Ukrainian Air Strikes Target Two Cities In Occupied Part Of Donetsk

"Ukrainian forces launched drone and missile attacks on two cities in occupied parts of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region as US and European officials met in Washington to discuss more economic sanctions on Russia to force it to negotiate an end to the war. The attacks killed two people and injured 16, according to Denis Pushilin, the Russia-installed head of the Donetsk region."

"Security officials in the occupied areas said at least 20 drones were deployed in two assaults and that air defense units were activated. Russian news agencies quoted them as saying explosions were heard throughout Donetsk city. A nine-story residential building in Makyivka was reportedly hit by a drone, and videos on social media showed rocket strikes, including on an apparent former military surveillance systems factory in Donetsk."

"Ukrainian officials have not commented on the attacks. Russian forces control about 75 percent of Donetsk region and are pushing to capture the rest of the area. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address on September 8 that Russian forces are concentrating their strikes against the Ukrainian energy sector. "Of course, our answers to this are and will be, but the main thing is the stability of the system," Zelenskyy said."

Ukrainian forces struck targets in Donetsk city and Makyivka using drones and missiles, resulting in two deaths and 16 injuries. Occupied-area security officials reported at least 20 drones used across two assaults and activation of air defense units, with explosions heard throughout Donetsk. A nine-story residential building in Makyivka was reportedly hit, and social media videos showed strikes on an apparent former military surveillance systems factory. Russian forces control roughly 75 percent of Donetsk region and are pressing to seize the remainder. Ukrainian leaders reported Russian strikes targeting the energy sector and engaged Western officials on security and sanctions.

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