Russia-Ukraine War: Updates as of September 27, 2024
Damion Davis
Day 947 of Russia's Large-Scale Invasion, Day 3,860 of the War
The General Staff of Ukraine has released the latest operational updates as of 8:00 a.m. on September 27, 2024.
On this 947th day of Russia's large-scale invasion, combat intensifies across multiple fronts.
Key Highlights:
Combat Clashes: 187 combat engagements were recorded in the past 24 hours, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions.
Air and Missile Attacks: Russian forces carried out five missile strikes and 71 airstrikes and dropped 96 anti-aircraft missiles on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
Over 4,800 attacks were launched, including 224 from rocket salvo systems.
Russian Airstrikes and Shelling Russian forces continue to target several regions with airstrikes and shelling.
Key areas under attack include:
Sumy Region: Atynske, Bilany, Khrapivshchyna, Kozache, Velyka Pisarivka, and others.
Kharkiv Region: Kupyansk-Vuzlovy, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, and Kivsharivka.
Donetsk Region: Nadiya, Serebryanka, Kleban-Byk, Bogoyavlenka, and Urozhajne.
Zaporizhzhia Region: Biloghirya, Gulyaipole. Kherson Region: Kozatske.
Ukrainian Response: The Defense Forces conducted four air and missile strikes on Russian positions, targeting concentrations of personnel and anti-aircraft defenses.
Combat Overview by Direction
Kharkiv Direction: Three skirmishes occurred near Staritsa, Tykhi, and Vovchansk.
Kupyansk Direction: Ukrainian forces repelled 20 attacks near Synkivka, Hlushkivka, and Stelmakhivka.
Lyman Direction: 15 clashes were reported, with enemy assaults near Grekivka and Torsky repelled.
Siverskyi Direction: Ukrainian defenders halted all enemy attempts to break through near Bilogorivka and Verkhnokamyanskyi.
Kramatorsk Direction: 10 battles took place, with Ukrainian troops repelling Russian assaults near Minkivka and Bila Hora.
Toretsk Direction: 18 engagements were reported, particularly around Toretsk and Shcherbinivka.
Pokrovsky Direction: The fiercest fighting occurred here, with 42 Russian assaults repelled near Zelene Pole, Mykolaivka, and Marynivka.
Kurakhiv Direction: Ukrainian forces stopped 36 Russian attacks near Paraskoviyvka, Mykolaivka, and Katerynivka.
Vremivsk Direction: Five Russian offensives near Vodyanyi and Bogoyavlenka were defeated.
Orihiv Direction: Ukrainian defenders repelled three assaults near Robotyne.
Enemy Activity on the Borders and in the Air
Northern Borders: Russian forces continue to use guided bombs and UAVs to strike Ukrainian towns along the borders of Chernihiv and Sumy. Mortar and artillery shelling also persists.
Kursk Region (Russia): Explosions were reported from Russian air defense systems in Kursk, where Ukrainian operations are ongoing.
Russian Airstrikes: The enemy conducted 16 airstrikes and employed 19 air defense systems.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive and Russian Losses Ukrainian forces continue to inflict significant losses on Russian troops and equipment.
In the last 24 hours alone, Russia has reportedly lost:
1,370 Personnel
21 Tanks
48 Armored combat vehicles
58 Artillery systems
2 Air defense systems
85 Tactical UAVs
58 Vehicles
2 Special equipment units
The intensity of fighting remains high, with numerous clashes and airstrikes occurring daily across Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces continue to defend against Russian advances while depleting the enemy's manpower and equipment.
The situation remains fluid, with critical battles unfolding in multiple regions.
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