Read about the main events on day 1,283 of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Published On 30 Aug 2025
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Current status as of Saturday, August 30:
Fighting
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Ukrainian armed forces reported a nighttime attack on a Bryansk region facility in Russia, which supplied diesel fuel essential for Moscow's military operations in Ukraine.
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The fuel depot in Naitopovichi Village, with a capacity of around 10.5 million tonnes per year, was the target of the strike, resulting in a fire according to Kyiv's General Staff.
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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated that Russia's military progress has accelerated, claiming control of approximately 600 to 700 square kilometers (231-270 sq miles) monthly, in contrast to the 300-400 square kilometers (115-154 sq miles) at the beginning of the year.
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Additionally, Belousov said Russia has inflicted significant damage on Ukraine's military and industrial infrastructure, executing 35 strikes this year on key targets, and claiming that 62% of Ukraine's vital "military-industrial complex" has been compromised.
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<li>Rescue teams concluded operations following a major Russian drone and missile assault on Kyiv early Thursday, with the casualty count from this incident rising to 25.</li>
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