Russia may have claimed a victory in the battle for Vuhledar, but Ukraine’s tactical withdrawal from Prechistivka may have set a trap for the Russian forces. In a show of strength, Ukrainian troops have raised their flag in New York, Donetsk Oblast, reasserting their presence in the hotly disputed town in eastern Ukraine. The tension between the two countries has escalated further as Russian drone debris was found near the Ukrainian parliament, leading Kyiv city officials to believe that the building may have been a target in the attack.
According to Forbes, Ukrainian brigades have launched targeted counterattacks to defend Pokrovsk, a town that was once thought to be inevitably conquered by Russia. However, with these counterattacks, the Russian conquest of Pokrovsk now appears to be uncertain. In a bold move, Ukrainian drones have also struck a Russian ammo depot in Voronezh Oblast, allegedly destroying North Korean missiles. This has prompted Ukrainian officials to declare that they will also target Iranian missiles in their next strike.
In a major blow to Russia’s military capabilities, Ukrainian air defense has successfully shot down 58 out of 67 Shahed drones that were used in an overnight attack on Ukraine. The remaining drones were either lost due to electronic warfare systems or left Ukrainian-controlled airspace. The attack on the ammo depot in Voronezh Oblast has caused massive explosions, leading local authorities to declare an emergency situation and evacuate the area.
As of September 7, 2024, the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the invasion are as follows: 623,990 personnel (+1,270), 8,632 tanks (+1), 16,878 armored personnel vehicles, 17,774 artillery systems (+29), 1,178 MLRS, 942 anti-aircraft systems, 368 aircraft, 328 helicopters, 14,784 UAVs (+52), 2,588 cruise missiles (+1), 28 warships/boats, 1 submarine, and 24,171 vehicles and fuel tanks (+55).
In a show of support, the CIA Director Burns and MI6 Chief Moore have praised Ukraine’s “audacious” incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast and emphasized the importance of sustained Western support. They also stated that there was a genuine risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in the fall of 2022. The Ukrainian Border Service has reported that there is no significant Russian military threat in Belarus, as Russia only maintained 12,000 troops in the country in 2023, compared to Belarus’ own military of 50,000.
Canada has announced its support for Ukraine’s defense efforts by delivering rocket motors and warheads, training pilots, and providing other forms of assistance. In addition, Spanish has also pledged its support by donating a HAWK anti-aircraft battery and joining two international coalitions backing Ukraine. The US and Ukraine are also collaborating on developing alternatives to Soviet-era air-defense systems, with the goal of localizing the production of new air-defense missiles in Ukraine to replace the S-300 surface-to-air and R-27 air-to-air missiles. The US has also announced new military aid for Ukraine.
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