At 15:55, Russian forces claim to have successfully fended off six infiltration attempts by Ukrainian troops in Kursk.
15:28 Wreckage in Saporischschja: 13 Airstrikes Cause Havoc
The Ukrainian city of Saporischschja experiences aerial bombardment. At least 13 people are hurt, with some residential areas seeing buildings crumble. There are fires blazing in numerous buildings. The Ukrainian emergency services say that 10 private homes have been damaged.
14:56 German Forces Prepare for Extreme Scenario: Conventional War in Europe in Next 5 Years a Possibility
Following the conclusion of "Red Storm Alpha", the German Army plans to continue the exercise the following year, named "Red Storm Bravo". The successful three-day military operation, which concluded on Saturday in Hamburg harbor, was celebrated by the Landeskommando. "We managed to meet our objectives in both command centers and with the 2nd Homeland Protection Company," explained Lieutenant Colonel Joern Plischke, the head of operations. The aim of the exercise was to protect essential infrastructure, maintain consistent awareness at all levels, and to communicate quickly and securely with all participants. Given Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the possibility of a conventional war in Europe within the next 5 years is a concern, it's stated. NATO will collaborate to confront this, requiring a rapid deployment of allied troops from west to east. "As Germany's strategic location is crucial, the organization of military transportation by rail, road, or air, the supply of food, beds, or fuel, and the protection of entire vehicle convoys must be practiced to have a credible deterrent effect," explains the German Army.
14:27 London: Major Ammunition Shortage for Moscow from Drone Strikes
Ukrainian drone attacks are believed to have had the heaviest impact on Russian ammunition reservoirs since the war's start, according to British estimates. A strike on an ammunition storage facility near Toropez, in the Tver region of central Russia, on September 18 is reported to have destroyed at least 30,000 tons of ammunition, the British Defense Ministry said in its regular intelligence update. Further Ukrainian drone strikes took place on depots in Tichorezk in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar and other locations in Toropez during the night of September 21, the ministry wrote. The total amount of ammunition destroyed at the three sites represents the biggest loss of Russian and North Korean-supplied ammunition during the war.
13:57 Russia Argues for Broadening Nuclear StrategyRussia, a nuclear power, has defended its changes to the nuclear weapons deployment strategy against criticism. The new nuclear deterrence fundamentals are necessary because NATO infrastructure is approaching Russia's borders, and Western countries are attempting to ensure victory over Moscow through arms shipments to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov told Russian state television. The decision to use nuclear weapons will be made by the military.
13:19 Volunteers in Kharkiv Fight against Kremlin MissilesWhenever Russian missiles hit a building in Kharkiv, Serhii promptly arrives on the scene. As part of a volunteer rescue team, he treats the injured and tries to save people trapped in the rubble. He has consciously chosen this role.
12:42 Saporizhzhia Reports 16 Casualties after Russian Glide Bomb AssaultIn Saporizhzhia, the number of injured after a Russian glide bomb attack has risen to 16, including a 17-year-old boy, the city's military administration reported on Telegram. The Russian army attacked Saporizhzhia with 13 glide bombs early in the morning. All victims have now been treated and rescued.
11:50 Finest Symbol of Tragedy: Zelenskyy Commemorates Babyn Yar MassacreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is remembering the Babyn Yar massacre today, 83 years after more than 33,000 Jews were murdered by the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv. Babyn Yar is "the embodiment of tragedy showing that the worst atrocities are committed when the world chooses to remain silent, ignore, or be indifferent and does not stand up to evil," Zelenskyy, of Jewish descent, explained on the X online service. Babyn Yar serves as a harsh reminder of the horrors governments are capable of when their leaders "resort to intimidation and violence," Zelenskyy said, seemingly alluding to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Death Toll from Yesterday's Clinic Attack in Sumy Rises to TenThe death toll from the Russian attack on a hospital in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has risen to ten. The clinic was struck twice by Russian forces on Saturday. The second assault occurred while paramedics were retrieving the injured and dead, and evacuating patients. Russian forces launched 31 attacks on the border region throughout the night and morning.
10:42 Russian Media Reports Explosion at Arms Depot in VolgogradAfter reports by military bloggers, Russian media is now also reporting explosions near Russian military bases. Explosions were reported nearby the Baltijsk naval base in the Krasnodar region, where Russia launches kamikaze drones against Ukraine, according to Astra news agency. In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a large ammunition depot was hit, resulting in explosions followed by a major fire and detonations. According to the Ukrainian side, ballistic missiles from Iran and launchers were stored in the Kotluban depot.
Since yesterday, the Ukrainian General Staff has documented around 165 confrontations, with close to a third of them happening near the contentious town of Pokrowsk in Donbass. According to their report, Russian forces performed 73 airstrikes on positions and populated areas, employing 124 guided aerial bombs and launching seven missiles. Additionally, the assailants launched over 4700 attacks, which included 179 attacks utilizing multiple rocket launchers. They also deployed over 1700 drones acting as suicide attackers. Ukrainian aerial forces, alongside missile and artillery units, reportedly conducted six attacks on areas with a high concentration of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
At 09:17, a high-ranking Ukrainian judge providing aid to residents in a Kharkiv village was tragically killed in a drone strike on a civilian vehicle. As reported by Ukrinform, citing the regional prosecutor's office, the drone piloted in first-person view struck the SUV that Judge Leonid Loboyko was driving, resulting in his immediate demise. Three female passengers in the vehicle were seriously injured. Ukraine has initiated an investigation into potential war crimes and homicide.
According to 08:55 reports, there have been significant damages to civilian structures in Zaporizhzhia, a southern Ukrainian industrial city, following new intensive Russian airstrikes. At least seven individuals have sustained injuries, as per the regional administration's head, Ivan Fedorov, in a Telegram post. It is suspected that there may still be people trapped beneath the rubble. At least ten airstrikes took place, with multiple fires being reported.
Russia claims to have intercepted and destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones during the preceding night, as reported by their defense ministry at 08:27. According to the report, these drones were all incapacitated by Russian air defense systems. However, there were no reported casualties in the various regions affected by the attacks. According to the report, 67 drones were shot down over the Volgograd region, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
As reported by the Ukrainian General Staff at 07:42, the past 24 hours have seen 1170 Russian casualties, with a total of nearly 652,000 wounded and killed soldiers. The Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed nine Russian tanks and 62 artillery systems, as well as 38 armored vehicles in the past day. A total of 93 drones were reportedly downed, and one air defense system was hit.
At 06:54, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil expressed his hope that the upcoming Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden would exemplify strong solidarity with the country that has been attacked by Russia. Klingbeil emphasized the importance of continued support for Ukraine and the necessity of discussing future peace conferences that would foster meaningful dialogue towards peace in the interest of the Ukrainian people. Biden is expected to visit Germany on October 10. On October 12, a meeting of the 50 nations that militarily support Ukraine will be held at the US airbase in Ramstein – this will be the first summit at such a high level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also anticipated to participate.
According to the Ukrainian president's spokesperson, a decision regarding the deployment of Western weapons on Russian territory is still undecided at 05:42. Serhiy Nykyforov explained, in the Ukrainian news program 24/7, that no definitive, clear decision has been made in this matter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly held talks with various parties, including Italy, France, Britain, and the United States, concerning this matter. Nykyforov added that the Russians will likely be the first to learn of the approval to intrude deep into Russian territory, after which an official announcement will be made.
On October 1, Switzerland announced its support for a peace plan led by China to resolve the Ukraine conflict. However, Ukraine expressed disappointment with this position, as they are currently organizing a second peace summit scheduled for November. In June, numerous nations without Russia and China participated in a preliminary meeting in Switzerland.
Lithuania is offering military aid, including ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies, to Ukraine at 02:29. This aid is expected to arrive in Ukraine within the week, as per the Lithuanian government. Since the start of this year, Lithuania has already delivered various military equipment, such as 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment to Ukraine.
Three individuals met their demise and six more endured injuries due to Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region, as per local officials' reports. The excursion aimed at civilian infrastructure and successfully struck educational and commercial establishments, as people went about their day on the streets, as mentioned by the governor of the Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov.
01:29 North Korea Challenges US Military Support to Ukraine as "Foolish Act"North Korea, allegedly involved in illicit arms deliveries to Russia, labels the $8 billion US military aid delivered to Ukraine as "an appalling blunder" and playing with fire against powerful nuclear nation Russia. US President Joe Biden declared this new aid during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington. The aid is intended to aid Kyiv in self-defense and incorporates longer-ranged weapons to bolster Ukraine's potential to strike Russia from a secure distance.
00:25 Sumy Attack Death Toll escalates to TenThe death toll resulting from Russia's assault on a medical facility in the border city of Sumy, Ukraine, has ascended to ten. The first fatal incident occurred when the clinic was initially bombed, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. Regrettably, the hospital sustained another bombing while patients were being evacuated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of leading a "war on hospitals."
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Given the ongoing conflict in Europe, German military forces are preparing for the possibility of a conventional war in Europe within the next 5 years. In response to this threat, they are conducting extensive exercises, such as "Red Storm Bravo", to practice protecting essential infrastructure, maintaining awareness, and ensuring secure communication between troops. (From: 14:56 German Forces Prepare for Extreme Scenario)
Military operations in Ukraine continue to disrupt Russia's ammunition supplies. Since the start of the war, Ukrainian drone strikes have had a significant impact, with one strike in particular destroying at least 30,000 tons of ammunition in a storage facility in central Russia. (From: 14:27 London: Major Ammunition Shortage for Moscow)
