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LIVE Updated Aug. 29, 18:08

Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 08-29-2024

Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 08-29-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.

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Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 08-29-2024
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 29, 01:00

F-16 Reportedly Crashes in Ukraine

F-16 Reportedly Crashes in Ukraine
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 29, 18:08
An initial report from an unnamed US official said the plane likely crashed due to pilot errors as opposed to being downed by Russia during Moscow’s power grid strike on Monday.
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‘Just Ruins’: Russian Troops Now Control About 40% of Chasiv Yar

‘Just Ruins’: Russian Troops Now Control About 40% of Chasiv Yar
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By Julia Struck
Aug. 29, 15:41
Russian troops have also resumed the attack in the Zaporizhzhia region, particularly in the Orikhiv sector, after pausing for a couple of days.
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Ukraine Strengthens Border to Prevent Belarus Incursion

Ukraine Strengthens Border to Prevent Belarus Incursion
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 29, 15:04
Ukraine said it’s monitoring the Belarusian border following Minsk’s troop and equipment deployment to the area, though it added there are no immediate threats on the border.
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Eurotopics: Ukraine Under Fire - Whose Strategy Will Win Out?

Eurotopics: Ukraine Under Fire - Whose Strategy Will Win Out?
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By Eurotopics
Aug. 29, 14:08
Russia launched the attacks in response to Kyiv's offensive in Kursk and is also advancing further in the Donetsk region.
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Russians Cause Environmental Disaster on the River Seym

Russians Cause Environmental Disaster on the River Seym
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 29, 13:47
Ukraine’s river Seym, which originates in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, is polluted with unknown substances, which has led to a mass death of fish and a ban on swimming.
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From the Inferno: A Heroic Escape from the Ilovaisk Encirclement

From the Inferno: A Heroic Escape from the Ilovaisk Encirclement
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By Sergii Kostezh
Aug. 29, 13:17
A turning point in the first year of the war came when Russia openly invaded with regular army to prevent Kyiv’s forces from encircling Donetsk. A survivor of Ilovaisk recalls his experience.
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Russian Forces Launch Massive Attack on Ukraine with 5 Missiles and 74 Drones

Russian Forces Launch Massive Attack on Ukraine with 5 Missiles and 74 Drones
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By Kyiv Post
Aug. 29, 13:16
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defense intercepted two missiles and 60 Shahed drones.
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Ukraine FM Seeks EU Help in Lifting Arms Curbs

Ukraine FM Seeks EU Help in Lifting Arms Curbs
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By AFP
Aug. 29, 12:26
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joined his EU counterparts in Brussels for a meeting where Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the agenda.
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Zelensky Says Situation Near Key Hub Pokrovsk 'Extremely Difficult'

Zelensky Says Situation Near Key Hub Pokrovsk 'Extremely Difficult'
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By AFP
Aug. 29, 08:24
Russia has recently been advancing towards Pokrovsk and has regularly announced that it has taken control of nearby villages.
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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 28, 2024

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 28, 2024
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By ISW
Aug. 29, 07:57
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
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‘This Is Vital for Ukraine to Stay in the Fight’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 29

‘This Is Vital for Ukraine to Stay in the Fight’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 29
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By John Moretti
Aug. 29, 03:39
Arrested Telegram founder barred from leaving France; NATO pledges more air defense support to Kyiv; As AFU moves into Belgorod region, prompting evacs, Russians wound civilians in Sumy strikes.
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