Russia-Ukraine War Updates: September 12, 2024. As the war enters its 930th day, here are the latest developments:
Fighting
- Russian forces pushed Ukrainian troops out of 10 settlements in the Kursk region, with unclear prospects for the counterattack.
- Ukraine’s air force shot down 44 Russian drones and intercepted five missiles overnight.
- Russian forces attacked energy facilities in Konotop, injuring at least 13 people.
Politics and diplomacy
- The US and UK pledged over $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, focusing on rebuilding the power grid.
- The UK imposed new sanctions on Russian tankers, limiting oil exports.
- Officials discussed providing Ukraine with long-range weapons and combat brigades.
Weapons
- Iran denied supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, criticizing Western sanctions.
- The UK vowed to provide additional air defense missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine.
- NATO aircraft in the Baltic states were urged to shoot down Russian drones.
- Russian policy hawk suggested using nuclear weapons in response to NATO aggression.
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