General Staff: Russia has lost 617,600 troops since Feb. 24, 2022

9:40 AM

Russia says it was attacked by 29 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Sept. 15 that it was attacked by 29 Ukrainian drones overnight and that it had downed all of them using emergency air defense.

9:19 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 633,800 troops since Feb 24, 2022.

Russia has lost 633,800 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Sept. 15.

6:23 AM

Biden administration requests extension of nearly $6 billion military funding for Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has requested Congress to extend the authority of "presidential write-offs" for supplying weapons to Ukraine until 2025, so that the remaining $5.8 billion can be used beyond the fiscal year ending on September 30.

3:06 AM

Budanov discusses Russia's strategy and North Korean involvement at YES meeting in Kyiv.

Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, delivered multiple statements during the 20th annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting in Kyiv.

1:06 AM

Ukraine launched production of 155-mm artillery shells, official says.

Ukraine already produces its own 155 mm artillery ammunition, said Oleksandr Kamyshin, newly appointed advisor to the President of Ukraine on strategic issues.

10:32 PM

Germany won't allow long-range strikes on Russia even if other countries do, Scholz says.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Berlin "will continue to support Ukraine militarily" so that the country "does not collapse," German media Welt reported.

10:00 PM

ATACMS restrictions subject of 'intense consultations' between Ukraine and allies, Sullivan says.

ATACMS restrictions are "the subject of intense consultation among allies and partners, and will be (discussed) between President (Biden) and President Zelensky," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.

8:30 PM

Human story

From strangers to friends: How Ukrainians meet and bond during wartime train travel

7:35 PM

3 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, governor says.

Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov said that Russian forces struck the territory of an agricultural enterprise, without specifying the type of weapon used.

3:14 PM  (Updated:  September 14, 2024 6:59 pm)

103 Ukrainian POWs returned from Russian captivity, including 23 Azov fighters.

"The vast majority of those released are people who had been held (in captivity) since the first days of the war,” said Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets in a statement.

3:22 PM

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Discovering the majesty of the Carpathians | Dare to Ukraine.

In the second episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we venture into the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains, a region known for its majestic landscapes, deep-rooted traditions, and rich cultural heritage.

3:21 PM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill at least 6, injure 25 over past day.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 72 of the 76 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

1:36 PM

NATO could have done more to stop Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Stoltenberg says.

Stoltenberg said the day the war was launched was the worst in his 10-year stint in the role, from which he is stepping down next month.

12:39 PM

Ukraine's long-range missile strike hopes on hold once again but encouraging signs remain

7:42 AM  (Updated:  September 14, 2024 11:01 am)

Zelensky dismisses Trump's contentious statements on Ukraine as 'election messages.'

"My position is that the election period and election messages are election messages. Sometimes they are not very real," Zelensky said during a clip of the CNN interview, which is set to be fully published on Sept. 15.

9:06 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 632,630 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:29 AM

Red Cross says it has suspended operations at Dnipro office following attack that killed, injured employees.

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross says that the organization has suspended operations at its Dnipro office after three of its employees were killed in a strike on Sept. 12.

4:26 AM

Ukraine's chief rabbi mourns loss of adopted son, killed in combat.

On Thursday, a memorial service was held in Kyiv for Anton Samborskyi, the adopted son of Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman, who was killed in combat.

12:16 AM

US warns RT is directly involved in Russian intelligence operations.

"(RT) is also engaged in information operations, covert influence, and military procurement. These operations are targeting countries around the world, including in Europe, Africa, and North and South America," the State Department said.

11:36 PM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Poland uncovers a cyber-sabotage group linked to Russian, Belarusian security services

11:02 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 49 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity; Finland announces new aid package for Ukraine

11:01 PM

No changes in US policy on long-range strikes into Russia expected, White House says.

"There is no change to our view on the provision of long-range strike capabilities for Ukraine to use inside of Russia," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.

10:07 PM  (Updated:  September 13, 2024 10:53 pm)

War analysis

Kursk counteroffensive: Will Russia push Ukraine out of its turf?

10:24 PM

Sweden, Finland will not prohibit Ukraine from striking Russia with its weapons amid Putin's threats to NATO.

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine's use of Western long-range weapons against Russia would mean that NATO countries were directly involved in the war.

9:49 PM

Polish minister urges Ukraine to resolve issue of Volyn tragedy.

"We have to tell the truth, talk about the Volyn tragedy, about other mutual acts," Sikorski said, adding that Ukraine and Poland must choose a "common and secure future."