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Tuesday, September 1 Russia's war against Ukraine A psychologist with Ukraine’s State Emergency Service speaks with a woman following a Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast overnight on Sept. 1, 2026. Russian attacks on the capital entered their sixth straight day overnight in an attack on Kyiv that killed at least eight people and injured five others. (Ukraine’s State Emergency Service) 8 killed, 5 injured in Kyiv, including children, as dozens of explosions rock Ukraine's capital. Russia continued its attacks on Kyiv for another consecutive night as air defenses in Ukraine's capital shot down Russian drones into Sept. 1, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Kyiv endures 5th day of near-constant air raid alerts as Russian jet-powered drones continue to swarm city. Kyiv and the surrounding region remain key targets of the strikes, with eight air raid alerts sounding by 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port, governor says. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast early on Sept. 1, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said. Ukrainian forces reportedly target Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, over 1,600 kilometers from border. Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler confirmed that the strike occurred near a logistics center but did not identify the company that owns the facility. US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan. Kyiv was unaware, source says. “We don't know anything about this meeting,” one Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent. Zelensky calls Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to 'lock in' dates for Ukraine visit. The two U.S. envoys have yet to visit Kyiv, despite leading Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and repeatedly traveling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials. Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, despite recent media reports, sources say. The Financial Times reported on Aug. 30 that Elon Musk was open to Ukraine using Starlink-equipped drones to strike targets in Russia, but said the decision would ultimately be a political one requiring approval from the White House. Ukraine's military intelligence reveals capabilities of Russian Zircon missiles. Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) published new details about the Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile on Aug. 31, revealing that its actual capabilities fell short of those claimed by the Kremlin. Lavrov calls NATO's Arctic operations 'direct threat,' says Russia's opponents will face 'asymmetric' response. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote that the rising risk of hostile incidents could lead to an armed confrontation with potential "catastrophic consequences." Human cost of war At least 1 killed, 3 injured in explosion at Rivne police station. The explosion occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time in the building’s inner courtyard while a bomb disposal team was on the scene, the National Police said. Read our exclusives Ukraine war latest: Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day as Russia steps up jet-powered drone attacks Ukraine is facing a fifth consecutive day of nonstop Russian jet-powered drone attacks, while Russian strikes in other regions have killed at least seven people and injured another 45 over the past day, local authorities said. Photo: Sergei Supinsky / AFP via Getty Images Read more Ukraine's hunt for Russia's ballistic missile launchers Instead of trying to shoot arrows out of the sky, shoot the archer. The medieval analogy can come off as simplistic and even naive when describing the task of defending a huge country from one of the most advanced and deadly weapons systems in the world. But for Ukraine, looking down the barrel of likely the hardest winter of its independence, trying is not a matter of choice. Photo: Denys Shtilerman / X Read more Budanov's political honeymoon is over President's Office Head Kyrylo Budanov had something rare in Ukrainian politics: a reputation largely untouched by scandals. Photo: Julia Weber/Babel.ua/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Read more Exiled university prepares for another academic year, expecting an influx of students from missile-battered cities One of Ukraine's first relocated universities expects a 50% increase in enrollment as students from across the country flock westward from missile-ravaged eastern regions. Photo: Yan Dobronosov / Global Images Ukraine / Getty Images Read more You've made it this far, which means you care. By supporting independent journalism, you turn that care into action. Our journalism is free and accessible to everyone. Help us keep it that way — become a member today. BECOME A MEMBER MAKE A DONATION International response Romania doesn't believe Russia plans to attack NATO. Romania's Defense Minister Radu Miruta also argued that the Russia-Ukraine war has reached a new stage, marked by stagnation along the front line where Russian forces are unable to advance. EU intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet ship in Mediterranean. "Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off," Kallas said. Putin meets China's Xi at regional security summit. The two leaders' meeting took place in a "friendly and constructive atmosphere" and focused on bilateral Russian-Chinese ties, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. EU does not meddle in elections 'contrary to Russia,' European Commission says as Moscow accuses bloc of interference. "Contrary to Russia, the European Union does not interfere in elections," European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper told the Kyiv Independent. In other news Fire breaks out at Polish manufacturer supplying drones to Ukraine. Polish investigators have not ruled out arson, but have urged caution against spreading unverified claims about the cause. Zelensky replaces State Border Guard's acting chief for 2nd time in 2026. Vadym Chenchyk replaced Valerii Vavryniuk, who had served as acting chief since his appointment in January 2026. Zelensky dismisses presidential adviser on strategic issues in latest decree. "Over these two years, our defense industry has become a strategic sector within the country and has begun to integrate into the defense industrial architecture of Europe and the United States. I thank the President for the trust and the opportunity to be of service," former adviser Oleksandr Kamyshin said. Kyiv shopping center once belonging to sanctioned oligarch on sale for $207 million. Many in Kyiv’s business community think that the starting price is too high for the market, particularly as Russia has escalated attacks on Ukrainian businesses, including shopping centers, in recent months. Meet the collection inspired by Kyiv's embroidery Two collaborations, one enduring Ukrainian tradition. Created so you can carry a piece of Kyiv with you, wherever you go. Explore the collection This newsletter is open for sponsorship. Boost your brand's visibility by reaching thousands of engaged subscribers. Click here for more details. Today’s Ukraine Daily was brought to you by Dominic Culverwell, Yuliia Taradiuk, Kateryna Denisova, Tim Zadorozhnyy, Yevgeniya Doluda, Kateryna Hodunova, Francis Farrell, Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Tamara Nowakowsky, and Dmytro Basmat. If you’re enjoying this newsletter, consider joining our membership program. Start supporting independent journalism today. If you have a story tip and want to get in touch with our reporters, please reply to this email.