In a recent incident, Saporizhskaya records 13 casualties following a Russian assault using guided aerial bombs.
In Saporischschja, the number of wounded has increased to 13 after a guided bomb attack by the Russians. As per the city's military administration on Telegram, a 17-year-old boy is among the injured. The Russian army attacked Saporischschja early in the morning with 13 guided bombs.
11:50 "Horror Personification" - Zelensky Recalls Babi Yar MassacreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today paid tribute to the Babi Yar massacre, where over 33,000 Jews were murdered by the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv 83 years ago. "Babi Yar symbolizes the most heinous crimes committing when the world chooses to ignore, remain silent, or show indifference instead of standing up against evil," Zelensky, of Jewish descent, says on X. Babi Yar serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities governments are capable of when their leaders resort to intimidation and violence, Zelensky implies, seeming to refer to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Ukraine: Death Toll in 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 bombed twice by Russia on Saturday. The second attack occurred while rescue teams were retrieving the injured and dead and evacuating patients. Russian forces fired 31 times into the border region overnight and this morning.
10:42 Russian Media Reports Large Fire at Arms Depot in VolgogradAfter reports from military bloggers, Russian media is now also reporting explosions near Russian military bases. Explosions occurred near the naval base of Baltijsk, Krasnodar region, which Russia uses to launch kamikaze drones against Ukraine, according to news agency Astra. In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a large munitions depot was hit, leading to a large fire and detonations. According to the Ukrainian side, ballistic missiles from Iran and launchers were stored in the Kotluban depot.
09:57 Ukrainian General Staff Reports 165 Engagements Since YesterdaySince yesterday, the Ukrainian General Staff has recorded up to 165 engagements, with over a quarter of them around the heavily contested town of Pokrovsk in the Donbass. According to the report, Russian troops conducted 73 air strikes against positions and population centers, using 124 guided air bombs. They also launched seven missiles. The invaders conducted over 4,700 attacks, including 179 multiple rocket launcher attacks, and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aircraft, as well as rocket and artillery forces, reportedly conducted six attacks on areas concentrating enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
09:17 Ukraine: High-Ranking Judge Killed in Russian Attack on Civilian VehicleA judge from the Supreme Court, who was assisting residents of a village in the Kharkiv region with humanitarian aid, was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle. News site Ukrinform reports, citing the regional prosecutor's office, that a hostile first-person-view drone struck the SUV that Judge Leonid Loboyko was driving to the village to deliver aid. He died instantly. Three women who were also in the car were injured. Ukraine is investigating the incident as a war crime and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Reports Injuries After Attacks on SaporizhzhiaUkrainian authorities report significant damage to civilian buildings in the industrial city of Saporizhzhia in southern Ukraine following new massive Russian airstrikes. At least seven people were injured, according to the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, in a Telegram post. People may still be trapped under the rubble. There were more than ten airstrikes, and several fires broke out.
08:27 Russia: 125 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Last NightRussia claims to have destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The defense ministry said the 125 drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defenses. The governors of several regions reported damage from the attacks but no casualties. According to the 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: 1,170 Russian Losses in the Past 24 HoursThe Ukrainian General Staff reports 1,170 Russian losses in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded and killed Russian soldiers to nearly 652,000. The Ukrainians also report destroying nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles since yesterday. Ninety-three drones and one air defense system were also shot down, according to the tally.
07:22 Military Bloggers: Ukraine Strikes More Russian Weapon DepotsMilitary bloggers on the X platform report that Ukrainian attack drones struck a Russian arsenal in Kotluban overnight. Local sources report fires near the large Russian ammunition depot in the Volgograd Oblast. The NASA 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.
The SPD leader, Lars Klingbeil, anticipates that the Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will deliver a powerful message of unity towards Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia. He emphasizes that everyone, including the US following the November elections, should carry on actively assisting Ukraine as long as needed. Furthermore, discussions should take place on how future peace conferences could be structured extensively to present a viable path towards peace that benefits the Ukrainian people. Biden is scheduled to make his inaugural trip to Germany on October 10. A meeting of the 50 states providing military assistance to Ukraine will be held on October 12 at the US airbase in Ramstein, with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expected to participate.
05:42 Zelenskyy's Spokesperson on Weapon Release: Russians Will Be Notified First
The spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals that no conclusive decision has been made regarding the use of Western weapons on Russian territory. Serhiy Nykyforov clarifies to the Ukrainian news program 24/7 that a definitive, clear decision has yet to be made. Zelenskyy has reportedly engaged in discussions with significant decision-makers in Italy, France, Britain, and the US regarding this matter. Nykyforov explains, "The Russians will find out first if we grant permission to infiltrate deeply into Russian territory. Only then will there be an official announcement."
04:45 Switzerland Supports China's Peace Proposal, Kyiv Disappointed
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed its support for a peace plan spearheaded by China to conclude the Ukraine conflict. Their support for such initiatives has seen a significant shift, according to the Ministry in Bern. However, Kyiv voices its dissatisfaction. Ukraine is currently organizing a second peace summit scheduled for November. In June, several states absent Russia and China participated in the initial summit in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Sends Aid Package to Kyiv
Lithuania is sending an aid package consisting of ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies to Ukraine. The package is anticipated to arrive there this week, the Lithuanian government declared. Since the beginning of this year, Lithuania has already delivered 155-mm ammunition, armored vehicles of the M577 and M113 types, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment to Ukraine.
02:29 Three Killed in Kharkiv Region Attacks
Three individuals were killed and six others wounded in Russian air strikes on the Slatyne village in the Kharkiv region, local authorities reported. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure and damaged schools and businesses while people were on the streets, revealed Oleh Syniehubov, governor of the Kharkiv Oblast.
01:29 North Korea Condemns US Military Aid to Ukraine as "Playing with Fire"
Accused of illegally supplying arms to Russia, North Korea denounces the $8 billion US military aid given to Ukraine as an "unprecedented blunder" and a perilous game against the atomic superpower, Russia. During Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, Biden announced the new aid intended to back Kyiv in self-defense and includes weapons with enhanced reach, supposedly enhancing the capacity to attack Russia from a secure distance.
00:25 Death Toll Rises to Ten after Attack on Sumy Hospital
Following a Russian attack on a hospital in the Sumy border town, the casualty count has risen to ten. Initially, one person lost their life in the initial attack on the clinic, as reported by Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. During the evacuation of patients, the hospital was attacked again, leading to more casualties. President Zelenskyy asserts that Russia is involved in a "war against hospitals."
22:54 Zelenskyy Team: US Shows Strong Interest in Ukrainian "Victory Plan"
According to Serhiy Nykyforov, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian presidential office, the US administration displays "considerable interest" in the so-called "victory plan" of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This contradicts media reports hinting at a skeptical outlook from Washington. Nykyforov asserts, "That is not true." The plan was "warmly received." He further adds that Biden promised to return with "some decisions and answers" to the plan during the Ramstein contact group meeting in Germany scheduled for October 12.
22:25 Zelenskyy: Trump Will Stand with Ukraine if He Wins in November
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump will stand in solidarity with Ukraine if he wins the November elections. Zelenskyy expressed his sentiments to the Fox News broadcaster after meeting Trump. "I have received direct messages from Donald Trump indicating that he will support Ukraine," says Zelenskyy. "However, I am unsure about what will transpire after the elections, and who will become president."
21:40 Lavrov: The West shouldn't aim for a full-scale battle against a nuclear nation like RussiaDuring his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advises the West against seeking a complete victory against a nuclear nation, which is Russia. He labels such an attempt as a "perilous endeavor." Not long ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted at the potential use of nuclear weapons. As per Putin, any conventional assault on Russia that receives support from a nuclear country would be perceived as a joint assault by those nations.
In light of the ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may be referring to the atrocities being committed by Putin's regime when he makes a tribute to the Babi Yar massacre and speaks of governments resorting to intimidation and violence.
In the aftermath of this Russian attack on a hospital in Sumy, which has now resulted in ten fatalities, the demand for stronger international support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression is growing even more urgent.
