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Ukraine: Ukraine strikes Moscow, liberates territory — FrontPages.eu, September 20, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on the Moscow region, employing new weaponry, including "Pelican" ballistic missiles and "Flamingo" drones, as part of operations codenamed 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' and 'Flamingo'. These actions mark a notable escalation in Ukraine's long-range offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, the nation continues to endure tragic consequences from Russian aggression, with a mother and her two young children killed in a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region, and a priest dying in an attack on a monastery in the Kherson region. Adding to the domestic challenges, Ukraine's steel industry is reported to have effectively ceased to exist, with 90% of its plants idle due to ongoing Russian strikes. Amidst these developments, Ukrainian forces achieved territorial gains, liberating the settlements of Shandroholove and Derilove in the Donetsk region as part of 'Operation Vivaldi,' with the Third Army Corps reporting the reclamation of an additional 40 square kilometers. Denmark has also announced an allocation of $275 million in military aid to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces launched attacks on the Moscow region using various weapons, including 'Flamingo' drones and for the first time, the 'Pelican' ballistic missile. These operations, codenamed 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' and 'Flamingo,' targeted specific assets in the region, leading to fires at warehouses and an oil refinery.

Українська правда: Moscow region attacked with 'Flamingo' and Pelican weapons - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky states that the Moscow region was attacked using various weapons, including 'Flamingo' and Pelican drones.

NV: Ukrainian Defense Forces Use Pelican Ballistic Missile Against Russia for…

During a nighttime attack on Russian territory, Ukraine's defense forces allegedly deployed the Ukrainian Pelican ballistic missile for the first time, according to President Zelensky.

Hromadske: Operations 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' 'Flamingo' and others: Zelenskyy revealed…

President Zelenskyy disclosed that Ukrainian forces targeted specific assets in Moscow using operations codenamed 'Palyanytsia,' 'Bars,' and 'Flamingo.'

Liga.net: Zelensky Confirms Moscow Attack on Election Day; Kyiv Region Casualties Rise…

President Zelensky confirmed an attack on Moscow during the election day, and reports indicate an increase in casualties in the Kyiv region.

Українська правда: Drones massively attacked Moscow and region: fire broke out at warehouses and…

Drones launched a massive attack on Moscow and its surrounding region, leading to a fire at warehouses and an oil refinery.

Tragic reports indicate that a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region killed a mother and her two young children. Separately, a Russian attack on a monastery in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a priest and injuries to four others.

TSN.ua: "She was just putting them to bed": Russian forces killed a mother and two…

Heartbreaking details emerge of a Russian attack in the Kyiv region where a mother and her two young children were killed, with eyewitness accounts describing the tragic scene.

Liga.net: Russian Drone Strike Kills Mother and Two Children Near Kyiv

A Russian drone struck a residential building in the Kyiv region, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her two young children.

TSN.ua: Russians shelled a monastery in Kherson region: a priest died

A Russian attack on a monastery in the Kherson region has resulted in the death of a priest, adding to the ongoing casualties and destruction in the area.

Українська правда: Russians attacked monastery in Kherson region: priest killed, four wounded

A Russian attack on a monastery in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a priest and injuries to four others.

Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated the settlements of Shandroholove and Derilove in the Donetsk region as part of 'Operation Vivaldi'. The Third Army Corps announced the liberation of an additional 40 square kilometers of territory in what they called the 'second season of Vivaldi'.

NV: Ukrainian Forces Liberate Shandroholove and Derilove in Donetsk Region

According to DeepState, Ukrainian forces have successfully liberated the settlements of Shandroholove and Derilove in the Donetsk region as part of 'Operation Vivaldi'.

Hromadske: 'Second season of Vivaldi.' Third Army Corps claims to have liberated 40 km

The Third Army Corps has announced the liberation of an additional 40 square kilometers of territory, referred to as the 'second season of Vivaldi.'

Ukraine's steel industry has reportedly ceased to exist, with plants responsible for 90% of the country's steel production now idle due to continuous Russian strikes. This represents a significant blow to the nation's industrial capacity and economy.

Hromadske: Ukraine no longer has a steel industry; plants producing 90% of steel are idle…

Ukraine's steel industry has effectively ceased to exist, with plants responsible for 90% of the country's steel production now idle due to Russian strikes.

The 'Avtostrada' company has suspended construction projects in Kyiv, raising concerns about the Vynohradar metro line and ongoing road maintenance. Separately, Russian forces attacked railway infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region, causing a fire that was later extinguished.

TSN.ua: Why "Avtostrada" is halting work in Kyiv: what will happen to the metro to…

An exclusive report details the reasons behind 'Avtostrada' suspending construction projects in Kyiv, raising concerns about the progress of the Vynohradar metro line and ongoing road maintenance.

Українська правда: Russians attacked railway in Vinnytsia region

Russian forces launched an attack on the railway infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine.

NV: Russian Drone Attack on Vinnytsia Region Causes Railway Infrastructure Fire

A Russian drone strike targeted railway infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region, resulting in a fire that has since been extinguished.

Denmark has provided Ukraine with $275 million in military assistance, following an incident involving a Russian warship.

Liga.net: Denmark Allocates $275 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

Denmark has provided Ukraine with $275 million in military assistance, following an incident involving a Russian warship.

Reports suggest that owners of land shares could face the loss of government subsidies. Additionally, the 'Rezerv+' application, likely used for military service or mobilization, is experiencing a service outage.

TSN.ua: Land share owners may be deprived of subsidies

A report indicates that individuals owning land shares could potentially lose their government subsidies, impacting agricultural landowners.

TSN.ua: "Rezerv+" not working - what is known about the outage

The 'Rezerv+' application, likely related to military service or mobilization, is reportedly experiencing a service outage, causing inconvenience for users.

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