16:27 Account: Navalny reported stomach discomfort - papers hint at fatal poisoning incident
As per Russian authorities, Navalny's demise in February was due to natural causes. Navalny's advocates and numerous international politicians blame the Russian government, particularly President Vladimir Putin, for his death. A recent report bolsters this view: According to "The Insider," citing official documents, Russian authorities allegedly neglected indications of symptoms Navalny displayed just before his passing in prison. Navalny reportedly complained of severe stomach pain and vomited uncontrollably. He also experienced muscle cramps and eventually lost consciousness. The official cause of death, a heart rhythm disorder, fails to explain these symptoms, reports indicate. Medical professionals consulted suggest these were indicators of poisoning. Navalny had previously been poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in 2020 and came close to death.
15:55: Russian troops assert they thwarted six Ukrainian incursions into KurskRussian forces claim to have thwarted six new Ukrainian forays into the western Kursk region, as reported by the Moscow Defense Ministry. As stated by Reuters, the ministry asserts in a Telegram post that its forces, aided by aircraft and artillery, repelled attempts to enter the region near Novy Put, about 79 kilometers west of Sudzha. The ministry claims that 50 Ukrainian soldiers were killed or injured, and that a tank, four armored vehicles, and a car, as well as a vehicle, were destroyed. However, these assertions cannot be independently confirmed.**
15:28: Destruction images emerge from Russian attacks on Saporischschja with 13 air strikesThe Ukrainian city of Saporischschja endures 13 air strikes, leaving at least 13 individuals injured and causing residential buildings to collapse in certain areas. The Ukrainian emergency service reports that ten private houses have been damaged.**
14:56: German military rehearses worst-case scenario - European conventional war within five years possibleAfter completing the "Red Storm Alpha" exercise, the German military plans to resume next year under the title "Red Storm Bravo." The three-day drill, which concluded on Saturday in Hamburg Harbor, was deemed successful by the Landeskommando. According to Lieutenant Colonel Jörn Plischke, the chief of staff, the objectives for both command post and 2nd Heimatschutz company exercises were met. The aim of the exercise was to secure critical infrastructure, maintain identical situational awareness at all levels, and communicate effectively with all participating troops. The possibility of a conventional war in Europe within the next five years is viewed as a possibility due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The NATO aims to collaborate in opposing this threat. A rapid deployment of allied troops from west to east is necessary to confront this potential threat, as stated.**
14:27: London: Moscow suffers heaviest munitions losses since conflict's onset due to drone strikesThe Ministry of Defense in the UK estimates that Ukrainian drone strikes have likely caused the heaviest munitions losses for Russia since the conflict began, with at least 30,000 tons of munitions likely destroyed in a strike on a depot near Tver, central Russia, on September 18. Additional Ukrainian attacks on depots in Tikhoretsk, southern Russia, and other Tver locations took place on the night of September 21, according to the ministry's regular intelligence update.**
13:57: Moscow defends widening of nuclear doctrineRussia, as a nuclear power, has defended its modification of its nuclear deterrence strategy despite criticism. The changes are necessary due to the proximity of NATO infrastructure to Russia's borders and Western powers' aim to defeat Moscow by supplying weapons to Ukraine, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskow on Russian state television. The decision to utilize nuclear weapons will rest with the military.**
13:19: Volunteer medics confront Kremlin rocketsAs Russian rockets impact a building in Kharkiv, Serhii swiftly arrives on the scene as part of a volunteer medical aid team. He dedicates himself to treating the wounded and attempting to rescue people from the debris.**
12:42: Saporizhzhia reports 16 fatalities and injuries following Russian glide bomb attackSaporizhzhia's casualty toll following a Russian glide bomb attack has climbed to 16, including a 17-year-old boy, according to a Telegram report from the city's military administration. The Russian military targeted Saporizhzhia with 13 glide bombs early this morning.**
11:50 "Terrifying emblem" - Zelenskyy recalls Babyn Yar massacreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reflecting on the Babyn Yar massacre today, 83 years after over 33,000 Jews were slaughtered by the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv. Babyn Yar serves as a "shocking symbol that demonstrates the worst atrocities take place when the world decides to look away, stay silent, or show apathy instead of confronting evil," Zelenskyy, who is of Jewish descent, shared on the X online platform. Babyn Yar is a stark illustration of the brutalities governments can commit when their leaders "bank on intimidation and violence," Zelenskyy implied, likely referring to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Ukraine: Death toll from yesterday's attack on Sumy clinic escalates to tenThe death toll from a Russian strike on a hospital in the Ukrainian border town of Sumy has escalated to ten. The hospital was bombarded twice by Russia on Saturday. The second attack occurred as recovery personnel were extracting the injured and deceased and evacuating patients. Russian forces launched 31 rounds into the border region throughout the night and morning.
10:42 Russian Media Reports Major Blast at Arms Depot in VolgogradRussian media, following military bloggers, is now reporting blasts near Russian military facilities. Blasts occurred near the naval base in Baltiysk, Krasnodar region, from where Russia dispatches kamikaze drones against Ukraine. The news agency Astra claims that a large ammunition depot in Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, has been hit. There were also blasts, followed by a major fire and detonations. According to the Ukrainian side, ballistic missiles from Iran and launchers were housed in the Kotluban depot.
09:57 Ukrainian General Staff Reports 165 Actions Since YesterdaySince yesterday, the Ukrainian General Staff has documented up to 165 actions, with more than a quarter of them in the Donbass around the heavily contested town of Pokrovsk. According to the report, Russian troops executed 73 air strikes against positions and civilian areas, utilizing 124 guided aerial bombs. They also fired seven missiles. Moreover, the aggressors carried out over 4700 attacks, including 179 attacks with multiple rocket launchers. They employed over 1700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aviation, as well as missile and artillery forces, allegedly carried out six attacks on areas where enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated.
09:17 Ukraine: High-Ranking Judge Killed in Russian Attack on Civilian VehicleA judge of the Supreme Court who was providing humanitarian aid to residents of a village in the Kharkiv region was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle. The news site Ukrinform reports this, citing the regional prosecutor's office. According to the report, a hostile first-person-view drone hit the SUV that Judge Leonid Loboyko was driving on his way to the village to deliver aid. He was instantly killed. Three women who were also in the car were injured. Ukraine is investigating the incident as a war crime and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Reports Injuries After Attacks on ZaporizhzhiaUkrainian authorities report severe damage to civilian structures in the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia in the south of the country following new massive Russian air strikes. At least seven people were injured, the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, announced on Telegram. There may still be individuals trapped under the rubble. More than ten air strikes were reported, resulting in several fires.
08:27 Russia: 125 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Last NightRussia claims to have shot down 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The defense ministry reports that the 125 drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defenses. The governors of several regions reported damage from the attacks but no casualties. According to the report, 67 drones were shot down over the Volgograd region in southern Russia, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
07:42 Ukraine: 1170 Russian Casualties in the Past 24 HoursThe Ukrainian General Staff reports 1170 casualties on the Russian side in the past 24 hours. This raises the total number of Russian injured and killed soldiers to nearly 652,000. Additionally, the Ukrainians report nine destroyed Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles destroyed since yesterday. Ninety-three drones were shot down, and one air defense system was hit, according to the tally.
07:22 Military Bloggers: Ukraine Strikes More Russian Weapon DepotsMilitary bloggers on the X platform report that Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian arsenal in Kotluban overnight. Local sources report fires near the large Russian munitions depot in the Volgograd Oblast. The NASA Fire Information System also reports fires at the northern flank of the depot. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian General Staff has commented on this yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Advocates for Solidarity with Ukraine at Upcoming Summit SPD leader Lars Klingbeil anticipates that the impending Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will indicate a strong commitment of support towards the nation attacked by Russia. "The conference must reiterate that everyone holds the responsibility to continue actively aiding Ukraine, including the USA post-November elections, as long as required," stated Klingbeil. It would also be beneficial to contemplate "how future peace conferences can be expanded, ultimately focusing more on a vision for peace in the best interests of the Ukrainians." Biden is slated to make his inaugural presidential visit to Germany on October 10. Subsequently, a conference of the 50 states militarily backing Ukraine will transpire at the US air base in Ramstein on October 12 - marking its first occurrence at the highest level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also anticipated to attend.
05:42 Zelenskyy's Spokesperson on Weapon Deployment: Russians to Be Informed First The spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has yet to reach a conclusive decision on the deployment of Western weapons on Russian territory. Serhiy Nykyforov shares on Ukrainian news program 24/7 that there is "no definitive, clear decision" concerning this matter. Nonetheless, Zelenskyy has communicated with all relevant parties - Italy, France, Britain, and the USA. Zelenskyy's spokesperson adds "we must acknowledge that the Russians will be the first to learn about the approval for penetrating deep into Russian territory. They will learn first, and subsequently, an official announcement will follow."
04:45 Switzerland Aligns with China's Peace Plan, Leaving Ukraine Disappointed The Swiss Foreign Ministry has voiced its support for a peace plan spearheaded by China with the objective of ending the Ukraine conflict. The Swiss perspective on such advances has significantly shifted, as the ministry in Bern explains. From Kyiv, it is stated that the Swiss approach is disheartening. The Ukraine is currently preparing a second peace summit for November. In June, a gathering of states excluding Russia and China participated in a first assembly in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Dispatches Aid Package to Kyiv Lithuania is transporting a military aid package to Ukraine, which comprises ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies. The aid is anticipated to arrive in Ukraine later this week, according to the Lithuanian government. Since the commencement of this year, Lithuania has already dispatched 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and additional equipment.
02:29 Tragedy in Kharkiv Region: Three Killed, Six Injured in Air Strikes Three individuals were killed and six others sustained injuries in Russian air strikes on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region, as reported by local authorities. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure and struck educational and commercial facilities while people were on the streets, confirmed Oleh Syniehubov, governor of the Kharkiv Oblast.
01:29 North Korea Condemns US Military Aid to Ukraine as 'Mistake' North Korea, under suspicion of illegal weapons shipments to Russia, has denounced US military aid worth $8 billion to Ukraine as "an alarming blunder" and a "gamble with fire" against nuclear powerhouse Russia. US President Joe Biden declared the new aid during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington. Its purpose is to bolster Ukraine's self-defense capabilities and encompasses weapons with an expanded range, further empowering Ukraine to launch attacks on Russia securely from a distance.
00:25 Casualties in Sumy Rise to Ten Following Attack on Hospital The death toll from a Russian attack on a hospital in the Ukrainian border town of Sumy has risen to ten. Initially, one person was fatally wounded in the initial assault on the clinic, Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko clarified. The hospital was then devastated again during the evacuation of patients. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of waging "war against hospitals."
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The German military is preparing for a potential European conventional war within the next five years, given the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and they view this as a threat that NATO needs to collaborate in opposing.
Russian troops have reportedly thwarted six Ukrainian incursions into the Kursk region, according to Russian authorities, but these assertions cannot be independently confirmed.
