Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine war - Day 939

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As the Russia-Ukraine conflict reaches its 939th day, significant developments have emerged on September 21, 2024.

In Odesa, Ukraine, a Russian missile strike injured four people and damaged port facilities, including an Antigua-flagged civilian vessel. The Ukrainian air force reported the destruction of 61 out of 70 Russian attack drones and one missile across 13 regions. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, an estimated 70,112 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, according to the BBC and the independent news site Mediazona. The actual toll may be higher, based on various sources.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia intends to regain control of its Kursk region but did not provide a timeline following Ukraine's recent cross-border incursion.

In political developments, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council has banned the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices due to concerns over Russian surveillance. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a financial aid package of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) for Ukraine, supported by frozen Russian assets.

In military support, the United States is preparing a $375 million aid package that includes various weapons and equipment, while Italy will send an additional Samp-T antimissile system to protect key infrastructure. Ukrainian officials have emphasized the need for increased domestic weapon production.