Russians attack Odesa region with kamikaze drones - all destroyed by air defense
At night on September 28, Russian invaders attacked the Odesa region with attack drones - there were no hits, no damage, and no casualties.
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28 September 2023
War update: 26 combat engagements, Ukraine’s aviation launches 7 strikes on enemy
Over the past day, 26 combat engagements took place at the front. Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched seven strikes on enemy positions.
Ukraine downs 34 of 44 Russian kamikaze drones overnight Thursday
In the early hours of Thursday, Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted 34 out of 44 Shahed one-way attack drones launched by Russia.
Russian death toll in Ukraine up to 277,320
From February 24, 2022 to September 28, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 277,320 Russian invaders, including 330 in the past day alone.
One killed, several injured as Russians shell Kherson region
On the night of September 27, Russian troops attacked Kherson region. In the regional center, an enemy strike killed a local man, while seven Russian bombs targeted Mykolaivka.
Ukraine to train nearly 1,000 sappers next year
Ukraine needs demining specialists so next year it is planned to train about a thousand people to work in this field.
NATO to increase arms production for Ukraine, own stocks
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith says the Alliance will increase the production of ammunition both for Ukraine and for NATO member states that have donated a significant share of their weaponry to Ukraine.
Zelensky praises resilience of Fury Joint Assault Brigade
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted the resilience and strength of the Joined Fury Assault Brigade of the National Police and thanked the fighters for the chevron they presented to him.
Occupants at ZNPP provide IAEA access with delay or not at all - report
The Russian occupation administration at ZNPP provides the IAEA experts present at the plant with access to the requested areas with a delay or does not provide it at all.
27 September 2023
Ukrainian warriors need more means to destroy Russian missiles, drones, aircraft – Zelensky
Ukrainian warriors need more means in order to destroy Russian missiles, combat drones and aircraft.
Enemy drone destroyed over Mykolaiv
Ukrainian defenders shot down a Russian drone over Mykolaiv on Wednesday evening.
General Staff: Defense forces hit Russian S-300 missile system, offensive continues in two sectors
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit Russia’s S-300 anti-aircraft missile system and six artillery units, the offensive continues in the Melitopol and Bakhmut sectors.
Russian drone shot down near Kryvyi Rih
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone near Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Enemy shells north of Donetsk region: Casualties reported
On Wednesday, September 27, Russian troops shelled populated areas in the north of Donetsk region, killing one civilian and injuring four.
Russian reconnaissance drone destroyed in Mykolaiv region
The air defense forces of the Air Command "South" destroyed a Russian reconnaissance drone in Mykolaiv region.
Invaders shelling Kherson
The Russian army is shelling Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Dnipro River.
Enemy forms 12 assault companies to try to break through Ukrainian defense - Yevlash
Russian troops are not trying to storm Ukrainian positions in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction, but are shelling them from airplanes and helicopters.
Enemy trying to regain positions near Klishchiyivka, Andriyivka
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue the offensive operation south of Bakhmut. Over the past 24 hours, 115 occupiers were eliminated, two ammunition depots and an electronic warfare station were destroyed.
Lithuania hands over radar equipment to Ukrainian Navy
The Ministry of National Defense and the Lithuanian Army continue to provide uninterrupted military support to Ukraine: The Lithuanian Navy handed over radar equipment to the Ukrainian Navy.
Enemy shells village in Kherson region - houses damaged
The enemy fired on the village of Shyroka Balka in the Stanislav community in the Kherson region, damaging buildings. No civilians were injured.
Eighteen demining operators already certified in Ukraine
As of today, 18 mine action operators have been certified in Ukraine, and another 30 organizations are in the process of such certification.
Interethnic tensions rising among Russian invaders - ISW
Interethnic tensions appear to be sowing division between elements of the Russian 42nd Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment defending against the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia region.
Air Force shows how pilots in Ukraine adapting to F-16
In their free time from combat missions and protecting the sky from enemy targets, pilots get acquainted with the F-16 cockpit in virtual reality.
Ukraine’s forces advance on Donetsk axis - Zelensky
Ukraine’s Defense forces are advancing in the Donetsk direction.
Pistorius: Ukraine must win war, determine parameters of victory
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated during his visit to Tallinn that Ukraine must win the war, while the definition of victory depends only on Ukraine, so this cannot be the basis of Germany's national defense strategy.
Two men injured as Russians attack Nikopol district with heavy artillery
On the night of September 27, 2023, Russian troops shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol and Myrove community with heavy artillery.
Over 30 houses damaged in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
On September 26, 2023, many detached houses were damaged and destroyed in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region. Industrial and agricultural infrastructure objects were also affected by Russian attacks.
Residents of left bank of Kherson region urged to evacuate from communities on line of fire
Kherson authorities are calling on the population in the temporarily occupied territories to leave the communities on the line of fire or evacuate to the government-controlled territory.
Russia sends new army to front - British intelligence
Since mid-September 2023, Russia has most likely sent elements of its new 25th Combined Arms Army to the front for the first time. The formation began moving to Ukraine in late August.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia region 130 times, man killed
On September 26, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Zaporizhzhia region 130 times. A civilian man, 66, was killed. Another man, 56, was injured.