Russian missiles take sophisticated path trying to bypass air defenses - army spox
On the night of September 17, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with drones and cruise missiles.
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17 September 2023
Russian artillery shells Pokrovsk community in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops keep shelling the Nikopol district in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
War update: Thirty combat clashes reported in Ukraine on Saturday
Over the past 24 hours, more than 30 combat clashes have occurred along the frontlines in Ukraine as the war grinds on.
Explosion rings out in Odesa amid air raid alert - media
A blast was heard in Odesa during the air alert declared after Russian strategic bombers launched a number of cruise missiles in the early hours of Sunday.
Air raid alert across Ukraine as group of missiles recorded moving across country
A group of enemy missiles entered Ukraine from the east in the early hours of Sunday.
Russian missiles hit Kharkiv second time within 24 hours
Russian invaders launched a missile attack on Kharkiv for the second time within 24 hours. At least four powerful explosions rocked the city shortly after midnight.
Kyiv to transfer next-generation drones received from Germany to the front - Klitschko
The German company Quantum Systems will hand over 100 next-generation tactical drones to Kyiv, which the capital will send to the Ukrainian defenders at the front.
Ukrainian defenders preparing to cross Dnipro River near Kherson – ISW
Ukrainian forces are consolidating positions near Kherson for a future attack on Russian units deployed in the left-bank Kherson region.
16 September 2023
Russians shell border area of Sumy region 37 times today
The Russian forces attacked the border area of Sumy region 37 times with various types of weapons, nine territorial communities came under enemy fire.
Explosions heard in Kherson
The Russians forces are shelling Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank. Explosions are heard in the city.
Ukrainian defenders destroy two Russia’s Buk systems in Donetsk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile systems deployed by Russian invaders in temporarily occupied Svitlodarsk, Donetsk region.
Shelling of Kharkiv: Occupiers fired six missiles
On September 16, the Russian army launched a missile attack on Kharkiv using six S-300 and Iskander-K missiles.
Defense Forces repel Russian attacks in two sectors – General Staff
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled enemy attacks in the Bakhmut and Maryinka sectors. In total, 30 combat clashes have occurred at the front in the past 24 hours.
Body of missing British volunteer fighter found in Ukraine
The body of a former British soldier, who had gone missing in Ukraine as a volunteer fighter, was reported as found by Ukrainian authorities.
Eighty-six leading companies confirm participation in Defense Industries Forum – Zelensky
Eighty-six leading defense companies, representing 21 countries, have confirmed their participation in the Defense Industries Forum, scheduled for this autumn.
Minister Fedorov: Ukraine to boost drone production by over 120 times
By late 2023, Ukraine’s drone production for military purposes will increase by more than 120 times.
AFU forcing Russians to retreat from positions in Melitopol sector
In the Melitopol direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are forcing Russian troops to retreat from their positions. The enemy is suffering significant personnel and military equipment losses.
National Guard members mopping up Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia direction
The Spartan Brigade, which has been formed as part of the Offensive Guard initiative of the Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry, is assaulting Russian positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Most active battles raging in Bakhmut sector – Maliar
Currently, most active battles are raging in the Bakhmut direction. Following offensive actions, Ukraine’s Defense Forces achieved success near the Donetsk region’s Klishchiivka.
Russian shelling destroyed school in Kherson region
A local lyceum was destroyed in enemy shelling of the village of Lvove, Kherson region.
Enemy shells Beryslav in Kherson region, woman injured
A 63-year-old woman was injured in Russia’s shelling of an apartment block in Beryslav, Kherson region.
Two civilians killed as enemy shells Kharkiv region
Two people were killed as Russian forces fired at a civilian car in Kharkiv region.
Syrskyi shows Andriivka being liberated by Defense Forces
Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi showed how Ukrainian defenders liberated Andriivka, Donetsk region, from Russian invaders.
Enemy shells Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region
The Russian army fired artillery at Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region, causing damage to houses, shops, and power lines.
Failure of Russian invasion in Ukraine important for European security – Norway’s defence minister
Together with other Allies, Norway will stand firm in support of Ukraine against Russian armed aggression. The Russian invasion of Ukraine must fail, and this is important for Ukrainian and European security.
Five civilians injured in Russia’s recent missile attack on Kharkiv
Following Russia’s recent missile attack on the city of Kharkiv, at least five civilians have been reported injured.
Minister Fedorov expects more drone attacks on Russian warships
Ukraine will be able to conduct more drone attacks on Russian warships.
Ukrainian forces partially succeed near Verbove, Novoprokopivka in Tavria sector
Following assault actions, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have achieved partial success near the Zaporizhzhia region’s Verbove and Novoprokopivka in the Tavria direction.
Seven houses damaged as Russians attack village in Kherson region
On the night of September 16, 2023, Russian troops shelled the Kherson region’s village of Olhivka. As a result, seven houses were damaged and water supply services were interrupted.
SSU special forces smash dozens of Russian military equipment units with drones
In recent weeks, the special operations forces of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have destroyed 13 Russian tanks, 28 armored fighting vehicles and 15 artillery systems, using FPV drones.