before republicans take control of the house in january. we ll have more next hour on early start. it s been nine months and counting since russia began the invasion of ukraine and a day after the somber mark two cities taking heavy fire. ukraine says dozens took fire across from the zaporizhzhia. there are no reports of casualties. 100 troops from both sides are now on their way home after a prisoner exchange on thursday. ukraine said it ll keep pushing for the release of all of its troops held by russia. and down south, at least seven people are dead after russian artillery attacks on the city of kherson. ukraine says 21 others were injured on thursday in what president zelenskyy called a revenge attack for russia s recent pullout from the city. elsewhere, efforts are under way