At 09:16, Polish authorities declare the commencement of a US missile facility's operation.
Per Polish Government's Claims, a U.S. Air Defense Missile Base Is About to Launch in Northern Poland, as Reported by "Ukrainska Pravda". The facility close to Puck on the Baltic coast is expected to go live within weeks. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski mentioned that Warsaw is in discussions with the U.S. to ensure the missile defense systems can intercept missiles not just from Iran aimed at the U.S., but also Russian missiles targeting Poland.
08:51: Ukraine Alleges Overnight Russian Attacks with 68 Drones and 4 MissilesRussia allegedly carries out assaults with 68 drones and 4 missiles on Ukraine during the night hours, based on Ukrainian statements. Two Iskander-type ballistic missiles impact the regions of Poltava and Odessa, as per the Ukrainian air force report on Telegram. In the regions of Chernihiv and Sumy, two guided missiles are loosed. Air defense units succeed in shooting down 31 drones, while 36 drones are likely intercepted by electronic warfare. A solitary drone stays afloat in the morning.
08:17: Ukrainian Army's General Staff Reports Enemy Casualties of 1,300 in Past 24 HoursThe Ukrainian Army's General Staff discloses 1,300 enemy casualties within the last 24 hours, resulting in a total of nearly 669,000 wounded or deceased since the war started in February 2022. Nine enemy tanks, 49 armored vehicles, 29 artillery systems, and two air defense systems are annihilated. Forty-five Russian drones also reportedly fell to the Ukrainian forces.
07:48: Russia Affirms Shooting Down 13 Ukrainian Drones in Three Adjacent RegionsRussia declares shooting down 13 Ukrainian drones across three contiguous regions during the night. The Russian defense ministry reports six drones being destroyed by air defense systems in the Russian regions of Belgorod and Kursk, while a single drone is downed over the Bryansk region.
07:16: DeepState Reports Ukrainian Advance in DonetskDeepState, a group of military specialists, affirm that Ukrainian forces performed well in the Donetsk Oblast overnight. At the town of Novohrodivka, the Ukrainians seize back their lost positions from the Russians, according to the source. However, DeepState also reports Russian successes in the area, with Moscow's troops advancing near the settlement of Veseloye.
06:30: Lithuanian Elections - Major Parties Unanimously Support UkraineLithuanians head to the polls today for a new parliament, with polls indicating a new government will emerge. The Social Democrats are projected to displace the Homeland Union as the most powerful party. The "Aušra of Nemunas" could also become the first populist party to gain parliamentary representation in the Baltic state of 2.8 million people. All major parties in Lithuania agree that Ukraine should continue to receive support and that their defense against Russia should be fortified.
04:39: Study Discloses Aging Russian Soldiers Sent to WarRussian soldiers engaged in Ukraine are reportedly growing older. Data from nearly 73,000 soldiers killed since Russia's invasion of the neighboring country, collected by the Russian oppositional media project Mediazona and BBC Russia, indicates that most of the dead were between 21 and 23 years old during the war's first half. However, the partial mobilization, use of prisoners, and enlistment of volunteers have resulted in a shift in age structure. A significant number of volunteers fall within the 48-50 age bracket, according to Mediazona.
01:05: Zelensky Seeks to Increase Ukraine's Arms Production with Western InvestmentsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky desires to expand his country's weapons production with Western investments significantly. He stated that Ukraine has the capacity to manufacture more drones, ammunition, and weapons than their financial means permit. The West is in a position to provide the required funds, especially since many allies are currentlx unable to adequately support Ukraine due to a lack of available weapons. During his Paris visit, discussions on a new Ukrainian-French weapon model ensued, which the defense ministers will now proceed to develop further.
23:31: Zelensky Confirms Ukrainian Troops Holding Positions in KurskAccording to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian forces retain their positions in the Russian Kursk border region. "Regarding the Kursk operation, Russia has attempted to push back our positions, but we are successfully maintaining the designated lines," he stated in his evening video address. The day prior, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its forces had regained control over two villages in Kursk. In August, around a thousand Ukrainian soldiers infiltrated Kursk in one of the largest attacks on Russian territory since the war started in February 2022, crossing the border with tanks and armored vehicles.
22:21: Media: Drone Attacks could Inspire More Powerful Weapons in RussiaUkraine has reportedly used drones to target Russian ammunition and fuel depots, resulting in large-scale explosions and supply disruptions. Commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is pleased with the progress of these operations. Ukrainian media report that this method could serve as a prototype for more powerful weapons that Ukraine could employ against strategic targets deep within Russian territory if the necessary weaponry deployments were authorized by Western allies. This is allegedly a significant aspect of President Zelensky's "victory plan" he has shared with several world leaders in recent days.
9:58 PM: NGO Highlights Belarus' Wrongs Towards Ukrainian KidsAn American non-governmental organization, Freedom House, points fingers at Belarus' government for committing severe violations against Ukrainian children. The regime is accused of illegally transporting children from Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine to Belarus, subjecting them to brainwashing and military training, as reported by the organization. This is part of Russia's strategy to eliminate Ukrainian culture and identity. Over 2000 children, according to their data, have been identified to have been relocated, where they are being indoctrinated, among other things, in re-education camps.
9:39 PM: Serbia Secures Extra Russian GasSerbia has secured more gas from Russian state corporation Gazprom, as per a contract signed with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and the head of the Serbian state-owned company Srbijagas during the International Gas Forum in St. Petersburg. Serbia remains heavily reliant on Russian gas supplies, with 80% dependence. In May 2022, shortly after the start of the Russian invasion, Serbia finalized a three-year supply contract with Gazprom, and a decision on its extension is expected in early 2023.
8:50 PM: Zelensky Speaks on Upping Drones ProductionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with foreign aid, aims to boost production of ammunition and drones within Ukraine. Due to a lack of funds, the country's industrial capacity for production exceeds what the state can utilize. Partner countries with insufficient supplies or unable to aid in arms deliveries due to other reasons are willing to financially support production in Ukraine and invest in its arms industry.
8:11 PM: Iran Sends Satellites to Russia for LaunchAccording to media reports, Iran dispatched two domestically produced satellites to Russia for launch by a Russian spacecraft. Despite sanctions imposed by the US, this is the latest space cooperation between the two countries. Iran's private space sector reportedly started developing Kowsar, a high-resolution imaging satellite, and Hodhod, a small communications satellite, as part of this venture. Russia launched Iranian satellites into orbit in February and 2022, causing concern among US representatives about potential Russian and Iranian military target monitoring.
8:48 PM: Russian Military Pushes Counterattacks in KurskThe Russian army intensified attacks on Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, based on a report from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The Russians successfully pushed back the Ukrainian army in the Glushkovsky district, and are looking to repel the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk before the weather worsens later in autumn or early winter, according to the ISW.
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The Commission, in response to the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, is considering the deployment of additional air defense systems in Poland, as mentioned by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. This move aims to protect Poland from potential missile threats, including those from Russia.
The Commission strongly condemns the ongoing drone and missile attacks by Russia on Ukrainian territory, despite international law and calls for de-escalation. These attacks, as reported recently, have resulted in significant damage and loss of life, and are a clear violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
