Russia has committed 137,000 war crimes in Ukraine -Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia has committed 137,000 war crimes in Ukraine as of Sept. 11, during the United for Justice conference in Kyiv. These crimes include deliberate attacks on civilians, cultural sites, medical institutions, acts of torture, and deportations. Zelensky emphasized that the sheer number of these crimes underscores the necessity for continued efforts to bring those responsible to justice. The International Criminal Court has issued several arrest warrants against Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, for their involvement in these atrocities.

Russians strike Kostiantynopil in Donetsk Oblast

On September 11, the Russian army launched an attack on the settlement of Kostiantynopil in the Volnovakha district around 12:50 p.m., reportedly using a Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket system. The strike targeted the village center, causing extensive damage to the local council, residential buildings, and shops. Tragically, two men, aged 49 and 67, lost their lives in the attack, while a 45-year-old resident and a 90-year-old woman were injured. The assault also damaged at least six homes, a retail facility, a restaurant, village council buildings, vehicles, and power lines.

The West wants Ukraine to set realistic war goals for next year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to visit the U.S. later this month to present a comprehensive victory plan to President Joe Biden. Zelensky also intends to discuss the plan with the two U.S. presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. While specific details of the plan have not been disclosed, one key point involves Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, a move aimed at applying pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The cross-border offensive, which reportedly secured around 1,300 square kilometers of territory, surprised Western allies. However, despite this success, Russia continues to exert pressure in eastern Ukraine and has allegedly launched a new counterattack in Kursk Oblast.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a major European supporter of Ukraine, has recently called for a faster resolution to the conflict. Scholz mentioned that both he and Zelensky agree on the necessity of involving Russia in future peace negotiations. Kyiv has expressed a desire to invite Russia to a second peace summit, although Moscow has shown little interest in participating.

Western officials have expressed skepticism about Putin's intentions, believing that despite his claims of openness to peace talks, he remains committed to a military victory in Ukraine. Russia's conditions for negotiations include Ukraine ceding occupied territories and additional ground, a stance that Kyiv's 10-point peace formula firmly rejects, demanding a complete Russian withdrawal from Ukrainian territory.

29 towns in Kharkiv Oblast to be added to mandatory evacuation list

The Kharkiv Oblast Defence Council is set to review the possibility of expanding the mandatory evacuation zone to include more areas within the Kupiansk district due to ongoing Russian military pressure. According to Oleh Syniehubov, the Head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, the council will consider adding 29 settlements across three hromadas to the evacuation list, potentially affecting around 270 children and their families.

Syniehubov noted that while the situation remains difficult, it is under the control of Ukrainian forces, despite continued attempts by Russian troops to advance further into Kharkiv Oblast.