Skip next section One dead in Zaporizhzhia as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
One dead in Zaporizhzhia as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes
At least one person was killed and several others were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of overnight.
“One man died and another six people were injured including a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy as a result of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia,” the region’s governor Ivan Fedorov said on Telegram.
Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched at least 88 drones — most of which were shot down — plus four missiles.
Meanwhile, Russia’s air force downed 13 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to Russian state media.
Six drones were reportedly shot down each over the and regions, while one was downed over the Bryansk region.
Two civilians were wounded by Ukrainian strikes in the , according to Russian-installed local officials.
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Skip next section Scholz rejects long-range missiles for Ukraine
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
Scholz rejects long-range missiles for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated that on Monday.
Scholz said the German government had already made “a few decisions” regarding military support for Ukraine “that are very clear to me.”
The German leader also said Germany would keep restrictions that prevent Ukraine from firing missiles deep into Russian territory.
“That is not compatible with my personal stance … We will not do that. And we have good reasons for it,” said Scholz, who is in New York City for the UN General Assembly.
Ukraine has asked its allies to supply long-range weapons in order to .
But the German government has repeatedly declined to supply Ukraine with , which has a range greater than 500 kilometers (310 miles).
Some opposition figures in Germany have called on Germany to , especially since the US, Britain and France have already supplied Ukraine with cruise missiles that have a range up to 300 kilometers.
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Skip next section Russian forces enter Donetsk town of Vuhledar: reports
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
Russian forces enter Donetsk town of Vuhledar: reports
Russian forces have begun advancing into the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, according to Russian state media and several on Tuesday.
The hilltop town is regarded by some as a stronghold because it has so far resisted Russian capture since the invasion in 2022.
“Russian units have entered Vuhledar — the storm of the town has begun,” said Yuri Podolyaka, a Ukrainian-born, pro-Russian military blogger.
Meanwhile, Russian state media was targeted by a pincer movement with fighting underway in the east of the town.
Ukraine’s general staff confirmed on Tuesday that Russia had made attempts to capture Ukrainian positions near Pavlivka and Vuhledar. However, no further details were supplied.
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Skip next section Rougly 60% of parts in Russian weapons came via China: Ukraine
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
Rougly 60% of parts in Russian weapons came via China: Ukraine
Ukrainian presidential advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk said that around 60% of foreign parts found in Russian weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine .
“If you take all the usual types of weapons and count the foreign made components – about 60% would be coming from China. We have had lengthy discussions with some manufacturers about this,” Vlasiuk told reporters on Tuesday.
“The PRC (China) is the biggest problem I would say.”
Vlasiuk said parts used in drones, missiles and surveillance tech have also come from the United States, the Netherlands, Japan and Switzerland, among others.
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Skip next section Zelenskyy: ‘We are closer to the end of the war’
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
Zelenskyy: ‘We are closer to the end of the war’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes the end of the war is closer than many people think, he said in an interview with American broadcaster ABC.
“I think that we are closer to the peace than we think,” Zelenskyy was quoted as saying. “We are closer to the end of the war.”
In the interview, he urged the US to continue its strong support for Ukraine.
Afterwards, in a post on Telegram, Zelenskyy said Washington could take decisive action to help end the war in Ukraine
“Now, at the end of the year, we have a real opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and the United States,” he said.
“Decisive action now could hasten the just end of Russian aggression against Ukraine next year.”
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Skip next section Trump: Zelenskyy wants Democrats to win US election
09/24/2024September 24, 2024
Trump: Zelenskyy wants Democrats to win US election
US Republican presidential candidate has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants the Democrats to win the .
“I think Zelenskyy is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion,” Trump said at a campaign rally in western Pennsylvania.
“He wants them to win this election so badly, but I would do differently — I will work out peace.”
In a statement emailed to the Reuters news agency, the Harris campaign slammed Trump for not having said he wants Ukraine to win the war.
zc/wmr (AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters)
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