Ukrainian troops liberate Pankivka, Poland downs drone over government buildings - Monday brief
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Ukrainian soldiers liberated the village of Pankivka in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, a drone was shot down over the government buildings in Poland.
Read more about what happened on Monday, September 15.
Ukrainian forces clear Pankivka in Donetsk region from Russian troops
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard liberated Pankivka and the surrounding areas in the Dobropillia direction.
Ukrainian soldiers operating in the operational zone of the First Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine restored control over Pankivka and adjacent settlements in the Donetsk region.
Tusk: Drone neutralized over government buildings in Poland
In Poland, on the evening of Monday, September 15, a drone was flying over government buildings. It was shot down.
Two Belarusian citizens were detained. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Trump names Russia aggressor in Ukraine war for the first time - Politico
US President Donald Trump, for the first time, openly called Russia the aggressor in the war against Ukraine, acknowledging its heavier losses.
"8,000 soldiers have died this week, from both countries. Some more from Russia, but when you're the aggressor, you lose more," Trump told reporters, commenting on battlefield losses.
Ukraine has interceptor drones to destroy jet-propelled Shaheds, says Presidential Office
The deputy head of the Presidential Office was asked whether Ukraine has protection against Russia’s jet-propelled Shaheds.
"We also have interceptor drones that are capable of fighting Shaheds with jet engines. The enemy evolves, and we are making progress — we have no alternative," Palisa said.
Trump urges European countries to impose Russia sanctions themselves – Rubio
US President Donald Trump wants European countries to impose on Russia the same sanctions they expect from Washington,
According to the American official, it is also important that Europe imposes sanctions, as some European countries continue to purchase Russian products, particularly oil.
"And what the President has challenged our European partners is to impose the sanctions themselves that they're asking us to impose. So if they feel deeply committed to this, they should take – we want to encourage them to actually do the things they're asking us to do," Rubio added.
