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Combat Operations

• 'Chaos, Screams, And Explosions': Ukrainian Forces Make Modest But Important Gains In Grueling Counteroffensive RFE/RL 24 Sep 2023 -- After months of intense fighting to dislodge Russian units north and south of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's forces recaptured the nearby tactically important village of Klishchiyivka in a move that Ukrainian officials say could set the stage for further military advances.

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Pivots To Talk Of Postwar Rebuild, As Kherson Hit, Russians Impose Donetsk Curfew RFE/RL 24 Sep 2023 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pivoted to postwar reconstruction after his return to Europe from North America, as Ukrainian intelligence claimed a major blow against Russia's navy in annexed Crimea. Russian officials also said a Ukrainian drone struck near Russian intelligence offices in the northern city of Kursk as Moscow's full-scale invasion reached the 19-month mark.
• Zelenskyy Describes Visit to the West as 'Very Productive' VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his visit to the U.S. and Canada this week as "very productive."
• It was a very productive week, we have a lot of good defense and other decisions - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 24 Sep 2023

Russia

• Russia says inflicted heavy damage on Ukrainian forces Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Russia's defense ministry has said that its military inflicted heavy damage on Kiev forces, killing a multitude of enemy forces while destroying their tanks, armored battle vehicles, drones and munitions depots.
• Russian Air Defense Systems Destroy Ukrainian Drone Over Kursk Region - Defense Ministry Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- The Russian air defense systems have repelled an attack of a Ukrainian airplane-type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and destroyed the drone over the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
• Ukraine Loses About 340 Troops Near Donetsk, Zaporozhye in 24 Hours Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian forces lost around 340 troops in the Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
• Russian Forces Repel 5 Ukrainian Attacks in Krasny Liman Direction Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- Russian armed forces have repelled five attacks by Ukrainian military in the Krasny Liman direction, eliminating up to 20 Ukrainian troops, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the press center of Russia's Center Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
• Russia's Modified Lancet Drones May Prod Ukraine to 'Rearrange' Its Military Assets - Report Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- The Russian army uses Lancet drones in the special operation zone to target various Ukrainian military assets such as howitzers, air defenses, multiple launch rocket systems, as well as command and observation posts, and congregations of troops.
• Addressing UNGA, Russian FM slams West's 'empire of lies', says Kiev peace plan not feasible Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Russia's foreign minister has denounced the West as "an empire of lies," whose overbearing attitude has become intolerable for the rest of the world.

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Foreign Reactions

• 'Never insult Poles again': Warsaw warns Zelensky after his UNGA speech Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has warned his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky never to slander Poland on the world stage again.

News Reports

• Ukraine Grain Shipment Reaches Turkey VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- A second shipment of Ukrainian wheat reached Turkey on Sunday, according to Agence France-Presse. Russia had threatened to attack vessels headed to or from Ukraine. However, Ukraine is now testing shipping waters controlled by NATO members Bulgaria and Romania. The Palau-flagged ship is headed to Egypt.