Donetsk Oblast
Due to shelling, some consumers in five regions were left without electricity. No restrictions on electricity supply are forecast for September 29.
More than a week after the voting, data is still missing on nearly 6 million voters in 21 regions of the Russian Federation and the occupied territories of Ukraine. Analysts link the delay to fraud.
During Operation “Vivaldi,” the Armed Forces of Ukraine remotely operated an explosive-laden BTR-60 on the Lyman axis. This keeps crews safe.
Sybiha said that Russian forces forcibly moved civilians through a gas pipeline near Kupiansk. He called this a violation of international law.
Ukrainian forces struck a Pantsir-S2, command posts, and Russian UAV launch sites. Warehouses and a repair unit were also destroyed.
During the night of September 28, Russia launched 165 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 of them. Hits were recorded at 14 locations.
ISW recorded Ukrainian Armed Forces advances near Kupiansk, Sloviansk, Chasiv Yar, and Oleksandrivka. Ukraine liberated Perebudova in Donetsk region.
Over the course of a week, Russia lost 10,660 troops killed and wounded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have achieved results in the Lyman direction as part of Operation "Vivaldi".
As a result of the strikes on September 26–27, eight people were killed and 42 injured in five regions. The casualties included children, including an 11-month-old girl.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine delivered ground-based kamikaze robots by drones more than 10 km behind enemy lines in Donetsk region. The tactic was used in Operation “Vivaldi.”
The Air Assault Forces said that Mar’ine remains under Ukraine’s control. The Russian Federation has already reported its “liberation” for the second time in 16 months.
Sanctions have been imposed against 44 individuals involved in Russia’s illegal elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The data will be shared with partners.
Dobropillia remains under the control of the Defense Forces, "Azov" stated. Russian assault groups are being destroyed on the approaches to the city.
The occupation administration of the Kherson region plans to involve teenagers in weaving camouflage nets, sewing equipment, and soldering drones for the Russian army. The CNS reports the militarization of children.
Russia brought foreign media workers to occupied Donetsk for staged visits. The Center for Countering Disinformation called it an operation to legitimize the occupation.
A Russian drone struck a vehicle belonging to foreign journalists in Sloviansk. No one was injured, but the equipment and protective gear were burned.
Lee Jae-myung said that Kyiv disclosed the transfer to Seoul of two prisoners of war from North Korea, contrary to the agreement on confidentiality. He warned of risks to diplomacy and security.
Consumers in eight regions have been left without power due to shelling. Bad weather has left more than 600 settlements without electricity; no restrictions are forecast.
At the UN debate, Zelenskyy stated that Putin seeks to seize more Ukrainian cities, not just Donetsk Oblast.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine handed over two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. He also spoke about Putin's promise to seize Donetsk region.
The Defense Forces struck Russian military facilities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The targets included warehouses, UAV control centers, and personnel.
Putin's spokesman said that the Kremlin opposes a ceasefire and demands territorial concessions from Ukraine, its renunciation of NATO, and demilitarization.
“ATESH” reported an undisclosed appeal by deputies to Belousov over losses near Lyman. There is no independent confirmation of the information.
"United Russia" may receive 355 out of 450 seats amid the war, restrictions on the opposition, and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The EU did not recognize these elections.
Ukrainian troops struck a Russian "Kasta" radar station in Donetsk Oblast, a UAV control post, and a location where personnel were gathered.
The Ukrainian military struck Russian facilities in the occupied territories, including drone control centers, a training ground and warehouses. A radar station was also damaged in the Smolensk region.
Russia is holding voting in the occupied parts of four regions of Ukraine. Kyiv called the elections illegal and urged others not to recognize them.
Estonian intelligence reported more than 10,000 Russian casualties in a week. Ukrainian strikes have reduced Russia’s oil-refining capacity by 30%.
Over the past day, Russian forces lost 1,420 troops. Russia's total losses have reached approximately 1,514,910 personnel.
Major General Nikoliuk announced the end of his tenure as commander of the “East” Operational Command. He had led the command since April. Later the command stated that Nikoliuk was returning to his duties in his regular position as commander of the “East” Operational Command .