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Wednesday, September 9
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,500,870 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,480 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk overnight on Sept. 9, monitoring channels reported.
Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 5, injuring 35, as brief truce ends in missile fire
The attack has killed at least three people and injured 16 others, according to local officials. The strike signals a definitive end to Kyiv's brief respite while hosting U.S. envoys.
Xi, Putin pledge stronger ties with North Korea on founding anniversary
In a separate message, Vladimir Putin pledged continued close cooperation with Pyongyang under their "comprehensive strategic partnership."
Zelensky, Norway’s Store discuss air defense, Freyja program ahead of King Harald’s funeral
Zelensky and other international leaders are expected to attend the funeral ceremony in Oslo on Sept. 9.
Tuesday, September 8
Ukraine to sign contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles with partner support and EU loan funding, defense minister says
The defense minister cautioned that the contracted missiles would take time to arrive.
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