As the war continues into its 946th day, here are the latest developments on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Fighting
Violence escalated in Ukraine with several attacks reported:
Six people died in Russian attacks on a medical center in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine.
Ukraine’s air force shot down 69 of 73 Russian drones in an overnight attack.
A missile strike on Kryvyi Rih killed three and injured six.
A drone attack in Izmail left three dead and 11 injured.
Russia claimed to capture Marynivka as its forces advanced towards Pokrovsk.
Politics and Diplomacy
Political developments and international responses included:
President Zelenskyy presented Ukraine’s war “victory plan” to Trump in New York.
China and Brazil led a meeting to support a plan to end the war, despite Zelenskyy’s dismissal.
Concerns were raised over Russia’s development of a China-backed attack drone program.
South Korea accused Russia of illegal arms trade with North Korea.
Nine children returned from Russia to Ukraine with Qatar’s help.
Russia’s FSB is investigating journalists reporting in occupied areas.