Approximately 500 researchers affiliated with CERN have been impacted by the suspension of collaborative efforts with Russia.
Approximately 500 researchers linked to Russian institutions are impacted by the looming suspension of collaborations with Russia, as per the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). According to a CERN spokesperson, these researchers will cease their collaborations with the expiration of their contract on November 30th, this confirmation aligns with media reports. CERN decided to end cooperations with Russia and its ally Belarus following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in June 2022, a decision they finalized in December 2023. The agreement with Belarus had already ended by the end of June 2024, affecting 15 Belarusian researchers, as reported by the CERN spokesperson. The termination of collaborations with Russia also means the loss of a significant contributor to CERN's budget, with Russia currently providing around 4.5%. However, other member states will compensate for this gap, as stated by CERN.
16:27 Update: Navalny Suffered Abdominal Distress - Documents Suggest PoisoningRussian authorities claim Navalny died of natural causes in February this year. Navalny's supporters and numerous international politicians accuse Russian leadership and President Vladimir Putin of Navalny's demise. A new report implies this theory: according to "The Insider" citing official documents, Russian authorities allegedly removed records of Navalny's symptoms just before his death in prison. The report suggests Navalny complained of severe abdominal pain and vomited uncontrollably. He also experienced seizures and eventually lost consciousness. The official cause of death, a heart rhythm disorder, fails to explain these symptoms, as per the medium. Consulted doctors indicated that these are typical indicators of poisoning. Navalny had previously been poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in 2020 and narrowly escaped death.**
15:55 Russian Troops Reportedly Repel Six Ukrainian Infiltration Attempts in KurskRussian forces claim to have repelled six new Ukrainian attempts to enter the western region of Kursk, as reported by the Moscow Defense Ministry. As reported by Reuters, the ministry declared via Telegram that its forces, along with air support and artillery, thwarted the infiltration attempts at the region near the village of Novy Put, approximately 79 kilometers west of Sudzha. The ministry asserts that 50 Ukrainian soldiers were killed or injured, and that a tank and four armored combat vehicles, along with a car, were destroyed. These claims cannot be independently verified.**
15:28 Images of Destruction: Russia Launches 13 Airstrikes on SaporishshyaThe Ukrainian city of Saporishshya encounters a barrage of airstrikes, injuring at least 13 individuals and causing buildings to crumble in certain areas. Fires rage in numerous buildings. The Ukrainian Emergency Service reports that ten private homes were damaged.**
14:56 German Military Practices Worst-Case Scenario - Conventional War in Europe Possible in Next Five YearsFollowing the conclusion of the "Red Storm Alpha" exercise, the German military has announced a continuation for next year, named "Red Storm Bravo". The three-day drill, which concluded on Saturday in the Port of Hamburg, pleased the regional command. "We achieved our training objectives in both the command post and the 2nd Territorial Defense Company," explains the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Jörn Plischke. The aim of the exercise was to safeguard critical infrastructure, maintain a common operational picture across all levels, and ensure swift and secure communication with all participants. Given Russia's attack on Ukraine, a conventional war in Europe within the next five years is possible, it is mentioned. The NATO would jointly confront this, requiring a swift deployment of allied troops from west to east. "Due to its geostrategic location, Germany will function as a hub. Therefore, the organization of military transports by rail, road, or air, the provision of food, beds, or fuel, and the security of entire vehicle columns must be practiced to convincingly deter," explains the German military.**
14:27 London: Moscow Suffers Heavy Ammunition Losses Due to Drone StrikesUkrainian drone strikes likely inflicted the heaviest ammunition losses on Russia since the war began, according to British assessments. At least 30,000 tonnes of ammunition were likely destroyed in a strike on a munitions depot near the town of Turov in the Tver region of central Russia on 18 September, the UK's Ministry of Defence stated in its regular intelligence update. Further Ukrainian attacks on depots in Tikhoretsk in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia and other locations in Turov took place on the night of 21 September, the ministry wrote. The cumulative tonnage of ammunition destroyed at these three sites represents the largest ammunition loss for Russia and North Korean-supplied ammunition during the war.**
13:57 Moscow Defends Expansion of Nuclear DoctrineRussia, a nuclear power, defends their modifications to their nuclear doctrine in the face of criticism. The new nuclear deterrence fundamentals are necessary because NATO infrastructure is increasingly approaching Russia's borders and Western powers seek to achieve victory over Moscow through weapons supplies to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskow told Russian state television. The decision on the necessity of using nuclear weapons will be made by the military.**
13:19 Volunteer Medics Battle Against Kremlin MissilesWhenever Russian missiles impact a building in Kharkiv, Serhii is quick to respond. As part of a volunteer team, he aids the injured and attempts to rescue people from the rubble. He has made a conscious choice to do this.**
12:42 Saporizhzhia Reports 16 Casualties Following Russian Glide Bomb AssaultThe number of individuals injured in Saporizhzhia after a Russian glide bomb assault has increased to 16, including a 17-year-old boy, as reported by the city's military administration on Telegram. The Russian army attacked Saporizhzhia with 13 glide bombs early in the morning. All casualties have now been rescued and treated.
11:50 "Terrifying Emblem" - Zelensky Recalls Babyn Yar MassacreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today pays tribute to the Babyn Yar massacre, where over 33,000 Jews were murdered by the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv 83 years ago. Babyn Yar, he says on the online service X, is "a horrifying emblem" symbolizing that the most heinous crimes are committed when the world chooses to ignore, stay silent, or remain indifferent instead of standing up to evil. Zelensky, who is of Jewish descent, also says that Babyn Yar serves as clear evidence of the atrocities governments are capable of when their leaders "resort to intimidation and violence" - a clear reference to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Ukraine: Fatalities Rise to Ten in Yesterday's Clinic Attack in SumyThe death toll from the Russian attack on a hospital in the Ukrainian border town of Sumy has risen to ten. The clinic was bombed twice by Russia on Saturday, with the second attack occurring as rescue workers were retrieving the wounded and dead, and patients were being evacuated. Russian forces fired 31 times into the border region overnight and this morning.
10:42 Russian Media Reports Major Fire at Arms Depot in VolgogradRussian media is now reporting explosions near Russian military bases, following reports from military bloggers. Explosions occurred near the naval base in Baltijsk, Krasnodar region, from where Russia launches kamikaze drones against Ukraine, according to the news agency Astra. In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a large munitions depot was hit, resulting in explosions, a major fire, and detonations. According to the Ukrainian side, the depot in Kotluban stored ballistic missiles from Iran, as well as launchers.
09:57 Ukrainian General Staff Reports 165 Engagements Since YesterdaySince yesterday, the Ukrainian General Staff has recorded up to 165 engagements, with over a quarter of them in the Donbass around the hotly contested town of Pokrovsk. Russian troops carried out 73 air strikes against positions and population centers, using 124 guided aerial bombs. They also launched seven missiles. Additionally, the invaders conducted over 4,700 attacks, including 179 with multiple rocket launchers, and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aircraft, as well as missile and artillery forces, carried out six strikes on areas concentrated with enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment, according to the General Staff.
09:17 Ukraine: Prominent Judge Killed in Russian Assault on Civilian VehicleA judge of the Supreme Court who was providing humanitarian aid to residents of a village in the Charkiv region was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle, Ukrinform news site reports, citing the regional prosecutor's office. Leonid Loboyko was instantly killed when a hostile first-person-view drone hit his SUV on his way to the village to deliver aid. Three women in the car with him were injured. Ukraine is investigating the incident as war crimes and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Reports Injuries After Attacks on SaporizhzhiaUkrainian authorities report significant damage to civilian buildings in the southern industrial city of Saporizhzhia following new massive Russian airstrikes. At least seven people have been injured, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional administration, in a Telegram post. People may still be trapped under the rubble. There were more than ten airstrikes, with several fires reported.
08:27 Russia Claims to Have Downed 125 Ukrainian Drones Last NightRussia's defense ministry claims to have intercepted and destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The governors of several regions reported damage from the attacks but no casualties. According to the ministry, 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 Reports 1170 Russian Casualties in the Last 24 HoursThe Ukrainian General Staff reports 1170 Russian casualties in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded and killed Russian soldiers to nearly 652,000. The Ukrainians also report destroying nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles since yesterday. Ninety-three drones and one air defense system were also shot down.
07:22 Military Bloggers: Ukraine Targets 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 have commented on this yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Advocates for Continued Aid to UkraineSPD leader Lars Klingbeil anticipates that the upcoming Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will convey a strong message of solidarity toward the nation under attack by Russia. Klingbeil insists that the summit should declare everyone's obligation to maintain active support for Ukraine, including the US post-November elections, as long as required. He also proposes considering strategies to organize future peace conferences more holistically to facilitate better discussions for a Ukrainian peace perspective. Biden is slated to make his inaugural visit to Germany as president on October 10. The 50 nations militarily supporting Ukraine will hold a conference on October 12 at the US airbase in Ramstein – this is the first summit at the highest level, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also projected to participate.
05:42 Zelensky's Spokesperson on Potential Weapon Deployment: Russians Will Be Informed FirstAccording to the Ukrainian president's spokesperson, a definitive decision regarding the deployment of Western weapons on Russian territory has yet to be made. Serhiy Nykyforov clarifies in the Ukrainian news program 24/7 that no firm, clear decision has been reached on this matter. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held discussions with all relevant parties – Italy, France, the UK, and the US – in relation to this decision. Zelensky's spokesperson further remarks, "It's crucial to recognize that the Russians will be the first to learn about the authorization to intrude deep into Russian territory. They'll be the first to know, and subsequently, an official announcement will be made."
04:45 Switzerland Endorses China's Peace Proposal, Kyiv Expresses DisappointmentThe Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its approval for a peace initiative led by China to end the Ukraine conflict. The Swiss perspective on such ventures has shifted, the ministry in Bern explains. From Kyiv, it emerges that the Swiss stance is a letdown. Ukraine is currently readying for a second peace summit in November. In June, around 50 nations without Russia and China attended the first meeting in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Ships Military Aid to UkraineLithuania is delivering a military aid package containing ammunition, computers, and logistics equipment to Ukraine. The assistance is expected to arrive this week, the Lithuanian government reports. According to Vilnius, Lithuania has already provided 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment since the start of this year.
02:29 Tragedy in Kharkiv Region: Three Killed, Six WoundedThree individuals were killed and six others injured in Russian airstrikes targeting the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region, as reported by local authorities. The attack targeted civilian facilities, damaging an educational institution and businesses while people were outside, reveals the governor of the Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov.
01:29 North Korea Warns of US Military Aid to Ukraine as "Playing with Fire"North Korea, which is accused of unlawful weapons shipments to Russia, asserts that the US$8 billion military aid to Ukraine is "an egregious blunder" and "playing with fire" against the nuclear superpower Russia. US President Joe Biden announced the new aid during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington. It intends to aid Kyiv in self-defense and includes weapons with extended reach, enhancing the country's capacity to attack Russia from a safe distance.
00:25 Death Toll in Sumy Rises to Ten Due to Russian AttacksThe death toll from a Russian assault on a clinic in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has climbed to ten. Initially, a single casualty was reported in the initial attack on the hospital, Ukrainian interior minister Igor Klymenko explains. During the evacuation of patients, the hospital was bombarded again. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of waging a "war against hospitals."
In light of the suspension of collaborations with Russia by CERN, there could be potential implications for future cybersecurity if Russia decides to retaliate through cyberwar tactics.
Recent tensions between Russia and Ukraine have led to speculations about the potential use of cyberwarfare by Russia, given its historical expertise in this area.
