16 September 2024 in Russo-Ukrainian war

• In the airspace around Kyiv, anti-aircraft missiles hit almost 20 Russian drones
• In total, the Air Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 53 out of 56 Shaheds
• In Poland, they believe that there is no need to be afraid of the Kremlin's nuclear threats
• Latvia transfers British CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine
• A large-scale forest fire is being extinguished near Liman, the fire has spread over 200 hectares
• The Ukrainian agency insured the first investment loan against war risks
• In August 2024, China stockpiled huge volumes of oil due to low prices
• Putin has increased the size of his army to 1.5 million troops
• The government of Poland has declared a state of emergency due to large-scale floods in the country, several oak trees have been breached
• Denmark announced the delivery of the second batch of its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
• Zelenskyi: The plan for Ukraine's victory in the war is 90% ready
• A company from the Russian Federation promotes "Alternative for Germany" on social networks
• The USA imposed sanctions on officials and leaders of the pro-Russian movement in Georgia
• NATO Secretary General on long-range strikes against the Russian Federation: The biggest risk for Europe is the victory of Russia
• The head of the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands: I do not think that the war will end in 2025
• In the Kharkiv region, the Russians shelled 2 settlements, there are casualties
• Russian troops hit Konotop in Sumy Oblast with "Shakhed".
• Switzerland announced a conference on demining Ukraine
• WSJ: The total losses of Ukraine and Russia in the war reached a million soldiers
• More than 80 Russian attacks were choked in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhiv directions
• The Armed Forces of Ukraine restored their position near Torskyi in Donetsk region