Russian strike damages power facility in Ivano-Frankivsk, leaving central city without electricity

"A nighttime Russian drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk damaged a critical infrastructure site, causing a power outage in the city's central area, Ivano-Frankivsk governor Svitlana Onyschuk reported.

Prykarpattiaoblenergo reported the streets left without power - they are Nezalezhnosti, Konovaltsia, Sichovykh Striltsiv, Stepan Bandera, and parts of adjacent streets." NV

US must get out of Ukraine – Trump

"The United States needs a clear exit strategy for the Ukraine conflict, Donald Trump has told supporters at a campaign rally, insisting that neither his Democratic rival Kamala Harris nor President Joe Biden has any such plan.

“Biden and Kamala got us into this war in Ukraine, and now they can't get us out. They can't get us out,” the former president told the crowd in Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, reiterating his promise to end the conflict immediately if he is re-elected.
“I think that we're stuck in that war unless I'm president. I'll get it done. I'll negotiate; I’ll get us out. We gotta get out. Biden says, ‘We will not leave until we win,’” Trump claimed.
“What happens if the Russians win? That’s what they do – they fight wars. As someone told me the other day, they beat Hitler; they beat Napoleon. That’s what they do. They fight. And it’s not pleasant,” Trump said.
At another campaign rally on Monday, the Republican candidate claimed that Vladimir Zelensky wants Harris to win “so badly” because, as long as Democrats remain in power, the Ukrainian leader walks away with $60 billion every time he comes to the US." RT

154 combat engagements over past day, situation in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors the toughest

"There were 154 combat engagements on the front lines over the past day, the enemy continues its offensive actions.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted three assaults near Vovchansk. Also, enemy aviation struck residential areas of Kharkiv with seven guided bombs, causing casualties among civilians and damage to civilian infrastructure.

In the Kupiansk sector, there were 12 attacks by the invaders during the day. The defense forces repelled enemy assaults near Synkivka, Andriivka, Kruhliakivka, Pishchane, Stelmakhivka, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 22 times, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Druzhkivka, Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Nevske, Torske, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Zarichne.
In the Siversk sector, three enemy assaults were repelled near Verkhniokamianske and Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked 10 times near Kalynivka, Mynkivka, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, supported by aviation, carried out 12 attacks near Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, and close to New York.
The situation in Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest, there, the Ukrainian defenders disrupted 25 enemy assaults near Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretske, Krasnyi Yar, Novohrodivka, Mykolaivka, Marynivka, and Zelenyi Pole. The highest intensity of attacks was near Novotoretske.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 20 attacks. The most active enemy attempts to advance were near Heorhiivka and Tsukuryne. Also, the enemy attacked towards Dalnie, Kostiantynivka, Katerynivka, and Zhelanne Druhe.
In the Vremivka direction, the enemy carried out eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, Katerynivka, Vodiane, and Pavlivka, actively using bomber aviation.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian forces shelled Bilohiria with unguided aerial rockets.
The operation in Russia’s Kursk region is going on, the enemy aviation continues to flatten its own villages and towns. Russian aircraft launched 13 airstrikes with 19 guided bombs on their own territory over the past day.
In the Volyn and Polissia sector, there are no signs of enemy offensive group formations.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy actively uses artillery and aviation to strike Ukrainian settlements from the Russian territory." Ukrin

What Was A Japanese Spy Doing In Belarus?

"Belarusian media reported earlier this month that their security services busted a Japanese spy. He allegedly entered into a fictitious marriage that helped him legalize his stay in the country, after which he set up a business in Gomel to explain his travels, including to the border. He also taught Japanese. The spy allegedly had over 9,000 photos of roads, bridges, and military facilities and was actively in contact with his embassy. These reports raised a lot of eyebrows since few expected Japan to spy on Belarus." ZH

143 combat clashes on front lines in past day

"As many as 143 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine. Seven combat clashes took place in the Kupiansk sector. Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks outside Hlushkivka, Kucherivka, Kolisnykivka, and Stelmakhivka.

In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 19 enemy attacks near Cherneshchyna, Druzheliubivka, Nevske, Makiivka, Dibrova, Torske, and Dronivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one attack near Fedorivka.
Ukrainian soldiers repelled five attempts by the invaders to advance near Kalynivka, Klishchiivka, Bila Hora and Predtechyne in the Kramatorsk sector. The situation is under control.
With the support of attack aircraft, the enemy tried to advance 15 times in the Toretsk sector. The enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders outside the settlements of Dachne, Toretsk, and Nelipivka.
The enemy launched 30 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The Russian army tried to advance in the direction of Vozdvyzhenka, Marynivka, Myroliubivka, Novotoretske, Mykolaivka, Novohrodivka, Zhuravka, Krasnyi Yar, and Zelene Pole.
Ukrainian forces continued to hold back the enemy in the Kurakhove sector near Tsukuryne, Heorhiivka, Kostiantynivka, Katerynivka and Ukrainsk, where the occupiers made 21 attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses.
Near Pavlivka and Vuhledar of the Donetsk region in the Vremivka sector, the enemy made eight attempts to capture Ukrainian positions.
Over the past day, in the Orikhiv sector, the enemy carried out one attack near Novoandriyivka, Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted four unsuccessful assaults.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the operational situation has not changed significantly. There were no signs of enemy offensive groups being formed.
According to Lykhovii, Ukrainian forces continued to conduct operations in the Kursk direction, where the enemy launched 11 airstrikes throughout the day, using 15 glide bombs. In addition, the enemy used multiple rocket launchers six times." Ukrin

Ukrainian forces down 66 Russian strike drones overnight

"Ukraine's defense forces shot down 66 out of the 81 Shahed attack drones that the Russians have used to attack Ukraine in the evening. The main direction of the attack was the north and center of Ukraine." Ukrin

Japan fires at Russian jets in its airspace as World War fears continue to escalate

"Russian aircrafts were intercepted by Japanese fighter jets firing warning flares, Tokyo officials reported - escalating fears of violence across the globe.

In an urgent media briefing today, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that Russian planes trespassed into Japanese airspace near Rebun Island in Hokkaido three times from 1pm to 3pm local time." MS

162 battles along frontlines over past day, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors the hottest

"162 combat clashes on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Ukrainian forces repelled 35 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and 28 in the Kurakhove sector.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy kept on conducting their assault operations. Seven combat clashes occurred near Vovchansk and Tykhe.

In the Kupiansk sector, there were 16 engagements. The Ukrainian forces repelled the Russian assaults near Petropavlivka, Synkivka, Hlushkivka, Kruhliakivka, Lozova and Stelmakhivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 13 assaults by Russians near Makiivka, Nevske, Bilohorivka, Cherneshchyna, Druzheliubivka, Novosadove, and Dibrova.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks near Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainians disrupted 12 attempts by the invaders to break through the defenses near Kalynivka, Klishchiivka, Hryhorivka, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces, supported by aviation, carried out nine assaults, concentrating their efforts near Dachne, Toretsk and Shcherbynivka. Also, the enemy attacked near Nelipivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 35 attacks. The enemy’s main efforts were concentrated near Krasnyi Yar, Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretsk, Hrodivka, Novohrodivka, Selydove, Marynivka, Myroliubivka, and Mykhailivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the Russians near Hirnyk, Tsukuryne, Zhelanne Druhe, Heorhiivka, Katerynivka, and Kostiantynivka. In total, the Russian forces attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses in this sector 28 times.
In the Vremivka sector, the invaders carried out six attacks on the Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar.
In the Orikhiv sector, there were two unsuccessful enemy attacks near Robotyne.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians conducted one unsuccessful assault and were rebuffed.
The Defense forces of Ukraine continue their operation in Russia’s Kursk region. According to the General Staff, over the past day, the enemy carried out 16 airstrikes using 27 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Zelensky Begins Busy US Week With Tour Of Pennsylvania Ammo Plant

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a packed schedule this week in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US. On Sunday, he toured an ammunition factory in Scranton, PA. He is set to address the UN General Assembly's annual gathering in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a meeting in Washington, DC, with the Biden administration, where he will likely unveil a "victory plan."

Zelensky's PR team published a recap of the president's visit to the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Scranton Operations factory. This massive 495,000-square-foot government-owned facility manufactures 155mm artillery shells." ZH

163 combat clashes on front lines, most enemy attacks concentrated near Selydove

"163 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines on September 21.
The fiercest fighting was raging in the Lyman, Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. The greatest concentration of Russian attacks was observed near Selydove.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to launch offensive operations near Vovchansk. In addition, the enemy's aircraft attacked residential areas in Kharkiv with glide bombs, affecting the civilian population and damaging civilian infrastructure.

In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders launched seven attacks throughout the day. Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Synkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kruhliakivka, Kotliarivka, Stelmakhivka, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 28 attacks near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Nevske, Torske, Terny, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Bilohorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled the assault of the Russian invaders near Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked 11 times outside Kalynivka, Maiske, Andriivka, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, with the support of aircraft, carried out 12 attacks near Nelipivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 28 assault and offensive operations of the aggressor towards the settlements of Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretsk, Krasniyi Yar, Novohrodivka, Selydove, Marynivka, and Mykhailivka. The greatest concentration of enemy attacks was recorded near Selydove.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 25 attacks. The invaders most actively tried to advance in the area of the settlement of Heorhiivka. In addition, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions near Tsukuryne, Hirnyk, Kostiantynivka, Katerynivka, and Zhelanne Druhe.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy carried out nine assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Vuhledar, Katerynivka, Vodiane, and Pavlivka. The enemy actively used bomber aircraft for strikes in this sector.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian invaders launched unsuccessful attacks near Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, invading forces stormed Ukrainian positions near Robotyne, Novoandriivka, and Novodanylivka four times.
Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region is ongoing. Enemy aircraft continue to raze their villages and cities to the ground. Over the past day, Russian planes carried out 26 airstrikes using 33 glide bombs against their own territory." Ukrin

Haifa Burning After Hezbollah Strikes

"In the overnight Hezbollah has launched an attack on targets deep inside Israel in what is likely the longest range strike since the conflict began. Israel's Haifa has been devastated waves of rockets, and significant damage on the ground has been revealed Sunday, including on Israeli residential neighborhoods." ZH

Hezbollah Rockets Trigger Sirens Near Christian Holy Site of Capernaum

"Hezbollah rockets triggered air raid sirens near the Christian holy site of Capernaum according to Israeli websites that provide alerts about incoming rockets, missiles, and drones to allow Israelis to take cover." Breitbart

Ukraine Scores More Large Hits On Russian Ammo Storage Depots

"Ukraine's military claimed several more successful strikes on Russian ammo depots. They happened in southern Krasnodar and western Tver regions, resulting in significant evacuations of more than 1,000 Russian citizens.

Ukraine's army said two Russian weapons depots were struck, among them one of Moscow's "three largest ammunition storage bases" crucial for supplying its forces operating in Donbass, according to Ukrainian sources." ZH

Lithuania may send fire engines intended for Zimbabwe to Ukraine

"Lithuania is exploring the option of sending 17 fire engines to Ukraine. These vehicles were impounded in Klaipėda last year due to sanctions and were initially destined for Zimbabwe. Last week, South African state-owned news website The Herald urged Lithuania to hand over 17 vehicles purchased by Zimbabwe from Belarus last year.

The vehicles were detained at the Klaipėda seaport in March last year, according to Zimbabwe's attorney general." Pravada

Aide to former top Ukrainian general killed in Russian strike

"An aide and close associate of former top Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny has been killed in a Russian missile strike in Donbass." RT