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Russian occupiers launched a massive shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Russian occupiers launched a massive overnight shelling on Zaporizhzhia, hitting residential areas and key infrastructure, with reports of casualties and widespread damage — latest from EMPR media. (empr.media)
Sep 23, 2024
![Ukrainian paratroopers advancing across the Russian border in the Kursk region after a breakthrough operation, engaging in combat beyond frontier defenses. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ukr-300x189.png)
Ukrainian paratroopers have made another breakthrough across the Russian border
Ukrainian paratroopers from the 95th Air Assault Brigade have achieved a **second successful breach of the Russian border in the Kursk region**, entering enemy territory and engaging in early combat, according to EMPR media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Sep 23, 2024
![International Atomic Energy Agency press briefing calling for Russia to withdraw from the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and return control to Ukraine.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/zaes-1-300x188.png)
The IAEA urges Russia to immediately de-occupy the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The IAEA has urged Russia to immediately de‑occupy the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and return it to full Ukrainian control to safeguard nuclear safety and uphold sovereignty, says EMPR media. (empr.media):contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Sep 20, 2024

A destroyed transformer from one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants, ruined by Russia, has been put on public display
For the first time in Kyiv, a transformer destroyed at a Ukrainian thermal power plant by Russian attacks has been put on public display, symbolizing the impact of the war on infrastructure and daily life. (empr.media)
Sep 20, 2024

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of September 20, 2024
As of September 20, 2024, the Russia‑Ukraine war saw intensified frontline actions, missile and drone strikes, and evolving tactical movements across multiple regions — EMPR media reports the latest verified developments.
Sep 20, 2024
![Poster for the documentary *Russians at War* by Anastasia Trofimova, a subject of Ukrainian MFA criticism over controversial planned screenings. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/rusatwar-300x300.png)
Scandal documantary Russians at War is set to be shown at the Zurich Film Festival
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs blasted plans to screen *Russians at War* at the Zurich Film Festival, calling the film “Russian propaganda” and urging organizers to drop it amid backlash over its portrayal of Russian troops. (empr.media) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sep 19, 2024

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of September 19, 2024
On September 19 2024, the Russia‑Ukraine war remained intense with ongoing frontline clashes and defensive actions by Ukrainian forces as Moscow’s offensive pressure continued — EMPR media’s daily verified update.
Sep 19, 2024
![Satellite view of Russian military warehouses at Toropets in Tver Oblast showing heavy smoke and structural damage after a Ukrainian drone strike in September 2024.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09.09-300x189.png)
Satellite images of the aftermath of the strike on Russian warehouses in Toropets
Satellite images published by investigative journalists reveal large plumes of smoke and damage at Russian military warehouses in Toropets after a Ukrainian drone strike on September 18, 2024, showing the scale of destruction and ongoing conflict. (empr.media):contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sep 18, 2024

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of September 18, 2024
On Sept 18 2024, Russian‑Ukrainian fighting saw intense frontline clashes and Ukraine’s drone strike leveled a major ammunition depot in Russia’s Toropets, causing massive explosions and sustained fires, reports EMPR media. (empr.media)
Sep 18, 2024

A Ukrainian cuisine restaurant has appeared for the first time in the Michelin gastronomic guide
For the first time ever, a Ukrainian cuisine restaurant has been featured in the prestigious Michelin gastronomic guide — a major milestone for Ukraine’s culinary scene and international recognition. (empr.media)
Sep 18, 2024

Poor-quality circuit boards in FPV drones Fenix, supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine under state contracts, have led to the deaths and injuries of military personnel, says Sternenko. PHOTO
Sternenko alleges poor‑quality circuit boards in Fenix‑branded FPV drones supplied to Ukraine’s Armed Forces under state contracts have caused deaths and injuries among soldiers — raising urgent defense procurement concerns. (empr.media)
Sep 17, 2024

Rashists executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war with a sword
Ukraine’s human rights commissioner reported that Russian forces executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war with a sword — a gruesome alleged war crime in violation of international law that the world must not ignore. (empr.media) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sep 17, 2024