General Staff: Russia has lost 645,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

12:44 PM

Invitation to NATO part of Ukraine's victory plan, Yermak confirms.

An invitation to join NATO is part of Ukraine’s “victory plan,” head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said during a visit to the U.S. on Sept. 24.

12:34 PM

Russia to maintain record high defense spending in 2025, Bloomberg reports.

NATO countries have set a goal to spend 2 percent of the country’s GDP on defense in 2024. Russia is spending around 6 percent.

12:00 PM

Blocking Ukraine's EU accession over Volyn massacre in line with Putin's policy, Poland's Duda says.

"If someone says in this regard that they are going to block Ukraine's access to the European Union, they are following Vladimir Putin's policy. I don't know if this is the intention of those who are now in power," Polish President Andrzej Duda said.

10:53 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 39 over past day.

Ukrainian forces downed 66 out of 81 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

9:51 AM

'Temporary' occupation of Ukrainian territory most likely outcome of Russia's full-scale invasion, Czech president says.

"To talk about a defeat of Ukraine or defeat of Russia, it will simply not happen. So the end will be somewhere in between," Czech President Petr Pavel told The New York Times.

1:01 AM  (Updated:  September 24, 2024 9:15 am)

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 7, including children.

The strike targeted a critical infrastructure facility and a residential neighborhood, killing one man and injuring seven people, including children. Some of the victims have been hospitalized, city authorities reported.

8:50 AM

'Putin is very much afraid' — Zelensky says Kursk incursion exposed Kremlin's weaknesses to Russian public.

The Good Morning America interview with Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska comes as world leaders convene in New York City for the 79th U.N. General Assembly.

8:04 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 645,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,400 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

5:20 AM

Teenagers set fire to Russian military helicopter in Omsk.

Two teenagers in Omsk, Russia, set fire to a Mi-8 helicopter at an air base on September 21 using a Molotov cocktail, according to the Telegram channel Baza.

4:05 AM

Zelensky meets US congressional delegation, urges continued support and outlines Ukraine’s victory plan.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation on Sept. 23, including Senators Ben Cardin, Dan Sullivan, Chris Murphy, and Congressman Gregory Meeks, to express gratitude for their critical support of Ukraine.

1:57 AM

Zelensky, Japanese PM Kishida meet in US, discuss energy sector.

President Zelensky thanked Japan for preparing a "new energy assistance package" for Ukraine during his meeting with the prime minister on Sept. 23.

12:26 AM

Russia and its 'accomplices' want to disrupt global unity, Zelensky tells UN.

"The same small group of seven accomplices, led by Russia, has once again acted destructively, always opposing any global initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness of the U.N. charter," Zelensky said at the U.N. Summit of the Future on Sept. 23.

11:37 PM

Biden-Zelensky talks: Ukrainian soldiers want firepower to win but question if US wants Russia defeated

11:32 PM

Japan warns off Russian military plane, uses flares for first time.

Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Russian Il-38 plane entered Japanese airspace on Sept. 23. Japan used flares after the Russian plane ignored earlier warnings, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said.

11:11 PM

US elections

Control of US House, Senate is up for grabs. What could down-ballot elections mean for Ukraine support?

10:44 PM

Scholz meets Zelensky, says Germany will not let Kyiv use its weapons on Russian soil.

"Germany will not lift any restrictions. This does not depend on my personal attitude," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sept. 23, before meeting with Zelensky to discuss Ukraine's peace plan.

10:26 PM

Denmark contributes $19.5 million to restore Ukraine's energy system.

Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced new financial assistance for Ukraine on Sept. 23 in New York during a meeting within the G7 working group on Ukraine's energy security.

10:17 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Ukraine’s avant-garde legacy battles against persistent destruction

9:27 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hits over 200 military targets in Russia using drones within a year

8:29 PM

Iranian president says his country doesn't support Moscow as Tehran allegedly transfers ballistic missiles to Russia.

"We are willing to sit down with the Europeans and the Americans to have a dialogue and negotiations. We have never approved of Russian aggression against Ukrainian territory," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed.

3:57 AM  (Updated:  September 23, 2024 8:16 pm)

Update: Russian attack on apartment building in Zaporizhzhia injures 22, including 2 children.

At least 16 people were injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Sept. 23, including a 15-year-old boy. The strike resulted in a partial destruction of an apartment building, according to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov.

7:22 PM

Human story

Ukraine launches online marriages to unite couples separated by war

7:22 PM

Telegram to disclose to authorities phone numbers, IP addresses of those who violate messenger's rules.

Personal information will be provided to the authorities by "valid legal requests," Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said on Sept. 23.

6:32 PM

Lithuania signs memorandum with one of world's leading arms manufacturers on medium-caliber ammunition.

Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American Northrop Grumman Corporation, one of the leading global aerospace and defense technology companies, to produce and supply medium-caliber ammunition, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Sept. 23.

5:30 PM

Ukraine hits over 200 military targets in Russia using drones within a year, Umerov says.

"Today, Ukrainian drones fly over 1,000 kilometers (623 miles), reaching Murmansk and the Volga region, destroying Russian oil refineries and airfields," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote.