At 08:55, Ukraine acknowledges casualties following assaults in Saporichya
Ukrainian authorities have reported substantial damage to civilians' homes following intense Russian airstrikes on the industrial city of Saporishshya in southern Ukraine. At least seven individuals have been injured, as per Ivan Fedorov, the regional administration's head, in a Telegram post. It's likely that some people are still trapped beneath the debris. Over ten aerial attacks took place, with multiple fires reported.
08:27 Russia: 125 Ukrainian Drones Downed Last Night
Russia asserts that they successfully shot down 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The Ministry of Defense claims that these 125 drones were neutralized and destroyed by Russian air defense. Governors of various districts reported damages due to the attacks but no casualties. According to reports, 67 drones were knocked down over the Volgograd region in southern Russia, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
07:55 Ukraine: 1170 Russian Casualties in the Past 24 Hours
The Ukrainian General Staff reports that 1170 Russian injuries and deaths occurred within the past 24 hours, raising the total count of harmed and deceased Russian soldiers to approximately 652,000. The Ukrainians also report destroying nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles since yesterday. Ninety-three drones and a single air defense system were also eliminated.
07:22 Military Experts: Ukraine Bombards More Russian Ammunition Depots
Military analysts from the X platform assert that Ukrainian strike drones hit a Russian weapon storage in Kotluban the previous night. Local sources share stories of fires close to the significant Russian ammunition depot in the Volgograd Oblast. The NASA Fire Information System also confirms fires on the northern side of the depot. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian General Staff have issued comments regarding this situation yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Advocates for Obligation to Support Ukraine
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil anticipates that the Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will signal unwavering solidarity with the country attacked by Russia. "The conference must make it clear again that everyone holds the obligation, including the USA after the November election, to continue assisting Ukraine actively for as long as required," Klingbeil said. It's also vital to consider creating forthcoming peace conferences that cater to the interests of the Ukrainian people, envisioning a peaceful future. Biden's visit to Germany is scheduled on October 10. On October 12, a gathering of the 50 nations supporting Ukraine militarily will take place at the US airbase in Ramstein for the first time at the most senior level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to participate.
05:42 Zelenskyy Spokesperson on Weapon Deployment: Russians to Be First to Know
According to the spokesperson of Ukrainian President, no definitive decision has been made concerning the use of Western weapons on Russian soil. Serhiy Nykyforov, the spokesperson, stated in a Ukrainian news program 24/7 that no clear, final decision has been reached. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held discussions with all parties involved in this decision – Italy, France, the UK, and the US. Zelenskyy's spokesperson further clarified, "We must acknowledge that the Russians will be the first to realize when permission is granted to enter deeply into Russian territory. They will be the first to know, then an official announcement will follow."
04:45 Switzerland Backings China's Peace Plan, Ukraine Unhappy
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its approval of a peace plan led by China to put an end to the Ukraine conflict. Swiss opinion towards such efforts has evolved, the ministry remarks in Bern. The Ukrainian stance appears disheartened, however, due to the Swiss standpoint. Ukraine is currently preparing for a second peace conference in November. In June, a large number of nations absenting Russia and China participated in the initial meeting in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Delivers Aid Package to Kyiv
Lithuania is providing a military aid package containing ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies to Ukraine. Delivery of the aid is expected within this week, Lithuanian authorities mentioned. Since the beginning of this year, Lithuania has already supplied 155-mm ammunition, armored vehicles (M577 and M113 models), anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other items to Ukraine.
02:29 Tragedy in Charkiv Region: Three Killed, Six InjuredThree individuals lost their lives and six others suffered injuries due to Russian airstrikes on the village of Slatyne in the Charkiv region, according to local authorities. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure and affected educational and commercial facilities while people were on the streets, as Governor of the Charkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov, reports.
00:25 Sumy Hospital Attack: Casualties Surge to TenThe death toll from a Russian attack on a medical facility in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has climbed to ten. A solitary individual perished during the initial assault on the healthcare center, as detailed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. The facility was then bombarded once more during the evacuation of patients. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implicates Russia in orchestrating a "war against hospitals."
22:54 Ukraine Insiders: U.S. Shows Enthusiasm for Zelensky's "Triumph Plan"Following reports of U.S. government reservations regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's so-called "victory plan", Serhiy Nykyforov, a spokesperson for the president's office, debunks these claims, asserting that the U.S. has shown "significant eagerness". Nykyforov dispels the notion of Washington's skepticism during an interview on Ukrainian television, describing the plan as having been "positively received". He further mentions that U.S. President Joe Biden has promised to provide "some decisions and answers" regarding the plan at the October 12 meeting of the Ramstein Contact Group in Germany.
22:25 Zelensky: Trump Will Ally with Ukraine if Re-electedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that if Donald Trump emerges victorious in the November election, he will stand by Ukraine. Zelensky expressed this sentiment following an interview with Trump on Fox News. "I cannot predict the outcome of the elections, nor can I foresee who will take the presidency," says Zelensky. "However, I've received direct messages from Donald Trump assuring me of his support for Ukraine."
21:40 Lavrov: West Should Avoid Engaging in Suicidal Battle with a Nuclear PowerIn his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns the West against engaging in a war with a nuclear power such as Russia, likening it to a "suicidal endeavor". He categorizes efforts to subdue Russia as a futile endeavor. Just a few days prior, Russian leader Vladimir Putin reiterated his threat to employ nuclear weapons. According to Putin, any conventional assault on Russia backed by a nuclear power would be regarded as an allied attack on those countries.
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The President of the Council may express their condolences to the Ukrainian authorities over the damage caused to civilians' homes in Saporishshya, following the intense Russian airstrikes. In response to Russia's successful downing of 125 Ukrainian drones last night, the President of the Council could issue a statement condemning the violation of international airspace and sovereignty.
