At least 51 people were killed and 271 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava. Watch WION to know more.

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Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned ahead of an expected major cabinet reshuffle. Watch in for more details!

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At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian missile and drone strike on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Wednesday. The attack comes a day after the deadliest Russian attack this year, which killed more than 50 people in Poltava.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday (Sept 3) that two Russian ballistic missiles struck a military training facility and a nearby hospital in Poltava, killing 41 people and injuring 180 others.

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As the new school year begins, students in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, are starting classes in a unique setting: an underground school designed to keep them safe from ongoing Russian bombardments. Watch in for more details!

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Ukrainian forces have continued to lose ground to Russia in the country’s eastern Donetsk region, with Moscow determined not to have its plans to capture the territory undermined by Kyiv’s incursion into Kursk. Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya brings you more insights.

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The Finland&nbsp;government is proposing to ban most Russian citizens from buying property in the Nordic country in a move to protect national security, Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Monday.

Relations between Finland and neighbouring Russia have soured since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which prompted Helsinki to join the NATO military alliance after decades of non-alignment.

The proposed ban on real estate purchases would exempt dual citizens and Russians with permanent residence in Finland or other European Union nations, and is subject to expert consultations before a later vote by parliament.

"The regulations are aimed at preventing possible hostile influences against Finland," Hakkanen told a press conference.

Finland is already monitoring some 3,500 properties in the country linked to Russian owners, the minister said without elaborating.

Helsinki has for some time sought to limit Russian citizens' property acquisitions near strategic locations based on existing regulations, blocking three in October last year and another three in January this year.

Finland, which shares a 1,340 km (830 miles) border with Russia, has shut all crossings between the teo countries and accused the Kremlin of weaponising migration by encouraging Asian and African migrants to seek asylum there.

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The Finland government is proposing to ban most Russian citizens from buying property in the Nordic country in a move to protect national security, Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Monday.

The Finland government is proposing to ban most Russian citizens from buying property in the Nordic country in a move to protect national security, Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Monday. Relations between Finland and neighbouring Russia have soured since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which prompted Helsinki to join the NATO military alliance after decades of non-alignment. The proposed ban on real estate purchases would exempt dual citizens and Russians with permanent residence in Finland or other European Union nations, and is subject to expert consultations before a later vote by parliament. "The regulations are aimed at preventing possible hostile influences against Finland," Hakkanen told a press conference. Finland is already monitoring some 3,500 properties in the country linked to Russian owners, the minister said without elaborating. Helsinki has for some time sought to limit Russian citizens' property acquisitions near strategic locations based on existing regulations, blocking three in October last year and another three in January this year. Finland, which shares a 1,340 km (830 miles) border with Russia, has shut all crossings between the teo countries and accused the Kremlin of weaponising migration by encouraging Asian and African migrants to seek asylum there. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Finland plans to ban Russians from buying property

Russia's defence ministry on Sunday said it had downed 158 drones launched by Kyiv overnight that targeted Moscow and its surrounding regions, as well as border zones like Belgorod and Kursk.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Aug 30) dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, saying it was necessary to “take care of all our soldiers.”

The development comes after a top Ukrainian pilot was killed on Monday (Aug 26) after his F-16 fighter jet went down.&nbsp;Ukrainian military confirmed the news on August 29.

In his evening address, Zelensky said, “(I thank) everyone who is really fighting for Ukraine — for the result. And it is also necessary at the command level. We must strengthen ourselves. And we must take care of people. Take care of the personnel. Take care of all our soldiers."

Ukrainian president’s office didn’t provide any reason for Oleshchuk’s dismissal.

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Kyiv Independent, a pro-Ukraine news outlet, reported that the jet crashed while defending against a massive Russian drone attack.&nbsp;Ukraine's defence ministry is said to have opened a probe into the accident.

Oleshchuk had earlier pledged to get to the bottom of the crash, and said that "no one has hidden anything (or is) hiding anything (now)."

<h2>Russia pulls&nbsp;100 paramilitary officers out of Burkina Faso to aid its war efforts in Ukraine</h2>

Russia is pulling 100 paramilitary officers out of Burkina Faso to support its war efforts in Ukraine. These officers are part of a strong 300-personnel contingent from the Bear Brigade, a Russian private military company, that was deployed to the West African country in May to aid its military junta.

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The Bear Brigade announced on its Telegram channel that its forces would return to Russia to help defend against Ukraine’s offensive in the Kursk region. This withdrawal raises concerns about the potential impact on Burkina Faso’s security, as Islamist insurgents recently carried out one of the deadliest attacks in years, killing up&nbsp;to&nbsp;300&nbsp;people.

<h2>Russian strike kills six&nbsp;in Kharkiv</h2>

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv was reportedly&nbsp;hit by a Russian bomb attack Friday in which&nbsp;a residential building and a playground were targeted, killing six people and injuring at least 55 more.

Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said that around 20 people were injured and were being treated in hospital.&nbsp;Ihor Terekhov, the city's mayor, said on Telegram one child was killed in the playground.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Aug 30) dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, saying it was necessary to “take care of all our soldiers.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Aug 30) dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, saying it was necessary to “take care of all our soldiers.” The development comes after a top Ukrainian pilot was killed on Monday (Aug 26) after his F-16 fighter jet went down. Ukrainian military confirmed the news on August 29. In his evening address, Zelensky said, “(I thank) everyone who is really fighting for Ukraine — for the result. And it is also necessary at the command level. We must strengthen ourselves. And we must take care of people. Take care of the personnel. Take care of all our soldiers." Ukrainian president’s office didn’t provide any reason for Oleshchuk’s dismissal. Also read: ‘Always advocated constructive dialogue,’ India on making efforts to end Ukraine conflict Kyiv Independent, a pro-Ukraine news outlet, reported that the jet crashed while defending against a massive Russian drone attack. Ukraine's defence ministry is said to have opened a probe into the accident. Oleshchuk had earlier pledged to get to the bottom of the crash, and said that "no one has hidden anything (or is) hiding anything (now)." Russia pulls 100 paramilitary officers out of Burkina Faso to aid its war efforts in Ukraine Russia is pulling 100 paramilitary officers out of Burkina Faso to support its war efforts in Ukraine. These officers are part of a strong 300-personnel contingent from the Bear Brigade, a Russian private military company, that was deployed to the West African country in May to aid its military junta. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: F-16 Fighter Jet Crash in Ukraine: Russian Attack or Friendly Fire? The Bear Brigade announced on its Telegram channel that its forces would return to Russia to help defend against Ukraine’s offensive in the Kursk region. This withdrawal raises concerns about the potential impact on Burkina Faso’s security, as Islamist insurgents recently carried out one of the deadliest attacks in years, killing up to 300 people. Russian strike kills six in Kharkiv Meanwhile, Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit by a Russian bomb attack Friday in which a residential building and a playground were targeted, killing six people and injuring at least 55 more. Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said that around 20 people were injured and were being treated in hospital. Ihor Terekhov, the city's mayor, said on Telegram one child was killed in the playground. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: ‘We must take care…,’ Zelensky sacks Air Force chief following fatal F-16 crash

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

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The United Nations' nuclear watchdog chief warned of heightened risk at the nuclear power plant in Kursk, Russia, where Ukraine has been conducting a military counteroffensive.

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Just weeks after Ukraine received the US-made F-16 fighter jets, one of the coveted jets was destroyed in a crash on Monday (Aug 26), according to United States&nbsp;defence officials.

Speaking to Reuters, a US defence official said that Russian fire does not appear to be the cause of the crash. However, it is yet to be determined what caused the crash — pilot error or mechanical failure.

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Kyiv has also confirmed the crash and said&nbsp;that the jet crashed while repelling a Russian air strike.

This marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

"F-16 fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were used to repel a missile attack on the territory of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, along with units of anti-aircraft missile troops," the Ukrainian army said.

"During the approach to the next target, communication with one of the planes was lost. As it turned out later, the aircraft crashed, killing the pilot," it added. &nbsp;

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On Tuesday (August 27), Ukrainian&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the F-16 jets were used to repel the Russian attack on Monday and it showed good results.

Russia had staged a "massive" missile and drone attack against Ukraine, said the war-torn nation's Air Commander. This was followed by another massive attack on Tuesday.

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While the pilot who died in the crash has not been identified, a unit of Ukraine had earlier said that&nbsp;one of its pilots, Oleksiy Mes, had died in a crash on Monday (Aug 26) while repelling a Russian air attack.

"On 26 August, while repelling a Russian massive combined missile and air strike, Oleksiy destroyed three cruise missiles and one attack drone," said Ukraine's Western air command unit.

"Oleksiy saved Ukrainians from deadly Russian missiles. Unfortunately, at the cost of his own life," it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos&nbsp;and&nbsp;videos.

Just weeks after Ukraine received the US-made F-16 fighter jets, one of the coveted jets was destroyed in a crash on Monday (Aug 26), according to United States defence officials.

Just weeks after Ukraine received the US-made F-16 fighter jets, one of the coveted jets was destroyed in a crash on Monday (Aug 26), according to United States defence officials. Speaking to Reuters, a US defence official said that Russian fire does not appear to be the cause of the crash. However, it is yet to be determined what caused the crash — pilot error or mechanical failure. Also read | Namibia to cull over 700 elephants, hippos and other animals for meat. Here's why Kyiv has also confirmed the crash and said that the jet crashed while repelling a Russian air strike. This marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft. "F-16 fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were used to repel a missile attack on the territory of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, along with units of anti-aircraft missile troops," the Ukrainian army said. "During the approach to the next target, communication with one of the planes was lost. As it turned out later, the aircraft crashed, killing the pilot," it added. F-16 jets in commission On Tuesday (August 27), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the F-16 jets were used to repel the Russian attack on Monday and it showed good results. Russia had staged a "massive" missile and drone attack against Ukraine, said the war-torn nation's Air Commander. This was followed by another massive attack on Tuesday. Also read | US NSA Sullivan meets Chinese leaders amid Beijing's disputes with Taipei, Manila While the pilot who died in the crash has not been identified, a unit of Ukraine had earlier said that one of its pilots, Oleksiy Mes, had died in a crash on Monday (Aug 26) while repelling a Russian air attack. "On 26 August, while repelling a Russian massive combined missile and air strike, Oleksiy destroyed three cruise missiles and one attack drone," said Ukraine's Western air command unit. "Oleksiy saved Ukrainians from deadly Russian missiles. Unfortunately, at the cost of his own life," it added. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Russia continued its massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least six people on what is the second day of the deadly assault. Earlier on Monday, scores of missiles and drones killed four people, injured more than a dozen, and damaged energy facilities.

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