Kharkiv is under fire

Russians hit 5 different locations in the city.

Russian forces launched a devastating attack on the city of Kharkiv on August 30, using UMPB D-30 munitions, resulting in the deaths of at least five people, including a child, and leaving 47 others injured, according to local authorities.

The strike targeted a 12-story residential building in Kharkiv's Industrial district, causing a fire that claimed the lives of at least three people, as reported by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. In a separate attack on the city's Nemyshlianskyi district, a 14-year-old girl was killed, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

The onslaught also affected downtown Kharkiv and the city's Slobidskyi district, where a warehouse building and three houses were damaged.

Governor Syniehubov noted that 20 of the injured are in serious or "extremely serious" condition. Rescue operations are ongoing, and there is concern that more people may be trapped on the upper floors of the heavily damaged building, with a significant risk of its collapse.

Ukraine's Air Force says US has joined investigation into deadly F-16 crash

The U.S. has joined the investigation into the recent crash of an F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine, as confirmed by Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk on August 30. The incident occurred on August 26, when the F-16, piloted by Oleksii Mes, was involved in defending Ukraine against a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack. Tragically, the pilot was killed when the aircraft went down.

Oleshchuk mentioned that Ukraine had received a preliminary report from the U.S., which is actively participating in the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. This comes after Ukraine's Defense Ministry established a special commission to look into the incident.

However, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated that she was unaware of any official request from Ukraine for U.S. assistance in investigating the crash, suggesting that specific inquiries should be directed to Ukrainian officials. An unnamed U.S. defense official told Reuters that the crash did not seem to be caused by Russian fire, and other potential causes, such as pilot error or mechanical failure, are under investigation.

According to Ukraine's General Staff, the F-16 had successfully shot down four missiles during the attack, showcasing its effectiveness. However, communication with the jet was lost during its approach to another target, leading to the crash.

Oleshchuk emphasized that the investigation will be thorough, and no details are being concealed. He also noted that specific information about the incident cannot be disclosed immediately due to security concerns.

This F-16 crash occurred shortly after Ukraine received its first batch of these jets, with only 10 delivered so far. Ukraine is expected to receive a total of 79 F-16s from the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium as part of ongoing international support.

At least 3 people injured in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast

On August 29, a Russian "double-tap" attack on the community of Seredyna-Buda in Sumy Oblast resulted in at least three injuries, according to the region's military administration. The attack involved an initial drone strike that injured a 38-year-old man. While emergency services were responding, a second drone strike hit the same location, injuring a police officer and a 57-year-old civilian. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

In addition, overnight Russian airstrikes on Sumy, the regional capital, resulted in further casualties, although specific details about the victims and the damage have not been provided.

Sumy Oblast has been under continuous assault, with Russian forces launching 78 attacks across 198 locations on August 29 alone. The security situation in the region has deteriorated further since Ukraine began its cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast on August 6.

Earlier, on August 27, 16 people were injured in attacks on 12 communities within Sumy Oblast. Due to the increasing danger, Ukrainian authorities have initiated the evacuation of residents from the region. As of August 20, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that approximately 21,000 residents, including 5,000 children, had been evacuated from Sumy Oblast, with plans to evacuate a total of 45,000 people.

Russians attacked Korabelnyi Kherson, injured 2 civilians

Around 01:00, Russian forces launched an attack on the Korabelnyi district of Kherson, resulting in injuries to a 69-year-old woman who sustained a blast injury and concussion while inside a building. Subsequently, it was reported that a 41-year-old man was also injured in the attack and was hospitalized with similar injuries.

In addition to the casualties, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported multiple fires caused by the attack. Three residential buildings in Kherson and its suburbs were set ablaze due to the Russian strikes. In the village of Novovorontsovka, a car caught fire after being hit by an explosive dropped from a UAV. Firefighters were able to extinguish these fires, as well as three deadwood fires that spanned a total area of 1.8 hectares.

Russians attack Pokrovsk front almost 60 times: current situation at the front line

Russian forces have launched a significant offensive across multiple fronts in Ukraine over the past day, with a total of 215 combat clashes reported along the front lines, and the Pokrovsk front has seen particularly intense fighting, with 58 attacks in this area alone

On the Kharkiv front, Russian forces continued their assault operations, with eight combat clashes, particularly near the settlements of Lyptsi and Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast

On the Kupiansk front, there were 25 combat clashes, with Ukrainian forces repelling attacks near Synkivka, Miasozharivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, and Lozova

On the Lyman front, Ukrainian troops fended off 23 Russian attacks near Tverdokhlibove, Cherneshchyna, Druzheliubivka, Nevske, Torske, and in the Serebrianka Forest

On the Siversk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled nine Russian assaults near Verkhnokamianske and Vyimka

On the Kramatorsk front, Ukrainian soldiers stopped 12 Russian attempts to breach their defenses near Klishchiivka, Andriivka, and Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast

On the Toretsk front, Russian forces made 21 attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Toretsk, Zalizne, Nelipivka, and Sukha Balka

On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 58 Russian attacks near Vozdvyzhenka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Karlivka, Marynivka, and Mykhailivka, where Russian forces attempted to push Ukrainian units out of their positions

On the Kurakhove front, Ukrainian forces held back 38 Russian attacks near Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka, and Heorhiivka

On the Vremivka front, Russian forces attempted 17 times to breach Ukrainian defenses towards Vuhledar, Kostiantynivka, and Vodiane

On the Orikhiv front, three combat clashes occurred near Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

On the Prydniprovske front, one combat clash was reported