The war between Russia and Ukraine, now in its 937th day, saw significant developments on Thursday, September 19, 2024. In the central city of Kropyvnytskyi, a Russian attack resulted in the death of one person and the injury of a 90-year-old woman. The Ukrainian air force successfully shot down 46 of 52 drones launched by Moscow, and Russia’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region was halted. Ukraine also launched an attack on a Russian arms depot in Tver region, causing a massive fire and injuries to at least 13 people.
On the political and diplomatic front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed plans to end the war with United States President Joe Biden during his upcoming visit. Zelenskyy is set to address the United Nations Security Council, while defence ministers from NATO countries in Eastern Europe called for a collective response to Russian violations of their airspace. In Russia, Major General Denis Putilov was detained on suspicion of bribery, adding to a series of corruption-related arrests in the defense sector.
US officials are seeking more information on how Ukraine plans to use Western-supplied long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia. This comes as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with both sides engaging in military actions and diplomatic efforts to gain an upper hand.
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