Russian offensive in Kursk region, new aid packages, and detention of a suspect in the attack on a veteran: highlights from September 11

New military aid

The United Kingdom has announced its intention to provide Ukraine with at least £600 million in aid. In particular, $484 million will be used as a guarantee for a loan from the World Bank to strengthen Ukraine's economic stability by the end of the year.

The United States has provided humanitarian and energy assistance to Ukraine totaling more than $700 million.

Latvia promised to provide armored personnel carriers as part of a new aid package. Croatia will allocate 5 million euros of aid to Ukraine, which will be used to restore the energy sector.

Debate between Trump and Harris

US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held their first debate. They discussed economic development, illegal migrants, and the Russo-Ukrainian war. Trump twice evaded the question of whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war, emphasizing once again that he could end the war in 24 hours.

Russians launch offensive in Kursk region

Russian troops have launched an offensive in the Kursk region. Fighting continues near the village of Snagost, according to two interlocutors of hromadske who are fighting in the Kursk sector.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces has not officially confirmed this information.

Zelenskyy on the “victory plan”: It depends on partners

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the “victory plan for Ukraine”, which he wants to discuss with US President Joe Biden, depends largely on the support of partners. This plan will also be presented before the second Peace Summit.

Suspect in attack on veteran taken into custody

Police have detained a man suspected of beating a former serviceman in Smila, Cherkasy region. He will be held in custody as a preventive measure.

In addition, another person involved in the case was served a notice of suspicion.

Biden: Authorization for long-range strikes under consideration

U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the issue of authorizing long-range strikes by Western weapons against Russia is currently under consideration.

Reuters notes that the US has been reluctant to use weapons that can hit targets deep inside Russia, fearing it would escalate the conflict.

WSJ: Ukraine pushed to consider ‘Plan B’

Western officials are pushing Ukraine to consider a “plan B” in the war with Russia. The Wall Street Journal writes, citing its own sources, that the partners demand that Kyiv formulate realistic goals in the confrontation with Moscow.

According to the newspaper, some European diplomats have told Ukrainian authorities that Kyiv's complete victory will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, which neither the US nor Europe can realistically provide.

OCU Metropolitan and military man beaten in Kyiv

In Kyiv, unknown persons attacked Metropolitan Klyment of Simferopol and Crimea of the OCU, who is also a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It was reported that the clergyman was beaten by three men as they approached him to ask for his blessing.

Repairs completed on the blue line of the Kyiv metro

The Kyiv subway has completed commissioning work on the renovated section of the tunnel between Demiivska and Lybidska stations on the blue line. Full train traffic will resume on September 12.

In total, the reconstruction works cost UAH 383 million.

Other important news of the day

• The Rada committee found it inappropriate to produce medals for graduates. This is considered an outdated practice.
• Ukraine and the IMF will revise the cooperation program. This will help to receive a $1.1 billion tranche.
• The media show satellite images of a ship that could have delivered missiles from Iran to Russia.
• In Ukraine, 200 military vehicles have been set on fire, 50 of them by children.
• The pollution of the Seim and Desna rivers caused environmental damage in Chernihiv and Sumy regions reached more than UAH 405 million.