US announces $600 million in new military aid for Ukraine

The United States announced on Thursday $600 million in new military aid for Ukraine, including de-mining equipment and various types of ammunition, according to AFP, as reported by Agerpres.

New legislation proposed to punish drunk drivers more severely

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu is calling for tougher penalties for traffic violations in the wake of multiple recent accidents. He urged the Committee on National Security, Defense and Public Order to hold discussions on the matter with all the institutions responsible in the field.

Zelensky appoints new defence minister, Umerov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced Rustem Umerov as the new defence minister. Umerov, a prominent member of the Crimean Tatar community, is tasked with strengthening the Ukrainian military and leading it to victory in the ongoing war with Russia.

Japan launches spacecraft to reach the Moon

Japan is aiming to become the fifth country to reach the surface of the Moon. A rocket carrying a lunar lander launched from a space centre in the southern part of the country. After three delays in August due to unfavourable weather, the spacecraft was successfully launched on Thursday morning, BBC reports.

NATO closely monitoring situation after Russian drone debris found in Romania

NATO has expressed strong solidarity with Romania after pieces of a Russian drone were found on Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine, Digi24 reports.

Russia attacks Ukrainian ports, injures one

Russian drone attacks have damaged infrastructure and injured one person in the Odessa region of Ukraine, according to local officials.

Russian forces kill 16 in Donetsk market attack

Russian forces shelled the central market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, killing at least 16 people and injuring 20 others.

Blinken visits Kyiv amid continued Russian attacks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, for an unannounced official visit, according to Ukrainian news outlet Unian.

Russian drones attack Ukrainian port, killing one

The Russian military attacked the port of Ismail in Odessa, Ukraine, with drones in the early hours of September 6, killing one person and causing damage to infrastructure, according to Ukrainskaia Pravda.

Spain devastated by record-breaking rains

Heavy rains cause widespread damage in Spain, killing five people and leaving three missing. Rescue workers have responded to over 1,900 calls for help in the past few hours. In two towns in the centre of the country, residents were forced to climb onto roofs, and authorities sent helicopters to rescue them.

Drone attacks on Moscow continue, disrupting air traffic

Russia shot down three Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow on Tuesday morning, the Russian Defense Ministry said, according to Reuters and news.ro.

Russia, Turkey fail to reach deal on grain exports from Ukraine

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to reach a deal on the export of grain from Ukraine, with Russia refusing to extend an existing agreement and accusing the West of obstructing efforts to reach a new agreement.