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Tuesday, September 15
Ukrainian parliament dismisses prosecutor general amid corruption scandal, anti-graft war and bizarre Paris trip
Ukraine's parliament dismissed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15, a week after he resigned and a day after he announced that he had approved charges against the head of the country's anti-corruption bureau.
'Reckless' — Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter near Denmark
The incident has prompted Denmark to summon Russian Ambassador Vladimir Barbin, as Danish officials condemned what they described as an unacceptable act toward the country's military.
Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, targeting gas stations, killing at least 1, injuring 7
One man died in the hospital after being critically injured in a Russian attack on a gas station in Kyiv on Sept. 15, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,510,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,400 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery, target Ozon retail warehouse in Taganrog
Ukrainian forces targeted the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast and an Ozon warehouse in Taganrog overnight on Sept. 15, monitoring channels and authorities reported.
NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuanian airspace after it flew in from Belarus
"With Russia intensifying its aggression against Ukraine, such readiness is vital for our region. Together with our NATO Allies, Lithuania will defend its airspace," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said.
About Lithuania
Lithuania is a Baltic state covering 65,300 square kilometers (25,212 square miles) with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Lithuania’s capital is Vilnius. The country is one of the top providers of military aid to Ukraine in terms of percentage of GDP, with total aid exceeding 1.7 billion euros. Lithuania hosts Ukrainian refugees, supports sanctions against Russia, and advocates for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership.
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