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Combat Operations

• Russian Strikes Cut Power In Ukraine's Sumy Region RFE/RL 17 Sep 2024 -- The Sumy region in northeastern Ukraine battled extensive power outages on September 17 after an overnight attack by Russian drones that sent emergency crews and Ukrainian officials scrambling to repair damage and tap into backup facilities for water and other utility infrastructure.
• Ukraine says Russian drone attack targeted energy sites in Sumy VOA 17 Sep 2024 -- A Ukrainian Navy missile strike demolished Russian ammunition depots near the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to a statement on Tuesday from the Ukrainian navy.

Ukraine

• A Good, Strong Content of the Military Package for Our Victory Plan Has Been Prepared - Address by the President President of Ukraine 17 Sep 2024
• The State Emergency Service of Ukraine is Committed to Its Mission of Saving Lives Under Any Circumstances - President President of Ukraine 17 Sep 2024
• Andriy Yermak Urged the Verkhovna Rada to Adopt Legislative Amendments to Comply with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention President of Ukraine 17 Sep 2024

Russia

• Russian Defence Ministry report on repelling an invasion attempt of the AFU on the territory of the Russian Federation (17 September 2024) Russia MoD 17 Sep 2024 -- The Sever Group of Forces carrying on offensive actions inflicted damage on the 22nd, 41st, and 115th mechanised brigades, 17th Tank Brigade, 82nd air assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 1st National Guard Brigade and 112th and 129th territorial defence brigades near Lyubimovka, Malaya Loknya, Daryino, Nikolo-Daryino, Tolsty Lug, and Plekhovo.
• Trump Jr. Says US Should Find Diplomatic Outcome to Ukraine Conflict, Not Provoke Russia Sputnik 17 Sep 2024 -- The United States should be exploring ways to end the Ukraine conflict instead of strengthening Kiev's strikes against Russia, Donald Trump Jr. said in an opinion piece jointly authored with former independent candidate for president, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Ukraine Loses Over 14,200 Soldiers During Operation in Kursk Area - MoD Sputnik 17 Sep 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have eliminated more than 14,200 Ukrainian soldiers and 119 tanks during military operations in the border areas of the Kursk Region, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.
• Russia Hits Energy Infrastructure Supporting Ukraine's Military-Industrial Complex Sputnik 17 Sep 2024 -- According to the Russian Defense Ministry, air defenses also shot down a US-made HIMARS rocket and 36 drones over the past day.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President of ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Sep 2024

United States

• Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 17 Sep 2024
• Pentagon inspector general: Ukraine is 'job one' for defense oversight VOA 17 Sep 2024 -- Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. Congress has appropriated $174 billion, including U.S. weapons and materiel, to respond to the crisis and help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's aggression.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

News Reports

• Interview: Former British Air Commander Says Ukraine Must 'Inflict Maximum Pain' On Russia RFE/RL 17 Sep 2024 -- Sean Bell served as a combat pilot and air vice marshal in the Royal Air Force and held several other positions in the British Defense Ministry. He is now a military analyst for Sky News.
• Leaked Records Detail Vast Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Ukraine, EU RFE/RL 17 Sep 2024 -- A trove of leaked records from a Russian disinformation campaign reveals how Moscow sought to discredit Ukraine and Western governments that support it while also trying to boost support for far-right political parties in the European Union.