Russian oil depot's on fire for three days, Parliament bans Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine - Tuesday brief
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In the city of Proletarsk, Rostov region, firefighters have been unable to control a fire at an oil depot for the third day. Meanwhile, the Verkhovna Rada has supported the ban on the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and its affiliated organizations in Ukraine.
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Oil depot on fire for three days in Rostov region: Another tank exploded
In the city of Proletarsk, Rostov region, firefighters have been unable to control a fire at an oil depot for the third day. Another tank has exploded, according to Russian Telegram channels and Rostov region Governor Vasily Golubev on Telegram.
Governor Vasily Golubev, meanwhile, claims that two firefighting trains have been deployed to provide water for extinguishing the fire.
Additionally, Russian Il-76 aircraft have dropped water twice on the affected area.
The official from Russia assures that there is no threat of the fire spreading to residential buildings or other structures.
Ukrainian parliament bans Russian religious organisations in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has supported a ban on the Russian Orthodox Church and its affiliated organizations in Ukraine. The relevant bill was passed in the second reading, according to Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
265 MPs voted in favour. According to Zhelezniak, the law will come into force 30 days after its publication.
"But except for one point - according to it, the communities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate will have 9 months to break ties with the Russian Orthodox Church," the parliamentarian wrote.
Date set for next Ramstein meeting revealed
The next, 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on September 6, according to Radio Liberty.
According to the US Air Force in Europe, on September 6, 2024, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will hold a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany.
No other details were disclosed by the US Air Force in Europe.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief reveals map of Ukrainian operation in Kursk region
Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region have expanded their zone of control to 1,263 square kilometers, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
According to him, the Russian army is actively responding to the actions of Ukrainian forces and increasing its troop numbers. Russia is also redeploying troops from other fronts.
The Commander-in-Chief also mentioned that Russia continues to shell settlements in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Additionally, provocations are occurring there, and the Russian forces are conducting reconnaissance and sabotage activities.
Czechia to buy ammunition for Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets
Czechia will direct part of the interest earned from frozen Russian assets in the European Union towards the purchase of more large-caliber ammunition for Ukraine, according to the Czech Ministry of Defense.
In June, the governments of EU countries agreed to use €1.4 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons and fund other forms of support for Ukraine.
The Czech Ministry of Defense stated that part of this money will be used for an artillery ammunition procurement program for Ukraine, which it manages, sourcing ammunition worldwide, funded by Western partners.
Scholz denies accusations that Germany plans to reduce support for Ukraine
Germany doesn't have plans to reduce the support it provides to Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
According to Scholz, nothing can shake Germany's promises to help Kyiv now. He is also surprised by the statements that Berlin intends to reduce military support for Ukraine.
Scholz reminded that the German government has planned to allocate 4 billion euros for military aid to Kyiv next year, the largest amount among all European countries.
