State Emergency Service of Ukraine
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Russia launches large-scale drone attack on multiple Ukrainian regions overnight
On the night of 2–3 September, Russia carried out a large-scale drone attack across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to residential buildings, industrial sites, and infrastructure, with casualties including injuries and at least one death. Air defence intercepted 135 of 163 launched drones.
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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.