(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Ukrainian News from Syspilne 8/29/24 [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-08-29 Translated by Google so you don't have to. Website is in Ukrainian. Let me know like me posting the translation for you. (I didn’t post every story.) There are more details, here, on Ukrainian casualties from bombing by Russia. suspilne.media/... The main thing at this time: NATO countries will increase military aid to Ukraine after the latest Russian attacks. countries will increase military aid to Ukraine after the latest Russian attacks. Another package of military aid from Lithuania arrived in Ukraine . These are, in particular, loaders, anti-drone systems and collapsible bunkers for the Armed Forces. arrived in Ukraine . These are, in particular, loaders, anti-drone systems and collapsible bunkers for the Armed Forces. On August 28, the Russians hit Kupyansk with a guided aerial bomb. The administration building in the city center was hit. At least 14 people were injured. Kupyansk with a guided aerial bomb. The administration building in the city center was hit. At least 14 people were injured. Ukrainian-made GUR drones hit the Zenit oil depot in the Kirov region of the Russian Federation. the Kirov region of the Russian Federation. Pilot Oleksiy "Munfish" Mes died while piloting the F16. The investigation into the cause of the disaster is ongoing, however, it did not happen directly due to the strike of Russian troops. Russian troops shelled Nikopol: there were dead and wounded On the morning of August 29, the Russian military shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery: a 42-year-old woman was killed and five people were injured. The shopping center, high-rise buildings, farm buildings, cars, gas pipeline were damaged, the head of Dnipropetrovsk OVA Lysak said The Ukrainian operation in Kursk destroyed Putin's narrative - Borrell On August 29, in the United States of America (USA), EU ministers discussed the military situation in Ukraine, the Russian Federation's (RF) operation in Kurshchyna, and the strengthening of sanctions. This was stated by the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, at the briefing of the Ministry of Defense at the Pentagon following the meeting of the ministers of the European Union on August 29. Borrell noted that this was the most intense informal meeting in the last 5 years. "First of all, I want to say that we discussed with the Minister of (Foreign Affairs of Ukraine — ed.) Dmytro Kuleba assistance to Ukraine at all possible levels: military, which we will discuss in more depth tomorrow with the Minister of Defense, and diplomatic as well," Borrell said. According to him, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) Dmytro Kuleba spoke in more detail about the operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Borrell noted that the myth of Russia's inviolability has been destroyed. Ukraine showed its strategic diversity and destroyed Putin's narrative. Many countries expressed their support for the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation (RF). "Two years ago, in February, Putin started a war. He thought it would end in a couple of weeks, but it lasts for several years. And he is not in Kyiv. He retreats and does it even on Russian territory," the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasized. He also added that he is waiting for the peace plan of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the second Peace Summit: "It is already clear that Ukraine wants to negotiate in order to achieve real peace, and Putin still wants one thing - for Ukraine to capitulate and obey. Such is the reality." According to Borell, the situation in Ukraine was discussed at the meeting with the ministers. The war scenario "radically changed" in August. At the same time, Borrell mentioned that Russia continues its offensive in Donetsk region. "It is true that this pressure has not decreased. But now the war has different "points". This complicates logistics and requires more effort from both sides. But now Ukraine is taking the initiative. Who could have imagined this in February, 2 years ago. This is exactly what Putin could not have predicted," Borrell said. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also spoke about the strengthening of the sanctions policy against Russia and companies that are trying to continue working around sanctions. "This work begins at home. It is difficult to explain the growth of exports from Europe to some states that are close to Russia - from the east and south. So we have to start by properly vetting European companies themselves, not just imposing sanctions on companies in third countries, but also looking at ourselves. And if we want to fight sanctions evasion, we need to start with ourselves," Borrell emphasized. The Russian army shelled Seredyn-Buda twice: three people were injured On August 29, around 17:00, the Russian military attacked the civil infrastructure of the city of Seredina-Buda, Shostkinsky District, Sumy Oblast, with an FPV drone. Two civilians and a police officer were injured. This was reported by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office. According to the investigation, a 38-year-old man was injured due to a Russian kamikaze drone attack in the city of Seredyna-Buda. "When the wounded man was given emergency medical aid at the scene, the occupiers struck the area with drones again." As a result of repeated shelling, a police officer and a 57-year-old civilian were wounded. Under the procedural leadership of the Shostka District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation is being conducted into the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war. 14 children were returned from the temporarily occupied territories - Dmytro Lubinets It was possible to return 14 children from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions to the controlled territory of Ukraine. The youngest child is 2.5 months old, the oldest is 16 years old. This was announced by the Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets. "Several families from the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions were returned to Ukraine. They overcame many difficulties to find themselves in the territory under the control of Ukraine," the message reads. According to Lubinets, one of the families tried several times to leave the temporarily occupied territory on its own. However, she was sent back without explanation and with threats. Another family was forced to hide from the occupiers because of their pro-Ukrainian position. "During the conversation, people said that they were afraid to go out, couldn't find a job without a "Russian" passport, received threats to confiscate their property and deprive them of parental rights, didn't have the right to choose schools, and became participants in groundless searches of their own homes. Ukrainian books found - were burned, valuable property - seized. "The new" government did not limit itself in anything," Dmytro Lubinets wrote. The ombudsman added that in case of disappearance or deportation of children by representatives of the Russian Federation, you should contact the office for contacts: hotline 0 800 50 17 20 — within Ukraine, 044 299 74 08 — for calls from abroad, e-mail address — hotline@ombudsman. gov.ua The European Union will soon provide Ukraine with weapons and energy equipment - Kuleba Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, following the meeting with the heads of foreign affairs of the EU countries in Brussels, said that the EU will speed up the provision of weapons and equipment for the energy system to Ukraine. This is stated on the website of the Ukrainian agency. At the meeting in Belgium, Kuleba emphasized the need to deliver promised military aid to Ukraine as soon as possible, in particular air defense systems. EU countries have promised to intensify efforts and provide additional equipment for Ukraine's energy system. Three different accounts about the F-16 pilot lost, apparently in action. Pilot Oleksiy "Munfish" Mes died while piloting the F16 This was told by a source in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. According to the source, the investigation into the cause of the disaster is currently ongoing, however, it did not happen directly due to an attack by Russian troops. On the condition of anonymity, representatives of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces informed the Ukrainian service of the Voice of America that various versions are being considered, in particular "friendly fire" of their air defense systems, a technical malfunction and a pilot error. The General Staff of the Armed Forces officially confirmed that the accident occurred with the participation of an F16 fighter. The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the death of pilot Oleksiy Mesia On August 26, pilot of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksiy Mes died while defending Ukraine during a massive Russian attack. This was reported by the Air Command "West" of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "He heroically fought his last battle in the sky. On the twenty-sixth of August, during the repulse of a massive Russian combined air and missile attack, Oleksiy destroyed three cruise missiles and one attack UAV," the report said. At the cost of his own life, Oleksiy saved Ukrainians from Russian missiles. Oleksiy Mes was a strong and loyal soldier, a high-class pilot, a leader on earth and in the sky, a good friend, a loving son, father, husband, patriot of his country - this is how the pilot was described in the air command. On Thursday, August 29, they said goodbye to Oleksiy. His fellow pilots, commanders and subordinates, friends and colleagues, hundreds of ordinary Ukrainians came to see the pilot on his last journey. A pair of MiG-29 fighters paid tribute to the fallen pilot from the sky. The flight over the procession was performed by Alexey's comrades-in-arms. By order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, lieutenant colonel Oleksiy Mesy was posthumously awarded the military rank of colonel. "We lost a reliable friend and a strong warrior. But we did not lose strength, will and desire to fight, fight and win. In our just cause, we will take revenge on the enemy for everything and everyone," the command reported. 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