General Staff: Russia has lost 603,010 troops since Feb. 24, 2022

3:18 PM

Russia claims to have recaptured 10 settlements in Kursk Oblast amid ongoing counterattack.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sept. 12 that Russia had launched a counterattack in Kursk Oblast, saying that "everything is going according to our plan."

3:06 PM

'You either support war or you don't' — Zelensky blasts China-Brazil 'destructive' peace initiative.

President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a peace initiative put forward by Brazil and China as "destructive" in an interview with Brazilian outlet Metropoles published on Sept. 12.

2:58 PM

Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Donetsk oblasts kill 5, injure 9.

Russian forces attacked the Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk Oblast and the village of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast on Sept. 12, killing five people and injuring at least nine, local authorities reported.

2:37 PM

Russian tank manufacturing plant catches fire in Omsk.

Russia uses Omsktransmash to produce military equipment, including tanks and Solntsepek multiple rocket launchers capable of using thermobaric warheads.

2:15 PM

Zelensky gave detailed pitch to Blinken, Lammy on need for long-range strikes, source says.

It remains unclear whether the decision on the long-range strikes will be taken during the meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden this Friday or later in September during a U.N. assembly in New York, the source said.

8:48 PM  (Updated:  September 12, 2024 2:07 pm)

Putin dragging his feet on mobilization despite troop shortages exposed by Kursk incursion

1:36 PM

Spain blocks Hungary's attempt to buy train company over 'Ukraine concerns,' FT reports.

Spain prevented Hungary from buying Talgo, a Madrid-based train manufacturer, due to its potential usefulness for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 12, citing undisclosed officials.

1:17 PM

Russia pushing toward Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast from several vectors.

Russian troops are pushing on the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast from three directions, but their advance has slowed down, Nazar Voitenkov, acting spokesperson for Ukraine's 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on Sept. 12.

12:46 PM

Estonian president arrives in Kyiv.

"Arrived in the great city of Kyiv. Looking forward to all the meetings & discussions," Estonian President Alar Karis said on X.

12:04 PM

Ukraine sabotaged Belgorod Oblast railroad, derailing freight train, media reports.

Ukrainian reconnaissance and special forces blew up a railroad in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, derailing a freight train, Babel media outlet reported on Sept. 12, citing a military intelligence source.

11:25 AM

Canada to host conference on release of captured, deported Ukrainians in October.

"We must find a solution for all groups held by Russia: civilians, prisoners of war and children," said Andrii Yermak, who held an online meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly.

11:06 AM

Pentagon allocates $1.2 billion for production of AMRAAM missiles, including for Ukraine.

The U.S. Defense Department awarded a contract worth around $1.2 billion to the Raytheon defense contractor for the production of air-to-air AMRAAM missiles, the department said on Sept. 11.

10:33 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 44 over past day.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 44 of the 64 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said. Three drones reportedly flew back to Russia, while four others were "lost" on Ukrainian territory.

9:58 AM

Russian attacks cut off gas, water in Pokrovsk, governor says.

Russian attacks have cut off gas and water supplies to the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Sept. 12.

8:26 AM

Ukraine downs Russian Su-30 aircraft above Black Sea, military intelligence claims.

Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian Su-30SM aircraft during an operation in the Black Sea, Ukraine's military intelligence said.

8:12 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 630,200 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,270 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

4:57 AM  (Updated:  September 12, 2024 6:37 am)

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.

6:26 AM

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.

4:44 AM

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.

11:20 PM  (Updated:  September 12, 2024 3:24 am)

Canadian film festival says film 'Russians at War' is not 'propaganda.'

"In our view, in no way should this film be considered Russian propaganda," the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said in a statement.

12:17 AM

Guardian: UK has decided to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in long-range strikes on Russia.

In response to a question about whether the U.S. would change its policy regarding long-range strikes, which President Joe Biden has reportedly considered in recent weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken answered cagily, saying that the U.S. has been willing to flexibly alter its strategy "from day one."

9:47 PM

US announces $700 million humanitarian aid package for Ukraine.

The U.S. will provide $700 million in humanitarian aid, supporting displaced Ukrainians, the energy grid, and demining, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Sept. 11.

9:35 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Blinken, Lammy visit Ukraine as Kyiv awaits decision on long-range strikes

9:16 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — French billionaire closes historic deal in Ukraine

8:53 PM

Blinken, Lammy say only Russia escalating war amid ongoing debate on long-range strikes.

"If anyone is taking escalatory action, it would appear to be Mr Putin and Russia," Blinken said.