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In Bucha, in the Kyiv region, another residential building destroyed during active hostilities in the city is being restored at the expense of the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression. The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "The apartment building was severely damaged: windows were smashed, the roof and interfloor ceilings were destroyed, some apartments burned out, causing damage to utility networks," the report says. According to the Kyiv Regional Administration, the overhaul work has already begun. It is planned to restore and insulate the facade, replace the roof, as well…

In Odesa, the Sea Port and a hotel were destroyed in an attack by Russian troops last night. The photo of the destroyed complex at the Sea Port was published by the State Emergency Service of the Odesa region, Ukrinform reported. "The hotel at the Sea Port in Odesa was a landmark and a bright attraction for everyone who has ever been to our city. Today, Russia destroyed it," the rescuers said. Read also: Russians attack Odesa region. Oniks missile hits infrastructure The 'Odesa' hotel was built at the Sea Port in 2001. It hasn't been in operation since 2011.…

Residents of the Russian city of St. Petersburg report a mass power outage in the Pushkinsky district on the evening of September 24. This was reported by Fontanka, Ukrinform saw. "There is almost no electricity in Shushary. Pervomaiskaya, Pushkinskaya, and Valdaiskaya Streets and Vitebsk Avenue are completely blacked out. Traffic lights and shops are out of service. There is a traffic jam at the entrance to the city," one reader wrote. Locals who called emergency services were advised that restoration work would be completed late at night. Power supplies were partially cut off in the Moskovsky district. For a short…

In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian border guards used an anti-drone gun to safely land an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives, keeping it intact. That’s according to the State Border Guard Service, Ukrinform reports. "An enemy drone filled with explosives has been grounded. Spotting the target at a 50m altitude, the border guards used an anti-drone gun and neutralized the 'bird,'" the report says. Read also: Russian air defenses unable to deal with Western-made cruise missiles - Air Force spox The State Border Guard Service noted that this is the fourth explosive-laden UAV shot down or intercepted by its units in…

Saboteurs blew up equipment at military towns in Russia's Moscow and Kaluga regions in the early hours of September 24. According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced this on Telegram. "On the night of September 24, unidentified saboteurs expanded the geography of 'bavovna' [explosions] in the aggressor country, distinguishing themselves by successful actions in the Moscow and Kaluga regions," he wrote. In particular, a fuel truck was destroyed at the military town of the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division of the 1st Tank Army (military unit 23626, Kalininets, Naro-Fominsk district). Four vehicles with trailers were destroyed at the…

The Russian army uses Oniks anti-ship missiles, which have a limited range, to strike Odesa and Mykolayiv regions given the shortage of cruise missiles. "Kalibr or Kh-class missiles of strategic aviation can reach further, hit deep into the country. Oniks missiles do not reach there, so, accordingly, they are sometimes used to target Odesa and Mykolayiv regions as well," Spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat said during the United News telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Oniks missiles have a limited range of up to 600 km, he noted. "If a missile is launched…

An explosion rang out in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region. This was announced by the head of the town’s military administration in exile, Viktoria Halitsina, Ukrinform reports. "Local residents report an explosion in town," the official wrote on Telegram. She added that the reports from the ground are being clarified, and expressed hope "for good news". In addition, the Mayor of Melitopol in exile, Ivan Fedorov, reported on the series of blasts in Tokmak. Read also: Defense forces repel nine enemy attacks near Maryinka and Pobieda "In Tokmak, the occupiers have had a ‘disco party’ for the second day…

Defense forces of Ukraine broke through the defense line of Russian troops in the area of Verbove village, Zaporizhzhia region. General Tarnavskyi, commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group of troops said this in an interview with CNN. "On the left flank [near Verbove] we have a breakthrough and we continue to advance further," Tarnavskyi said, although he admitted that his troops were moving slower than anticipated. “Not as fast as expected, not like in the movies about WWII. The main thing is not to lose this initiative [that we have]," the commander said. Read also: Winter not to halt Ukraine’s…

National Guard soldiers destroy Russian Murom-M system Members of the "Rubizh" Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard destroyed a Russian Murom-M surveillance system in Bakhmut direction. "The ‘Rubizh’ Rapid Response Brigade of the National Guard destroyed yet another Russian surveillance system in Bakhmut direction. Murom-M no longer exists. Good job," Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko posted on Telegram, publishing a corresponding video. https://youtu.be/mA35FxqZ_tY

All the necessary measures are being taken at the state border of Ukraine to improve defense capabilities in order to always be ready to act adequately in response to hostile intentions. The Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Nayev said this on Telegram, Ukrinform reported. "During this week, more than 3,000 meters of foxholes and trenches were dug, about 2,500 meters of anti-tank ditch were dug, and more than 2,000 corresponding mines were laid. We will continue this work to improve our defense capabilities so that in case of emergency we are always ready…