Russia's military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 272,940
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 272,940 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and September 18, 2023, including 620 in the past day alone.
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18 September 2023
Two killed by Russian shelling in Kherson region
The enemy carried out 92 attacks on the Kherson region in the last 24 hours, using mortars, artillery, Grad multiple rocket launchers, UAVs and aircraft.
Ukrainian air defenses intercept two cruise missiles in Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down two Russian cruise missiles in the Dnipropetrovsk region this morning.
Ukrainian forces hit 11 enemy artillery pieces
Ukraine's defense forces hit 11 enemy artillery pieces, three ammunition depots, an electronic warfare station and other important targets on Sunday, September 17.
Ukraine making every effort to exchange POWs under 'all-for-all' principle – Coordination HQ
Ukraine is making every effort to exchange prisoners of war based on the "all-for-all" principle, despite constant delays in negotiations by Russia.
Russians attack Sumy region 34 times, 179 explosions recorded
On September 17, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Sumy region’s border areas 34 times. A total of 179 explosions were recorded.
Tractor driver runs over Russian landmine in Kherson region
In Kherson region, a tractor driver ran over a Russian landmine while working in the field and was seriously injured.
Russia reinforces defences around Zaporizhzhia region’s Tokmak – UK intel
In recent days, Russian troops have likely reinforced their defences around the temporarily occupied town of Tokmak in southern Ukraine, which is approximately 16 kilometres behind the current front line.
17 September 2023
Klishchiivka’s de-occupation creating bridgehead for further offensive – AFU
Liberating the Donetsk region’s Klishchiivka from Russian occupiers has created a bridgehead, allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to develop further offensive actions.
Blasts rock Cape Fiolent in temporarily occupied Sevastopol
Some powerful explosions have been heard near Cape Fiolent in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol.
President Zelensky praises Ukrainian warriors following Klishchiivka’s de-occupation
As the Donetsk region’s Klishchiivka was liberated from Russian occupiers, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to each Ukrainian defender, who is now on the front line.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces repel Russian attacks in Bakhmut, Marinka sectors - General Staff
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled enemy attacks in the Bakhmut and Maryinka sectors. In total, 25 combat clashes have occurred at the front in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian forces liberate Klishchiivka in Donetsk region
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have liberated the settlement of Klishchiivka in Donetsk region from the Russian invaders.
Russians attack Nikopol district with artillery, drones
The enemy has attacked Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, four times today, September 17.
Russian forces hit apartment building in village of Kharkiv region
The Russian forces shelled an apartment building in the village of Podoly, Kharkiv region, with artillery.
Russian forces hit civilian infrastructure in Sumy region: 1 killed, 1 injured
A man was killed and a woman was injured in Russia’s shelling of Velyka Pysarivka community in Sumy region.
Civilian killed, policeman injured as Russians shell two villages in Kherson region
In the afternoon, the invaders shelled the Kherson Region once again, killing a civilian in the village of Tomyna Balka and leaving a police officer injured in Sadove.
Canada to give $24M to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses
Canada’s National Defense Minister, says the country will allocate CAD 33 million (US$24.4 million) for the purchase of equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
Russian Navy moving combat-capable warships farther away from Crimea - military spox
After Ukraine’s successful strikes targeting Russian Navy’s assets near the coast of occupied Crimea, the invaders opted for dispersing the remaining fleet and moving the warships as far away from Crimea as possible.
Genocide case: ICJ resumes hearings of Ukraine's claim against Russia
The UN International Court of Justice in The Hague on Monday resumes hearings in Ukraine's lawsuit vs Russia regarding the Genocide Convention.
Enemy continues to shell communities in Donetsk region – administration
The Russian forces continue to shell communities in Donetsk region.
Russia amasses about 52,000 troops in Bakhmut sector
Russia has amassed 52,000 invaders in the Bakhmut sector. In total, there are about 150,000 Russian soldiers in the eastern direction.
U.S. senators call on Biden to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Four U.S. senators on Saturday sent a letter to U.S. President Joseph Biden, urging him to send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to the Ukrainian military to use in its war against Russia.
Air defenses destroyed four Russian missiles, six combat drones in south
Ukraine’s air defenses destroyed ten enemy targets in the sky over Mykolaiv and Odesa regions on the night of September 17.
Air Force commander shows how missiles were shot down in Odesa region
Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk showed how soldiers of the Air Command South repelled another missile attack by Russian troops on Odesa region.
Grain storage damaged in Russia’s missile attack on Odesa region
This morning Russian troops have attacked the Odesa region with missiles and drones. A grain storage facility and farmlands were damaged.
Four enemy S-300 missiles target civilian enterprise in Kharkiv region
On the night of September 17, 2023, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the city of Kharkiv. Four enemy S-300 guided missiles hit a civilian enterprise.
Health facility hit in Russia’s shelling of Kherson region
A rural health post was damaged as Russian troops attacked the Kherson region’s village of Mykilske on the night of September 17, 2023.
Russians launch 100 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, 20 settlements affected
On September 16, 2023, twenty settlements came under enemy fire in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Twelve enemy air targets downed over Ukraine last night
On the night of September 17, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed 12 enemy air targets.