, Bari, Somalia
250 combat clashes on front line
"250 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading forces.
Artillery shelling targeted Tovstodubove, Bachivsk, Bezsalivka, Korenok, Ulanove, Hirky, Iskryskivshchyna, Malushyne, Vyntorivka, Yastrubshchyna, Zhuravka, Potapivka and Chuikivka in Sumy region, as well as Kamianska and Kovpynka in Chernihiv region. Tovstodubove was also hit by an airstrike.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, two enemy assault actions were recorded. The aggressor carried out 45 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks toward Kozacha Lopan, Hoptivka, Hrafskе, Rubizhne, Starytsia, Dovhenke, Radkivka, Okhrimivka, Chuhunivka and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Lyman direction, the Defense Forces repelled 11 attempts by Russian forces to attack toward Lyman and in the areas of Novyi Myr, Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted seven assault operations near Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 35 attacks were recorded in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusynyi Yar, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Kucheriv Yar and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks toward Bilytske, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Chernihivka, Svit, Vasylivka and Serhiivka, as well as in the areas of Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, Kotlyne, Udachne and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy carried out four attacks near Myrne, Rybne and Zlahoda." Ukrin
Artillery shelling targeted Tovstodubove, Bachivsk, Bezsalivka, Korenok, Ulanove, Hirky, Iskryskivshchyna, Malushyne, Vyntorivka, Yastrubshchyna, Zhuravka, Potapivka and Chuikivka in Sumy region, as well as Kamianska and Kovpynka in Chernihiv region. Tovstodubove was also hit by an airstrike.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, two enemy assault actions were recorded. The aggressor carried out 45 shelling attacks, two of them using multiple-launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy conducted no offensive operations.
In the Lyman direction, the Defense Forces repelled 11 attempts by Russian forces to attack toward Lyman and in the areas of Novyi Myr, Novoselivka, Shyikivka and Cherneshchyna.
In the Sloviansk direction, Russian forces conducted seven assault operations near Kryva Luka and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces conducted one offensive action toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 35 attacks were recorded in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Illinivka, Novoselivka, Rusynyi Yar, Novopavlivka, Sofiivka, Kucheriv Yar and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks toward Bilytske, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Chernihivka, Svit, Vasylivka and Serhiivka, as well as in the areas of Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, Kotlyne, Udachne and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy carried out four attacks near Myrne, Rybne and Zlahoda." Ukrin
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Lieutenant colonel reportedly killed in car explosion in Russia's St. Petersburg
Malaria outbreak kills two workers at Germany’s busiest airport
"Two employees at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died in a rare malaria outbreak caused by infected mosquitoes believed to have been accidentally brought in by plane from a malaria-endemic country.
The outbreak began in early July, according to the Frankfurt Public Health Department. The first worker died shortly afterward, with the malaria diagnosis confirmed posthumously. Authorities traced the outbreak to the airport, where operator Fraport set traps and captured several mosquitoes, sending them for genetic analysis to determine their origin. Staff were advised to seek medical attention if symptoms developed.
In mid-July, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s federal disease-control agency, confirmed four cases among airport employees." RT
In mid-July, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s federal disease-control agency, confirmed four cases among airport employees." RT
At Least 95 Dead from Massive Floods in Tibet and Nepal, Hundreds Missing
"Torrential rains and swollen rivers caused massive floods and dangerous landslides in Tibet
and Nepal on Wednesday, sweeping away villages and destroying crucial roads and bridges.
The death toll stood at 95 on Wednesday, with hundreds of people missing, including some 341 foreign nationals.
According to Chinese state media, the flash floods began at around 9:00 a.m. local time in the border region of Nepal, quickly spilling over into Tibet’s Gyirong county. The first report of the disaster came from a border checkpoint that was obliterated in a matter of seconds, as recorded by horrified onlookers:
Nepalese officials reported 72 fatalities, plus hundreds of tourists, workers, and police missing, including 341 foreigners from 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the Netherlands." Breitbart
The death toll stood at 95 on Wednesday, with hundreds of people missing, including some 341 foreign nationals.
According to Chinese state media, the flash floods began at around 9:00 a.m. local time in the border region of Nepal, quickly spilling over into Tibet’s Gyirong county. The first report of the disaster came from a border checkpoint that was obliterated in a matter of seconds, as recorded by horrified onlookers:
Nepalese officials reported 72 fatalities, plus hundreds of tourists, workers, and police missing, including 341 foreigners from 26 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, India, Australia, and the Netherlands." Breitbart
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
The tremor was felt across the region, including in Bucaramanga, Piedecuesta and Floridablanca, as well as in Bogotá.
In the capital, alarms rang out and several buildings were evacuated, while preventive evacuations were also ordered in Bucaramanga." Breitbart
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at the capital and other regions across Ukraine
"Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles
At least six explosions were heard in the capital in quick succession around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 27,. Kyiv Independent editor Chris York reported.
Debris was later found in the city's Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, with two schools damaged.
Later in the morning, Ukraine's Air Force announced that seven Russian Iskander-M or North Korean-built KN-23 ballistic missiles had been shot down. The total number of ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine wasn't disclosed.
The successful interceptions mark the first time Russian missiles flying on a ballistic trajectory were reported shot down since Aug. 1, when the Air Force reported one downed Iskander or S-400 missile.
Later in the month, aware of the accumulated negative narrative around their inability to shoot down ballistic missiles, the Air Force stopped publishing the number of Russian ballistic missiles fired in their morning reports.
On top of the ballistic missiles, one Onyx anti-ship missile was reported shot down, as well as three low-cost Banderol cruise missiles and 222 drone of different types.
After sunrise, as Kyiv began to go about its Friday, Russia targeted the capital with more jet-powered drones, with explosions and air defense fire audible in the city around 10:30 a.m.
The drones, based on the Iran-designed Shahed platform, have presented a major challenge for Ukraine's air defense, forcing manufacturers to quickly experiment with jet-powered interceptors, as standard interceptor drones are mostly simply not fast enough." KI
At least six explosions were heard in the capital in quick succession around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 27,. Kyiv Independent editor Chris York reported.
Debris was later found in the city's Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, with two schools damaged.
Later in the morning, Ukraine's Air Force announced that seven Russian Iskander-M or North Korean-built KN-23 ballistic missiles had been shot down. The total number of ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine wasn't disclosed.
Later in the month, aware of the accumulated negative narrative around their inability to shoot down ballistic missiles, the Air Force stopped publishing the number of Russian ballistic missiles fired in their morning reports.
On top of the ballistic missiles, one Onyx anti-ship missile was reported shot down, as well as three low-cost Banderol cruise missiles and 222 drone of different types.
After sunrise, as Kyiv began to go about its Friday, Russia targeted the capital with more jet-powered drones, with explosions and air defense fire audible in the city around 10:30 a.m.
The drones, based on the Iran-designed Shahed platform, have presented a major challenge for Ukraine's air defense, forcing manufacturers to quickly experiment with jet-powered interceptors, as standard interceptor drones are mostly simply not fast enough." KI
5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 261 km east of Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 200 km (124 mi)
from Japan in the early morning at 4.21 am local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
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