EU condemns sham elections in Russian-occupied Crimea
Russia's sham elections held in occupied Crimea over the weekend represent "another act of violation of international law," the European External Action Service said in a statement on Sept. 9.
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Iran denies sending ballistic missiles to Russia, Kremlin remains evasive
The British news outlet The Times wrote that according to an undisclosed Ukrainian military source, a shipment of 200 Iranian ballistic missiles already arrived at an unspecified port in the Caspian Sea on Sept. 4.
General Staff: Russia has lost 626,410 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ahead of Toronto festival premiere, filmmaker defends documentary on Russian soldiers, says journalists 'follow the story where it goes'
Russian-Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova has admitted to entering Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories without official permits while making her controversial documentary "Russians at War."
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine building underground weapons factories; Ukrainian drones hit Russian ammunition warehouse
Key developments on Sept. 7-8: * Russian offensive near Pokrovsk reportedly slowing down * Zelensky: Ukraine building underground weapons factories * Ukrainian drones hit ammunition warehouse in Russia's Voronezh Oblast * Death toll of Russian Sept. 3 attack on Poltava rises to 58 * Russian drone violates Romanian airspace during Sept. 8 attack on Ukraine
220 people remain hospitalized after Russian attack on Poltava, Zelensky says
Two hundred and twenty people remain hospitalized following the Russian attack on Poltava on Sept. 3, with some in critical condition, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address.
Ukrainian drone hits fuel depot in Belgorod Oblast, Russian governor claims
A Ukrainian drone struck a fuel storage facility near the town of Volokonovka in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, sparking a fire at the fuel tanks, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed on Telegram on Sept. 8.
Russian POWs no longer allowed to call relatives, ombudsman says
Russian prisoners of war (POWs) held in Ukrainian camps are no longer allowed to make phone calls to their relatives, Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced on national television on Sept. 7.
3 people injured in Russian Sept. 3 strike on Poltava die in hospital
A total of 58 people were killed in Russia's Sept. 3 strike on Poltava. Over 320 were injured.
Zelensky appoints new advisors, deputies amid government reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed his speechwriter Dmytro Lytvyn and former Strategic Industries Minister Alexander Kamyshin as his new advisors as part of a major government reshuffle, according to presidential decrees published online.
Ukraine building underground weapons factories, Zelensky says
Ukraine is building weapons underground to supply the military with arms in the event of delays in military aid from abroad, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Ambrosetti International Economic Forum in Italy on Sept. 7.
General Staff: Russia has lost 625,260 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,270 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Zelensky meets Dutch far-right leader Wilders in Italy
President Volodymyr Zelensky met Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders on the sidelines of the Cernobbio Forum in Italy on Sept. 7.
Ukraine warns Iran against providing ballistic missiles to Russia
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Sept. 7 that if Iran provides ballistic missiles to Russia, "it will have devastating consequences for Ukrainian-Iranian bilateral relations."
Updated: Ukrainian drones hit ammunition warehouse in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, source confirms
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck an ammunition and military equipment warehouse in Russia's Voronezh Oblats overnight on Sept. 7, a source in the SBU told the Kyiv Independent.
Russian strike on Kostiantynivka kills 3, injures 3
A Russian artillery attack on the city of Kostiantynivka killed three people and injured three others, Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin reported on Sept. 7.
'Ukraine's not asking for anything more than you already have,' Zelensky says in Italy
Ukraine is grateful for air defenses provided by its partners, but they are still "not enough to secure our entire territory and repel every Russian attack," President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his visit to Italy on Sept. 6.
Updated: Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure more than 100 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses downed 58 of the 67 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 623,990 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,270 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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.
Ukraine war latest: Azov brigade regains ground in Niu-York; West pledges more military aid for Kyiv
Key developments on Sept. 6: * 'Situation was catastrophic' - Ukraine's Azov says it relieved surrounded troops in Niu-York, regained ground * Zelensky's visit to Ramstein secures air defense, weapons for Ukraine * Ombudsman appeals to UN, Red Cross over alleged execution of Ukrainian POW seen on video * Zelensky claims 6,000 Russian
Zelensky's visit to Ramstein secures air defense, weapons for Ukraine
Ukraine received promises of more military aid from allies, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada, following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on Sept. 6, which President Volodymyr Zelensky attended in person.
Russia preparing new mass attacks on Ukraine's energy system, PM Shmyhal says
"But we understand that the enemy will not give us the luxury of living in peace," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. "We already have intelligence that the next mass missile and drone strikes on our power system are already being prepared."
Documentary ‘humanizing’ Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine sparks outrage at Venice, Toronto film festivals
Controversy over the film only grew louder with the revelation by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) that the film is set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, and has previously received Canadian government funding.
After F-16 crash, West debates rushed training for Ukrainian pilots, WSJ reports
The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s has been happening at an accelerated pace. Ukraine's pilot training program is ongoing, but "the crash shows what happens when you try to rush things," an unnamed senior defense official told the WSJ.
The Kyiv Independent launches J-School 2.0
The Kyiv Independent and UNESCO launch J-School 2.0, a training course for journalists and media managers aspiring to report for foreign audiences
EU provides $44 million for energy aid ahead of winter
The EU is providing Ukraine with a $44 million (40 million euro) humanitarian aid package to assist with energy repair works ahead of winter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sept. 6.
Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports
Russian forces seem to have summarily executed a group of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk in late August, CNN reported on Sept. 6, publishing an exclusive video.
Zelensky claims 6,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast means there is no threat of a renewed Russian offensive toward the city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at Ramstein airbase in Germany on Sept. 6.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 21 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed two civilians and injured 21 over the past day, regional authorities reported early on Sept. 6.
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