Wed Sep 18 02:43:45 UTC 2024: ## Ukraine War: Missile Strikes, Drone Attacks, and Execution Probe Mark 936th Day
**Sumy, Ukraine (September 18, 2024) -** The war in Ukraine entered its 936th day with continued Russian aggression. Overnight, Russia launched at least four missiles at energy infrastructure in the northeastern city of Sumy, affecting power supplies for approximately 281,000 people. Ukrainian air defenses responded by successfully intercepting 34 out of 51 Russian drones that targeted five regions across the country.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office has launched an investigation into the suspected execution of a Ukrainian soldier by Russian forces. The soldier was found dead with a sword embedded in his body in the town of Novohrodivka. This latest incident adds to the growing list of alleged war crimes investigated since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
On the diplomatic front, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has affirmed his country’s commitment to deepening ties with Russia in the face of Western sanctions. During a meeting with Russia’s top security official, Sergei Shoigu, Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s intention to strengthen its relationship with Russia. These developments come amidst ongoing US concerns over Iran supplying missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. Tehran has consistently denied sending ballistic missiles to Moscow.
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