According to the President’s Office, more than 300 settlements have been liberated as a result of the offensive which started on 29 August. Although Ukraine announced the offensive would focus on Kherson Oblast, the real blow was delivered in the northeast, where Ukraine keeps moving forward now.
Reuters: US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers
The US announced sanctions against two Russian individuals and three companies, accusing them of facilitating arms transfers, including ballistic missiles, from North Korea to Russia for using against Ukraine.