Unilever.edu.vn reports that Moscow’s forces have reclaimed approximately 10 villages in recent counteroffensives in the Kharkiv region. According to current information from the eastern front, the counteroffensive is ongoing.
Ukrainian Forces Overwhelmed by Multi-Pronged Assault
Reporter F. Kenny Lisin reveals that Russia launched a simultaneous eight-pronged assault, overwhelming Ukrainian defenses. Faced with this relentless onslaught, Ukrainian forces panicked and were either neutralized or forced to retreat.
There are reports of subsequent counterattacks in the Sumy direction, but currently, there is insufficient information to confirm these claims. Reports from Ukraine indicate that the 103rd Brigade responsible for defending the area was overrun.
Russia’s Advance Reduces Encirclement Threat
With this offensive, Russian forces are mitigating the risk of encirclement around Kupiansk. Statistics show that Moscow has recaptured approximately 145 square kilometers of territory.
Russian forces have advanced further in Torske, seizing a gas station in the city center. Visual confirmation indicates that the offensive is ongoing in the Lyman direction, with a focus on the south.
The most intense fighting is concentrated in the village of Urozhayne, where Russian forces hold positions in the south and east. A small cauldron has formed, encircling Ukrainian forces.
Russian soldiers in a military vehicle
Long-Range Weapons and the Future of the Conflict
Discussions are underway regarding the authorization of Western weapon systems for use deep within Russian territory. It is highly likely that Ukraine will receive this authorization, potentially hindering Russia’s deployment of FAB glide bombs.
This is because surrounding airfields could be targeted, and fighter jets carrying heavy bombs have limited range.
Russia’s Advance in the Kupiansk Direction
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces continue their assault on Petropavlivka, achieving significant gains from School No. 13. Moscow’s forces have reached Bogdanivka Street and are continuing their advance, joining forces with another assault group progressing from the eastern outskirts of Synkivka.
Consequently, Russian forces are advancing further north, capturing the entire town center. Ukrainian forces have retreated to the Ukrainian stadium, under the cover of a landfill.
Russian troops are also progressing north of the town. After crossing the Dypcha River, they are nearing the Slobozhanske-Kupiansk-Kreminna highway and are less than 2 kilometers from cutting off this vital supply route.
This development will impede Ukrainian forces’ ability to move safely along the highway, impacting the battles in both Petropavlivka and Slobozhanske.
Russian Counteroffensives and Ukrainian Incursions
According to reports, in the Belgorod region, Russian forces continue their counteroffensives, building on their previous gains. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces have launched attacks on the Grayvoron district but have been unable to penetrate deep into Russian territory.
Clashes have also been reported in the Shebekino district, in the vicinity of Snovsk, to the northeast.
Russia Expands Control and Ukrainian Formations Remain
Footage circulating online suggests that Russian paratroopers have extended their control towards Lyman, capturing a portion of the forest. This strategic gain will enable them to advance eastward and southward successfully.
The situation in Obukhivka remains unclear despite Russian claims of recapturing the settlement. Some sources indicate ongoing airstrikes on the village, but these could be archival footage from the beginning of Moscow’s counteroffensive.
Contradictory information has surfaced regarding the Kreminna line. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, airstrikes on targets in Mala Lozova, Nova Sorina, and Olkhova indirectly confirm that Ukrainian forces are still present in these locations.
A significant number of Ukrainian formations are also concentrated in the forests east of Kreminna. These formations have been repeatedly targeted by the Russian Air Force, utilizing half-ton thermobaric bombs.
Localized Battles and Minor Shifts in Control
Localized battles are occurring in the eastern Sumy region, but there have been no significant changes in control areas. Russian forces have repelled several Ukrainian attacks in the Vovchansk area, while successfully dispersing an enemy infantry group west of Ruska Lozova by deploying a hunting drone.
Russian Strikes and Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Military sources report that Russian forces are striking enemy targets in Dnipropetrovsk and Odessa. Conversely, Ukrainian forces are attempting to attack the Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region with unmanned aerial vehicles.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces are advancing north of Novoselivka and engaging in battles in the central area of Spirne. In Donetsk, Russian units have effectively taken control of Andriivka.
Russia Prepares for Further Advancements
Moscow’s forces are preparing to advance to the Yuzhna Donbas mine No. 3, west of Vodyane, and have fortified their positions in the industrial zone and wooden houses to the south.
During the night of September 10 and the early hours of September 11, Ukrainian forces attempted to capture an offshore gas rig in the Black Sea but suffered casualties and were forced to retreat. Reports suggest that out of 14 Ukrainian speedboats, eight were destroyed, resulting in approximately 60 special forces casualties.
Intense Clashes and Ongoing Conflict
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that 93 clashes occurred on the front line within the past 24 hours, the most intense being in the Kupiansk and Lyman directions. The report states, “Since the beginning of the day, there have been 93 clashes, 23 of which are ongoing. The enemy conducted five missile strikes and 49 airstrikes, including 59 KAB bomb drops. They also employed 625 unmanned aerial vehicles and carried out 3,671 artillery attacks.”
The Ukrainian General Staff claims that their defense forces successfully repelled most of the Russian assaults in the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Avdiivka, Maryinka, and Toretsk directions. However, the situation in the Donetsk direction remains unchanged, with Ukrainian forces repelling 30 enemy attacks and assaults.
Analysts from the Deep State project, affiliated with the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, updated their map on the morning of September 12, noting that Russian forces had captured Novoselivske in the Luhansk region.
Russian UAV Attacks and Ukrainian Response
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that on the evening of September 11, Russian forces launched several groups of attack drones into Ukrainian territory, triggering air raid alerts in Kyiv and other regions.
Vitalii Saran, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv regional administration, stated on television that Russia has deployed inexperienced soldiers to reinforce their offensive operations in Vovchansk. He reported that the Russian 4th Volunteer Assault and Reconnaissance Brigade named after Alexander Nevsky had been deployed to this direction, incurring significant losses.
Long-Range Weapons Under Consideration
According to The Guardian, citing sources from the British government, London has decided to allow Kyiv to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike targets within Russia.
The decision to utilize Storm Shadow missiles for targeting Russian assets was reportedly made discreetly and will likely remain unannounced.
One of the sources emphasized to The Guardian that without such a decision, the joint visit of British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Kyiv would not have taken place.
The newspaper suggests that the British side considers a public announcement regarding the use of long-range missiles to attack Russia overly provocative.
Furthermore, it is entirely plausible that Ukraine will employ Storm Shadow missiles with certain restrictions to prevent reckless or unnecessary attacks.
The issue of long-range strikes on Russia is expected to be discussed during the meeting between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday, September 13.
Media outlets previously reported that Britain supports the idea of using Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets within Russia but refrains from publicly advocating for it due to concerns about potentially straining relations with the United States.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Hopes and Concerns
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed uncertainty about whether he would discuss the authorization for Kyiv to use long-range weapons against targets in Russia with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. However, he expressed hope for such a decision.
President Zelenskyy confirmed that he would hold talks with Secretary Blinken on Wednesday evening, but the outcome remains unknown. He added, “Am I optimistic about the decision to allow us to use their long-range weapons? Unfortunately, it doesn’t depend on my optimism; it depends on theirs.”
The Ukrainian leader expressed hope for “some powerful decisions” that would be “significant for our armed forces,” emphasizing that while weekly and monthly dialogues with the United States are crucial, victory is unattainable without their continued support.
Russia’s Counteroffensive Gains Momentum
Analysts believe that Russian forces likely achieved some success on September 10, regaining control of certain areas and penetrating Ukrainian defense lines in Kharkiv.
Videos posted by Russian military bloggers depict a large Russian armored convoy advancing towards the village of Synkivka. Another video appears to show captured Ukrainian soldiers as Russian forces focus their counteroffensive on the western flank, targeting Ukraine’s Kharkiv counteroffensive.
John Helin, a Ukraine expert at the Finnish Black Bird Group, stated on X that Moscow has launched an offensive from the west and north, establishing a rear line for Ukrainian forces near Synkivka.
Numerous Russian military bloggers claim that Russian forces are assaulting the village of Obolon, indicating a potential advance of over 10 kilometers.
Meanwhile, a prominent Ukrainian military blogger, Serhii Sternenko, confirmed that Russia has launched a large-scale counteroffensive, posing a significant threat to Ukraine.
Sternenko commented on Telegram that Ukrainian forces lack adequate coordination in the area.
Russian Forces Secure Key Settlements
According to the Russian military publication Avia.pro, Major General Apti Alaudinov, Deputy Head of the Russian Armed Forces’ Main Military-Political Directorate and commander of the Akhmat special forces unit, announced on September 11 that Russian forces had recaptured 10 settlements in Kharkiv.
Alaudinov noted that Russian forces intensified their actions in the Kharkiv direction in recent days, leading to substantial results.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also confirmed that Ukraine lost over 350 soldiers and 13 armored vehicles in Kharkiv on September 11.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Stalls
Military analysts and commentators acknowledge that Russia’s counteroffensive was predictable, given the Ukrainian counteroffensive’s limited progress since its initial push in the Kharkiv region.
While successfully holding Russian forces in a defensive position, the counteroffensive on September 10 reveals Russia’s efforts to turn the tide and push back Ukrainian forces.
Simultaneously, Russia has advanced more rapidly in eastern Ukraine since the Kharkiv region offensive, pushing towards the city of Lyman, a vital logistical hub, and expanding its front lines in southeastern Donbas.
However, Russia’s pace of advance has reportedly slowed in the past week.
Ukraine Rejects Proposal, Surprising Russia
In an interview with the Rossiya 24 television channel on September 10, General Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council and former Defense Minister, revealed that shortly before launching its offensive in the Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian government had rejected Turkey’s proposal for both Russia and Ukraine to refrain from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure and civilian vessels.
Shoigu stated, “Turkey proposed that neither side attack energy facilities, including nuclear power plants, and refrain from attacking civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Our president decided to comply and said, ‘Okay, let’s make that decision.’ They said, ‘No, no, no. We don’t accept this agreement.’ And when the attack on Kharkiv occurred, it became clear why Kyiv had rejected the peace agreement.”
According to Shoigu, Russia was surprised by Ukraine’s decision to reject the agreement. Moscow perceives the Ukrainian offensive in the Kharkiv region as an attempt to force Russia into negotiations under Kyiv’s terms.
However, Russia will not engage in negotiations until Ukrainian forces are driven out of Russian territory.
Shoigu emphasized, “There is one very, very important point: We will not conduct any negotiations with them. They wanted to launch attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant—nothing more than an act of terrorism at the highest level. They harbored the intention and nurtured the ambition to reach and seize the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Fortunately, this did not succeed.”
Russia Launches Counteroffensive in Kharkiv
Shortly after asserting its uncompromising stance towards Ukraine, the Russian military announced on September 10 that it had initiated a large-scale counteroffensive in Kharkiv.
Ukrainian armed forces were driven out of the village of Kozacha Lopan, according to the Russian news channel MASH. Russian combat units liberated over 10 square kilometers of territory in just one day during the counteroffensive.
Soldiers of the 115th Marine Brigade entered Kozacha Lopan from four sides, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat. By the evening of September 10, Russian troops had entered the settlements of Ohirtsi, Hoptivka, and Vesele, while the operation to liberate the Vovchansk district is ongoing.
Russian Marines Capture Ukrainian Assault Group
On September 11, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported that during the counteroffensive, Russian Marines captured a group of Ukrainian assault troops attempting to break out of encirclement. RIA, citing sources from Russian security agencies, reported that the 810th Marine Brigade apprehended a group of six Ukrainian soldiers caught in encirclement.
According to Marine representatives, the captured Ukrainian soldiers lacked supplies and ammunition.
In an interview with Ukraina.ru, military expert Vladimir Yevseyev from the CIS Institute of the Commonwealth of Independent States explained that Ukrainian forces near Kharkiv are currently facing communication problems.
Ukrainian Forces Face Growing Pressure
Moreover, as the leaves begin to fall, Ukrainian soldiers seeking shelter in the forest will be forced to move out, making them easy targets for the Russian military.
Meanwhile, Russia is conducting highly effective attacks in the Sumy region, nearing the encirclement of Ukrainian forces near Kharkiv.
Yevseyev stated, “If Ukrainian forces are encircled, the Russian army will no longer have to fight for every settlement, as is the case now.”
Russia Regains Control of Border Territories
Sources from both Moscow and Kyiv indicate that Russian forces have launched a coordinated counteroffensive against the Ukrainian army in the Kharkiv border region, over a month after Ukraine’s surprise cross-border incursion.
A Telegram channel associated with Russian law enforcement agencies reported that Russia is conducting a local counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, and Moscow’s forces have regained control of 150 square kilometers of territory.
The TASS news agency revealed that, according to sources from the Russian General Staff, Moscow’s army is advancing into the Shebekino district.
The Ukrainian monitoring group Deep State also reported that the situation west of Ukrainian forces’ deployment in Kharkiv has deteriorated.
Russian forces have initiated active offensive operations, transporting armored vehicles across the Seversky Donets River and other smaller rivers. Previously, Ukraine targeted bridges and pontoon bridges over the Seversky Donets in an apparent effort to disrupt Russian logistics in the Kupiansk region.
Russia Advances on Synkivka
Deep State also reported that Russian forces are advancing on Synkivka but did not confirm if Russia had regained control of the settlement.
Meanwhile, Major General Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Akhmat special forces unit deployed in Kharkiv, told TASS on September 11 that the situation in Kharkiv is “relatively good.” Russian forces have been attacking Ukraine along the right flank in this area.
Ukraine Suffers Heavy Casualties
Alaudinov further revealed that Russian forces have regained control of 10 settlements in Kharkiv since September 10, describing this as a breakthrough in pushing back Ukrainian forces from the border territory. According to him, the Ukrainian army is suffering heavy losses and realizing that holding onto previously controlled settlements in Kharkiv will not be easy.
According to TASS, Ukrainian casualties have reached over 12,200 soldiers, 96 tanks, 42 infantry fighting vehicles, 77 armored personnel carriers, 656 armored fighting vehicles, 401 vehicles, 90 artillery pieces, 26 multiple rocket launchers, including US-made M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS, eight air defense missile systems, two ammunition transport-loading vehicles, 22 counter-battery radars, two air defense radars, eight engineering vehicles, including two mine-clearing vehicles, and one U77 mine-clearing unit.
Russia Claims Success in Neutralizing Ukrainian Forces
On September 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukrainian armed forces lost over 350 personnel and 13 pieces of military equipment in the Kharkiv region within the past 24 hours.
In total, Ukraine has lost over 12,200 soldiers since the clashes began in this area. Meanwhile, Major General Apti Alaudinov, Deputy Head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces and commander of the Akhmat special forces unit, reported that Russian forces liberated 10 settlements in the Kharkiv region.
Russia Repels Ukrainian Attacks
Units of the northern battle group, supported by air and artillery forces, repelled enemy counterattacks towards the settlement of Hoptivka. Russian forces also thwarted Ukrainian attempts to attack the settlements of Chervona Zorya, Bilyi Kolodyaz, Kozacha Lopan, and Vovchansk.
Russian air forces struck enemy troop concentrations in the Kharkiv region, as well as deployment sites for foreign mercenaries and Ukrainian reserves in 13 settlements in the Sumy region bordering Russia.
The Russian army’s campaign to destroy Ukrainian units continued, inflicting heavy casualties on Ukrainian forces.
On September 10, Ukrainian forces lost over 380 personnel and 15 armored vehicles, including two tanks, 13 armored fighting vehicles, three artillery pieces, and 11 vehicles.
Significant Losses for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Since the beginning of the clashes in the Russian border area, Ukrainian casualties have reached over 11,800 personnel, 93 tanks, 42 infantry fighting vehicles, 74 armored personnel carriers, 649 armored fighting vehicles, 382 vehicles, 89 artillery pieces, 24 multiple rocket launchers, including seven HIMARS and five MLRS systems, eight air defense missile systems, two reload vehicles, 22 radars, seven counter-battery radars, two air defense radars, eight engineering vehicles, including two mine-clearing vehicles, and one U77 mine-clearing unit.
Ten Ukrainian soldiers were captured. According to Alaudinov, the Ukrainian army is suffering heavy losses and realizing that holding onto territory will not be an easy task.
Russia Rejects Ultimatums and Prisoner Exchange Concerns
In a related development, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia would not accept any ultimatums in the conflict in Ukraine. Ryabkov asserted, “The authorities in Kyiv must abandon their ban on all contact. Russia will not yield to ultimatums, regardless of their form.”
He also added that the recent prisoner exchange agreement between Russia and the West would not increase trust in their relationship, stating, “We have no dialogue with our Western adversaries except for sporadic and unsystematic exchanges of warnings, demands, and messages. Recently, we had a successful prisoner exchange, but this does not add to the trust in our relationship.”
Russia Gains Momentum in Eastern Ukraine
The Military Summary channel reported that September 10 was a bleak day for the Ukrainian army, with the loss of six villages and towns.
Moscow’s forces achieved a breakthrough in the Ugledar direction, fully capturing the village of Vodyane. According to some pro-Russian military bloggers, Marinka has also fallen.
In the Kupiansk direction, there is visual evidence of Ukraine’s loss of Kyslivka. Russian forces have finally captured the city after months of bloody urban warfare.
Breakthroughs and Minor Victories for Russia
Breakthroughs are advancing north, targeting warehouses in Lyman. Geolocated images confirm that Moscow’s forces have secured minor victories in Sinkivka and Petropavlivka, amidst fierce and costly battles in this direction.
Following the victory in Kalynove, north of Kupiansk, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced control over the village of Hryhorivka, further north. Fighting continues, with Russia deploying multiple FAB glide bombs north of Oskil. An airstrike indirectly confirms that Ukrainian forces may have reached the southern edge of Velykyi Burluk.
US Considers Lifting Restrictions on Long-Range Weapons
President Joe Biden stated on September 10 that his administration is “working on” the issue of lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons in the conflict with Russia.
The United States currently hesitates to provide or authorize the use of weapons capable of striking targets deep inside Russia, fearing an escalation of the conflict.
Sources informed Reuters last week that while the US needs to reach an agreement on supplying such weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv will have to wait several months as the US addresses technical issues before the transfer.
Ukraine Urges for Removal of Restrictions
Ukraine has been advocating for the removal of these restrictions since May.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that Blinken would be in Kyiv on September 11 to demonstrate continued support for Ukraine’s defense but did not mention any policy changes.
However, Bloomberg reported on September 10 that Blinken signaled a potential shift in Washington’s stance due to allegations that Iran supplied ballistic missiles to Russia.
Blinken stated during a press conference with Lammy in London, “We will look at and listen to Ukraine’s requests.”
Russia Advances in Donbas
On September 10, Russia announced that its forces had advanced over 1,000 square kilometers in eastern Ukraine during August and early September 2024, despite Ukraine’s largest incursion into western Russia. Moscow also rejected any ceasefire negotiations with Kyiv.
Speaking to the press, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, stated that Ukraine’s offensive in the Kharkiv region on August 6 aimed to improve Kyiv’s negotiating position and divert Russian forces from the Donbas front in eastern Ukraine.
However, Shoigu maintained that Russian forces are increasing their offensive pace in Donbas, capturing nearly 1,000 square kilometers in August and the first eight days of September 2024.
Russia Captures Four Villages in Eastern Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had captured four additional villages on the eastern Ukrainian front. Reports on the battlefield situation suggest that Russian forces in Donbas are advancing at their fastest pace in over two years.
The Russian army is attempting to seize the entire Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces. This area is roughly half the size of the US state of Ohio.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Moscow’s forces have expanded their operations, now controlling the villages of Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Kurdyumivka, and Ozaryanivka in Donetsk. Russian news agencies reported that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu congratulated the combat units on their success.
Intense Fighting in Ugledar and Kupiansk
The Military Summary channel reported that September 10 was one of the darkest days for the Ukrainian army, with six villages and towns lost.
Moscow’s forces broke through in the Ugledar direction, fully capturing the village of Vodyane. According to Ukrainian sources, they also control several other positions south along the industrial zone.
The city is effectively encircled by two Russian flanks, with the risk of collapse becoming increasingly evident.
In the Kherson region, geolocated video shows that Moscow’s forces have advanced north of Kozachi Laheri, reaching Dnipro and capturing positions there.
Russia Makes Gains in Multiple Directions
Near Ugledar, Russian forces are advancing in multiple areas simultaneously towards Zolota Nyva from Pryyutne. However, their main success in the past 24 hours has been the capture of Vodyane, as assault groups broke through from the highway between Ugledar and Konstantynivka and from the Yuzhna Donbas mine and the Mayak plant, where fierce battles have raged in recent days.
Russian Forces Counter Ukrainian Incursions
Moscow’s forces launched an offensive from Konstantynivka to Katerynivka to prevent Ukrainian flanking attacks on the group of forces attacking in the direction of the Yuzhna Donbas mine.
Furthermore, Russian forces are crossing the Kaslahach River in Pavlivka, reaching the northern bank, and preparing for a breakthrough from Pryyutne through Novomykhailivka to Bohoyavlenka.
On the Kharkiv front, Moscow’s forces continue to repel intense enemy attacks in certain areas. In the Korenivka district, a Russian Lancet kamikaze drone targeted a Ukrainian forward command post with a UPAB-20 guided bomb, striking near Snovsk.
Ukraine Employs Incendiary Drones
This marks the first time a Lancet drone has been deployed in the Kharkiv region. In the Sumy region, Ukrainian forces used drones to spray an incendiary mixture on forest plantations and Russian positions west of Ulanove.
This data suggests that Moscow’s forces retain control of Ulanove, concentrated in one of the forest belts on the approach to Vovchansk.
At least 10 instances of Ukrainian forces using this type of drone have been recorded along the entire front line.
Russia Targets Industrial Facilities and Strategic Locations
Russian forces launched missile strikes on the Pavlohrad Mechanical Plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kryvyi Rih.
In the Lyman direction, fighting continues in the area of Siversk and Serebryanka, as well as on the eastern outskirts of Spirne.
Ukrainian General Staff Reports Heavy Clashes
In Donetsk, Russian forces have fully taken control of Krasnohorivka and are strengthening their positions on the northwestern outskirts of the city. In southern Donetsk, Russian troops have driven the enemy out of the Yuzhna Donbas mine No. 1 and fully captured Vodyane, while fighting continues in the adjacent industrial zone.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported on the evening of September 9 that 147 combat clashes were recorded, with the most intense firefights occurring in the Kupiansk and Lyman directions.
The report states, “The enemy conducted two missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, 71 airstrikes, including dropping 91 KAB bombs. They also employed 593 UAVs. Simultaneously, the enemy carried out 3,751 attacks using artillery.”
The Ukrainian General Staff claims that their defense forces have generally repelled most of the enemy’s assaults in the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman, Avdiivka, Toretsk, Kupiansk, and Marinka directions.
Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Multiple Regions
Russian media reported that on the morning of September 10, drone attacks were reported in seven regions of Russia, including Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk, Voronezh, Tula, Kaluga, and Krasnodar.
Governor of the Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, reported on Telegram that Russian forces were repelling a large-scale attack attempt on the territory of the Bryansk region. He stated that within one hour, air defense units of the Russian Ministry of Defense destroyed 21 UAVs.
Drone Attacks Target Moscow
Governor Bogomaz later announced that a total of 59 drones had been shot down in the air defense zone.
Explosions were also heard in Crimea. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported on Telegram about a drone attack on Moscow that forced the closure of three airports.
Sobyanin stated that on the morning of September 10, 14 drones flying towards Moscow were shot down in Podolsk, Ramenskoye, Lyubertsy, Domodedovo, and Kolomna.
Airports Closed and Residential Building Hit
Sobyanin added that, according to preliminary data, there were no casualties or damage.
Russian media reported that Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo airports were closed. Mayor Sobyanin later wrote that in the Domodedovo district, air defense shot down two more drones flying towards Moscow.
A series of explosions also occurred in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. Witnesses reported hearing at least 10 loud explosions in the sky.
Drone Debris Causes Damage
Debris from one of the downed drones fell on the road, with no reported casualties. Residents of Ramenskoye in the Moscow region also reported that debris from one of the drones hit a high-rise residential building.
A fire was visible. The 10th and 11th floors of the building were on fire. Later, information emerged about two more houses allegedly hit by drone debris.
Russia’s Advance Raises Concerns for Ukraine
Additionally, the Zhukovsky airport near Moscow was damaged. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that the fire at the airport would be extinguished.
The Military Summary channel reported that September 10 was one of the darkest days for the Ukrainian army, with six villages and towns lost.
Moscow’s forces achieved a breakthrough in the Ugledar direction, fully capturing the village of Vodyane. According to some pro-Russian military bloggers, Marinka has also fallen.
Intense Fighting and Territorial Gains in Kharkiv
In the Kupiansk direction, there is visual evidence of Ukraine’s loss of Kyslivka. Russia finally captured the city after months of bloody urban warfare. Breakthroughs are advancing north, targeting warehouses in Lyman.
Geolocated images confirm that Moscow’s forces have secured minor victories in Sinkivka and Petropavlivka, amidst fierce and costly battles in this direction.
Following the victory in Kalynove, north of Kupiansk, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced control over the village of Hryhorivka, further north. Fighting continues, with Russia deploying multiple FAB glide bombs north of Oskil.
These recent developments highlight the escalating tensions in the conflict and raise concerns about the future stability of the region.
