Umerov comments on dismissal of Oleshchuk, ICC explains why Mongolia may not arrest Putin: August 31 highlights
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov denied that the dismissal of Mykola Oleschuk from the position of commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was connected with the F-16 fighter jet crash. The ICC explained that Mongolia may not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if this violates its "contractual obligations." The Board of Directors of the World Bank approved the project to support education in Ukraine. We collected the main news for August 31.
Shelling
On the morning of August 31, Russian troops opened fire on the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. Five people died as a result of the attack.
In addition, the Russians dropped explosives from a drone in Beryslav, Kherson Oblast. A 60-year-old man died as a result of the attack.
The occupiers also shelled Kharkiv Oblast. Three people died as a result of the attack.
Umerov: Oleschuk's dismissal is not related to the loss of the F-16
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, said that the dismissal of Mykola Oleschuk from the position of the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not related to the F-16 fighter jet crash.
He also assured that Ukraine is investigating this disaster.
ICC spokesperson: Mongolia may not arrest Putin
The International Criminal Court explained that, under certain circumstances, Mongolia may not execute an arrest warrant for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who plans to visit the country. In particular, if this will force Ulaanbaatar to "break contractual obligations" with another state.
Hladkyi passed the SBU check
Captain of the first rank Roman Hladkyi, who was appointed chief of staff of the Command of Unmanned Systems Forces, passed all the necessary checks by the Security Service of Ukraine, reads the official statement of the USF Command.
Previously, the mass media wrote that his wife supposedly has Russian citizenship and lives in occupied Crimea, and her daughter participated in swimming competitions for the Central Sports Club of the Russian Army.
The academic year will not start in Kursk Oblast
In the territories of Kursk Oblast, which are controlled by the Ukrainian military, the school year will not start, because Ukraine adheres to the norms of international law, explained the Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi.
However, he added that "on a serious level" they discussed the start of training in Kursk Oblast territories.
The World Bank will provide $415 million for education in Ukraine
The Board of Directors of the World Bank approved the launch of the LEARN project aimed at supporting the education system in Ukraine. $415 million will be allocated for the project.
Venezuela extradited two Colombians who fought for Ukraine to Russia
Two Colombian citizens who fought against Russia as part of Ukrainian military units were detained in Venezuela. They may be sentenced to 15 years in prison in the Russian Federation.
Politico, with reference to the Spanish-language media, writes that it was Alexander Ante and José Aron Medina, who fought as part of the Foreign Legion.
Other news
- The number of casualties in Kharkiv as a result of bombing on August 30 reached almost a hundred people.
- Ukraine will receive 28 Viking tracked vehicles from the Netherlands.
- Several teenagers beat and allegedly raped a minor on a beach in Poltava Oblast. Their mothers were fined.