Russian glide bomb attack on Kharkiv injured at least 13

On September 2, Russian forces launched glide bombs on the city of Kharkiv, injuring at least 13 people, as reported by local authorities. The attack targeted a residential area in the city's Kyivskyi district, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. Additionally, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov noted that a strike hit the territory of one of the city's higher education institutions.

The bombardment resulted in significant damage, including a fire in a garage area, broken windows in surrounding houses, damage to the heating line, and destruction of a sports infrastructure facility. Among the injured were six women and a 40-year-old man.

In a related attack, a guided aerial bomb was dropped on the village of Ruska Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring at least one person.

This assault marks the third consecutive day of attacks on Kharkiv. On August 30, Russian forces struck the city with UMPB D-30 munitions, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people, including a child, and injuring 97 others. The following day, a missile strike injured at least 47 people, including medics and children. The relentless attacks on Kharkiv underscore the ongoing escalation of violence in the region.

Russians launched another massive missile attack on Kyiv

On the early morning of September 2, a Russian missile attack on Kyiv resulted in injuries to three people and caused fires in multiple locations across the city. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that four cars, a boiler house, company premises, and several non-residential buildings in the Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts were damaged.

Emergency services were swiftly deployed to the affected areas. Initially, two adults sought medical attention, with one being hospitalized. Later updates confirmed that three people were injured in the attack.

The incident highlights the ongoing threat and damage to civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as the conflict continues.

Early reports indicate that four cars caught fire in the Sviatoshynskyi district, where debris fell. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished quickly.

Additionally, a two-story non-residential building was set ablaze, and kiosks near the Sviatoshyn metro station sustained damage. The windows of the metro station building were also affected, though the station remains open and fully operational despite the damage. Emergency services continue to manage the aftermath of the attack, ensuring the safety and functionality of the city's infrastructure.

Polish government distances itself from foreign minister's statement on downing Russian missiles

Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Paweł Wroński clarified that when Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested that Poland should shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine if they threaten to enter Polish airspace, he was expressing his personal opinion, not the official stance of the Polish government.

Wroński emphasized that while Sikorski believes Poland has to protect its airspace and citizens, the decision to intercept Russian missiles or drones over Ukraine must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Polish military, with Ukraine's consent. He reiterated that Sikorski's comments reflect his personal viewpoint rather than an official government policy.