Luhansk Oblast
The occupiers are organizing voting near the front line, putting people in danger. The Russian authorities are willing to expose the civilian population in the temporarily occupied territories to mortal danger in order to create an image of legitimacy for the sham "elections".
Around 40 Czech lawmakers called the elections to Russia’s State Duma illegitimate due to repression and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. They urged the EU not to recognize the results and to impose sanctions.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Su-24 in Saky, as well as UAV facilities, ammunition and fuel depots. The "Grenadier" reconnaissance posts were also attacked.
The SBU urged residents of the occupied territories not to participate in Russia’s elections on September 18–20. Those who facilitate them face up to 10 years in prison.
In the occupied territories, Russians are holding exhibitions about collaborators and war participants, involving children and forcibly involving students. The CPD reports the militarization of young people.
The Ukrainian military carried out strikes on UAV command posts, drone storage facilities, and Russian weapons depots in the occupied territories.
According to Russian sources, Ukraine’s Armed Forces counterattacked near Lyman and may have pushed Russian forces back to the Zherebets River. ISW allows for greater gains.
Ukrainian forces struck air defense facilities, a defense industry plant, and UAV centers in the occupied territories and in Russia. The damage is being assessed.
Russian special services may be preparing terrorist attacks in the temporarily occupied territories during the voting on September 18–20. The goal is to blame Ukraine and disrupt the peace process.
Ukrainian forces struck enemy targets in Donetsk, Luhansk and occupied Crimea. The targets included a boat and reconnaissance systems.
Analysts assess that exaggerated reports by the Russian military are harming Russia’s operations. At the same time, the Kremlin uses fabricated gains in its demands toward Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops struck a bridge over the North Crimean Canal, an ammunition depot, and enemy command posts. The damage is being assessed.
Two entrepreneurs have been charged with aiding the aggressor state. They supplied Russia with electronic warfare systems, drone equipment, and funds.
SSO units destroyed a Russian field artillery depot in the settlement of Teple in occupied Luhansk region. The arsenal supplied the 8th Combined Arms Army.
Russia has stockpiles, produces and receives missiles and drones, so massive attacks may continue for weeks. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi links the escalation to pressure on Ukraine and elections in the Russian Federation.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck enemy military targets in Russia’s Bryansk Region, as well as in Luhansk Region. The damage is being assessed.
The Defense Forces struck the occupiers’ military facilities in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Bryansk and Kursk regions, as well as in Crimea. The damage is being assessed.
The Russian Federation plans to hold so-called "elections" to the State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 18–20, 2026. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called on people not to legitimize them.
Ukraine’s long-range drones are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, while the development of DeepStrike is opening up new targets deep inside Russia for Ukraine.
The General Staff confirmed strikes on enemy facilities in Donetsk, Crimea, the Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk regions, and Belgorod Oblast.
The General Staff confirmed that Russian military targets were hit, including in Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region. The damage is being clarified.
Ukrainian drone strikes damaged substations in the occupied Kherson region. The timeframe for restoring electricity is unknown.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes are reducing the volume of Russian exports, halting the operation of oil refineries, undermining Russia’s capabilities to produce rocket fuel, and effectively blocking the activities of the Black Sea Fleet.
Following a drone attack on the thermal power plant in Shchastia, occupied areas of four regions were left without electricity. The timeline for restoration is unknown.
The SBU and police defused a bomb containing 1 kg of RDX that had been planted under an official’s car seat. The suspect was detained in Poland.
The Defense Forces struck occupiers’ facilities in Crimea and the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. The targets included a radar station, a repair base, and warehouses.
The Defense Forces struck enemy military facilities in the occupied territories. A Su-33, a MiG-29 and an Orion UAV were damaged at the airfield in Anapa.
Robert Brovdi reported that 66 targets in the Russian rear were hit during the night of August 24. They included a MiG-29, four radar stations, energy facilities, and vessels.
The Defense Forces struck a bridge over the Molochna River, UAV warehouses, a repeater, and the enemy's command posts. Losses are being уточнюються.
Ukraine has returned 103 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Border Guard Service and the National Guard from Russian captivity. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and various directions.