On August 30-31, Ukrainian drones launched several strikes on Russian military infrastructure. Drone attacks on Sochi airport caused over 50 flight delays, temporarily halting all operations. Passengers were warned of possible schedule changes or flight cancellations.
In Balashikha, near Moscow, a massive fire broke out at a chemical plant following a series of explosions. The fire was complicated by heavy smoke and large amounts of flammable materials, with smoke visible even in neighboring towns. Russian authorities said there were no casualties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with military leadership to discuss further strikes against military targets deep inside Russia. According to Ukrainian sources, Russia lost around 290,000 soldiers killed in the first 8 months of 2025.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin is on an official visit to China, seeking financial support and international backing. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov blamed European nations for impeding peace, framing peace as Ukraine's capitulation.
Alongside military developments, Ukraine continues its anti-corruption investigations. A court ordered a company linked to an MP to return funds misappropriated from the Ministry of Defence.
The frontline remains tense, with Ukrainian military command announcing plans for further strikes on strategic targets within Russia.
