01.09

On 1 September, parents in Luhansk Oblast were forced to buy flags of Russia and the so-called LPR [Luhansk People’s Republic], and Ukrainian books were withdrawn from libraries. Source: Luhansk Oblast State Administration  Quote: “Today, a bright holiday with a bitter taste of nostalgia took place in the occupied territories. Parents, in the best Soviet tradition, […]

The body of another man tortured by the Russians has been discovered in the village of Zdvyzhivka, Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast. Source: Andrii Niebytov, the head of Kyiv Oblast Police, on Telegram Quote from Niebytov: “They tied his hands, put a cover over his head and executed him. We have found the body of this man tortured […]

In Kherson Oblast, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have prevented the Russian occupiers from raising a new pontoon crossing near Darivka. The army detachments also carried out new strikes on the Kakhovka bridge. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) on Facebook Quote: “Our fire prevented the [Russian occupying forces from] erecting a new pontoon crossing near Darivka. […]

The emergency protection system at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has shut down operating unit 5 after shelling by Russian troops. Source: Energoatom on Telegram; Reuters; Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence on Telegram Quote from Energoatom: “On the eve of the visit of the IAEA mission, the Rushists [Russian soldiers] resorted to new provocations at the […]

According to new data from American intelligence, Russia is experiencing a “serious shortage of manpower” in the war against Ukraine and will begin recruiting convicts. Source: The Associated Press, CNN citing sources Details: Russia is seeking to solve the troop shortage in part by forcing soldiers wounded earlier in the war to return to combat, […]