On the 943rd day of the war, the Ukrainian Air Forces announced that several units crossed the border into Russia in another sector, a new successful operation following the incursion in the Kursk region. The exact location where the Ukrainian soldiers crossed into Russia was not revealed.
A crucial week begins for the war in Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced before leaving for New York, where he will participate in the UN sessions, followed by meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and possibly Donald Trump.
The focus is on presenting and obtaining support for a strategy to compel Russia to end the war in Ukraine. There isn't much official information about the so-called Victory Plan. It is known that it includes measures that allies will need to implement quickly by the end of this year.
On the front, Russia launched guided aerial bomb attacks in Zaporizhia, injuring at least 16 civilians, including a child. However, the drone and missile attack launched by Russia last night was less intense than before. In the morning, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on an ambulance in Bilozerka, Herson region, injuring two people.
It has also been reported that the US is preparing a new military aid package worth $375 million, including patrol boats, ammunition for HIMARS, and artillery ammunition.
What's Happening on the Frontline
- Attack with Injuries in Zaporizhia - At least 16 civilians, including a child, were injured on Sunday evening due to Russia's aerial attacks on the city of Zaporizhia in the southeast of the country, as reported by Ukrainian officials cited by Kyiv Independent. Rescuers evacuated residents from several damaged apartment buildings. In this attack, Russia used its guided aerial bombs KAB, stated the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
- Ambulance Hit by Drone - Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on an ambulance in Bilozerka, Herson region. The attack occurred in the morning, and two paramedics were injured, as announced by the regional military administration on Telegram.
- Russians Taking It Easy - Russia launched fewer drones and missiles last night. Only two Kh-59/69 missiles and four Shahed drones targeted Ukraine. Three drones were destroyed by air defense, and the remaining targets were eliminated with the help of electronic jamming, as reported by the Ukrainian Air Forces.
- Massive Attack Repelled - The 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army announced that they repelled a massive attack near Kurakhove, in the Donetsk region. The Russians attempted to break through the defensive lines near the village of Kostiantynivka with 20 pieces of equipment, including 14 armored vehicles, tanks, and infantry. However, Brigade 79 spotted the convoy in time and used artillery, drones, and anti-tank missiles to repel the attack, as reported by The Kyiv Independent. Ukrainian soldiers destroyed two tanks, damaged another, as well as two armored carriers. "Our drone operators arranged a spectacular safari for the Russian infantry," transmitted the Ukrainian unit. In the last 24 hours, Russian troops launched 28 attacks in this sector of the front, as announced Monday morning by the Ukrainian army's General Staff.
What's Happening in Russia
- Ukrainians Crossed the Border Again - Units from the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade crossed the border into Russia in another sector, announced the Ukrainian Air Forces. "It is the second successful operation of crossing the Russian border since the beginning of the operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation," stated the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces Command, cited by Ukrainska Pravda. Ukrainian forces posted a video recording of troops entering Russian territory and the initial exchanges of fire. The footage shows a Ukrainian tank firing at Russian positions. The Command did not disclose the location where Ukrainian forces crossed the border.
- Fighting in Kursk - Ukrainian forces continue operations in the Kursk region. In the last 24 hours, the Russians launched 16 airstrikes and used 27 guided bombs, as reported by the Ukrainian General Staff on Monday, according to Ukrainian Pravda.
Other Relevant Information
- Zelensky Arrives in New York - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in New York to participate in the UN General Assembly sessions, as announced by the state news agency Ukrinform on Sunday, cited by Reuters. He will attend the UN General Assembly sessions, followed by presenting a "victory plan" to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in separate meetings scheduled for Thursday. Zelensky may also meet with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
- What We Know About the Victory Plan - Officially, not much is known about the Victory Plan devised by Ukraine. Danilo Lubkivskyi, the head of the Security Forum in Kyiv, believes that it will likely include tightening sanctions against Russia, securing Ukraine's airspace, prospects for Ukraine's NATO membership, and international security guarantees. Another crucial element is probably the agreement of the US and other allies to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons to target military objectives deep in Russia, a capability experts consider essential for Ukraine to have a chance to defeat Moscow. Details HERE.
- A New Aid Package - The US is preparing a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, a larger package after months of approving only small packages for Kiev's military operations. Two American officials told Reuters that the aid package, expected to be announced this week, includes patrol boats, additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, spare parts, and other weapons.