Ukraine Blows Up Car With “Russian Officers”, Zelensky Praises “Strong Man” Umerov, Russia Hits Sumy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on September 7 endorsed Ukraine's new Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. Zelensky called Umerov a "strong" and "systematic" man in his nightly video address, saying that "he can restart the work of the Ministry of Defense."
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has dismissed Russian claims that the depleted uranium munitions the US is sending Ukraine are a cause of cancer. Sabrina Singh stated the US is confident that the munitions will be used responsibly by Ukrainian forces and Russian claims about the rounds are unfounded.