Summary of special military operation for September 29, 2026
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- The Russian Ministry of Defense reports the liberation of Kreydyanka and Vesyoly Pole, as well as attacks on energy facilities and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
- Air defense shot down 287 UAVs and six aerial bombs.
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Why It Matters
Since February 24, 2022, Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine. The stated goal is to help the DPR and LPR.
Since February 24, 2022, Russia has been conducting a special operation in Ukraine. See on the RIA Novosti map where military operations are currently taking place, which cities are suffering from shelling, and also how the units of the parties are advancing.
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About the special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine
The Russian army has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Its main goal is to help the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, on whose territory shelling has not stopped since 2014. The Russian military is tasked with minimizing losses of personnel and civilians during combat missions.
Data from the Ministry of Defense and administrations of new regions as of September 29, 2026
Over the past 24 hours, Russian units liberated Kreidyanka in the Kharkov region, Veseloye Pole in the Donetsk People's Republic and defeated energy facilities, production workshops and storage areas for unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and fuel depots, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 142 districts. Air defense systems shot down six guided bombs and 287 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles.
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