Conscription Crisis in Lviv: Crowds in Sykhiv attacked Territorial Recruitment Centre officers, overturning and burning a vehicle after a street detention sparked a violent backlash—authorities opened criminal cases. War-Fatigue Politics: Ukraine’s army chief Oleksandr Syrsky says the war isn’t at a “turning point” yet, even as Russia’s assaults slow and Kyiv claims battlefield gains. Cash and Daily Life: The National Bank will issue a new 2,000-hryvnia note (Stus portrait) from Sept. 4 to ease cash demand as war disrupts payments. Mobilization Pay for Captives: The Cabinet approved 50,000 hryvnias monthly for defenders released from Russian captivity who need long-term inpatient treatment. Patriot and Homegrown Air Defense: Zelensky says Ukraine is building “Freya” as a European anti-ballistic project and says Patriot production hinges on remaining technical details; NATO and partners are also pushing a “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris. Deep Strikes and Fuel Pressure: Ukraine says it hit 697 targets inside Russia in six months, while the IEA cut forecasts for Russian oil output after strikes; Russia admits fuel shortages and queues. Crimea Isolation: Ukraine struck multiple “shadow fleet” tankers in the Sea of Azov to disrupt fuel deliveries to occupied Crimea. International Law and War Crimes: OSCE-backed findings call Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children a crime against humanity. Ukraine-Poland Friction: Poland’s FM warns Russian agents are inflaming historical tensions over the UPA naming dispute and says Ukraine asked to meet President Nawrocki. Monaco Case Twist: A Ukrainian HUR officer detained over the Monaco bombing killing allegedly retracted a confession, with a court keeping both suspects in custody. Energy Security Claims: Kremlin accuses Ukraine of attacks on gas infrastructure tied to Turkey’s pipelines, while Rosatom warns of escalating strikes around ZNPP. NATO Politics: Dutch defense leaders say the Netherlands has reached its limit for direct aid, underscoring pressure on European arsenals.