A Russian attack using guided aerial bombs struck a multi-story apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 41 people, including three children. This attack occurred at the same time as Ukraine reported intercepting a guided missile and 10 Shahed drones overnight, highlighting the ongoing threat of aerial attacks faced by Ukrainian civilians. According to UK military intelligence, Russian forces have intensified their offensive operations across the entire frontline, using airborne and naval infantry units to attack Ukrainian positions. Russia has also claimed to have intercepted 29 Ukrainian drones in a large-scale attack, with air defenses active in regions spanning over 1,000 kilometers.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Ukrainian troops have made advances in Kursk Oblast and have captured several villages. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is concentrating up to 70,000 troops in Kursk Oblast in response to these advances. As of September 15, 2024, the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the invasion are as follows:
– Personnel: 633,800 (+1,170)
– Tanks: 8,680 (+6)
– Armored personnel vehicles (APV): 17,063 (+20)
– Artillery systems: 18,109 (+23)
– Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 1,186
– Anti-aircraft systems: 947
– Aircraft: 369
– Helicopters: 328
– Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV): 15,234 (+85)
– Cruise missiles: 2,592 (+1)
– Warships/boats: 28
– Submarines: 1
– Vehicles and fuel tanks: 24,684 (+53)
In terms of intelligence and technology, Ukraine will receive twelve PzH 2000 self-propelled guns from Qatar, with the help of Germany. These guns are known for their precision and rapid-fire capabilities, making them a valuable addition to Ukraine’s arsenal. Additionally, Ukrainian armed forces are now equipped with shells from India for their Polish PT-91 Twardy tanks, which are typically used to engage the enemy from closed positions or to fire at infantry.
According to Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, North Korean munitions are having a significant impact on the intensity of combat operations in Ukraine. The Netherlands has failed to assemble a promised Patriot air defense system for Ukraine after an unnamed partner withdrew from the project. The Dutch government is now seeking new partners to complete the system.
In international news, Ukraine has offered assistance to six European countries in overcoming the consequences of floods, signaling a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of climate-related disasters. President Zelenskyy has also outlined Ukraine’s victory plan, which includes four main points and one additional point. He also warned about the potential for authoritarian figures to divide the world.
The United States plans to deliver a substantial package of aid to Ukraine by the end of September, with the goal of putting Ukraine in a strong position on the battlefield. This aid will include military support and assistance in other areas.
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