Next Ramstein-format meeting to be held on Sept. 6, RFE/RL reports

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

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9:16 PM

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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.

8:48 PM

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

8:17 PM  (Updated:  September 11, 2024 8:25 pm)

EU ready for end of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, commissioner says.

Europe is "fully committed" to phasing out Russian gas and is "ready to live without this Russian gas coming from the Ukrainian transit route," EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on Sept. 11.

8:23 PM

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6:57 PM  (Updated:  September 11, 2024 7:06 pm)

UK announces new $781 million aid package for Ukraine.

The U.K. announced a new 600-million-pound ($781 million) aid package for Ukraine on Sept. 11, as U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Kyiv together with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

5:59 PM

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5:51 PM

Russia has committed 137,000 war crimes in Ukraine, Zelensky says.

Russia has committed 137,000 war crimes in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the United for Justice conference in Kyiv on Sept. 11.

5:32 PM

No confirmation Russia has used Iranian missiles against Ukraine, Zelensky says.

"I cannot confirm the use of the missiles for now. I can only confirm when we have evidence. As it was with North Korea," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

4:37 PM

UK sanctions 10 Russian 'shadow' vessels involved in oil trade.

The U.K. has sanctioned 10 Russian vessels that are part of the "shadow fleet" of ships that transport Russian oil around the world, the U.K. Foreign Office announced on Sept. 11.