Notices by Defending Ukraine (ukrdef@mstdn.social), page 2

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine Business Roundup — Ukraine’s steel industry maxed out

The noise is deafening inside global steel giant ArcelorMittal’s plant in Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast — Ukraine’s largest steel plant — but quiet compared to pre-war, business reporter Dominic Culverwell writes in his latest.Russia’s full-scale invasion has eaten away Ukraine’s

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-ukraines-steel-industry-maxed-out/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia attacks Kharkiv, injuring at least 41, including medics, children

At around 1 p.m. local time, the first explosions were heard in Kharkiv. The Saltivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts of the city came under attack, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-kharkiv-injuring-at-least-28-including-medic/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Zelensky urges West to let Ukraine hit Russia with long-range weapons

“I appeal to the U.S., the U.K., France and Germany. We need the ability to genuinely and fully defend Ukraine and Ukrainians. We require both: permissions for long-range capabilities and your long-range shells and missiles,” Zelensky said in his evening address.

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-urges-us-uk-france-germany-to-allow-ukraine-to-use-western-long-range-arms-in-russia/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Netherlands to send 28 amphibious armored vehicles to Ukraine

"Ukraine desperately needs our help in its fight against the Russian aggressor. Our support for Ukraine continues to keep Russia at bay," Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.

https://kyivindependent.com/netherlands-to-send-28-amphibious-armored-vehicles-to-ukraine/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Lithuanian FM: Russia is no match for NATO's military, Moscow relies on our divisions

Sitting on NATO's eastern frontier, Lithuania has been punching above its weight when it comes to aiding Ukraine.Ranked among the top military donors in terms of GDP per capita, the country of 2.8 million has provided Ukraine with helicopters, drones, armored vehicles, and air defenses, not

https://kyivindependent.com/landsbergis/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Venezuela extradites 2 Colombians to Russia for fighting in Ukraine

Russian authorities detained two Colombian nationals who fought for Ukraine, Russia's Security Service (FSB) said on Aug. 30. The two Colombian men were extradited from Venezuela after being detained by Venezuelan authorities during a layover in Caracas, on-route back home to Colombia.

https://kyivindependent.com/venezuela-extradites-2-columbians-to-russia-for-fighting-for-ukraine/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Fighting near Pokrovsk 'exceptionally brutal,' Syrskyi says

"The enemy throws everything that can move and advance into the battle, trying to break through the defenses of our troops," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

https://kyivindependent.com/fighting-near-pokrovsk-exceptionally-brutal-syrskyi-says/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Military aid package from Lithuania arrives in Ukraine

On August 28, Lithuania delivered loaders, anti-drone systems, and folding beds to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.

https://kyivindependent.com/military-aid-package-from-lithuania-arrives-in-ukraine/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Lithuania announces new military aid package, including drones, air defense missiles

Simonyte said that by the end of 2024, Lithuania will fulfill and most likely exceed its commitment to spend 0.25% of its GDP on assistance to Ukraine and defense.

https://kyivindependent.com/lithuania-announces-new-military-aid-package-including-drones-air-defense-missiles/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
European Commission sees 'no reason to be concerned' about ban on Lukoil's oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia

In June, Kyiv imposed sanctions blocking Lukoil, one of the largest oil companies in Russia, from transiting crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline running through Ukrainian territory.

https://kyivindependent.com/european-commission-sees-no-reason-to-be-concerned-about-lukoils-oil-supplies-to-hungary-slovakia/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Latvia prepares largest batch of drones yet for Ukraine

In a post on X, Defense Minister Andris Spruds said the latest shipment consists of 1,400 drones, and it marked the conclusion of a program between the country's defense ministry and Latvian manufacturers that had procured 2,700 drones in total.

https://kyivindependent.com/latvia-prepares-largest-batch-of-drones-yet-for-ukraine/

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Who wins?

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km

Key developments on Aug. 22:Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade saysUkraine hits train ferry at Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claimsUkrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-ukraine-launches-counterattack-in-kharkiv-oblast-advancing-2-square-km-brigade-says/

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia prepares disinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainian refugees in Europe, military intelligence says

The goal of Russia's new operations is to convince people who left Ukraine because of the war not to return, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR).

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-preparing-information-campaigns-against-ukrainian-refugees-in-europe-military-intelligence-says/

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#NAFO in #Sudzha.

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Higher chlorine air concentration in Ternopil after Russian attack on industrial site

Oksana Chaichuk, the head of the regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention, warned Ternopil's residents to limit exposure to open air and close windows.

https://kyivindependent.com/higher-chlorine-air-concentration-in-ternopil/

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Czechia to use frozen Russian assets profits to fund ammunition for Ukraine

"This is another evidence of the allied trust in Czechia and our ammunition initiative. It is a unique opportunity to support Ukraine while using assets originally belonging to Russia and saving on public finances of European countries," Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said.

https://kyivindependent.com/czechia-to-use-frozen-russian-assets-profits-to-fund-ammunition-for-ukraine/

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
London says UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering,' after Zelensky alleged it slowed

The statement came after President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested in his Aug. 17 evening address that the U.K.'s "real leadership" on weapons and politics had "slowed down" amid London's hesitation to allow the use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles against targets on Russian soil.

https://kyivindependent.com/london-says-its-support-for-ukraine-unwavering-after-zelenskys-remark-it-slowed/

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Boris Johnson calls on West to let Ukraine strike Russian territory with long-range missiles

"The only way to stop the glide bombs is to hit the air bases used by those Russian planes; and the only way to hit those bases is to use the Western kit they already have," he said.

https://kyivindependent.com/boris-johnson-calls-on-west-to-let-ukraine-strike-russian-territory-with-long-range-missiles/

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