As the war enters its 941st day, here are the latest updates from the frontlines.
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the conflict continued to escalate with devastating consequences.
Fighting
- A Russian air attack on Kharkiv in Ukraine left 21 people injured, including an eight-year-old child. President Zelenskyy condemned the use of glide bombs on a residential building, where people were sleeping.
- In Donetsk, Russian strikes on homes in Sloviansk injured residents and trapped a woman under rubble. Two miners were killed in a shelling incident in a mine near Pokrovsk.
- More casualties were reported in the Kherson region, with six people injured in various attacks. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully intercepted the majority of Russian drones launched overnight.
- Tragic incidents also occurred in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, with casualties reported due to Ukrainian shelling.
Politics and Diplomacy
- President Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States aims to push for a peace plan and garner support for Ukraine’s ongoing struggle. Meanwhile, the International Chess Federation rejected a proposal to readmit Russia and Belarus, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Weapons
- Ukraine is in talks to acquire additional fighter jets from European partners, adding to the already existing commitments for aircraft from the US and France.