For today, links to four: reports: from Kyiv Post, Tass, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE 8-31-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  WEST BANK, GAZA and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.) — MCM

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New Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile scores hits on Russian secret service base in Crimea, by Stefan Korshak | Kyiv Post  A salvo of Flamingo cruise missiles, newly developed by Ukraine, pounded a base operated by Russia’s national security and intelligence agency in the occupied Crimea Peninsula, according to reports, killing . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine loses about 1,245 troops in special military operation zone in past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian forces made the Ukrainian army lose a total of about 1,245 troops in the special military operation zone in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. READ MORE . . .

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Russian energy facilities targeted in drone attacks. From Reuters. MOSCOW — Recent Ukrainian drone attacks shut down facilities accounting for at least 17% of Russia’s oil processing capacity, or 1.1 million barrels per day, according to Reuters’ calculations. READ MORE . . .

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European leaders work to find ways to secure Ukraine if peace deal struck. Reported by Teri Schultz and Steve Inskeep | NPR  The Russia and Ukraine peace process has stalled and there is no deal in sight. But European leaders are nonetheless working to come up with ways to help secure Ukraine if and when a deal is made. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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