IDF Soldier Killed, Russia Advances

THE WAR NEWSLETTER — SEP 11 2024

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Today’s updates:

1. 🇮🇱 IDF soldier killed in Palestinian truck-ramming attack

2. 🇺🇦 Russia progresses toward Pokrovsk and Ukrainian supply lines

1 - ISRAEL

Today, an Israeli soldier was killed in a vehicle-ramming attack at a West Bank bus stop near the Givat Assaf settlement. A Palestinian fuel tanker driver rammed into an IDF guard post at full speed. The attacker was shot at the scene. Earlier, five people were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tubas, located in the Jordan Valley. 

Yesterday, terrorist group Hezbollah launched approximately 45 rockets at northern Israel, targeting the Mount Meron area and Western Galilee. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted some rockets and struck the launchers in southern Lebanon. The IDF also targeted Hezbollah sites, including a weapons factory and command rooms.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that Israel is shifting its focus to the northern front as it nears completion of its objectives in Gaza. He hinted at a potential ground operation in Lebanon, stating that the troops should be prepared for such a mission. The ongoing conflict has displaced about 60,000 Israelis from the northern region, forced to evacuate by the IDF for safety reasons.

Read more on Times Of Israel here or here

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2 - UKRAINE

Russian forces are continuing to make progress toward the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, which is positioned at the crossroads of Ukraine's most important rail supply routes that are used to transport military supplies.  The city of Novohrodivka, only 12 miles away, was captured on Sunday, and Russian troops are continuing to launch air and artillery strikes on neighboring cities and villiages.

Russinan President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia's primary objective was to capture the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, so the city remains a key Russian target.  Ukrainian military command refuted claims that Russia had advanced toward Pokrovsk.

Ukraine also lost ground in Kursk Oblast, with Russia regaining control over two towns southwest of Korenevo.

Read more on Novaya Gazeta or ISW

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