Kyiv has turned the thought of the war in Ukraine in the early days of September. It’s been over a month, since the Ukrainian forces began pressing ahead with their advances in the east.

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Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky's hometown is under attack. Kryvyi Rih, a major city of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in central Ukraine was reportedly hit by a suicide drone. The regional Governor claims that the southern city school was attacked by the Russians and the strikes destroyed a two-story school building on Sunday.

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Indonesia has reported&nbsp;at least 129 deaths at a football stadium&nbsp;where&nbsp;angry supporters&nbsp; of the losing team took to the&nbsp;field&nbsp;after a game on Saturday&nbsp;in Malang, East Java in Indonesia. Meanwhile, on the Russia-Ukraine front,&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised&nbsp;to retake more of eastern Ukraine. In the realm of medicine,&nbsp;NIH is all set to fund experimental ALS drugs under patient-backed law.&nbsp;

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Reports have mentioned that after Arema's 3-2 loss to Persebaya Surabaya in the match in Malang Regency, East Java, there was fighting amongst the fans of the two Javanese clubs.&nbsp;

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In his evening address, Zelensky said: "Throughout this week, more Ukrainian flags have been raised in the Donbas. There will be even more in a week."&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden announced&nbsp;that seven Americans who were "wrongfully held" in Venezuela had been freed. Five of the seven were Citgo oil company workers who were jailed in 2017 while visiting the South American nation on business. Separate arrests were made for the other two.&nbsp;

Indonesia has reported at least 129 deaths at a football stadium where angry supporters of the losing team took to the field after a game on Saturday in Malang, East Java in Indonesia.

Indonesia has reported at least 129 deaths at a football stadium where angry supporters of the losing team took to the field after a game on Saturday in Malang, East Java in Indonesia. Meanwhile, on the Russia-Ukraine front, President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to retake more of eastern Ukraine. In the realm of medicine, NIH is all set to fund experimental ALS drugs under patient-backed law. Click on the headlines to read more: Indonesia stadium tragedy: At least 129 killed following stampede at football match Reports have mentioned that after Arema's 3-2 loss to Persebaya Surabaya in the match in Malang Regency, East Java, there was fighting amongst the fans of the two Javanese clubs. President Volodymyr Zelensky promises to retake more of eastern Ukraine In his evening address, Zelensky said: "Throughout this week, more Ukrainian flags have been raised in the Donbas. There will be even more in a week." In a prisoner swap, seven Americans and two Venezuelans released The officials said that the swap also included US Marine veteran Matthew Heath and Osman Khan. The officials also revealed that they were being exchanged for two of Maduro's wife's nephews, who had been jailed on drug charges. WATCH | 'Women, Life, Liberty': Anger reverberates around the World WATCH | The mystery of Nord stream leaks: West & Moscow blame each other In a prisoner swap, seven Americans and two Venezuelans released United States President Joe Biden announced that seven Americans who were "wrongfully held" in Venezuela had been freed. Five of the seven were Citgo oil company workers who were jailed in 2017 while visiting the South American nation on business. Separate arrests were made for the other two.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. Zelensky says Ukraine will engage with a "different" Russian President. This comes after Putin made a move to annex 4 regions of Ukraine. Priyanka Sharma has more.

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Russia has formally annexed four Ukrainian territories, warning Ukraine against any counter-attack. This comes as Zelensky has requested a fast-track NATO membership.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s deputy defence minister&nbsp;Dmitry Bulgakov will be&nbsp;replaced&nbsp;by Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev. Bulgakov was in charge of logistics in the war.&nbsp;

“Army General Dmitry Bulgakov has been relieved of the post of deputy minister of defence,” said Russia’s defence minister on Telegram, on Saturday. Reportedly, the country’s president Vladimir Putin fired him following the military’s dwindling logistics operations in Ukraine. He will now be “released” and transferred into a new role, indicated the ministry. However, they did not mention what would be the new role.&nbsp;

Bulgakov is being replaced with Mikhail Mizintsev who is also infamously known as the “Butcher of Mariupol”. According to media reports, the Col Gen has ordered some of the most brutal attacks on the city of Mariupol in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Mizintsev has been dubbed with the aforementioned title following his orders of an airstrike on a maternity hospital and the attack on a theatre which was sheltering hundreds of children at the time. The 60-year-old has also been sanctioned by the UK for the same following his actions in the Ukrainian city in May, earlier this year.&nbsp;

According to BBC, this move has been seen as a punishment for Bulgakov after his flawed logistics operations in Kyiv after Moscow has not been able to make any headway in the past weeks. Bulgakov has been managing the Russian military’s logistics since 2008 and was also responsible to keep the Russian troops in Syria supplied in 2015.

However, the General has reportedly been sidelined by Moscow in the past months with many blaming him for the faulty and chaotic operations which have affected Russia’s advancement in Ukraine, said BBC. Meanwhile, his successor Mizintsev has been accused of the cluster bombing campaign on residential areas in Aleppo.

Russia has also pressured its only two remaining allies North Korea and Iran for new artillery and drones. Gen Bulgakov’s dismissal also comes amid footage being circulated on social media which shows newly drafted Russians carrying rusty assault rifles, indicated the BBC.&nbsp; 
 
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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s deputy defence minister Dmitry Bulgakov will be replaced by Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev. Bulgakov was in charge of logistics in the war. “Army General Dmitry Bulgakov has been relieved of the post of deputy minister of defence,” said Russia’s defence minister on Telegram, on Saturday. Reportedly, the country’s president Vladimir Putin fired him following the military’s dwindling logistics operations in Ukraine. He will now be “released” and transferred into a new role, indicated the ministry. However, they did not mention what would be the new role. Bulgakov is being replaced with Mikhail Mizintsev who is also infamously known as the “Butcher of Mariupol”. According to media reports, the Col Gen has ordered some of the most brutal attacks on the city of Mariupol in Ukraine. Mizintsev has been dubbed with the aforementioned title following his orders of an airstrike on a maternity hospital and the attack on a theatre which was sheltering hundreds of children at the time. The 60-year-old has also been sanctioned by the UK for the same following his actions in the Ukrainian city in May, earlier this year. According to BBC, this move has been seen as a punishment for Bulgakov after his flawed logistics operations in Kyiv after Moscow has not been able to make any headway in the past weeks. Bulgakov has been managing the Russian military’s logistics since 2008 and was also responsible to keep the Russian troops in Syria supplied in 2015. However, the General has reportedly been sidelined by Moscow in the past months with many blaming him for the faulty and chaotic operations which have affected Russia’s advancement in Ukraine, said BBC. Meanwhile, his successor Mizintsev has been accused of the cluster bombing campaign on residential areas in Aleppo. Russia has also pressured its only two remaining allies North Korea and Iran for new artillery and drones. Gen Bulgakov’s dismissal also comes amid footage being circulated on social media which shows newly drafted Russians carrying rusty assault rifles, indicated the BBC. Newly mobilized Russian men are showing the rusted AK's they were given. pic.twitter.com/bRvVmdJC5b — Christo Grozev (@christogrozev) September 24, 2022 ×

Putin fires deputy defence chief after supply failures in Ukraine; appoints 'Butcher of Mariupol' in place

Warning Russians that their president was knowingly "sending them to their death," in his address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to them to surrender on getting opportunity.

Calling on Moscow's forces to surrender, Zelensky said that Ukrainian forces would “liberate our entire country.”

"It is better to run away from a criminal mobilisation than to be crippled and then held responsible in court for participating in a war of aggression,"&nbsp;he added.

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Zelensky also&nbsp;chided Israel for its reluctance to send weapons while saying that it would help Ukraine as much as it could.

Israel's Iron Dome system which is effectively used to intercept rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza, has been mentioned often by Zelensky as it would help counter Russian missiles.

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After the attacks on areas from Crimea to the Donetsk region, Ukraine has been clawing back territory in a counter-offensive.

Following the partial mobilisation President Vladimir Putin ordered this week, Russia also passed a law toughening punishments for voluntary surrender and desertion.

Replacing its top logistics general on Saturday after a series of setbacks, Putin also announced a military draft this week to enlist 300,000 troops to fight in Ukraine.

With Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov saying that regions of Ukraine where widely-derided referendums are being held would be under Russia's "full protection" if annexed by Moscow,&nbsp;Russia has sought to defend its seven-month-old war at the United Nations.

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Warning Russians that their president was knowingly "sending them to their death," in his address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to them to surrender on getting opportunity.

Warning Russians that their president was knowingly "sending them to their death," in his address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to them to surrender on getting opportunity. Calling on Moscow's forces to surrender, Zelensky said that Ukrainian forces would “liberate our entire country.” "It is better to run away from a criminal mobilisation than to be crippled and then held responsible in court for participating in a war of aggression," he added. × Zelensky also chided Israel for its reluctance to send weapons while saying that it would help Ukraine as much as it could. Israel's Iron Dome system which is effectively used to intercept rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza, has been mentioned often by Zelensky as it would help counter Russian missiles. Also read | Putin fires deputy defence chief after supply failures in Ukraine After the attacks on areas from Crimea to the Donetsk region, Ukraine has been clawing back territory in a counter-offensive. Following the partial mobilisation President Vladimir Putin ordered this week, Russia also passed a law toughening punishments for voluntary surrender and desertion. Replacing its top logistics general on Saturday after a series of setbacks, Putin also announced a military draft this week to enlist 300,000 troops to fight in Ukraine. With Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov saying that regions of Ukraine where widely-derided referendums are being held would be under Russia's "full protection" if annexed by Moscow, Russia has sought to defend its seven-month-old war at the United Nations. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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The UN General Assembly voted Friday to allow Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to deliver a pre-recorded address to next week’s gathering of world leaders, Associated Press reported. The UNGA mandates all leaders to speak in person, but an exception was made because of his need to deal with Russia’s invasion.&nbsp;

The virtual address was approved by a vote of 101-7 with 19 abstentions including China. The seven countries voting “no” were Belarus, Cuba, Eritrea, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia and Syria. The document that was approved expresses concern that leaders of “peace-loving" UN sovereign nations can’t participate in person “for reasons beyond their control owing to ongoing foreign invasion, aggression, military hostilities that do not allow safe departure from and return to their countries, or the need to discharge their national defense and security duties and functions".

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Ukraine proposed the document that had more than 50 co-sponsors. It permits Zelensky to submit a pre-recorded statement to be played in the General Assembly hall. It stresses that this will not set a precedent for future high-level assembly meetings.

Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya was happy that the assembly will have a chance to hear directly from Zelensky “about how he sees the end of this war and how he evaluates the impact of this war on global affairs and on the United Nations in particular".

In an interview with Associated Press, he expressed gratitude that 101 UN member nations gave such strong support to hearing from Zelensky. He added that it was “pathetic” that Russia mustered only six other countries to oppose his speech.

Kyslytsya said Zelensky was scheduled to address the assembly Wednesday afternoon.

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The UN General Assembly voted Friday to allow Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to deliver a pre-recorded address to next week’s gathering of world leaders, Associated Press reported.

The UN General Assembly voted Friday to allow Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to deliver a pre-recorded address to next week’s gathering of world leaders, Associated Press reported. The UNGA mandates all leaders to speak in person, but an exception was made because of his need to deal with Russia’s invasion. The virtual address was approved by a vote of 101-7 with 19 abstentions including China. The seven countries voting “no” were Belarus, Cuba, Eritrea, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia and Syria. The document that was approved expresses concern that leaders of “peace-loving" UN sovereign nations can’t participate in person “for reasons beyond their control owing to ongoing foreign invasion, aggression, military hostilities that do not allow safe departure from and return to their countries, or the need to discharge their national defense and security duties and functions". Also Read | Most bodies at mass burial site have signs of violent death, claims Kyiv Ukraine proposed the document that had more than 50 co-sponsors. It permits Zelensky to submit a pre-recorded statement to be played in the General Assembly hall. It stresses that this will not set a precedent for future high-level assembly meetings. Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya was happy that the assembly will have a chance to hear directly from Zelensky “about how he sees the end of this war and how he evaluates the impact of this war on global affairs and on the United Nations in particular". In an interview with Associated Press, he expressed gratitude that 101 UN member nations gave such strong support to hearing from Zelensky. He added that it was “pathetic” that Russia mustered only six other countries to oppose his speech. Kyslytsya said Zelensky was scheduled to address the assembly Wednesday afternoon. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blamed Russia and drew a comparison of the new mass graves found in Izium to what was discovered in Bucha.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a newly captured city in the northeast province of Kharkiv. He also traveled to the recently recaptured city of Izium to attend a flag-raising ceremony.

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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky claims that the Northeastern Kharkiv region has been almost entirely retaken from Russian troops. Zelensky said that almost 400 settlements had been recaptured since Kiev launched a counter-offensive

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Russian missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown saw destruction of a dam. Parts of the city were flooded. Kryvyi Rih is the largest city in central Ukraine. Russian missile strikes hit the Karachunov reservoir dam. There were eight missile strikes on Thursday (September 15). This damaged water system of the city and flooded parts of the city.

Reuters quoted a local resident who said that sewage system had stopped working.

“Sewage also doesn’t work. The toilets don’t flush already. There are hatches behind the house, we can come and I’ll show you – everything under water. There was no rescue serviceman here since yesterday. Shall we swim further?” he said.

The head of Kryvyi Rih military administration took to Telegram to say that 112 homes were flooded. He added that the repair work had started and that the "flooding was receding".

"At the point of impact, we have observed a water flow of 100 cubic metres per second, which is a large volume," said Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president's office. he was quoted by AFP.

Earlier, Zelensky said a Russian strike targeted infrastructure in an "attempt to flood" the city, with no casualties.&nbsp;

Regional governor Valentin Reznichenko said seven Russian Kh-22 missiles fired from an aircraft "seriously damaged" the infrastructure.

In a video address earlier on Thursday (September 15), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said strikes had hit the Karachunov reservoir dam . The water system had "no military value" and hundreds of thousands of civilians depend on it daily.

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Russian missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown saw destruction of a dam. Parts of the city were flooded. Kryvyi Rih is the largest city in central Ukraine.

Russian missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown saw destruction of a dam. Parts of the city were flooded. Kryvyi Rih is the largest city in central Ukraine. Russian missile strikes hit the Karachunov reservoir dam. There were eight missile strikes on Thursday (September 15). This damaged water system of the city and flooded parts of the city. Reuters quoted a local resident who said that sewage system had stopped working. “Sewage also doesn’t work. The toilets don’t flush already. There are hatches behind the house, we can come and I’ll show you – everything under water. There was no rescue serviceman here since yesterday. Shall we swim further?” he said. The head of Kryvyi Rih military administration took to Telegram to say that 112 homes were flooded. He added that the repair work had started and that the "flooding was receding". "At the point of impact, we have observed a water flow of 100 cubic metres per second, which is a large volume," said Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president's office. he was quoted by AFP. Earlier, Zelensky said a Russian strike targeted infrastructure in an "attempt to flood" the city, with no casualties. Regional governor Valentin Reznichenko said seven Russian Kh-22 missiles fired from an aircraft "seriously damaged" the infrastructure. In a video address earlier on Thursday (September 15), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said strikes had hit the Karachunov reservoir dam . The water system had "no military value" and hundreds of thousands of civilians depend on it daily. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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As per a statement posted on Facebook, "In Kyiv, a passenger car collided with the car of the President of Ukraine and escort vehicles. Medics accompanying the President provided the driver of the passenger car with emergency aid and transferred him to an ambulance." In other news,&nbsp;Having dealt&nbsp;with&nbsp;injuries and health complications over the course of the last three years seemingly promptedRoger Federer's decision to&nbsp;ride off into the sunset.&nbsp;"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form."

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Roger Federer, who is hailed as one of the greatest players ever to step onto the tennis court, dropped a bombshell on fans on Thursday, revealing that he has decided to bow out of active competition&nbsp;for good. He further admitted that the Laver Cup would be his swansong as far as professional tennis is concerned.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (September 14) promised 'victory' as he visited the strategic city of Izyum in Kharkiv region. Izyum was recently recaptured from Russia by Ukrainian forces in a counter-offensive. The counter-offensive is first clearly visible retreat of Russian forces since they invaded Ukraine on February 24. The retreat of Russian forces from swathes of the region in eastern Ukraine is seriously undermining Kremlin's ambitions.

"Our blue-yellow flag is already flying in deoccupied Izyum. And it will be so in every Ukrainian city and village," Zelensky said in a statement on social media.

"We are moving in only one direction -- forward and towards victory."

Photos distributed by the president's office showed Zelensky flanked by guards as he clicked selfies with Ukrainian soldiers and thanked them at a flag-raising ceremony.

Ukraine has claimed sweeping successes in the northeastern Kharkiv region that borders Russia in recent days and also says it has clawed back territory along a southern front near the Kherson region on the Black Sea.

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On Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia's occupation of Crimea was a 'tragedy'. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Zelensky promised that Ukrainian forces would eventually recapture the Crimean peninsula.

Kyiv says that since the beginning of September its forces have retaken hundreds of villages, towns and cities that were captured by Russian forces that invaded Ukraine on February 24.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (September 14) promised 'victory' as he visited the strategic city of Izyum in Kharkiv region. Izyum was recently recaptured from Russia by Ukrainian forces in a counter-offensive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (September 14) promised 'victory' as he visited the strategic city of Izyum in Kharkiv region. Izyum was recently recaptured from Russia by Ukrainian forces in a counter-offensive. The counter-offensive is first clearly visible retreat of Russian forces since they invaded Ukraine on February 24. The retreat of Russian forces from swathes of the region in eastern Ukraine is seriously undermining Kremlin's ambitions. "Our blue-yellow flag is already flying in deoccupied Izyum. And it will be so in every Ukrainian city and village," Zelensky said in a statement on social media. "We are moving in only one direction -- forward and towards victory." Photos distributed by the president's office showed Zelensky flanked by guards as he clicked selfies with Ukrainian soldiers and thanked them at a flag-raising ceremony. Ukraine has claimed sweeping successes in the northeastern Kharkiv region that borders Russia in recent days and also says it has clawed back territory along a southern front near the Kherson region on the Black Sea. Also Read | Reporter accidentally admits Russia is suffering 'huge' losses in Ukraine On Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia's occupation of Crimea was a 'tragedy'. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Zelensky promised that Ukrainian forces would eventually recapture the Crimean peninsula. Kyiv says that since the beginning of September its forces have retaken hundreds of villages, towns and cities that were captured by Russian forces that invaded Ukraine on February 24. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ukraine President Zelensky promises 'victory' on visit to recaptured Kharkiv region

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed victory in an unannounced visit to the recently liberated city of Izium, located in northeastern region of Kharkiv. It was liberated this weekend from the Russian occupation.

Ukraine claims sweeping success in Kharkiv

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According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions. He claimed that Russian military had attacked areas of civilian infrastructure.

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Moscow disputes that its troops intentionally target civilians. Russian strikes, according to Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk's central region, also caused power outages in a number of communities. He posted on Telegram that "they are unable to accept their losses on the battlefield."

Volodymyr <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-hitting-ukrainian-forces-in-kharkiv-claims-russian-defence-ministry-515139">Zelensky</a>, the president of Ukraine, tweeted that there were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/planned-outages-to-take-place-in-california-as-the-mercury-continues-to-rise-513834">power outages</a> in several areas of the Donetsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions as well.

At 23:03 local time (20:03 GMT), the governor of Dnipropetrovsk added on Telegram that all of the region's power has been replenished.

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According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions.

According to regional governor Oleh Synehubov's Telegram post from Sunday, September 11, numerous sections of the Kharkiv region experienced power outages and water supply interruptions. He claimed that Russian military had attacked areas of civilian infrastructure. Following electricity blackouts in east Ukraine, Zelensky posts this video. “Even through the impenetrable darkness, Ukraine and the civilized world clearly see these terrorist acts. Deliberate and cynical missile strikes on civilian critical infrastructure.” pic.twitter.com/03JGQXUqZS — Rohit Kachroo (@RohitKachrooITV) September 11, 2022 × Moscow disputes that its troops intentionally target civilians. Russian strikes, according to Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk's central region, also caused power outages in a number of communities. He posted on Telegram that "they are unable to accept their losses on the battlefield." Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, tweeted that there were power outages in several areas of the Donetsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions as well. At 23:03 local time (20:03 GMT), the governor of Dnipropetrovsk added on Telegram that all of the region's power has been replenished. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION live TV here:

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After the shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that this is the second time that the plant was one-step away from a radiation disaster. He also said that the attack shows that Russia doesn't care of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency).

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his forces have taken two settlements in Southern and the third in Eastern Ukraine. His forces began a counter-offensive operation last week targeting the South and the East which were seized by the Russian forces early in the conflict.

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