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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-09-24

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5 updates Last updated 06:16 UTC
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Intel Slava: Kyiv strikes hit rail, pharmacies and data centers

Telegram channel Intel Slava said Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged rail infrastructure near the Central Station, the Darnytsia pharmaceutical plant, warehouses, filling stations and data centers used by providers UTELS and Pautina, with internet outages in several districts. Independent casualty figures are from Al Jazeera, not this channel.
Intel Slava
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Lavrov tells UNSC Russia will not pause the war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN Security Council Moscow is ready to negotiate a lasting peace but will not pause the conflict, arguing a pause would let Ukraine rearm. Rubio separately said both sides have shown interest in a limited grain-and-energy ceasefire, while Zelenskyy said Kyiv awaits a Russian response on Black Sea shipping.
Al Jazeera
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Zelenskyy at UNGA calls Putin "patient zero" and urges pressure

In his UN General Assembly speech, Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeled Vladimir Putin "patient zero" of spreading war and urged sustained economic pressure on Russia. He said Russia lost 248,000 soldiers over eight months for a little more than 1,000 sq km of territory and warned of a harsh winter bombing campaign.
Al Jazeera
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US invites Putin to December G20 summit in Miami

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December. Rubio framed the invitation as a chance for Putin to engage the US president and other world leaders despite the ICC warrant and ongoing war in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera
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Russian drone strikes kill at least six in Kyiv and Donetsk

Al Jazeera reports at least two people were killed in Kyiv and four in Donetsk region after Russian daytime strikes with jet-powered drones. Kyiv officials said more than 30 were injured as drones hit petrol stations, rail infrastructure, a pharmaceutical site and other facilities hours after Trump-Zelenskyy talks.
Al Jazeera