As the war in Ukraine enters its 914th day, the situation on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, was marked by intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure across 15 regions, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people and injuring 47, including four children. Ukraine’s Air Force commander reported that the country’s forces successfully intercepted a significant number of missiles and drones launched by Russia during this attack. In response, the United States President Joe Biden condemned the “outrageous attack” and reiterated his country’s support for Kyiv.
Meanwhile, a Russian missile struck a building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, resulting in one death and four injuries, with five individuals still trapped in the rubble. Additionally, a journalist from Reuters was critically injured in a missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk, with another journalist killed and one discharged after treatment.
In the realm of politics and diplomacy, Biden discussed the war in Ukraine with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently visited Kyiv and expressed India’s support for peace and stability in the region. The trial of a French citizen accused of espionage in Russia is set to begin on September 3, with the individual facing up to five years in prison if convicted.
Furthermore, Ukraine announced the development of a new long-range weapon, the Palianytsia, to strike deep into Russia in response to ongoing Russian bombings. The International Atomic Energy Agency also announced plans to inspect the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
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