Russia says it struck a Ukrainian data center supporting Starlink, took control of three settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv
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This article summarizes the latest 24-hour developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as of September 27. On the battlefield, Russia claims to have struck a Ukrainian data processing center supporting Starlink operations, and its Defense Ministry reports hitting a cargo ship in the Black Sea and taking control of three settlements in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. Ukraine's General Staff reports its forces struck three Russian drone command and launch points, six artillery systems, and an ammunition depot. In diplomatic and other developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia has no intention of engaging in armed conflict with European countries. Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might reach an agreement before the onset of severe winter. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his German counterpart for the first time in four years at the UN General Assembly, describing the talks as yielding 'no new progress.' Lavrov also accused the West of destroying the European security system in an effort to contain Russia. Separately, a coal mine explosion in Russia's Far East caused casualties. Zelenskyy announced intensive diplomatic activities in the coming days and throughout October aimed at changing the situation.
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Military Situation
- Russia claims to have struck a data processing center supporting Ukraine's "Starlink" operations.
- According to the Interfax news agency, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that Russian forces hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea.
- Russian Defense Ministry: Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have taken control of three settlements in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces, and artillery struck three Russian drone command and launch points, six artillery systems, and one ammunition depot.
Other Developments
- President Putin: Russia has no intention of engaging in armed conflict with European countries.
- An explosion at a coal mine in Russia's Far East has resulted in casualties.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump: Suggested that Putin and Zelenskyy might reach an agreement before the onset of severe winter.
- According to Interfax, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the German Foreign Minister on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- The meeting between the foreign ministers of Germany and Russia was the first in four years; the Russian minister described it as yielding "no new progress."
- Russian Foreign Minister: Accused the West of destroying the European security system in an effort to contain Russia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Announced that intensive diplomatic activities aimed at changing the situation will take place in the coming days and throughout October.
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