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17.09.2024

The day of the sword execution and Usyk's detention

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.09.2024.

It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.09.2024The day of the sword execution and Usyk's detention
Reports emerged of a Ukrainian POW executed by sword by Russian forces, prompting an investigation. The Ukrainian Navy destroyed ammunition depots near Mariupol, with satellite images later confirming the strikes. Nighttime drone attacks on Sumy region caused power outages. The parliament supported a bill to increase taxes. Some Western allies reportedly consider ending the war through negotiations in 2025, according to Bloomberg. CNN reported decreasing US military aid packages due to Pentagon inventory depletion. In Beirut, Hezbollah fighters' pagers exploded en masse, injuring hundreds. Late in the day, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk was briefly detained at Krakow airport, causing a stir before being released. Throughout the day, military engagements continued along the front lines, with Ukraine reporting over 130 combat clashes.
17.09.2024
13:46
16:46
Radio Svoboda

"Там у Путина дача, он потравится". Резиденция президента РФ и канализация

16:46
20:03

21:24Frontline Clashes Intensify as West Debates Strategy

The newspapers report on ongoing military operations, with 153 combat clashes reported on the front (Ukrinform UA). There's discussion about the West's reluctance to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory (TSN). A former regional governor has been placed under house arrest with a substantial bail (Liga.net). The media also covers a map of current military operations (Glavcom) and an interview with Kyrylo Budanov (Novoe Vremya).
04:04

04:04Drones Over Sumy: Russia's Persistent Aerial Assault

The newspapers report on ongoing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, with a focus on Sumy (Liga.net, TSN). There's discussion about the Dutch Defense Minister's doubts regarding the war's end in the coming year (Glavcom). Ukrainian forces have reportedly regained positions near Torske in Donetsk region (Pravda). The media also covers internal conflicts within religious communities in border areas (Hromadske).
04:24
NV

Меми та підроблені укази Сирського / Розслідувачі отримали доступ до внутрішніх документів масштабної кремлівської «фабрики фейків» — Схеми

04:24
04:42
05:25

05:25Sumy Under Siege: Drones and Economic Challenges

The newspapers report on ongoing Russian drone attacks, particularly in Sumy (Novoe Vremya, Liga.net). Ukraine's military strategy is discussed, with focus on operations in the Kursk region (Radio Svoboda, UNIAN) and challenges in creating effective combat units (TSN, ISW). Economic topics are also covered, including Ukraine's economic growth despite the war (Hromadske) and energy import integration issues (Liga.net).
06:25

07:05Sword Execution and Drone Deluge

The newspapers report on a disturbing incident where Russian forces allegedly executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war with a sword (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya). Multiple sources discuss a large-scale drone attack by Russia, with Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepting many of the drones (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). There's also coverage of a Ukrainian soldier's 810-day captivity experience (Liga.net).
08:25
09:24

09:25Sword Execution Shocks as EU Plans Financial Aid

The newspapers report on a shocking incident where Russian forces allegedly executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war with a sword (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Multiple sources discuss the EU's plan to secure up to 40 billion euros in loans for Ukraine without US involvement (LB.ua, Liga.net). There's also coverage of the total casualties in the war reaching 1 million, according to WSJ (Novoe Vremya).
09:46
10:20
10:42

11:12Sumy Blackout: Russian Strikes Cripple Energy Grid

The newspapers report on recent Russian strikes on energy infrastructure in Sumy and parts of Chernihiv regions, resulting in power outages (LB.ua, Pravda). Ukraine's upgraded Leopard 1A5V tanks are unveiled, addressing previous weaknesses (Kyiv Post). There's discussion about decreasing US military aid packages due to Pentagon inventory depletion (Novoe Vremya) and Brazil's president's comments on Ukraine's lack of pre-war dialogue (Liga.net).
12:25

13:46Naval Strike Sinks Russian Ammo

The newspapers report on the destruction of Russian ammunition depots near Mariupol by Ukrainian naval forces (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). There's discussion about changes in mobilization policies, with potential restrictions on drafting men aged 18-25 (Liga.net). The parliament has supported a significant tax increase, impacting businesses and citizens (TSN, UNIAN).
14:25
14:25
15:19
15:19

15:19Emotional Reunions as Prisoners Return Home

The newspapers report on a recent prisoner swap, with emotional first contacts between released prisoners and their families (Kyiv Post). There's discussion about some Western allies considering peace negotiations with Russia in 2025, though the final decision rests with Kyiv (Liga.net, Bloomberg). The ongoing military situation is also covered, with reports of 88 combat clashes along the frontlines (Ukrinform UA).
15:24
16:04
17:46

17:46Tearful Reunions as Prisoners Return Home

The newspapers report on a recent prisoner swap, with emotional reunions between released prisoners and their families (Kyiv Post). The UN mission has promised to visit Kursk region if Russia permits (Liga.net). There's discussion about potential changes in mobilization policies, including restrictions on drafting men aged 18-25 (Pravda). An expert warns of a pessimistic scenario for the coming winter, potentially involving more than just power outages (TSN).
19:45
20:24
NV

Велике інтерв'ю Помпео Фаріду Закарії / Як поводитися з Путіним і чи можна змінити проросійські «мирні плани» штабу Трампа

20:24

20:45Usyk Arrested, Russian Ammo Hit

The newspapers report on satellite images and photos showing the aftermath of Ukrainian strikes on Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol (Liga.net, Pravda). Multiple sources discuss the reported arrest of boxer Oleksandr Usyk at Krakow airport (Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN). These new developments are highlighted alongside ongoing coverage of prisoner exchanges and frontline combat (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform).
21:45

23:04Usyk's Airport Ordeal

The newspapers report extensively on the detention and subsequent release of Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk at Krakow airport (Glavcom, Liga.net, TSN, UNIAN). The incident has prompted an official response from President Zelensky, who has ordered an investigation (Liga.net). Meanwhile, air raid alerts have been issued in several regions due to Russian drone launches (Pravda), and intense combat continues along the frontlines with 139 engagements reported (Ukrinform UA).