Russian Army manpower losses as of September 19: 638, 140
Children killed (according to the Prosecutor General Office of Ukraine): 575
Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s “Victory Plan” ready, will present it to Biden, Trump, Harris next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with key US political figures next week, including President Joe Biden, Republican candidate Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The primary focus of these meetings will be the presentation of what he refers to as Ukraine’s Victory Plan, according to statements from Zelenskyy and reports from various sources.
Russian airstrike hits elderly care home in Sumy, leaving dead and injured
On September 19, the Russian army struck Sumy, Ukraine, with guided aerial bombs, hitting a nursing home. At least 1 person was killed and 12 injured. It is known that 221 elderly people lived in the nursing home. Evacuation is currently underway.
European Parliament urged to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia
In their resolution, European Union Members of Parliament (MEPs) demand that EU countries lift current restrictions that prevent Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia. The text, adopted on 19 September, with 425 votes in favor, notes that without the removal of current restrictions, Ukraine cannot fully exercise its right to self-defense and remains vulnerable to attacks on its population and infrastructure.
EU allocates €400 million from frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukrainian defense industry
The EU has already allocated €400 million from the income generated by frozen Russian assets to support the Ukrainian defense industry, and this support will continue, said the EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova. Mathernova added that she cannot yet say how much funding for the Ukrainian military-industrial complex will increase, as the decision has not yet been finalized, but assured that "it will be more than what is currently available."
Germany hands over large military aid package to Ukraine
Germany has handed over a new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes, among other things, 22 Leopard 1 A5 tanks and more than 60,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition. Earlier, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced the country's plans to provide an additional €100 million in aid to Ukraine this winter.
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