Enemy drone destroyed over Mykolaiv
Ukrainian defenders shot down a Russian drone over Mykolaiv on Wednesday evening.
War - Latest news
27 September 2023
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.
Five districts affected by Russian attacks in Kharkiv region
On the night of September 27, 2023, Russian invaders attacked five districts in the Kharkiv region.
Enemy opens fire on Sumy region’s border areas three times last night
On the night of September 27, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas three times.
Russians launched airstrike on outskirts of Mykolaivka this morning
On the morning of September 27, the Russian army launched an airstrike on the outskirts of Mykolaivka in Kherson region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 276,990
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 276,990 Russian invaders in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to September 27, 2023, including 320 invaders in the past day alone.
No Russian missile carriers in Sea of Azov, Black Sea
As of 07:00 on Wednesday, September 27, Russia keeps four ships on combat duty in the Black Sea, with no missile carriers among them.
Russians fire artillery at two communities in Mykolaiv region
The Russian forces shelled the water area of the Ochakiv community and the coastal area of the Kutsurub community, Mykolaiv region, with artillery.
Ukraine’s Air Force launched 12 strikes on enemy clusters in past day – General Staff
The Air Force of the Defense Forces of Ukraine launched 12 strikes on Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment clusters in the past 24 hours.
Zakarpattia territorial defense soldiers destroy Russian Murom-M surveillance system
Soldiers of the 101st separate territorial defense brigade destroyed Russia’s Murom-M surveillance system using an FPV drone.
National Guardsmen destroy Russian self-propelled artillery system 'Hyacinth-S'
Soldiers of the National Guard destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery system 'Hyacinth-S'
UK intel evaluates condition of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet following recent attacks
In recent weeks, Russia’s Black Sea Fleet (BSF) has suffered a series of major attacks, culminating in strikes on its headquarters on September 20 and September 22, 2023. These attacks have been more damaging and more coordinated than thus far in the war.