War update: 157 combat clashes along frontlines over past day
On September 16, a total of 157 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders were recorded.
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17 September 2024
Russian strikes leave two people killed in Kherson region, including minor
Two people, including a minor, were killed in Kherson region yesterday, September 16, amid Russian strikes.
Russia’s combat casualties in Ukraine up by 1,020 in past day
The estimated combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to September 17, 2024 amount to around 635,880, including 1,020 in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch 177 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, the enemy launched 177 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region, half of them were with unmanned aerial vehicles.
Water supply facilities in Sumy de-energized amid Russian airstrikes
The enemy targeted critical infrastructure in the city of Sumy leaving all the water supply facilities de-energized.
Russian warship on combat duty in Black Sea
One Russian ship, which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles, is currently on combat duty in the Black Sea.
SBU and police detain over 50 Russian agents who call for coup d'état in Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Russia, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police have detained over 50 agents of the Russian intelligence services who posed as civil society activists and called for a coup d'état in Ukraine.
Ukrainian paratroopers shoot down sophisticated Russian BMD vehicle in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Air Assault Forces (AAF) shot down another Russian sophisticated BMD-4 airborne combat vehicle in Russia’s Kursk region.
Russians launch massive airstrike on Sumy
On September 17, Russians launched a massive air strike on Sumy.
Enemy struck again at Konotop
Tonight, the enemy attacked Konotop in Sumy region using attack UAVs.
16 September 2024
DIU special forces attack Russian drone base in Syria
On Sunday, September 15, DIU special forces from the “Chemist” group attacked a Russian base in Syria near Aleppo, where Russians were manufacturing and testing attack UAVs.
Militants shell Bohodukhiv and Podoly in Kharkiv region, two wounded
Russian troops shelled Bohodukhiv and Podoly in Kharkiv region, injuring two people.
Denmark to deliver another batch of F-16s to Ukraine by end of year
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said that by the end of this year Ukraine will receive another batch of F-16 fighters from Denmark.
Ukrainian Victory Plan is over 90% ready – President Zelensky
Ukraine's Victory Plan is more than 90% ready. Ukraine is going to present it to its allies next week.
Zelensky about Kursk operation: Every day we are acting precisely as planned
Throughout the day, President Volodymyr Zelensky held several conversations with the Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding the situation on the frontlines, in particular, in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors as well as in Russia’s Kursk region.
Latvian ex-president explains West’s fears regarding use of long-range weapons by AFU
Ex-president of Latvia Raimonds Vejonis personally advocates allowing Ukraine to strike military targets deep in the Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range weapons. At the same time, according to him, it is fundamentally important for the Western side to avoid unjustified victims caused by the use of such weapons.
Umerov offers Estonia to buy Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov discussed with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur ways of supporting Ukrainian defense industry, in particular, purchases of Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles.
Russians announce mandatory evacuation from two districts in Kursk region
In Russia’s Kursk region, the mandatory evacuation of locals living in Rylskyi and Khomutovskyi districts, which are bordering Ukraine, was announced.
Warfighter suggests tips on how to communicate with POWs freed from captivity
Defender of Mariupol, former head of the Azov regiment press service, serviceman Dmytro Kozatskyi, who spent four months in Russian captivity, emphasized that in communicating with freed POWs, one must first of all bear in mind the appropriateness of questions.
Battles underway in seven sectors, Kurakhove being the hottest – General Staff update
Since the beginning of the day, September 16, as many as 99 combat clashes have occurred along the frontlines, battles are still ongoing in seven sectors with the situation in the Kurakhove sector being the most challenging.
Three injured as Russian forces shell village in Kharkiv region
The Russian army shelled the village of Petropavlivka in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, leaving three civilians injured.
Polish DM reaffirms Warsaw's commitment to participate in Czech initiative
Poland is participating in the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Polish State Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) is in constant contact with the relevant Czech government agency (AMOS).
Zelensky: Russians used more than 640 Shaheds against Ukraine in first half of September
In the first half of September, Russian terrorists used over 640 Shaheds against Ukrainian cities and villages. Last night - 56, of which 53 drones were shot down by air defense forces.
Massive forest fire raging in Donetsk region amid Russian shelling
For two days, the rescuers have been extinguishing a massive forest fire in Donetsk region, the personnel of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia garrisons and forestry workers have been involved.
UWC President meets with Chief of Ukrainian intelligence
President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), Paul Grod, and Director of the ‘Unite with Ukraine’ initiative, Andrew Potichnyi, held a meeting with Chief of the Main Directorate of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), Kyrylo Budanov, during which the parties summarized the successful results of the cooperation between HUR and UWC from February 2022 to September 2024.
Massive fire caused by Russian airstrike extinguished in Sumy region
In Sumy region, rescuer workers put out a massive fire in Konotop district, which was caused by a Russian airstrike.
New US aid package to include air defense systems and missiles – Ukrainian MP
The United States has announced an aid package for Ukraine, which will include air defense systems and missiles.
Latvia to deliver batch of British CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Latvia will deliver to Ukraine CVR(T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles, which were previously purchased from Great Britain.
Russia attacks cargo ship outside grain corridor – Ukraine’s Navy spokesperson
A Russian Kh-22 missile hit a civilian ship carrying a cargo of wheat to Egypt outside the Ukrainian grain corridor.
Russia will likely rely on foreign partners to meet its materiel needs – ISW
Russia is likely to face increasing problems in production and procurement of the weapons it needs to wage war against Ukraine, so the Kremlin will increasingly rely on its foreign partners to meet its materiel needs.