Russian strike hits Zaporizhzhia district
In the afternoon of September 12, the Russian army fired a missile at the Zaporizhzhia district.
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12 September 2023
Ukraine already able to counter Russia’s Kometa EW system - General Staff
The Russians pay very serious attention to their electronic warfare forces, but Ukrainian defenders have already learned to counter their Kometa EW system.
Russian Guard recruiting ex-convicts who fought in Wagner ranks - media
The Russian Guard units are reportedly recruiting former prisoners from the Wagner PMC, who were pardoned for participating in a full-scale war against Ukraine.
Two civilians dead as Russian troops shell Krasnohorivka, Avdiivka
On September 12, Russian artillery shelled Krasnohorivka and Avdiivka in Donetsk region, killing two locals and injuring another three.
Powerful explosion rings out in Crimea - reports
In the Krasnoperekopsk district in temporarily occupied Crimea, a powerful explosion was heard, while the invaders deployed their helicopters in the area.
Zelensky convenes war cabinet meeting
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, September 12, chaired a war cabinet meeting to discuss frontline developments.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian drone base in Donetsk region
Ukraine's defense forces have struck a Russian drone base in the eastern Donetsk region.
Russian troops shell community in Sumy region at night - 10 explosions recorded
At night, the Russians fired twice at the Znob-Novhorodske community in the Sumy region, causing no losses or damage.
Azov brigade destroys five enemy IFVs
Ukraine's Azov brigade has released a video of the destruction of five Russian infantry fighting vehicles of various modifications.
Enemy can choose targets for attack unexpectedly - Humeniuk
The enemy can choose targets for attack unexpectedly.
Senate demands probes of Musk, blocking of Starlink access for Ukraine
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding an investigation into SpaceX after Elon Musk acknowledged he had blocked Ukraine from extending the private Starlink satellite network for an attack on Russian warships near the Crimean coast.
12 enemy ships on duty in Black Sea, no missile carriers
Russia has deployed 12 ships to the Black Sea for combat duty, but there are no missile carriers among them.
Russia recalibrates posture of its air defenses around Moscow to repel drone attacks - British intelligence
In recent weeks, Russia has recalibrated the posture of its short and medium-range air defenses around Moscow in an effort to more effectively defend against the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks.
Over 30 objects damaged in more than 100 enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian army launched more than 100 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region in the past 24 hours, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 75 times, six injured
On September 11, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 75 times, having fired 386 projectiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 269,760
Russia has already lost about 269,760 troops in Ukraine (+550 over the past day).
Gas pipelines, power lines damaged as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops have shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol, Marhanets and Velyka Mykhailivka community.
War update: 12 Russian artillery systems struck by Ukrainian forces
Over the past day, Ukrainian missile, artillery and unmanned aerial vehicle units have hit 12 enemy artillery systems.
‘Army of drones’ hit over 200 enemy equipment units in past week
Over the past week, the combat teams of the Army of Drones project have destroyed and damaged 201 Russian military equipment units.
Russia targeted foreign cargo ship in Odesa port on Aug 24 - British intelligence
The Russian military targeted a Liberian-flagged cargo ship berthed in the Odesa port with multiple missiles on August 24, according to British intelligence.
Russia bans VPNs in temporarily occupied territories - Fedorov
The enemy in the temporarily occupied territories bans VPNs and installs mobile communication towers from Russian operators.
Russian military intends to recruit 420,000 contract personnel by late 2023 – UK intel
The Russian military intends to recruit 420,000 contract personnel by the end of 2023, which is likely to worsen non-defence workforce shortages.
Defense Ministry: 470,000 hectares of agricultural land must be examined as part of demining efforts
Some 470,000 hectares have to be examined in accordance with the plan for the demining of agricultural land in areas liberated from Russian invaders and in some other regions.
11 September 2023
Blast rocks ‘passport office’ in temporarily occupied Enerhodar
An explosion has occurred in a ‘passport office’ in the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied town of Enerhodar.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces improve tactical position in two directions on front
The National Guard units, which carry out combat tasks as part of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, have improved their tactical position in the Bakhmut and Melitopol directions, and are gaining a foothold within the recaptured frontiers.
President Zelensky announces strengthening of defense support from Germany
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the strengthening of defense support package from Germany, including air defense systems, artillery and other equipment.
Kharkiv region’s Vovchansk struck with Russian artillery, fire breaks out
On the evening of September 11, 2023, Russian troops again shelled the Kharkiv region’s town of Vovchansk with artillery. A fire broke out, and rescuers had to work in dangerous conditions.
Commander Syrskyi shows how AFU destroy Russian equipment near Soledar
Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi has shared a video of Ukrainian defenders smashing enemy military equipment with FPV drones near the Donetsk region’s Soledar.
Fierce battles raging in Kupiansk-Lyman sector: Over 500 enemy strikes per day
In the Kupiansk-Lyman direction, Russian troops have opened fire on Ukrainian positions more than 500 times over the past day. However, this does not help the occupiers to turn the situation in their favor.
Counteroffensive: Ukrainian troops advance by 50-200 meters per day
At the current stage of offensive operations, the Ukrainian military is advancing by 50-200 meters per day, although sometimes there is no movement at all.