In a report by "Kyiv Post," multiple North Korean military personnel met their demise following a missile strike in Ukraine.
As per recent reports by various sources, roughly 20 soldiers were tragically lost in a rocket attack near Russian-occupied Donetsk last Thursday. Among the deceased were over six North Korean officers, suspected to have been engaging in consultations with their Russian counterparts. These discussions and demonstrations of tactics transpired prior to the attack.
07:50 Ukraine: Multiple Russian Combat Positions Demolished - Equipped with Brimstone MissilesThe Armed Forces of Ukraine's General Staff reports the obliteration of three battlefield positions belonging to the 35th and 27th motorized infantry brigades and the 2nd combined army. This initiative was undertaken by airstrikes and missile and artillery units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, collaborating with other defense force components. The engagements utilized Brimstone missiles and GMLRS rockets. Ukraine has been utilizing Brimstone for some time, although the extended-range version has not yet received approval. GMLRS rockets can be launched from HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and boast a range of approximately 70 kilometers.
07:04 ISW: Russia's Recruitment Endeavors Face Setbacks and ConstraintsThe Russian government intends to continue providing substantial remunerations to new recruits who sign military contracts with the Ministry of Defense in the near future. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) observes that present recruitment strategies are showing diminishing returns and that the substantial financial incentives indicate that current recruitment efforts are falling short of sustaining the continuous generation of fresh forces necessary to uphold Russia's offensive momentum in Ukraine. ISW anticipates that there are long-term constraints to the number of recruits the Russian mobilization campaign can yield, and amplified financial rewards are unlikely to markedly surmount these limitations.
06:20 Russia Expert Suggests Major Challenges - Opportunities for Ukrainian CounteroffensiveRussia expert Mark Galeotti penned an article published in the "Sunday Times" that the Ukrainian military, bolstered by new equipment, could potentially assemble brigades to initiate a widespread counteroffensive by 2025. Galeotti posits that authorization will be granted for the usage of long-range weapons such as ATACMS and Brimstone. Even without such weaponry, Kyiv is already reaping success with its own rockets and drones in a campaign against Russian ammunition depots. Meanwhile, it is becoming progressively challenging for Russia to recruit soldiers despite generous compensations, given labor shortages and dwindling supplies of military equipment. Galeotti underlines the main threats to Ukraine as the fortification of forces in the EU opposed to backing Ukraine and a plausible electoral victory by Donald Trump in the United States.
05:40 Five Republicans Visit Hungary, Warn Against Deepening Connections with RussiaRepresentatives from the United States Senate, including Jerry Moran, John Boozman, Susan Collins, John Cornyn, and John Goven, raised concerns about Hungary's escalating relations with Russia and intensifying cooperation with China following their visit to the country. Senator Moran declared apprehensions about Hungary's growing ties with Russia and the deterioration of its democratic institutions, emphasizing closer collaboration between Hungary and its allies. "Maintaining cooperative relationships between our countries is essential. We encourage Hungary to heed and address the advisories from its allies." Hungary serves as a crucial EU ally of Russia. Prime Minister Orban has repeatedly obstructed financial aid for Ukraine, advocated for negotiations, and frequently echoed Kremlin arguments. While Hungary has criticized the conflict, it has refused to supply Ukraine with weapons.
03:27 Air Defense Apparently Repels Missile Attack on KyivUkrainian air defenses reportedly thwarted a Russian aerial attack on Kyiv, according to updates dispatched via the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Telegram messaging app. No specifics were divulged.
01:58 Russian Ambassador to the US Returns to MoscowRussian Ambassador to the United States, Anatoli Antonov, is said to be concluding his diplomatic tenure, according to Russian media. Antonov is reportedly heading back to Moscow, as per selections made by the Foreign Ministry, according to Interfax news agency. "Vedomosti" reports that Antonov's departure is imminent. Additional details are not currently accessible. Antonov has served as ambassador in Washington since 2017.
23:46 Ukraine: Russians Frequently Kill POWs - 93 Soldiers ExecutedLaw enforcement officials maintain credible evidence substantiating that Russian invading forces have executed a substantial number of Ukrainian prisoners of war. As reported by Ukrinform, Yuri Belousov, head of the war crimes department of the Prosecutor General's Office, stated on national television: "We have evidence of 93 of our soldiers who have been executed in the battlefield," he said. Belousov underscored that 80% of Ukrainian prisoners of war have been killed this year. The executions of prisoners commenced in November 2022. "The attitude of Russian soldiers towards Ukrainian prisoners of war has noticeably deteriorated," Belousov concluded.
22:14 Report: Preliminary Territorial Concessions by Kyiv on NATO Membership?
Ukraine remains determined to recapture territories seized by Russia over the past decade, but encounters challenges such as scarcity of personnel, weapons, and sufficient backing from the Western alliance. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine hints at impending significant decisions in cooperation with Washington and other nations for the Contact Group gathering in Ramstein on October 12. The "Financial Times" suggests that Ukraine's revised strategy involves petitioning allies for both military and diplomatic assistance to prompt Russia to the negotiating table. Western diplomats and Ukrainian officials speculate that comprehensive security guarantees could pave the way for a consensual resolution, with Russia retaining functional, but not legal, command of the occupied Ukrainian territories. Conversations also revolve around the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO as part of this solution.
21:23 Experts: Russia Suffers Threefold Equipment Loss, Ukraine Anticipates Tank Deliveries
Russia is reportedly losing, on average, three times more equipment than Ukraine, with Jakub Janowski, an analyst from Prague and Oryx, stating that Russia is "persistently eroding its inheritance of Soviet equipment, while its manufacturing, much like Ukraine's, merely compensates for a small portion of its losses." Russia's current advantage in terms of mobilization potential, labor force, and manufacturing capacity is susceptible to worsening, advises Konrad Muzyka, a Polish analyst and director of Rochan Consulting. Janowski suggests that although Russia boasts a larger troop count and greater firepower, it could still confront substantial challenges if the West enhances its support. Furthermore, several deliveries of previously pledged military equipment remain unfulfilled. Oryx indicates that Kyiv is yet to receive assurance for at least 280 tanks, 480 armored combat vehicles, 1200 troop carriers, and 180 transport artillery vehicles.
20:34 Ukraine Reports Russian Bomber Downing, Evidence Shown
Ukrainian forces assert having neutralized a Russian combat aircraft. The airplane was purportedly shot down near Kostiantyniwka in Donetsk province on Saturday, as asserted by the head of the local military administration. Pictures indicate wreckage of a burnt-out aircraft that struck a house, instigating a fire.
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The International Commission on Human Rights should investigate the executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war reported by Ukrainian law enforcement officials, as over 93 soldiers have been found to have been killed this year. The Commission, in collaboration with relevant international organizations, should also look into the allegations of war crimes committed by Russian invading forces in Ukraine.
In light of the potential for a Ukrainian counteroffensive, The Commission should also consider the impact of the usage of long-range weapons such as ATACMS and Brimstone on the conflict and on compliance with international humanitarian laws. The Commission should advocate for the respect of these laws and encourage both sides to prioritize the protection of civilians and the promotion of peace.
