Victory Chronicles-DAY 932

In a Russian attack on the city of Konotop, 14 people were wounded, and significant damage was caused to infrastructure. The Russian forces used Shahed UAVs to target residential buildings, as well as educational and medical institutions. The attack resulted in injuries of varying severity to 14 individuals, according to the military administration of the Sumy region, Sumy regional prosecutor’s office, and the National Police.

Emergency services are currently working at the scene to address the situation. The occupiers used drones to target critical infrastructure and civilian structures. 

The attack’s aftermath includes damage to multiple apartment buildings, private residences, medical and educational institutions, cars, a garage cooperative, shop, and banking institutions.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced over $700 million in humanitarian and energy aid for Ukraine. During a visit to Kyiv, Blinken emphasized Russia’s ongoing attempts to attack Ukraine’s energy sector and use cold as a weapon against the Ukrainian people. To address this, $325 million will be allocated to rebuild Ukraine’s energy and power grids. Additionally, $290 million will be provided for humanitarian support, including safe drinking water, food, and medicine for millions of displaced individuals in Ukraine and the region. Finally, $102 million will be allocated for humanitarian demining to clear the landmines and munitions left by Russia across Ukraine. Blinken also mentioned that a meeting of the Group of Seven Plus will be held soon to assist Ukraine’s energy sector further.

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Rescuers from the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine faced enemy fire while trying to extinguish a fire in the city of Nikopol. The fire was caused by a Russian drone in a private residential area. During the firefighting operation, the enemy attacked once again, targeting a fire and rescue vehicle. Luckily, the rescuers were able to retreat to safety and wait until the danger passed. Afterward, they successfully extinguished the fire, which had spread over 60 square meters. The incident involved five rescuers and one fire and rescue equipment unit.

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During an operation in the Black Sea, a Ukrainian special unit from Defence Intelligence successfully destroyed a Russian Su-30SM combat aircraft with an air defense system. The fighter jet, owned by the 43rd Separate Naval Aviation Regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces, crashed into the sea. The incident occurred on September 11, 2024, when the occupiers lost contact with the aircraft. A search and rescue operation was immediately launched by the Russians, involving an An-26 aircraft, as well as Mi-8 and Ka-27 helicopters. In the afternoon, the invaders discovered a characteristic stain of aviation fuel in the sea, approximately 70 kilometers northwest of Cape Tarkhankut, and soon spotted the wreckage of the downed Su-30SM. The estimated cost of the aircraft is around $50 million.

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Russian forces began counterattacks along the western edge of the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast and reportedly seized several settlements northeast and south of Korenevo on September 10 and 11. The size, scale, and potential prospects of the September 11 Russian counterattacks in Kursk Oblast are unclear and the situation remains fluid as of this report. 

It is premature to draw conclusions about Russia’s new counterattacks and ISW will continue following the situation. Geolocated footage published on September 11 indicates that Russian forces retook positions east of Zhuravli (northeast of Korenevo).

Additional geolocated footage published on September 10 indicates that elements of the Russian 51st Airborne (VDV) Regiment (106th VDV Division) advanced north and northeast of Snagost (south of Korenevo) during a company-sized mechanized assault. Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces launched the mechanized counterattack from the north near Korenevo and that Russian forces quickly advanced into Snagost.

Several Russian sources claimed that Russian forces fully seized Snagost, but ISW has not observed visual confirmation of these claims. Russian sources claimed that elements of the Russian 51st VDV Regiment and 155th Naval Infantry Brigade (Pacific Fleet, Eastern Military District [EMD]) advanced northwest of Snagost and seized Krasnooktyabrskoye; advanced west of Snagost and seized Komarovka and Vishnevka; advanced southwest of Snagost and seized Apanasovka and 10-y Oktyabr; advanced southeast of Snagost and seized Obukhovka; and advanced south of Snagost and seized Byakhovo, Vnezapnoye, and Gordeevka. A Russian milblogger claimed that elements of the Russian 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade (14th Army Corps [AC], Leningrad Military District [LMD]) seized Olgovka (just east of Korenevo).

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Major Roman Hrytsyk, with the call sign Nelson, died on September 29, 2023, while performing a combat mission near the village of Oleksandrivka, Luhansk region. The warrior was 25 years old.

Roman was born in the village of Drozdovychi, Lviv region. After graduating from high school, he entered the National Army Academy named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi. Since childhood, he dreamed of being a fighter and confidently pursued his goal. In his leisure time, he loved to read. 

After graduation, the young officer was sent to serve in the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade “Edelweiss” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He held the position of company commander and participated in combat operations. At the time of his death, he was the deputy battalion commander.

When he first joined the brigade, he began to introduce his own innovations into the unit. His commander, who was reading a book about Nelson Mandela at the time, watched Roman. He saw him as a young reformer of the army, which is why the commander called him Nelson.

The officer was awarded the medal “For Military Service to Ukraine,” the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, III degree posthumously the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, II degree.

“Romchyk was our ray of sunshine, our hope for the future. He was the best son, loved his younger sister, always supported her, and helped her. He loved his wife very much. He was very happy when his son was born. Roman was respected by his commanders and loved by his subordinates. He was always with his men. He was not afraid of any work,” said his mother Vira Dmytrivna.

The Hero was buried on the Alley of Glory of the Benduzhske cemetery in Lviv region. A memorial plaque was installed on the school’s facade where he studied. Roman is survived by his parents, sister, wife, and son.

*Roman’s story on the Heroes Memorial – a platform for stories about the fallen defenders of Ukraine.

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