Sudden! Ukraine launches the "largest scale attack"
According to Global Times citing the US website "WARRIOR MAVEN", Andrei Yusov, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Intelligence, stated on the 30th that as many as four Russian military Il-76 large transport planes were destroyed by Ukrainian drones at Pskov Airport in the Pskov Oblast of northwestern Russia on the same day, and these transport planes are "irreparable". Yusov claimed that Ukrainian drones also injured multiple Russian military planes, but the specific situation is still being verified. According to reports, this drone attack is the "largest scale attack" by Ukraine on Russia since the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis in February 2022.
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Russian Il-76 transport plane caught fire after being hit by Ukrainian drones
The WARRIOR MAVEN website mentioned that after the attack, videos appearing on social media showed thick smoke rising over Pskov Airport, and several other videos showed multiple Russian Il-76 transport planes catching fire and being engulfed by flames.
Suspected tarmac hit by Ukrainian drones
According to the Russian side, on the early morning of August 30th local time, Pskov Airport was attacked by drones. The Governor of Pskov State stated that at least 10 drones attacked Pskov, some of which were shot down by Russian air defense systems. The drone attack on the airport has been repelled and has not caused any fatalities. The losses are currently being counted. TASS, citing the emergency department, reported that four Il-76 transport planes were damaged in Pskov Oblast. Pskov Airport stated on the same day that due to the attack, the airport suspended civilian flight related services on the 30th. Meanwhile, residents of Bryansk and Oryol prefectures reported that there were reports of explosions in the area. In addition, Moscow Vnukovo Airport and Domodedovo Airport have resumed operations after a brief closure.
Ukraine claims Kiev has been hit by the largest joint attack since this spring
On August 30th local time, the Ukrainian capital Kiev was hit by a rocket attack, and explosions were heard in the city. The local government stated that the air defense system was in operation.
According to the Ukrainian military, as Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack on the Russian mainland, in the early hours of the 30th local time, "Russian military airstrikes hit the Ukrainian capital Kiev and other areas. Ukrainian air defense systems shot down all 28 Russian missiles and 15 out of 16 Russian drones.". Kiev Mayor Klichko stated that the attack resulted in at least 2 deaths and multiple injuries, with missiles and drone debris shot down by air defense systems falling in multiple areas of the city. The military management department of Kiev City stated that "the Russian military launched missiles from Tu-95 strategic bombers, combined with drone attacks, and launched the largest joint attack on Kiev since the spring of this year.".
Ukraine begins testing unmanned underwater vehicles
Russia will face new suicide attacks
According to CCTV News citing foreign media reports, Ukraine has recently started testing an unmanned underwater vehicle called "Marika".
According to the report, "Marika" is 6 meters long and has a range of about 1000 kilometers. It can carry out attack, transportation, or reconnaissance missions. However, the payload capacity and other technical details of the submarine are still unclear.
The report points out that after obtaining initial combat capabilities, unmanned underwater vehicles will launch suicide attacks on important Russian infrastructure.
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President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of Japan have a phone conversation
According to the Ukrainian state news agency, Ukrainian President Zelensky had a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the 29th. Fumio Kishida promised over the phone that Japan will unwaveringly support Ukraine.
Zelensky posted on social media, saying, "We appreciate the declaration on Ukraine's security measures adopted by the G7 during Japan's rotating presidency. It is now time to sign relevant bilateral agreements within the framework of this declaration. We are ready to initiate this negotiation process with Japan as soon as possible."
The report also stated that the two sides discussed the preparations for the "Ukraine Reconstruction Conference" scheduled to be held in Japan early next year.
The United States announces an additional $250 million in military aid to Ukraine
On August 29th local time, the US Secretary of State issued a statement announcing a new batch of military aid worth $250 million to Ukraine to meet its security and defense needs. This round of assistance includes anti-aircraft missiles, artillery ammunition, mine sweeping equipment, and anti armor weapons.
Former Italian Prime Minister: NATO's Strategy for the Ukraine Crisis Has Failed
Former Italian Prime Minister Conte recently stated that NATO's strategy towards the Ukraine crisis is based on the logic of arms supply and promoting conflict escalation, and this strategy has failed.
Conte stated that this strategy did not lead to Russia's military failure, and the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Russia did not destroy its economy; Meanwhile, isolating Russia has not become a reality.
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Sun Zhuangzhi, Director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, analyzed in an interview with a reporter from China Central Television Global Information Broadcasting that Conte's statement truly reflects the policy orientation and strategic intentions of the West and NATO towards Russia after the end of the Cold War.
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