Russia attacks energy facilities in Ukraine, Sweden announces new military aid package for Ukraine - Monday brief

Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest

• Russia strikes Kyiv with drones overnight: Consequences revealed
• UK intelligence shows satellite images of strike on Russian airbase aftermath
• Stabilization of situation expected to begin in Pokrovsk direction: What’s next
• Russian troops continue chemical attacks against Ukrainian defenders
• Ukrainian Armed Forces down Russian drone at altitude of 3,620 meters

Russia struck energy facilities in 7 regions of Ukraine over past day

Over the past day, September 8, Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure in seven regions of Ukraine. In particular, in the Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson and Chernihiv regions.

As a result of the shelling, substations, and consumers in the Dnipropetrovs'k and Kharkiv regions were cut off from power. Part of the power supply has been restored.

In the Donetsk region, several substations and a mine with 74 employees were cut off from power at the time of the attack. All of them were successfully evacuated to the surface.

Sweden announces new military aid package for Ukraine

The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 4.6 billion Swedish kronor (about 400 million euros).

This package aims to meet Ukraine's most urgent military needs and create opportunities for future actions. It includes equipment donations, direct purchases, gear kits, and financial assistance.

Trump vs Harris: Why debates matter and what to expect from US presidential candidates

This week, debates will be held between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, candidates for the US presidency. The event promises to be interesting, even though most voters have already made up their minds.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in their first and only presidential debate on September 10 at 9:00 PM local time in Philadelphia. The 90-minute debate, moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis, is crucial as both candidates are vying for support in a closely contested election. While Harris aims to present her vision for the future, Trump will likely balance between self-praise and criticizing Harris, with both candidates' ratings nearly equal.

EU receives evidence regarding Iran's supply of ballistic missiles to Russia

The European Union has received intelligence confirming that Iran is supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, states EU spokesperson Peter Stano.

Stano stated that there is reliable information from allies regarding the supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia.

He also noted that the EU may impose new sanctions on Iran if the missile supply is confirmed.

Orbán preparing 'effective appearance' for his 'peace mission' regarding Ukraine in September

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims that his so-called "peace mission" regarding the full-scale war in Ukraine is ongoing, with a possible "spectacular" appearance in September, according to the Hungarian outlet ATV.

Orbán discussed his "peace mission" during a picnic in Kötcse. In a conversation with journalists, he emphasized that his mission is "ongoing."