Last night, Russia managed to intercept and destroy 125 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.
07:55 Ukraine: 1170 Russian Casualties in the Past 24 Hours
The Ukrainian military authorities report 1170 Russian casualties in the past 24 hours, upping the total number of Russian soldiers injured or killed to approximately 652,000. Furthermore, Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles. ninety-three drones and a single air defense system were also taken down.
07:22 Unconfirmed Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Weapon Depots
Military bloggers using the X platform claim that Ukrainian attack drones struck a Russian arsenal in Kotluban during the night. Local sources in the area reported fires near a large Russian ammunitions depot in the Volgograd Oblast, and the NASA Fire Information System confirmed fires at the depot's northern flank. Neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian military have yet commented on these alleged attacks.
06:54 Klingbeil Calls for Ongoing Support for Ukraine
SPD party leader Lars Klingbeil hopes that an upcoming Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will reaffirm international support for Ukraine, which has been attacked by Russia. Klingbeil stated, "The conference should again make it clear that everyone is obligated, including the US after the November elections, to continue supporting Ukraine actively as long as necessary." He suggested exploring broader peace conferences to better discuss a peace perspective in the interest of the Ukrainian people. Biden is expected in Germany on October 10, with a conference of the 50 militarily supporting countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, taking place at the US airbase in Ramstein on October 12.
05:42 Zelenskyy Spokesman on Western Weapons: Russians Will Be the First to Know
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's spokesperson Serhiy Nykyforov, there is still no decision on the use of Western weapons on Russian territory. Nykyforov clarified on the Ukrainian 24/7 news program that there is "no clear, final decision" on this issue. Zelenskyy has reportedly held talks with Italy, France, Britain, and the US regarding the use of weapons. The spokesman added, "Russians will be the first to find out about the use of such weapons in Russian territory. They will learn first, and then there will be an official announcement."
04:45 Switzerland Supports Chinese Peace Plan but Leaves Ukraine Disappointed
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has expressed support for a China-led peace plan to end the Ukraine war. The Swiss view on these efforts has changed, according to the ministry in Bern. Ukraine, however, expressed disappointment with Switzerland’s stance, as the country is currently planning a second peace summit for November. A similar summit took place in Switzerland in June, with 50 non-Russian and non-Chinese countries participating.
03:29 Lithuania Sends Aid to Ukraine
Lithuania is delivering a military aid package containing ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies to Ukraine. Officials announced the package’s arrival in Ukraine within this week, as Lithuania has already provided 155-mm ammunition, armored vehicles (M577 and M113), anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment to Ukraine since the beginning of this year.
02:29 Three Dead and Six Injured in Russian Air Strikes in Kharkiv Region
Three individuals were killed and six others injured in Russian air strikes that targeted a village in the Kharkiv region, as reported by local authorities. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure and damaged educational and commercial facilities, as stated by Oleh Syniehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv Oblast.
01:29 North Korea Condemns US Aid to Ukraine as "Playing with Fire"
North Korea reacted to the US's announced $8 billion military aid to Ukraine by calling it a "colossal mistake" and "playing with fire" against Russia, a nuclear superpower. The aid aims to support Ukraine's self-defense and includes weapons with increased ranges for safer attacks on Russia. US President Joe Biden announced the new aid during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.
00:25 Death Toll Rises to Ten in Russian Attack on Sumy Hospital
The death toll from the Russian attack on a hospital in the Ukrainian border city of Sumy has grown to ten. An initial single casualty was reported during the initial hospital attack; then, more fatalities occurred during patient evacuation, as the hospital was hit once again. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of waging a "war against hospitals."
10:25 Zelensky: Trump backs UkraineAs revealed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his conversation with US Republican on Fox News, Donald Trump has stated his support for Ukraine should he emerge victorious in the November elections. Zelensky shares, "I'm unsure about the election outcomes and who'll become our president afterward. But I've received a straightforward message from Donald Trump, assuring me that he stands with us, that he'll back Ukraine."
20:40 Lavrov: West ought to avoid confronting a nuclear power 'to a crushing defeat'Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivers a warning to the West at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, advising against attempting to defeat a nuclear power, such as Russia, "to a crushing defeat". He labels this strategy a "foolhardy endeavor", highlighting the potential calamitous consequences. Only a few days prior, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has once again alluded to the possibility of nuclear weapon usage under certain circumstances. Putin emphasizes that any conventional attack, directed against Russia and backed by a nuclear power, would be construed as collective aggression by those countries.
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The European Union has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, providing both political and financial aid to help the country defend against Russian aggression. In response to the ongoing conflict, the European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia, restricting trade and investment.
Given the recent increase in casualties on both sides of the conflict, the European Union is urging for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and is calling on Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.
