At 15:28, depictions emerge: Russia launches 13 air assaults on Sapporichya
14:56 German Army Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario - Conventional War in Europe Possible within Next Five YearsAfter wrapping up the "Red Storm Alpha" exercise, the German Army has announced plans for a follow-up named "Red Storm Bravo", set for next year. The three-day drill, which wrapped up in Hamburg harbor on Saturday, was declared a success by the Regional Command. "We managed to meet our training objectives in both command posts and with the 2nd Territorial Defense Company," explained the Army's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Jörn Plischke. The goal of the exercise was to safeguard vital infrastructure, maintain a unified operational image across all levels, and communicate efficiently and securely with all participants. As a result of Russia's assault on Ukraine, a conventional war in Europe within the next five years is a possibility, it was stated. The NATO will collectively address this, necessitating a swift deployment of allied troops from west to east. "Germany's strategic location makes it a crucial hub. Consequently, we must sharpen our skills in organizing military transportations via rail, road, or air, ensuring supplies like food, beds, or fuel, and protecting entire vehicle convoys to effectively deter," explained the German Army.
14:27 London: Russian Ammunition Suffers Heaviest Losses Since War Commencement Due to Drone AttacksAssessments from the UK suggest that Ukrainian drone strikes have caused the heaviest ammunition losses to Russia since the war began. A strike on an ammunition depot near the town of Turov in Russia's Tver region on September 18 is believed to have destroyed around 30,000 metric tons of ammunition, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence in their regular intelligence update. Additional Ukrainian drone attacks on depots in Tikhoretsk in southern Russia's Krasnodar region and other locales in Turov occurred during the night of September 21, the ministry mentioned. The total ammunition tonnage destroyed at the three sites represents the largest loss of Russian and North Korean-supplied ammunition during the war.
13:57 Moscow Justifies Expansion of Nuclear PolicyAs a nuclear power, Russia has defended its recent changes to the nuclear doctrine in the face of criticism. The new nuclear deterrence guidelines are necessary due to NATO infrastructure encroaching on Russia's borders, and Western powers attempting to achieve victory over Moscow through weapons deliveries to Ukraine, stated Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskow on Russian state television. The decision to use nuclear weapons will remain under military jurisdiction.
13:19 Volunteers Fight Against Kremlin MissilesWhenever Russian missiles strike a building in Kharkiv, Serhii frequently arrives at the scene shortly thereafter. As part of a team of volunteer first responders, he tends to the wounded and tries to rescue people trapped in the debris. He has deliberately chosen this role.
12:42 Saporischschja Reports 16 Casualties after Russian Glide Bomb AttackThe number of injured individuals has increased to 16 in Saporischschja, following a Russian glide bomb attack. This includes a 17-year-old boy, as reported by the city's military administration on Telegram. Russian forces launched a glide bomb attack on Saporischschja at 5 a.m., a total of 13 attacks. All victims have since been rescued and provided with medical attention.
11:50 "Shocking Emblem" - Zelenskyy Remembers Babyn Yar MassacreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is commemorating the Babyn Yar massacre today, which occurred 83 years ago, killing over 33,000 Jews by the hands of the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv. Babyn Yar represents "a shocking emblem, showing that the most terrible crimes are committed once the world decides to turn a blind eye, remain silent, or show indifference instead of standing up to evil," Zelenskyy, who is of Jewish descent, explains on X. Babyn Yar serves as undeniable proof of the horrors governments are capable of when their leaders "opt for intimidation and violence," Zelenskyy implies, possibly referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Ukraine: Deadly Toll from Yesterday's Clinic Attack in Sumy Rises to TenThe death toll from the Russian assault on a hospital in Ukraine's border city of Sumy has risen to ten. The clinic was bombed twice by Russia on Saturday. The second attack occurred while emergency crews were retrieving the injured and deceased, and patients were being evacuated. Russian forces fired 31 times into the border region last night and this morning.
Since yesterday, the Ukrainian General Staff has documented up to 165 engagements, with over a fourth of them occurring near the heated contest town of Pokrovsk in the Donbass region. As per the report, the Russians carried out 73 aerial assaults against positions and populated areas, utilizing 124 guided aerial bombs and launching 7 missiles. Moreover, the invaders executed over 4,700 attacks, including 179 assaults with multiple rocket launchers, and employed over 1,700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aviation, along with missile and artillery forces, allegedly conducted six strikes on areas densely populated with enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
09:17 Ukraine: High-Ranking Judge Assassinated in Russian Drone Strike on Civilian VehicleA judge from the Supreme Court, who was aiding locals of a village in the Kharkiv region with humanitarian aid, was murdered in a drone strike on a civilian vehicle. According to information from the regional prosecutor's office, as reported by news site Ukrinform, a hostile first-person-view drone struck the SUV that Judge Leonid Loboyko was driving while en route to the village to deliver aid. He died instantly, and three women in the vehicle were injured. Ukraine is investigating the incident as a war crime and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Suffers Casualties Following Attacks on SaporizhzhiaUkrainian authorities report considerable damage to civilian structures in the industrial city of Saporizhzhia in southern Ukraine following recent massive Russian air strikes. At least seven people were injured, according to the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, in a Telegram post. It is possible that individuals are still trapped beneath the debris. Over ten air strikes occurred, and a few fires erupted.
08:27 Russia Alleges Shooting Down of 125 Ukrainian Drones Last NightRussia claims to have shot down 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The defense ministry reports that the drones were neutralized and destroyed by Russian air defense. Governors of several regions reported damage from the attacks but no casualties. According to reports, 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 1,170 Russian Casualties in the Past 24 HoursThe Ukrainian General Staff reports 1,170 Russian casualties in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded and deceased Russian soldiers to approximately 652,000. They also report the destruction of nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles. Ninety-three drones were shot down, and one air defense system was hit.
07:22 Military Bloggers: Ukraine Targets More Russian Weapon DepotsMilitary bloggers on the X platform report that Ukrainian attack drones struck a Russian arsenal in Kotluban last night. Local sources report fires near the large Russian ammunition depot in the Volgograd Oblast. NASA's Fire Information System also reports fires at the northern flank of the depot. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian General Staff has commented on the incident yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Calls for Obligation to Aid Ukraine
SPD 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 obligated, including the US after 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 broader to finally talk more constructively about a 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 states that militarily support 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 Spokesperson on Weapon Deployment: Russians Will Be the First to Know
According to the spokesperson for the Ukrainian president, there is no definitive decision yet on the use of Western weapons on Russian territory. Serhiy Nykyforov explains in the Ukrainian news program 24/7 that there is "no final, clear decision" on this issue. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has "held talks with all parties whose decision depends on this - Italy, France, Britain, and of course the US." Zelenskyy's spokesperson adds: "We must understand that the Russians will be the first to find out about the permission to penetrate deep into Russian territory. They will be the first to know, and then there will be an official announcement."
04:45 Switzerland Supports China's Peace Plan, Kyiv Disappointed
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its support for a peace plan led by China to end the Ukraine war. The Swiss view on such efforts has significantly changed, the ministry in Bern explains. From Kyiv, it is said that the Swiss stance is a disappointment. Ukraine is currently preparing a second peace summit for November. In June, dozens of states without Russia and China participated in a first meeting in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Sends Aid Package to Kyiv
Lithuania is dispatching a military aid bundle comprising ammunition, computers, and logistics gear to Ukraine. The delivery is projected to reach its destination this week, as per the Lithuanian administration's declaration. As per Vilnius, Lithuania has already delivered 155-mm ammo, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and additional equipment since the beginning of this year.
2:29 Three Casualties in Kharkiv Region Assaults
Three individuals lost their lives and six others sustained injuries due to Russian air strikes on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region, as reported by local officials. The attack focused on civilian infrastructure and struck an educational institution and businesses while individuals were on the streets, stated the governor of the Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov.
1:29 North Korea Warns US Military Aid to Ukraine "Plays with Fire"North Korea, implicated in unlawful arms shipments to Russia, denounces the $8 billion US military aid for Ukraine as "a grievous blunder" and a dangerous game against the nuclear superpower Russia. US President Joe Biden unveiled the fresh aid during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington. Its purpose is to bolster Kyiv's self-defense and includes longer-range weapons, designed to augment Ukraine's capability to assault Russia from a secure distance.
0:25 Sumy Attack: Death Toll Climbs to TenSubsequent to a Russian assault on a healthcare facility in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy, the death toll has increased to ten. Initially, a single individual was killed in the initial attack on the clinic, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. The hospital was then bombarded again during the patients' evacuation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleges Russia of undertaking "a war against hospitals."
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- In light of the increasing possibility of a conventional war in Europe, the German Army is also preparing for potential cyberwarfare scenarios to protect its digital infrastructure.
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