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Demographic toll of Russia-Ukraine war threatens future, WSJ reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be partly motivated by demographic concerns. "He wants to use Ukraine and its people to consolidate the Slavic core of Russia," the report says.
DeepState: Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk
The Russian troops moved forward in Hrodivka and Ukrainske, both located near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian official says WSJ report on 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed inflated
MP and Committee on National Security member Roman Kostenko says the plausible number is up to 50,000, while he didn't name precize data due to some personnel missing.
Ukraine boosts 2024 defense budget by $12 billion amid ongoing war
Tax increases and internal borrowing will cover this previously unfunded deficit to sustain defense spending until the end of the year.
Czech defense company supplying arms to NATO countries opens office in Ukraine
The company plans to localize arms and ammunition production in Ukraine.
Ukraine auctions iconic hotel in Kyiv’s center, other Soviet-times state properties to raise more money for army
The government sold the hotel "Ukraine" for $61 million. Other yet bigger auctions are scheduled as part of "Big Privatization"
Ukraine to implement new defense planning system by 2025 for NATO interoperability
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a new Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) model aimed at enhancing decision-making in the defense sector. The system will guide the development of the Armed Forces’ capabilities over the next 5-10 years, aligning with NATO standards.
Russian authorities conceal whereabouts of Crimean Tatar activist Aziz Akhtemov
Akhtemov, along with his cousin, was convicted in 2021 on politically motivated charges and sentenced to 13 years.
Ammunition depot in Russia’s Tver Oblast is burning after drone strike
An ammo depot was hit, sparking a fierce fire. Locals fled as Ukraine claimed a strike on high-tech missiles.
Russian attack hits power facilities in Sumy, kills one in Kirovohrad Oblast
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 46 out of 52 Shahed drones launched by Russia in a nighttime assault across multiple oblasts.
ISW: Russia continues to use social media to interfere in elections and destabilize
The US State Department imposed sanctions on entities connected to Russia Today for alleged involvement in covert influence and information operations across multiple continents.
Russia reports shooting down 54 drones
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on 18 Sept. the repell of a massive drone attack, omitting any mention of an incident in Toropets, Tver Oblast, where a drone attack on a military facility reportedly caused a significant fire.
Ukraine denies any ties between suspect in Trump assassination attempt and International Legion
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the global community not to link Ryan Wesley Routh, the American accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, with Ukraine. Officials emphasized that Routh has no connections to the Ukrainian International Legion or any defense forces.
Ukraine approves law allowing foreigners to serve as officers in Ukrainian military
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that foreign fighters defending Ukraine, along with their families, will be eligible for citizenship.
Sweden to increase defense spending to 2.4% of GDP, in particular to help Ukraine
Sweden's planned defense budget increase of over 170 billion kronor between 2025-2030 aims to prepare the country for a more challenging security environment.
Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says
A missile attack by Ukraine's navy has reportedly destroyed significant ammunition stockpiles that Russian forces had accumulated near Mariupol.
Ukraine urges World Chess Federation to maintain ban on Russian and Belarusian players
The appeal comes as FIDE plans to discuss the potential reinstatement of these federations at its General Assembly in Budapest.
Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, injuring 7 people, including 4 rescuers
A Russian attack using FAB-250 bombs with gliding modules injured seven people in Kharkiv, including rescue workers fighting a nearby fire.
US arrests Russian citizen for illegally exporting military-use electronics to Russia
Denis Postovoy, a 44-year-old Russian, has been arrested in Sarasota, Florida, on charges of violating US export restrictions, money laundering, and smuggling military microelectronics to Russia