At 10:42, Russian news outlets report a significant inferno engulfing an ammunitions storage facility in Volgograd.
09:57 Ukrainian Military Reports 165 Conflicts Since YesterdayThe Ukrainian military has reported up to 165 conflicts since yesterday, with more than a quarter of them occurring in the Donbass region around the strategically important town of Pokrovsk. According to their report, Russian forces executed 73 aerial bombardments on positions and populated areas, utilizing 124 guided airborne munitions. Additionally, they launched seven missiles. Moreover, the invaders initiated over 4700 assaults, which included 179 multiple rocket launches. A staggering 1700 suicide drones were deployed. On the other hand, Ukrainian aircraft, as well as missile and artillery units, carried out six assaults on locations crowded with enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment, as per the Ukrainian military.
09:17 Ukraine: Senior Judge Killed in Civilian Vehicle AttackA judge from the Supreme Court who was providing humanitarian aid to the local residents of a village in the Kharkiv region was tragically killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle, as reported by news site Ukrinform, citing the regional prosecutor's office. The prior day, an enemy drone struck the SUV driven by Judge Leonid Loboyko while he was en route to deliver aid to the village. He was instantly killed, while three women who were also in the car sustained injuries. Ukraine is currently investigating the incident as a war crime and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Reports Injuries After Attacks on ZaporizhzhiaUkrainian officials have reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure in the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia located in the southern part of the country following new heavy Russian aerial strikes. At least seven people were injured, as per the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, in a Telegram post. There may still be individuals trapped under the rubble. There were over ten aerial strikes, with several fires reported.
08:27 Russia: 125 Ukrainian Drones Downed Last NightRussia claims to have shot down 125 Ukrainian drones last night, as announced by the defense ministry. The 125 drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense. Several regional governors reported damages from the attacks, but no casualties were reported. According to these reports, 67 drones were shot down over the Volgograd region, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
07:42 Ukraine: 1170 Casualties on Russian Side Since YesterdayThe Ukrainian military reports 1170 casualties on the Russian side in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded and killed Russian soldiers to nearly 652,000. Since yesterday, Ukraine also reports nine destroyed Russian tanks and 62 artillery systems, as well as 38 armored vehicles. Ninety-three drones were shot down, and one air defense system was hit, according to the official tally.
07:22 Military Analysts: Ukraine Strikes More Weapon Depots in RussiaMilitary analysts on the platform X are reporting that Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian munitions depot in Kotluban during the night. Local sources report fires near the large Russian ammunition depot in the Volgograd Oblast. The NASA Fire Information System also reports fires on the northern flank of the depot. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian military has commented on this yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Calls for Continued Support for UkraineSPD leader Lars Klingbeil hopes that the upcoming Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will send a clear message of solidarity with the country under attack by Russia. "The conference must once again make it clear that everyone is duty-bound, including the USA following the November election, to continue actively supporting Ukraine as long as necessary," said Klingbeil. It should also be considered "how future peace conferences can be set up to discuss a meaningful perspective for peace in the interest of the Ukrainian people." Biden is expected to make his first presidential visit to Germany on October 10. On October 12, a conference of the 50 countries currently providing military support to Ukraine will take place at the US air base in Ramstein – for the first time at the highest level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected to participate.
05:42 Zelenskyy Spokesman Speaks on Weapon Release: Russians Will Be Notified FirstAccording to the spokesperson for the Ukrainian president, the decision on using Western weapons on Russian territory has not been finalized yet. Serhiy Nykyforov explains in the Ukrainian news program 24/7 that "no final, clear decision" has been made on this issue yet. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, however, held negotiations with all relevant parties – Italy, France, Britain, and, of course, the USA. Zelenskyy's spokesperson adds: "We must realize that the Russians will be the first to learn about the permission to penetrate deep into Russian territory. They will find out first, and then there will be an official announcement."
04:45 Switzerland Supports China's Peace Proposal, Ukraine DisappointedThe Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its support for a peace initiative led by China to end the Ukraine conflict. The Swiss viewpoint on such initiatives has significantly changed, the ministry in Bern explains. However, Ukraine is expressing disappointment with the Swiss position. Ukraine is currently preparing a second peace summit for November. In June, dozens of countries without Russia and China participated in the first meeting in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Sends Support to KyivLithuania is dispatching a military assistance bundle loaded with ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies towards Ukraine. This aid is expected to reach its destination this week, as announced by the Lithuanian government. As per Vilnius, since the start of this year, Lithuania has already shipped 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 type armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment to Ukraine.
02:29 Tragedy in Kharkiv RegionThree people have lost their lives and six others have been injured due to Russian air strikes on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region. Local authorities report that the attack targeted civilian infrastructure and resulted in damage to an educational institution and businesses while people were out on the street. The Governor of Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov, has accused Russia of leading a "war against civilians."
01:29 North Korea Warns Against US InterferenceNorth Korea, accused of providing illegal arms to Russia, has critiqued the $8 billion US military aid to Ukraine as an "unwise act" and a dangerous game against the nuclear power, Russia. US President Joe Biden announced this aid during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington. The aid is intended to support Ukraine in self-defense and includes weapons with a greater range to enhance Ukraine's capability to attack Russia from a secure distance.
00:25 Sumy Hospital Attack: Casualties RiseThe death toll from a Russian attack on a hospital in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has risen to ten. Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko revealed that the hospital was targeted first, with one person losing their life in the initial attack. The hospital was then attacked again during the evacuation of patients. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of waging a "war against hospitals."
22:54 Zelenskyy's Team: US Shows Strong Interest in Ukrainian "Victory Plan"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's spokesperson, Serhiy Nykyforov, asserts that the US government shows "strong interest" in the so-called "victory plan" of President Zelenskyy. This contradicts news reports suggesting US skepticism towards the plan. According to Nykyforov, the plan was "well received" and US President Joe Biden has promised to return with "some decisions and answers" to the plan at the Ramstein contact group meeting in Germany on October 12.
22:25 Zelenskyy: Trump Will Support Ukraine if ElectedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that if Donald Trump wins the November elections, he will support Ukraine. Zelenskyy shared this opinion after meeting with Trump on Fox News. Zelenskyy stated, "I don't know who will win the elections and who will be the president. But I have received clear information from Donald Trump that he will support Ukraine."
21:40 Lavrov: West Should Avoid Going Against a Nuclear PowerIn his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cautions the West to avoid pursuing a military confrontation with a nuclear power, which is Russia, to its end. He describes such attempts as a "suicidal endeavor." Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had threatened to use nuclear weapons just a few days earlier. According to Putin, any conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power would be considered as an attack by those nations.
The Ukrainian military has been actively engaging in conflicts with Russian forces in various regions, with over 165 reported conflicts since yesterday. Despite the intense aerial bombardments by Russian forces, Ukrainian military personnel have retaliated by launching attacks on enemy positions and deploying suicide drones.
In another context, Swizz authorities have expressed their support for a peace initiative led by China to end the Ukraine conflict, but Ukraine appears disappointed with this position.
