Russia claims drones shot down over Kursk, Bryansk oblasts
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that air defense units destroyed two drones over the border Kursk and Bryansk oblasts on the evening of Sept. 24.
Olena Goncharova
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Power outage reported in St. Petersburg airport
On the evening of Sept. 24, power went out in Russia's Pulkovo Airport and the St. Petersburg district of Shushary, east of the airport.
Zelensky arrives in Ottawa, greeted by PM Trudeau
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to Ottawa late on Sept. 21 for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Zelensky: Ukraine to produce weapons together with US
In his evening address on Sept. 21, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that there is a "long-term agreement" between the U.S. and Ukraine to produce weapons.
ISW: Ukraine advancing past final Russian defensive line in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Geolocated footage shared on Sept. 21 and analyzed by the Institute for the Study of War indicated that Ukrainian armored vehicles advanced south of the anti-tank ditches breaching the Russian tri-layered defense, and engaging in limited combat just west of Verbove on the southern Zaporizhzhia front.
Mayor: 7 injured following Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said via his official Telegram channel that an 18-year-old and a 9-year-old girl were taken to the hospital after Russia unleashed a missile attack against Kyiv in the early hours of Sept. 21. Five others were reported wounded in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district after debris caused a fire at a gas station and shattered windows in the nearby two-story building.
Governor: Drone damages oil depot in southwestern Russia
A drone damaged an oil depot in southwestern Russia early on Sept. 17, sparking a fire at a fuel tank that was later extinguished, the regional governor Andrei Klychkov said via his official Telegram channel.
ISW: Ukrainian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast prompt Russian defensive focus
Russian volunteer battalions "Storm Ossetia" and "Alania" which are operating in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast, shared a photo on Sept. 16, allegedly depicting a small unit from the Russian 83rd Separate Guards Air Assault Brigade stationed in Nesteryanka, some 57 kilometers southeast from Zaporizhzhia and near the current Ukrainian breach.
Russia claims 4 drones shot down over Crimea, 1 over Moscow region
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that four drones were intercepted over the Crimean peninsula overnight on Sept. 17. The ministry said via its official Telegram channel that on-duty air defense units shot down the drones over northwestern and eastern parts of Crimea.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 16 firing over 200 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Facebook.
Russian forces attack 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 13, firing more than 130 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Minister: Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports damage 105 port infrastructure facilities in 2 months
Since Russia pulled out of the grain deal with Ukraine, its attacks on Ukrainian ports have damaged or partially destroyed 105 port infrastructure facilities, Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine's infrastructure minister, said on his official Facebook page on Sept. 13.
ISW: Ukraine continues to advance in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast and advanced on Sept. 10, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest assessment.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 31,600 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 31,665 Russian soldiers who had been killed in the past 18 months of the full-scale war. The media organizations carry out a name-by-name count of the dead.
Governor says 2 drones destroyed over Belgorod Oblast
Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod Oblast, said on his official Telegram channel that Russia's air defense systems destroyed two drones over the region in the early hours of Sept. 11.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 10, firing over 120 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Ukraine's defense minister aims to introduce electronic military ID
Newly appointed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced his intention to introduce an electronic military ID card in Ukraine, and launch a unified register of conscripts.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 36 attacks at communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Sept. 6, causing a total of 218 explosions, local military administration reported on Telegram.
Governor: 1 killed following Russia's attack on Odesa Oblast
One civilian was killed during Russia's drone attack against Odesa Oblast in the early hours of Sept. 6, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported on his Telegram channel.
ISW: Ukrainian forces continue to advance in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Geolocated footage shared on Sept. 5th by several sources showed Russian forces striking Ukrainian positions northwest and west of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. According to the latest report by the Institute for the Study of War, it indicates that Ukrainian forces have advanced into an area near the settlement that Russian forces previously claimed to control.
Ukraine downs 22 drones in Odesa Oblast
Russia attacked Ukraine in several waves overnight on Sept. 3 using Iranian-made kamikaze drones, the Air Force said in its morning update.
ISW: Russian officers reportedly contact former general amid deteriorating conditions on front line
Officers from the Russia's 58th Combined Arms Army (CAA) in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast have reportedly reached out to their former commander, Major General Ivan Popov, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest update. This development comes as the situation on the Russian front line continues to deteriorate.
Military: Ukraine has breached Russia's first line of defense near Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian forces have achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully breaching Russia's initial defensive line near Zaporizhzhia, General Oleksandr Tarnavsky, the commander of Ukraine's military fighting in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, said in an interview with the Guardian.
Ombudsman: Russia to introduce military training courses for students in occupied Crimea
Starting Sept. 1, Crimean students from grade five to nine will attend extracurricular activities called "Foundations of Military Training," Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported on his Telegram.
ISW: Ukrainian forces continue offensive operations near Bakhmut, advance in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The Institute for the Study of War reported on Sept. 2, citing Ukrainian General Staff, that country's forces continued offensive operations south of Bakhmut. Obtained geolocated footage shows that Ukrainian forces marginally advanced northwest of Klishchiivka, some seven kilometers southwest of Bakhmut.
Russia claims 3 unmanned boats destroyed trying to attack Crimea bridge
Russia's Defense Ministry reported in the early hours of Sept. 2 that its forces had destroyed three unmanned boats being used in an attempt to target the Crimea bridge. The ministry accused Ukraine of the attack.
Reuters: US to send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine
In a significant development, the Biden administration is preparing to ship armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, marking the first time such weaponry will be sent to the country. This information was revealed in a document seen by Reuters and independently confirmed by two U.S. officials.
Russia claims destroying 42 drones over Crimea
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Aug. 25 that its air defense forces destroyed 42 Ukraine-launched drones over the Crimean Peninsula and one missile over Kaluga Oblast.
Russia shells 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 12 attacks at communities along the Sumy Oblast border on Aug. 21, causing over 90 explosions, local military administration reported on Telegram.
Russia shells 6 communties in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled six communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Aug. 17, firing over 130 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Washington approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
The United States has given the green light to Denmark and the Netherlands for sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Aug. 17, according to Reuters.
Zelensky: Russia has attacked Ukrainian ports 7 times since Moscow pulled out of grain deal
Russia's drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight on Aug. 16 marked the seventh time Russia has targeted Ukrainian ports since Moscow pulled out of the Black Sea Grain initiative, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address.
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