Militants shell Bohodukhiv and Podoly in Kharkiv region, two wounded
Russian troops shelled Bohodukhiv and Podoly in Kharkiv region, injuring two people.
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Denmark to deliver another batch of F-16s to Ukraine by end of year
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said that by the end of this year Ukraine will receive another batch of F-16 fighters from Denmark.
Ukrainian Victory Plan is over 90% ready – President Zelensky
Ukraine's Victory Plan is more than 90% ready. Ukraine is going to present it to its allies next week.
Zelensky about Kursk operation: Every day we are acting precisely as planned
Throughout the day, President Volodymyr Zelensky held several conversations with the Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding the situation on the frontlines, in particular, in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors as well as in Russia’s Kursk region.
Latvian ex-president explains West’s fears regarding use of long-range weapons by AFU
Ex-president of Latvia Raimonds Vejonis personally advocates allowing Ukraine to strike military targets deep in the Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range weapons. At the same time, according to him, it is fundamentally important for the Western side to avoid unjustified victims caused by the use of such weapons.
Umerov offers Estonia to buy Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov discussed with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur ways of supporting Ukrainian defense industry, in particular, purchases of Ukrainian long-range drones and missiles.
Russians announce mandatory evacuation from two districts in Kursk region
In Russia’s Kursk region, the mandatory evacuation of locals living in Rylskyi and Khomutovskyi districts, which are bordering Ukraine, was announced.
Warfighter suggests tips on how to communicate with POWs freed from captivity
Defender of Mariupol, former head of the Azov regiment press service, serviceman Dmytro Kozatskyi, who spent four months in Russian captivity, emphasized that in communicating with freed POWs, one must first of all bear in mind the appropriateness of questions.
Battles underway in seven sectors, Kurakhove being the hottest – General Staff update
Since the beginning of the day, September 16, as many as 99 combat clashes have occurred along the frontlines, battles are still ongoing in seven sectors with the situation in the Kurakhove sector being the most challenging.
Three injured as Russian forces shell village in Kharkiv region
The Russian army shelled the village of Petropavlivka in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, leaving three civilians injured.
Polish DM reaffirms Warsaw's commitment to participate in Czech initiative
Poland is participating in the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Polish State Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) is in constant contact with the relevant Czech government agency (AMOS).
Zelensky: Russians used more than 640 Shaheds against Ukraine in first half of September
In the first half of September, Russian terrorists used over 640 Shaheds against Ukrainian cities and villages. Last night - 56, of which 53 drones were shot down by air defense forces.
Massive forest fire raging in Donetsk region amid Russian shelling
For two days, the rescuers have been extinguishing a massive forest fire in Donetsk region, the personnel of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia garrisons and forestry workers have been involved.
UWC President meets with Chief of Ukrainian intelligence
President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), Paul Grod, and Director of the ‘Unite with Ukraine’ initiative, Andrew Potichnyi, held a meeting with Chief of the Main Directorate of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), Kyrylo Budanov, during which the parties summarized the successful results of the cooperation between HUR and UWC from February 2022 to September 2024.
Massive fire caused by Russian airstrike extinguished in Sumy region
In Sumy region, rescuer workers put out a massive fire in Konotop district, which was caused by a Russian airstrike.
New US aid package to include air defense systems and missiles – Ukrainian MP
The United States has announced an aid package for Ukraine, which will include air defense systems and missiles.
Latvia to deliver batch of British CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Latvia will deliver to Ukraine CVR(T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles, which were previously purchased from Great Britain.
Russia attacks cargo ship outside grain corridor – Ukraine’s Navy spokesperson
A Russian Kh-22 missile hit a civilian ship carrying a cargo of wheat to Egypt outside the Ukrainian grain corridor.
Russia will likely rely on foreign partners to meet its materiel needs – ISW
Russia is likely to face increasing problems in production and procurement of the weapons it needs to wage war against Ukraine, so the Kremlin will increasingly rely on its foreign partners to meet its materiel needs.
War update: 173 combat clashes across frontline over past day
On September 15, a total of 173 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders were recorded.
Air defenses down 53 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 53 Shahed-131/136 attack drones that the Russians launched over Ukraine since the evening of September 15.
Russia’s combat casualties in Ukraine up by 1,060 in past day
An estimated combat casualty toll Russia has suffered in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion stands at 634,860 as of September 16.
Zaporizhzhia region sees 145 Russian strikes in past day
During the past day24 hours, Russian invaders 145 times opened fire on 11 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region.
Nearly 20 Russian drones downed on approach to Kyiv
In the early hours of Monday, September 16, air defense forces shoot down almost two dozen enemy UAVs in the airspace around Kyiv.
Russian missile carrier on combat duty off Crimea coast
In the Black Sea, the Russian Navy keeps a single Kalibr missile carrier.
Ukraine’s forces engage Russia's ammo depots, surveillance system in Vovchansk area
Ukrainian border guards with the Scorpion unit destroyed Russia’s field ammunition depots and a ground surveillance system in the Vovchansk axis.
Air defense active across Kyiv region amid drone threat
In Kyiv region, the air defense network was activated as radars spotted incoming Shahed kamikaze drones targeting the area.
Iran’s Fath-360 missiles: Interceptable, but destroyed launchers would do better
That’s just one more reason for the Allies to lift restrictions on supplying long-range munitions and permitting Ukraine to use them against military targets on Russian soil
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Injury toll in enemy strike on apartment block in Kharkiv rises to 43 - State Emergency Service
The number of those injured in a Russian airstrike on Kharkiv has increased to 43.