In London at 14:27, Moscow is facing its largest ammunition casualty since the initiation of the conflict.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Reportedly Cause Heaviest Ammo Losses for Russians since War Beginning, Says UK Estimate According to British estimates, Ukrainian drone attacks have reportedly inflicted the most significant ammo losses on Russian stocks since the war started. On September 18, an ammo depot near Toropez in the Tver region of central Russia was hit, likely destroying at least 30,000 metric tons of ammo, as stated by the UK Defense Ministry in their intel update. Further Ukrainian attacks were reported on depots in Tichorezk in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia and other locations in Toropez on September 21, according to the ministry. The ammo loss at these three sites is the largest destruction of Russian and North Korean-supplied munitions during the war.
13:57 Russia Justifies Expansion of Nuclear Policy As a nuclear power, Russia has defended their recent updates to their nuclear weapon deployment doctrine in response to criticism. The new deterrence guidelines are necessary due to NATO infrastructure approaching Russia's borders and Western powers providing weapons to Ukraine to try and defeat Russia, as explained by Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow on Russian state television. The decision to use nuclear weapons belongs to the military.
13:19 Volunteers Aid against Russian Rockets Whenever Russian rockets strike a building in Kharkiv, Serhii is always ready to assist. As part of a group of volunteer helpers, he treats the wounded and attempts to rescue people from debris. Serhii has purposefully chosen this role.
12:42 Saporizhzhia Reports 16 Casualties after Russian Glide Bomb Attack The number of injured in Saporizhzhia following a Russian glide bomb attack has risen to 16, including a 17-year-old boy, reported the city's military administration on Telegram. Russian forces initially hit Saporizhzhia with 13 glide bombs at dawn. All victims have since been rescued and treated.
11:50 Zelenskyy Recalls Babyn Yar Massacre Anniversary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is commemorating the Babyn Yar massacre's 83rd anniversary, which saw more than 33,000 Jews killed by the German Wehrmacht in a Kyiv ravine. Babyn Yar is "a horrifying symbol that exemplifies how the most heinous crimes are committed when the world chooses to ignore, remain silent, or stay indifferent instead of confronting evil," Zelenskyy, who is of Jewish descent, said on the online service X. Babyn Yar serves as a gruesome reminder of the atrocities governments can commit when their leaders resort to intimidation and violence.
11:16 Death Toll from Ukrainian Clinic Attack in Sumy Rises to Ten The death toll from Russian attacks on a hospital in the Ukrainian border town of Sumy has risen to ten. The clinic was bombed twice by Russia on Saturday. The second attack occurred while rescue workers were retrieving the injured and dead and evacuating patients. Russian forces fired 31 times into the border region overnight and in the morning.
10:42 Reports of Fire at Armor Depot in Volgograd Following information from military bloggers, Russian media now reports explosions near Russian military bases. Explosions were reported near the naval base in Baltiysk, Krasnodar region, where Russia launches kamikaze drones against Ukraine. The news agency Astra reports that a significant munitions depot in Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, was hit, followed by a major fire and detonations. Based on Ukrainian reports, ballistic missiles from Iran and launchers were stored in the Kotluban depot.
09:57 Ukrainian General Staff Reports Over 165 Engagements since Yesterday The Ukrainian General Staff has reported up to 165 engagements since yesterday, with around a quarter occurring in the Donbass around the highly contested town of Pokrovsk. Russian troops conducted 73 air strikes against positions and population centers, using 124 guided aerial bombs. They also fired seven missiles. In addition, the invaders carried out over 4,700 attacks, including 179 attacks with multiple rocket launchers, and deployed over 1,700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aircraft, as well as missile and artillery forces, conducted six strikes against areas concentrating enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment, according to the General Staff.
09:17 High-Ranking Judge Killed in Russian Attack on Civilian Vehicle in Ukraine A judge from the Supreme Court providing humanitarian aid to a village in the Kharkiv region was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle. The news site Ukrinform reported this, citing the regional prosecutor's office. The enemy's first-person-view drone targeted the SUV that Judge Leonid Loboyko was driving to deliver aid. He succumbed to injuries immediately. Three women, who were also in the car, were wounded. Ukraine is investigating for potential war crimes and murder.
08:55 Reports of Injuries in Zaporizhzhia after Russian Attacks Ukrainian authorities report significant damage to civilian buildings in the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine after new massive Russian air strikes. At least seven people were injured, the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, said on Telegram. People may still be trapped under the rubble. More than ten air strikes occurred, resulting in several fires.
08:27 Russia: 125 Enemy Drones Downed Last NightRussia claims to have taken down 125 enemy drones during the previous night. The Ministry of Defense stated that their air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed these unmanned aerial vehicles. Various regional governors reported damage from these attacks but no casualties. Approximately 67 drones were shot down over the Volgograd region situated in southern Russia, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
07:42 Ukraine: 1170 Russian Casualties Over Past 24 HoursAs per the Ukrainian General Staff, the Russian side has suffered 1170 casualties in the past 24 hours. This includes approximately 652,000 injured or deceased soldiers. The Ukrainians also reported that they had successfully destroyed 9 Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles since the previous day. In addition, 93 drones were shot down, and a single air defense system was hit, according to the details.
07:22 Online Report: Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Ammunition DepotMilitary bloggers on an online platform claim that Ukrainian drone attacks targeted a Russian arsenal in Kotluban during the previous night. Local reports suggest fires near a sizeable Russian ammunition depot in the Volgograd Oblast. The NASA Fire Information System also reported fires at the northern section of the depot. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian General Staff has issued any comments regarding this matter yet.
06:54 Klingbeil Urges Solidarity with Ukraine at Upcoming SummitSPD leader Lars Klingbeil believes that the upcoming summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein should demonstrate solidarity with the war-torn Ukraine. He stated that the summit needs to convey a clear message that all nations, including the US following the November election, must continue supporting Ukraine as long as required. Klingbeil also suggested that future peace conferences should be structured to discuss a peaceful resolution to the conflict that benefits the Ukrainian people. Biden is expected to visit Germany on October 10, while a conference involving 50 militarily supporting countries is scheduled to take place at the US airbase in Ramstein on October 12. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected to participate in the event.
05:42 Zelenskyy Spokesman on Weapon Deployment: Russians Will Be the First to KnowAccording to the Ukrainian President's spokesman, there is yet to be a definitive decision regarding the deployment of Western weapons on Russian territory. In an appearance on a Ukrainian news program, Sergey Nykyforov explained that while talks have been held with relevant parties, such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and the US, there is still no clear decision in this matter. Nykyforov mentioned that the Russians will be the first to learn of any approval for deep penetration into their territory. Upon receiving this information, there will be an official announcement.
04:45 Switzerland Supportive of China's Peace Plan, Ukraine DisappointedSwiss foreign ministry has expressed its support for China's peace plan to end the Ukraine conflict. The ministry in Bern stated that its stance on such efforts has changed significantly. However, the Ukrainian view towards this change is described as a disappointment. Ukraine is currently planning a second peace summit for November. During the first meeting in Switzerland in June, approximately 40 nations, excluding Russia and China, participated in discussions.
03:29 Lithuania To Aid Ukraine with Military SuppliesLithuania is set to deliver a military aid package to Ukraine, which includes ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies. The aid is expected to reach Ukraine within the week, as confirmed by the Lithuanian government. Since the beginning of the year, Lithuania has already provided Ukraine with 155-mm ammunition, armored vehicles of the M577 and M113 types, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other related equipment.
02:29 Tragedy in Slatyne: Three Dead and Six Injured in Russian AttackThree individuals were killed, and six others were injured in Russian air strikes on the Slatyne village in the Kharkiv region. The victims were civilians, and the attack damaged both educational and commercial facilities while people were present in the streets, according to Oleh Syniehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv Oblast.
01:29 North Korea Angered by US Military Aid to UkraineNorth Korea, which has been accused of illegally supplying arms to Russia, considers US$8 billion in military aid to Ukraine as "a grave mistake" and "playing with fire" against the nuclear superpower Russia. President Joe Biden announced this new aid during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington. The aid aims to support Kyiv in self-defense and includes weapons with greater range to enable Ukraine to attack Russia from a distance without facing retaliation.
10:54 Zelenskyy Team: US Shows Enthusiastic Support for Ukraine's 'Winning Strategy'As stated by the spokesperson of the Ukrainian presidential office, Serhiy Nykyforov, the US administration demonstrates "enthusiastic support" for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's supposed "Winning Strategy." This disagrees with media portrayals hinting at a skeptical disposition from Washington. "False," Nykyforov clarifies on Ukrainian TV. The strategy was "welcomed positively." He further mentions that US President Joe Biden has signaled a return with "certain decisions and responses" regarding the strategy at the Ramstein Contact Group gathering in Germany on October 12.
10:25 Zelenskyy: Trump will Ally with Ukraine if Re-ElectedAccording to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump will side with Ukraine if he triumphs in the November elections. Zelenskyy imparts this information to Fox News following a meeting with the US Republican. "I'm unsure of what will transpire post-elections and who will assume the presidency," says Zelenskyy. "However, I've been given clear communication from Donald Trump stating he will be on our side, he will aid Ukraine."
19:40 Lavrov: The West ought not to engage in a nuclear power's "final confrontation"
During his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advises the West against attempting to defeat "a nuclear power like Russia." He labels such attempts as "suicide-inducing." Within the past week, President Vladimir Putin once more hinted at the potential use of nuclear weapons. According to him, any conventional assault on Russia bolstered by a nuclear power will be perceived as a joint attack by those nations.
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Despite Russia's justification for expanding its nuclear policy, cyberwarfare could pose a significant threat to both sides in the ongoing conflict. The potential for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, military systems, or digital resources increases with every escalation in tensions.
The recent NATO weapon supply to Ukraine further heightens this vulnerability, as Russia may view this as digital ammunition aimed at weakening their defensive and offensive capabilities. Protecting against cyberwarfare will become increasingly crucial as the war enters new dimensions.
