UPDATED: Ukraine confirms overnight strikes on Russian arms depots
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed on the afternoon of Sept. 21 that the country's military and security service struck two Russian arms depots overnight.
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US may send Ukraine medium-range missiles for F-16s, Politico reports
A medium-range glide bomb known as the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) might be included in the new military aid package, U.S. officials told Politico. The missile can cover a distance of over 70 miles.
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, including child
A 12-year-old boy was killed in the attack, regional Governor Serhii Lysak said. The strike also killed two women, aged 75 and 79.
49% of Russians support withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, poll says
A majority of those surveyed (53%) also said it was more important for Russia to oust Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast than to occupy more territory in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky to meet Harris in Washington next week, CNN reports
The meeting comes less than 50 days before the U.S. presidential election, a race that has been characterized by dramatic upheavals and sharply contrasting views on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia, Pakistan strengthen economic ties, expand trade
Moscow also pledged support for Pakistan's bid to join the BRICS international alliance.
Trump plans appearance with Polish president, claims he will 'probably' meet Zelensky next week
Foreign leaders, including Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda, are convening in New York City over the next few days for the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills at least 2, injures 5
The attack targeted the Kamyshuvakha community, killing at least two people and injuring five. The strike also damaged several homes and an infrastructure facility.
Ukrainian boxer Usyk detained at Krakow airport
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced shortly after midnight on Sept. 18 that Usyk had been released following the intervention of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. "I was outraged by this treatment of our citizen and champion," Zelensky said.
Italy to deliver promised SAMP/T air defense system by end of September
"By the end of the month the new Samp/T system will be delivered to Ukraine, and we know how much every minute of delay costs," Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said on Sept. 17.
Air defense repels mass drone attack against Kyiv
Air defense forces intercepted "almost two dozen" Russian drones over the city's airspace, authorities said. There were no casualties or damage in Kyiv as a result of the attack, according to preliminary reports.
Suspect detained in Trump assassination attempt claimed to support Ukraine
Ryan Wesley Routh, the man detained in connection with the apparent assassination attempt of former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 15, claimed to support Ukraine and used his social media platform to attempt to recruit Afghan soldiers to fight Russia's full-scale invasion.
Russian aircraft detected near Alaska for third time in 1 week
Two Russian IL-38 military aircraft were detected and tracked while operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 14, marking the third such incident in one week, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported on Sept. 15.
Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming BRICS forum hosted in Kazan, Russia in October. Tehran and Moscow are expected to sign a bilateral cooperation agreement at the summit.
Trump safe after shots fired at golf course
A man has been taken into custody and the FBI is investigating the incident as an apparent assassination attempt against former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russian propagandists bemoan Trump's debate performance
Russian state TV personalities complained that Trump was "sabotaged" in the debate, with some criticizing the moderators for fact-checking Trump's claims in real time.
Russian strike on Konotop injures 14, heavily damages energy infrastructure
A mass drone strike on the city of Konotop in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 12 targeted apartment buildings, schools, and energy infrastructure.
Biden planning to ease restrictions on Kyiv's long-range strikes, Politico reports
A small group of White House officials have been holding talks on expanding the area within Russia that Ukraine can hit with U.S.-supplied weapons, an official told Politico.
Ukrainian official urges Toronto film fest to cancel documentary on Russian soldiers
"It is irresponsible to allow the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the most reputable world film stages, to be used to whitewash the responsibility of Russian soldiers committing war crimes in Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion."
Censorship 'justified' in time of war, Kremlin official says
Peskov's comments came on the same day that the Russian federal telecommunications regulator, Roskomnadzor, deleted a published draft of its plans to deanonymize Russian Telegram channels.
Iranian missile transfer to Russia 'dramatic escalation' in war, US official says
"Any transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a dramatic escalation in Iran's support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine," National Security Council Spokesperson Sean Savett said.
Russian ammunition warehouse allegedly on fire after drone strike on Voronezh Oblast
A drone attack overnight on Sept. 7 caused a fire and explosions at an unnamed facility in the region's Ostrogozhsky district, Governor Aleksandr Gusev reported. Residents from several nearby settlements are being temporarily evacuated.
Russia targets Kyiv neighborhoods with drones
Debris from intercepted drones caused a fire in the yard of an apartment building in the city's Pechersk district and may have struck a kindergarten in the Dniprovsky district, authorities said. No casualties have been reported.
Team Ukraine wins 9 medals on day 8 of Paralympics
Ukraine's current medal count in the 2024 Paralympic Games is 61, with 15 gold, 20 silver, and 26 bronze medals. The team ranks seventh in the overall medal standings.
UK to provide Ukraine with $213 million package of air defense missiles
The United Kingdom will supply Ukraine with a new military aid package consisting of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) worth over $213 million, the U.K. government announced on Sept. 6.
Warehouses in flames after Russian drone attack against Lviv
Fragments from falling drones caused fires at warehouses in the village of Malekhiv on Lviv's northern outskirts, Mayor Andrii Sadovyi said on Sept. 6. No casualties have been reported.
Commentator for Russian state TV charged with violating US sanctions
Dimitri Simes, once an adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, works as a presenter for Channel One Russia, a state-run television station sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in May 2022.
Ukrainian athletes win 7 medals on day 7 of Paralympics
Team Ukraine took home four gold and three silver medals on the seventh day of the 2024 Paralympic Games. Ukraine ranks seventh in the overall medal standings.
Ukraine reduces state debt by $9 billion after restructuring effort
According to the Finance Ministry, the savings represent "one of the largest debt write-offs in recent sovereign debt restructurings."
US sanctions Russian propagandists amid crackdown on election interference
The U.S. State, Justice, and Treasury departments have acted jointly against the Kremlin's propaganda machine, seizing web domains, issuing indictments, and imposing visa restrictions against participants in Russia's covert election interference campaign.
Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia next week
The visit will mark Putin's first trip to an ICC member country that has ratified the Rome Statute. The agreement calls on member nations to arrest Putin if he enters their territory.
Serbia signs $3 billion deal for French fighter jets in shift away from Moscow
"The European Union needs a strong and democratic Serbia at its side and Serbia needs a strong, sovereign Europe to defend its interests," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Aug. 29.
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