- Ukraine's military reports first F-16 loss since receiving the US-made jets
- Pilot Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes died while approaching a Russian target
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- Ukraine's military reports first F-16 loss since receiving the US-made jets
- Pilot Oleksiy 'Moonfish' Mes died while approaching a Russian target
- F-16s downed four Russian cruise missiles before the crash
- US defense official suggests crash not due to Russian fire
- Analysts say small number of F-16s unlikely to be a turning point in the conflict 

 Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-f-16-jet-destroyed-crash-monday-wsj-reports-2024-08-29/)

Ukrainian F-16 Crashes During Russian Attack, Pilot Dies

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- Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles against Poltava on Sep. 3, killing at least 41 and injuring over 180 people, President Zelensky reported.
- An educational institution and a neighboring medical facility were hit, partially destroying the Military Institute of Communications.
- The short time interval between the alarm and missile arrival caught people during an evacuation to the bomb shelter, the Defense Ministry said.
- Many remain trapped under rubble, with rescuers and medics working at the scene; 25 people have been rescued so far.
- Zelensky has ordered an operational investigation into the attack's circumstances. 

 Source: [The Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com/russia-strikes-poltava-with-ballistic-missiles-killing-41-injuring-over-180/)

Russia's Deadly Missile Strike on Poltava: 41 Dead, Over 180 Injured

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- Ukraine has initiated the war's largest drone attack on Russian airfields, targeting regions including Voronezh, Kursk, Savasleyka, and Borisoglebsk.
- Russia's defense ministry reported that Kyiv fired 117 drones and missiles, but did not confirm if air bases were hit.
- Ukrainian forces have captured over 100 Russian servicemen and are advancing slowly in the Kursk region.
- Russia has declared an 'anti-terrorist' operation in border regions and increased civilian evacuations.
- Ukrainian officials state the operation aims to pressure Russia and pre-empt further attacks on Ukrainian territory. 

 Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/0c98c8b1-0f1e-49f6-8152-7aed007e3166)

Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Russian Airfields

- A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed near Barmer, Rajasthan during a routine training mission.
- The incident occurred late on Monday, September 2, 2024.
- The pilot encountered a critical technical snag and safely ejected.
- No loss of life or property was reported.
- A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the crash. 

 Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mig-29-fighter-jet-crashed-near-barmer/article68598521.ece)

IAF MiG-29 Crashes in Rajasthan, Pilot Ejects Safely

- Russia has failed to push back Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region despite sending reinforcements as the incursion enters its sixth day, according to Ukrainian soldiers.
- Verified videos and photographs show Ukrainian troops and equipment have advanced 30km inside Russia, occupying the town of Sudzha near the border.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly acknowledged the incursion for the first time, stating that Ukraine is proving its ability to restore justice and apply pressure on the aggressor.
- Russia's foreign ministry vowed a tough response, while the defence ministry claimed to have repelled Ukrainian forces and struck several settlements.
- The ultimate aim of Ukraine's incursion remains unclear, but it has demonstrated the weakness of Russia's border defenses and provided a morale boost for Kyiv. 

 Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/7dcb3009-ec9a-417a-b2e1-01c26c9349a0)

Russian Reinforcements Fail to Push Back Ukrainian Incursion

- Russia unleashed one of the largest nationwide aerial attacks of the war on Ukraine
- 15 of Ukraine's 24 oblasts targeted, including Kiev, with drones, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons
- Three civilian deaths reported, significant damage to energy sector across the country
- Ukraine's PM calls for long-range weapons to counter Russian missile launch sites
- Zelensky urges Western allies to bolster air defenses, essentially asking NATO to join the conflict 

 Source: [ZeroHedge](https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-unleashes-one-largest-nationwide-aerial-attacks-war)

Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

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- Ukraine's military launched a daring incursion into Russia's Kursk region, committing limited resources to a high-risk operation against a nuclear-armed adversary.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted daily advances, with officials claiming control over 1,000 square kilometers of enemy territory and capturing hundreds of Russian prisoners.
- The operation has exposed vulnerabilities in Russia's defenses but also stretched Ukraine's front line, raising questions about the long-term strategy.
- Analysts are divided on the operation's strategic value, but it has politically reset the conflict, showing Ukraine's determination and potentially strengthening its position in future negotiations. 

 Source: [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kursk-incursion-gamble-battlefield-e862afd58c65d6d2d5b7b3747423ca4d)

Ukraine's Bold Incursion into Russia's Kursk Region Shifts Battlefield Dynamics

If this happens & escalates then it is certainly a WWIII, stock market will crash by 3-5K points on day1 or 2, more layoffs, there will be chaos everywhere. 

This will be full fledged war between two countries, backed by two different axis. Please pray it doesn’t happen at all.

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- Russia denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region derailed indirect talks on halting strikes on energy targets.
- The Washington Post reported that delegations from Ukraine and Russia were set to negotiate a ceasefire in Qatar.
- Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated there were no such talks with Kyiv.
- Ukraine's government did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on the matter.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilian infrastructure, while denying such actions. 

 Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-denies-media-report-about-indirect-talks-with-ukraine-2024-08-18/)

Russia Denies Report of Indirect Talks with Ukraine

- A defective helicopter being airlifted from Kedarnath to Gauchar by an Indian Air Force MI-17 chopper crashed this morning, officials said.
- The private helicopter crashed near the Mandakini River in Lincholi; no injuries were reported, and the incident was caught on camera.
- The MI-17 aircraft lost balance due to the helicopter's weight and wind, prompting the pilot to drop it at a vacant spot, according to district tourism officer Rahul Chaubey.
- The helicopter had previously made an emergency landing near the Kedarnath helipad in May due to technical faults and was involved in ferrying passengers to the Kedarnath temple.
- Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to the trek route to Kedarnath, leading to a sharp drop in pilgrim numbers and necessitating rescue operations by the Air Force and private choppers. 

 Source: [NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/helicopter-being-airlifted-by-armys-mi-17-chopper-crashes-in-kedarnath-6457545)

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