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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}

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.

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}

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)

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)

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)

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}

Frontline shifts, airstrikes across multiple regions, and mounting equipment losses marked the Russia–Ukraine war on Sept 16, 2024 — operational updates that shape global conflict dynamics. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The historic Lysivka Hill in Busha — home to Trypillian settlements, Cossack graves, and Europe’s only pre-Christian cave temple — was auctioned for mining, sparking heritage protection alarm. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

President Zelensky sharply rebuked Ukraine’s international partners, saying only Belarus has shot down Russian Shahed drones — a rebuke of diplomatic inaction and defense coordination. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

On Sep 13 2024 Ukraine and Russia carried out the 56th prisoner exchange — 49 people, including Azovstal defenders and civilians, returned home amid ongoing war humanitarian efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The controversial documentary *Russians at War* faced protests and safety concerns at the Toronto festival, leading organizers to cancel public screenings after backlash and threats to operations. (Toronto International Film Festival context) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}