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17.09.2024

The Day of Exploding Pagers

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.09.2024.

It displays 224 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.09.2024The Day of Exploding Pagers
Early morning reports focused on Russian military operations in Kursk and increased army size. By midday, attention shifted to Lebanon, where thousands of Hezbollah pagers simultaneously detonated, injuring over 4,000 people. The incident, suspected to be an Israeli cyber operation, escalated throughout the day, with casualty numbers rising and diplomatic tensions mounting. Russia's FSB reported neutralizing a Ukrainian intelligence agent planning an attack on a defense industry executive. The Russian government continued to justify its military expansion, citing external threats. Economic news included discussions on deposit taxes and budget priorities. The day concluded with reports of Zelensky's disagreements with Polish officials and speculation about US-Russia arms control dialogue prospects.
17.09.2024
00:23
RIA Novosti

Пожары в ЛНР могли быть поджогом, заявил Мирошник

00:23 (21:23 in your timezone)

01:23 (22:23)Trump Escapes Assassination Attempt

Russian newspapers report on a failed assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump (RT, TASS). The incident, allegedly involving a pro-Kiev activist with a Kalashnikov rifle, is being widely discussed. Additionally, there's coverage of new tax notifications for bank deposits (RBC.ru) and updates on Russian hostages held in Gaza (Izvestia). The media also reports on potential arson in LNR (RIA Novosti) and US stance on Ukrainian strikes into Russia (Vesti).
02:43
03:23
RIA Novosti

В Идлиб прибыли украинские инструкторы, чтобы учить боевиков строить БПЛА, сообщил источник

03:23 (00:23 in your timezone)
03:44
RIA Novosti

В Идлиб прибыли 250 инструкторов ВСУ, чтобы учить боевиков строить БПЛА, сообщил источник

03:44 (00:44 in your timezone)

04:43 (01:43)Tax Notifications and Drone Destructions

Russian newspapers report on new tax notifications for bank deposits (Gazeta.ru, RBC.ru), with the Federal Tax Service beginning to send out notices. The media also covers the destruction of Ukrainian drones in Bryansk region (TASS, Vesti). Foreign Minister Lavrov's statement on the "death of the Olympic movement" due to IOC policies is discussed (Izvestia).
05:23
RIA Novosti

Миноборны опубликовало кадры освобождения Снагости в Курской области

05:23 (02:23 in your timezone)
06:02
RIA Novosti

Часть боевиков ВСУ попали в окружение в Курской области

06:02 (03:02 in your timezone)

07:41 (04:41)Military Advances in Kursk and Tech Ambitions

Russian newspapers report on ongoing military operations in Kursk Oblast, with the Ministry of Defense showing footage of liberated settlements (Izvestia) and claims of Ukrainian forces being surrounded (RIA Novosti). The search for a missing helicopter with gold miners in Amur region is also covered (Interfax). Additionally, the media discusses the creation of a Russian alternative to Starlink, estimated to cost ₽445 billion (RBC.ru).
08:02
RIA Novosti

Киев договорился с террористами открыть новый фронт против России в Сирии, заявил источник

08:02 (05:02 in your timezone)
08:17
RIA Novosti

Украина хочет использовать террористов для операций против России в Сирии, сообщил источник

08:17 (05:17 in your timezone)

09:22 (06:22)Crypto for War: Russia's New Payment Method to China

Russian newspapers report on potential changes in the Champions League format (Meduza), Ukraine's alleged plans to use terrorists for operations against Russia in Syria (RIA Novosti), and a new tax on bank deposits exceeding 190,000 rubles (Vesti). The Moscow Times discusses Russia potentially using cryptocurrency to pay China for war-related goods. These topics represent shifts in focus from previous military and domestic issues.

10:02 (07:02)FSB Thwarts Military Plant Bombing

Russian newspapers report on the FSB preventing a car bombing at a military plant near Yekaterinburg (Izvestia, Kommersant). The agent, reportedly from Ukrainian intelligence, was killed during arrest. Media also covers the detention of ex-lawyer Pashayev (Gazeta.ru) and Putin's decree to increase army size (Komsomolskaya Pravda). The Robinson helicopter crash site in Amur region has been located (TASS).
10:22

10:44 (07:44)FSB Eliminates Ukrainian Agent in the Urals

Russian newspapers report on the FSB's elimination of a Ukrainian intelligence agent in the Urals, who allegedly planned to assassinate a defense industry executive (Kommersant, Lenta.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). The media also covers the launch of an Angara-1.2 rocket with military satellites from Plesetsk cosmodrome (Izvestia). Additionally, there's coverage of the ongoing case against ex-lawyer Elman Pashayev (Gazeta.ru, Vesti).
11:11
11:22
11:44
RIA Novosti

Евросоюз потратил доходы от российских активов на покупку систем ПВО и боеприпасов

11:44 (08:44 in your timezone)

11:44 (08:44)Ex-Lawyer Pashayev Arrested for Massive Fraud

Russian newspapers report on the arrest of ex-lawyer Elman Pashayev, suspected of fraud involving 45 million rubles (Kommersant, NTV.ru, Interfax). Several sources discuss Meta's global ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya (The Moscow Times, RT). The elimination of a Ukrainian intelligence agent in Sverdlovsk region is also covered (Vesti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
11:54
RIA Novosti

Евросоюз потратил доходы от российских активов на системы ПВО и снаряды для Украины

11:54 (08:54 in your timezone)
12:22

12:44 (09:44)Kremlin Justifies Military Expansion

Russian newspapers report extensively on the Kremlin's explanation for increasing the armed forces' size (Gazeta.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant). Peskov cites international threats as the reason. Meanwhile, media outlets discuss the EU's decision to provide Ukraine with up to €40 billion without US participation (The Moscow Times). The FSB's claim of killing a "Ukrainian agent" planning to assassinate a defense executive is also covered (The Moscow Times).
12:44
RIA Novosti

Российские военные поразили украинские энергетические объекты и места хранения боеприпасов

12:44 (09:44 in your timezone)
12:44
13:20
RIA Novosti

Бюро Национального собрания утвердило процедуру импичмента Макрона, пишет Parisien

13:20 (10:20 in your timezone)
13:23
RIA Novosti

Бюро Национального собрания утвердило процедуру импичмента Макрона

13:23 (10:23 in your timezone)

13:42 (10:42)Putin Prioritizes Social and Defense Spending

Russian newspapers report on Putin's emphasis on social support and defense spending as priorities (Izvestia, TASS). The Kremlin explains the increase in army size due to perceived threats (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Lenta.ru). Meanwhile, the French National Assembly has approved impeachment procedures for Macron (RIA Novosti), and Zelensky seemingly criticizes China over drone export restrictions (RT).
14:12
14:44

14:44 (11:44)Military Court Frees Ex-Patriot Park Director

Russian newspapers report on the military court's release of the former director of Patriot Park from detention (Kommersant, TASS). The Kremlin justifies the increase in army size due to perceived threats at the borders (NTV.ru, Gazeta.ru). Putin outlines budget priorities for the next three years, emphasizing social support and defense capabilities (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia). Reports of a Ukrainian prisoner of war killed with a sword inscribed "For Kursk" are being investigated (Meduza).
16:01
16:23
RIA Novosti

В Харькове прогремела серия взрывов

16:23 (13:23 in your timezone)

16:23 (13:23)Putin's Budget Balancing Act: Social Support vs. Military Might

Russian newspapers report on Putin's budget priorities, emphasizing social support and defense capabilities (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, NTV.ru, Vesti). The Kremlin justifies increasing the army size, citing border threats (Gazeta.ru, RBC.ru). Georgia's parliament passes a law against "LGBT propaganda" (Meduza). Meanwhile, discussions continue on Ukraine's military actions and Western support (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta.ru).
16:23
17:03

17:23 (14:23)Pager Peril: Hezbollah Fighters Injured in Mysterious Explosions

Russian newspapers report on U.S. political developments, with Harris leading Trump in polls (Izvestia) and Trump calling for negotiations with Russia (Lenta.ru). Multiple sources (Meduza, RBC.ru) cover an incident where hundreds of Hezbollah fighters were injured due to exploding pagers, possibly hacked by Israel. The Kremlin's justification for increasing army size continues to be discussed (Vesti).
17:44
RIA Novosti

Сотни жителей Ливана пострадали при массовой детонации пейджеров в Бейруте

17:44 (14:44 in your timezone)
17:44
18:02
RIA Novosti

Российские военные освободили город Украинск

18:02 (15:02 in your timezone)

18:19 (15:19)Hezbollah's Pager Peril: Hundreds Injured in Lebanon

Russian media extensively report on an incident involving Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, where hundreds were injured due to exploding pagers, possibly hacked by Israel (Gazeta.ru, Kommersant, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru). The Ukrainian conflict continues to be discussed, with reports of a HIMARS strike on Donetsk (Izvestia) and Russian forces liberating Ukrainsk (RIA Novosti). US-China relations are mentioned, with suspicions of China helping Russia bypass uranium sanctions (The Moscow Times).
18:48

19:23 (16:23)Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Explosive Mishap

Russian newspapers extensively report on a series of explosions involving Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon, resulting in thousands of injuries (Gazeta.ru, Izvestia, Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The incident, possibly linked to Israeli hacking, has gained significant attention across multiple sources. Meanwhile, discussions continue on the expansion of the Russian army, with the Kremlin citing Western threats as justification (RT).
19:23
RIA Novosti

Ливан назвал детонацию пейджеров актом израильской агрессии

19:23 (16:23 in your timezone)
19:44
RIA Novosti

В Ливане назвали детонацию пейджеров актом израильской агрессии и пригрозили отомстить

19:44 (16:44 in your timezone)
20:23

20:23 (17:23)Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Explosive Crisis

Russian newspapers extensively report on a series of pager explosions in Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah members (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS). The incident resulted in at least 8 deaths and over 2,700 injuries. Israel is suspected of conducting a large-scale cyber operation (Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, RT reports on the French parliament approving an impeachment resolution against President Macron.
20:44
21:32
22:23
RIA Novosti

Нетаньяху санкционировал операцию Израиля с пейджерами в Ливане, сообщили источники

22:23 (19:23 in your timezone)

22:24 (19:24)Pager Pandemonium: Hezbollah's Explosive Nightmare

Russian media extensively report on a series of pager explosions in Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah members (Gazeta.ru, Kommersant, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, RT, Vesti). The incident resulted in at least 8 deaths and over 2,800 injuries. Israel is suspected of conducting a large-scale cyber operation, with Netanyahu reportedly sanctioning the action. Hezbollah has threatened retaliation against Israel.