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By Neha Tresa George
WAR ON THE GROUND
On 10 September, The Kyiv Independent reported on the massive drone attack in the Bryansk, Moscow, Tula, Kaluga, Belgorod, Kursk, Oryol, Voronezh and the Krasnodar Krai regions. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, 144 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight and claimed to be among the largest strikes throughout the war. Andrey Vorobyov, Governor of the Moscow Oblast reported on the death of one woman and injury of three other civilians in the town of Ramenskoye, located 46 kilometres southeast of Moscow. The attack also led to several fires in buildings. Over 30 international and domestic flights got delayed and Domodedovo Airport in the Moscow Oblast region was shut down. However, Ukraine has not yet responded to these allegations.
On 10 September, Ukrinform reported on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stance on the alleged delivery of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s ministry did not mention the exact measures which would be taken against Iran. However, he agreed that if the act was confirmed, Ukraine would even “sever diplomatic relations” with Iran. He stressed that it not just questioned Ukraine's security, Ukrainian-Iranian relations, or Russian-Iranian relations, but also the entire EU and the Middle East.
On 10 September, Ukrainska Pravda reported on the Russian attacks on the settlement of Stanislav in the Kherson Oblast region. It led to the injury of four civilians. The Russian troops also launched drones with explosives upon the civilians in Kherson and Kindiika. They also attacked a civilian vehicle in Kindiika with a UAV drone.
THE MOSCOW VIEW
Claims from Russia
On 10 September, RT reported on the Russian helicopter attack on the Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. According to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, several two-seat Ka-52M attack aircraft had carried out strikes on Ukrainian military personnel and armored vehicles. The Ministry added: “There is no escape from the alligators.” The air support controllers’ report confirmed that all targets had been destroyed. However, it did not provide the exact number of the targeted Ukrainian forces.
On 10 September, RT reported on the statements made by Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary for the Russian President on Kyiv’s overnight drone attack. This came against the backdrop of the UAV drone attack carried out by Ukraine over nine Russian regions. Peskov said: “Night strikes on residential areas can in no way be associated with military action.” He noted that Russia should continue its military activities to protect itself from these attacks.
THE WEST VIEW
Responses from the US and Europe
On 10 September, Politico reported on the statements made by Kurt Campbell, the US Deputy Secretary of State, condemning China for allegedly helping Moscow in its war with Ukraine. According to him, China was giving “substantial help” towards the arms and ammunition while Moscow in response, handed over its closely guarded military tech on submarines and missiles. Campbell argued that the latest Chinese-delivered technologies were directly applied to the Russian war machine. Earlier, they were believed to be dual-use technologies- used for both civilian and military purposes. However, China has repeatedly refuted these allegations and claims of having an impartial position on the war. Campbell further asserted that Moscow had started delivering sensitive technologies like submarines and missiles in return. He added that these technologies could inflict danger on the US, India, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
On 10 September, Ukrinform reported on the announcement of sanctions by the US against Iranian airline Iran Air, Russian and Iranian organisations over their involvement in Iran’s military support and the alleged delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions upon ten individuals and six entities based in Russia and Iran.
References
“Russian Alligators’ pound Ukrainian positions in Kursk Region – MOD,” RT, 10 September 2024
“Kremlin responds to Ukrainian attacks on Moscow Region,” RT, 10 September 2024
“Zelensky: We see what steps Russia is planning, and we will act accordingly,” Ukrinform, 10 September 2024
“MFA on Iran's missile transfer to Russia: We are considering all options, including severance of diplomatic relations,” Ukrinform, 10 September 2024
“Four civilians injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast,” Ukrainska Pravda, 10 September 2024
“US accuses China of giving ‘very substantial’ help to Russia’s war machine,” Politico, 10 September 2024
“U.S. announces sanctions against Iran and Russia over sending ballistic missile,” Ukrinform, 10 September 2024