General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is the senior military command body responsible for strategic planning and leadership of the Ukrainian army. It is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, appointed by the President. It publishes daily updates on enemy losses and the course of hostilities.
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Armed clash between SBU and military intelligence erupts in Kyiv during search tied to Russian Volunteer Corps figure
An armed confrontation between officers of Ukraine's SBU and HUR military intelligence broke out overnight on September 2, 2026, in Kyiv's Berezniaky neighborhood, leaving three HUR servicemen wounded. The incident, linked to the case of RDK deputy combat commander Stepan Kaplunov, has prompted President Zelensky to demand explanations and dismiss a senior SBU official.
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Zelensky warns Russia's airspace is unsafe for civil aviation due to Ukrainian drone strikes
On September 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia's airspace is becoming fully dangerous for civil aviation because of Ukrainian drone operations. He called on foreign ambassadors and airlines to take the risks into account and said Ukraine is ready to pause strikes to accommodate planned meetings in Russia aimed at ending the war.
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Ukrainian drones hit Novatek-Ust-Luga oil complex in Russia's Leningrad Oblast
Ukrainian forces struck the Novatek-Ust-Luga oil-processing complex in Russia's Leningrad Oblast overnight from August 31 to September 1, hitting key refining and technological equipment and triggering a large fire. Ukraine's military intelligence reported the attack, which targeted a facility whose output is linked to Russian military use.