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On September 9, Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk, injuring civilians. Reports indicate that between eight and nine people were wounded, and 27 private homes were damaged.
Ukraine has established two new military groups for the defense of Donetsk Oblast, named 'Azov' and 'Center'. The groups will be led by Denys Prokopenko and Andriy Biletsky, respectively.
Russian occupation forces have made new advances in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions in the Donetsk region. Analysts from DeepState updated the battle map, indicating an expansion of control near the settlements of Stepanivka and Kotlyne.
In recent days, numerous attacks by Russian forces have been recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. According to the General Staff, up to 49 attacks occurred in a single day, with over 200 clashes reported on the front.
Over several days, morning greetings are shared in various Ukrainian cities, including Mariupol and Rivne. Residents receive well-wishes for a good morning through social media.
Every morning at 9:00, Ukraine observes a moment of silence to honor the memory of those who died as a result of Russian aggression. This time is dedicated to remembering both military and civilian victims of the conflict. Eternal memory to all the fallen.
In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian drones, including FPV drones and kamikaze drones, struck Russian military equipment. Reports indicate that at least 15 units of equipment and 12 units of logistics vehicles were destroyed.
In the Donetsk region, there has been an increase in the number of people willing to evacuate following intensified Russian shelling of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. According to Yevhen Tkachov, a representative of the 'Proliska' mission, the number of those wishing to leave has risen by approximately 10%. The evacuation mainly involves elderly and mobility-impaired individuals.
Volunteers from the international organization Universal Aid Ukraine are evacuating civilians from dangerous areas in Donetsk despite threats from shelling and drones. In 2025, the team evacuated 1,200 people, operating in the regions of Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Malotaranivka, and Druzhkivka.
Russian forces have been reported to advance near the settlements of Hryshyne, Kalenyky, and Fedorivka Druha in the Donetsk region. This information was provided by analysts from the DeepState project, who updated the frontline situation map.
New York Mayor Zokhran Mamdani announced the release of over 170,000 pages of documents indicating that city officials were aware of air toxicity following the September 11, 2001 attacks. The documents confirm that authorities assured residents of safety despite known health risks.
Russian occupiers plan to print between 5.5 and 7.2 million ballots for voting in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including Donetsk and Luhansk regions. According to human rights defenders, the voting will take place without open video surveillance and independent monitoring.
Ukrainian forces liberated over 200 sq. km of territory near Lyman by cutting off a Russian salient to the north of the city. The operation lasted about four months and is considered one of Ukraine's significant victories in 2026.
A Russian lieutenant colonel, Denis Pavlov, was killed in a missile strike on command posts in occupied Donetsk. His death was confirmed in Russian obituaries, stating he died on August 26, 2026. Pavlov had participated in the occupation war against Ukraine since 2022.
Fighters from the 25th Anti-Tank Battalion 'VINDICTA' evacuated an elderly man who spent two days in a thicket without food and water. The man got stuck in a combat zone while going to get groceries in Sviatohirsk. After being rescued, he received medical assistance and was helped to reach a safe area.
