In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the situation on September 17, 2024, saw continued fighting and political developments.
In terms of fighting, a Russian drone attack in Ukraine’s Kyiv region resulted in injuries and damaged homes, with Ukraine’s Air Force claiming to have shot down the majority of drones targeting various regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported heavy fighting in the eastern front, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Russia ordered the evacuation of settlements near the Ukrainian border and claimed to have retaken villages previously captured by Ukraine.
On the political front, French researcher Laurent Vinatier pleaded guilty in a Russian court to charges of unlawfully collecting military information, with the possibility of a reduced sentence. Two individuals in the US were charged with illegal smuggling and conspiring to violate export controls by selling equipment to Russia’s nuclear energy industry. Meanwhile, Ukraine added Russian-Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova to its national security blacklist for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda through her documentary on soldiers in Ukraine.
In terms of weapons, Iran’s President denied transferring weapons to Russia for use in the conflict, despite accusations from the US and its allies. Outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed talks on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles but emphasized that decisions on their use should be made by individual countries.
Overall, the conflict continues to escalate with ongoing fighting, diplomatic tensions, and accusations of illegal activities related to the war.
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