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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (24 September 2024) Russia MoD 24 Sep 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Ukraine Loses Over 16,700 Soldiers During Operation in Kursk Area - MoD Sputnik 24 Sep 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have eliminated more than 16,700 Ukrainian servicemen and 127 tanks during military operations in the border areas of the Kursk Region, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russian and Laotian servicemen prepare for second phase of Laros 2024 joint military exercise Russia MoD 24 Sep 2024 -- Russian and Laotian servicemen prepared for the second phase of the Laros 2024 joint Russian-Laotian military exercise at the Sergeyevsky training ground in Primorsky region.
• Two Tu-95MS long-range bombers perform scheduled flight over neutral waters of Bering Sea near western coast of Alaska Russia MoD 24 Sep 2024 -- Two Tu-95MS long-range bombers made a scheduled flight over neutral waters of the Bering Sea near western coast of Alaska.
• Russian-Chinese ship detachment enters Sea of Okhotsk during Beibu/Interaction 2024 naval drills Russia MoD 24 Sep 2024 -- A joint detachment of the Pacific Fleet and People's Liberation Army Navy crossed the La Pérouse Strait and entered the Sea of Okhotsk during the Russian-Chinese Beibu/Interaction 2024 naval drills. In the course of the mission, the detachment performed joint manoeuvring, fight against uncrewed surface vehicles of the mock enemy, conducted reconnaissance, and monitored the situation on the surface by deploying ship-borne helicopters.
• Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Golovko engages attack UAV during drills Russia MoD 24 Sep 2024 -- As part of the planned drills, the Northern Fleet's frigate Admiral Golovko trained in fighting against an unmanned aerial vehicle which was targeting the ship.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on September 16-22, 2024 Lithuania MND 24 Sep 2024

Foreign Policy

• UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on the Russian Federation UK FCDO 24 Sep 2024 -- Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
• Russia Condemns Large-Scale Military Attacks by Israel Against Lebanon Sputnik 24 Sep 2024 -- Russia condemns the large-scale military attack by Israel against Lebanon, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

News Reports

• 'Russia's New Elite'? Perm Region Elects Ex-Wagner Fighter Amid Crime Surge RFE/RL 24 Sep 2024 -- A former Wagner mercenary who fought for Russia in Ukraine has been elected speaker of a local parliament in the Perm region amid controversy over hundreds of reports about crimes committed by returning members of the group.