Nearly 50% of Russians support withdrawing troops from Ukraine and negotiating a peace agreement, even without achieving the Kremlin’s military objectives, according to a joint survey conducted by independent pollsters ExtremeScan and Chronicles.
Nearly 50% of Russians support withdrawing troops from Ukraine and negotiating a peace agreement, even without achieving the Kremlin’s military objectives, according to a joint survey conducted by independent pollsters ExtremeScan and Chronicles.
Russian forces launched guided aerial bomb strikes on central Kharkiv, targeting areas near a healthcare facility. The attacks hit Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts, injuring three people. Authorities warn of possible repeated strikes as damage assessments continue.
Russia has lost 1,340 soldiers, 20 tanks, 39 armored vehicles, and 35 artillery systems in the past 24 hours, as reported by Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Total Russian losses since February 2022 include 639,480 personnel, 8,725 tanks, and 17,132 armored vehicles.
Russian missile and air strikes damaged 40 buildings in Kharkiv on the night of September 19, hitting the Industrial, Shevchenkivskyi, and Saltivskyi districts. Local workers have begun cleanup efforts, restoring windows and clearing debris as the city rebuilds.
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted a Russian missile and 42 kamikaze drones on the night of September 19. The attacks targeted several regions, including Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, with Ukraine air defense successfully neutralizing all 46 air threats in one night.
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine repelled 187 Russian assaults across key frontlines. The heaviest fighting occurred near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Russian forces bizarrely bombed their own settlements in Kursk Oblast. Ukraine continues to inflict significant losses on Russia.
Satellite images released by Radio Liberty show the extensive damage from Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian ammo depot in Tver region. The depot, hit on September 18, stored missiles and bombs. The attack led to nearby evacuations across four Russian regions.
During a meeting of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission focused on unmanned aerial systems, Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian Armed Forces acquired around 140,000 drones of various types in 2023 and plans to increase production tenfold this year.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine’s victory plan is fully prepared, with all key points and details in place. He emphasized the importance of determination in executing the plan and rejected any alternatives that would prolong aggression or freeze the conflict.
On September 16, Russian forces launched a Shahed drone attack on Konotop, Sumy Oblast. The strike is part of ongoing assaults on civilian areas. Emergency services are on-site to assess the damage. The attack underscores the persistent threat to civilians in the region.
On September 16, Russian forces launched airstrikes on Bohodukhiv and Podoly in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring two civilians and damaging residential buildings and agricultural facilities. The attacks involved guided aerial bombs and prompted investigations into war crimes.
This morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on 15 Ukrainian regions, primarily targeting critical civilian infrastructure and our energy system. Our partners can help us end Russian terror sooner by allowing Ukraine’s long-range strikes on all legitimate military targets.