Russia attacked Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia: key events of the night of August 30.

According to inkorr.com: On the night of August 30, Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian cities using missiles and drones, and also struck oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran. The portal 'Glavkom' gathered key events of that night to keep you updated on the current news.

Attacks on Ukraine

Dnipro

On the night of August 30, Russian troops began a massive attack on Dnipro, using 'Shaheds' and missiles.

The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Serhiy Lysak, confirmed that the city and region were hit.

'There are hits in Dnipro and Pavlohrad. We are clarifying all the information. The threat remains. Stay in a safe place until the all clear,' Lysak reported.

Following a series of explosions in various districts of Dnipro, fires broke out, and local residents noted that private houses and other properties were damaged.

Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia also became a target for the Russian army, which used drones and missiles. There are reports of destruction and casualties.

The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, noted that the city was attacked with various types of weapons, and some streets experienced power outages.

As a result of the attack on residential buildings, there are casualties. The fire caused by shelling continues to spread.

Other cities

Explosions were also heard in Kyiv, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv. Many missiles were aimed at the western part of Ukraine.

Russia attacked oil refineries

On the night of August 30, two oil refineries in Russia, located in Krasnodar and Syzran, were targeted.

As a result of these attacks, the Krasnodar and Syzran oil refineries were damaged, severely impacting the Russian industry.

Rubio on the closure of USAID

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the start of the process to close the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and transfer some of its programs to the State Department. This step is aimed at saving budget funds.

Two defense contracts agreed for Ukraine

The United States approved an agreement for the sale of services and equipment for the Starlink satellite communication system and Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. The total amount of the agreements is about $329.1 million.

Intervention in Venezuela

According to preliminary information, the U.S. is preparing for possible military intervention in Venezuela under the pretext of fighting drug trafficking. American warships and contingents have already approached the country's shores.

These actions raise doubts about the true intentions of the mission, including the possibility of a change of power that could lead to the overthrow of the Nicolás Maduro regime.

Thus, on the night of August 30, Russia attacked Ukrainian cities and oil refineries in Krasnodar and Syzran. Local authorities confirmed that the attacks resulted in destruction and injuries among civilians. Meanwhile, the U.S. approved two important defense contracts for Ukraine totaling over $300 million, which include services and equipment for the Starlink satellite communication and the Patriot air defense system.