Kyiv Under Fire After US Envoys Leave: Russia resumed missile and drone strikes on Kyiv hours after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed, killing at least two and injuring others, with fires and damage reported across residential areas. Patriot Push for Winter: EU states cleared a derogation to let Ukraine use €3.2bn from the EU €90bn support loan to buy US-made Patriot interceptors, while the UK added £100m for winter air defense deliveries. Germany Sends PAC-2: Berlin says it will transfer PAC-2 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine and urges other partners to do the same. Ukraine’s Air-Defense Tech Showcase: Ukraine unveiled the Koral missile launcher at MSPO in Poland, and also highlighted the Pegas 35-ton infantry fighting vehicle concept. Peace Talks, No Breakthrough: Ukraine says it expects Zelenskyy-Trump contact in late September (possibly UNGA sidelines), but Kyiv and Western reporting point to tougher Kremlin terms and no quick deal. Drones Get Smarter: Brave1 reports AI auto-homing drone strike success rising tenfold, as Ukraine scales rapid battlefield innovation. Defense Industry Leadership: Ukraine appointed Hanna Hvozdiar deputy defense minister to scale weapons production and expand exports. Diplomatic Freeze With Germany: Russia moves to close Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate and shutter cultural operations, citing escalation tied to drone incidents. Local Resilience: A Ukrainian-language bookshelf opened in Cavan, aiming to keep children connected to their language and identity.