As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues into its 937th day, the main developments on September 19, 2024, include a Russian attack on Kropyvnytskyi resulting in one death and an injured elderly woman. The Ukrainian air force successfully shot down 46 out of 52 drones launched by Moscow and Russia’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region has been halted.
In retaliation, Ukraine struck an arms depot in Russia’s Tver region, causing a massive fire and the evacuation of a nearby town. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to discuss a “victory plan” with US President Joe Biden during an upcoming visit to the US. Zelenskyy is also set to address the United Nations Security Council as world leaders gather in New York for the annual UN meetings.
On the diplomatic front, defence ministers from NATO’s eastern flank are seeking a collective response to Russian violations of their airspace with drones and missiles targeting Ukraine. Additionally, Russia has detained Major General Denis Putilov on suspicion of bribery within the defense sector.
Amidst the conflict, US officials are seeking more detailed information from Ukraine on how they plan to use Western-supplied long-range weapons for strikes deep into Russia and how these weapons fit into their overall war strategy.
The ongoing violence and political maneuvering in the region highlight the complex and volatile nature of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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