Moscow justifies the expansion of its nuclear policy framework
13:19 Volunteers respond to Kremlin missile strikes in Kharkiv Serhii is usually ready to help when Kremlin missiles strike buildings in Kharkiv. As part of a team of volunteers, he aids the injured and attempts to rescue people from debris. He deliberately took on this role.
12:42 Casualties rise to 16 in Saporizhzhia after Russian glide bomb attack The count of injured individuals in Saporizhzhia has risen to 16 following a Russian glide bomb attack, as per the city's military administration on Telegram. A 17-year-old boy is among the casualties. Russian forces attacked Saporizhzhia with 13 glide bombs in the early morning. All the injured have now been rescued and treated.
11:50 Zelenskyy remembers Babyn Yar, a chilling reminder of evil Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is honoring the Babyn Yar massacre today, where over 33,000 Jews were murdered by the German Wehrmacht in a ravine in Kyiv 83 years ago. Zelenskyy, of Jewish descent, considers Babyn Yar as a "chilling reminder" of the heinous crimes committed when the world turns a blind eye, stays silent, or remains indifferent, instead of combating evil. Babyn Yar serves as undeniable evidence of the atrocities governments can commit when their leaders resort to intimidation and violence, Zelenskyy implies, pointing a finger at Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
11:16 Sumy hospital casualties rise to ten after Russian attacks The death toll from Russian attacks on a hospital in Sumy, a Ukrainian border town, has risen to ten. The clinic was attacked twice by Russia on Saturday. The second attack occurred while rescue workers were retrieving the injured and deceased, and patients were being evacuated. Russian forces fired 31 times into the border region during the night and early morning.
10:42 Major fire reported at Russian ammunition depot in Volgograd Following the posts of military bloggers, Russian media is now reporting explosions near Russian military bases. Explosions were reported near the naval base in Baltiysk, Krasnodar region, from where Russia launches kamikaze drones against Ukraine, according to the Astra news agency. In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a large ammunition depot was hit, resulting in explosions and a massive fire. According to Ukraine, ballistic missiles from Iran and launchers were stored in the Kotluban depot.
09:57 Ukrainian General Staff reports over 165 clashes since yesterday The Ukrainian General Staff has reported up to 165 clashes since yesterday, with over a quarter of them in the Donbass around the contested town of Pokrovsk. According to the report, Russian troops carried out 73 air strikes against positions and population centers, using 124 guided aerial bombs. They also launched seven missiles. Furthermore, the invaders conducted more than 4700 attacks, including 179 attacks with multiple rocket launchers. They employed over 1700 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian aircraft, as well as missile and artillery forces, carried out six attacks on areas where enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated, according to the General Staff.
09:17 High-ranking Ukrainian judge dies in Russian drone attack on civilian vehicle A Supreme Court judge who was providing aid to residents of a village in the Kharkiv region was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle. News site Ukrinform reports this, citing the regional prosecutor's office. The judge, Leonid Loboyko, was driving to the village to deliver aid when the hostile first-person-view drone struck his SUV. Three women who were also in the car were injured. Ukraine is investigating for war crimes and murder.
08:55 Ukraine reports injuries in Zaporizhzhia after Russian air strikes Ukrainian authorities report damage to civilian buildings in the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine following Russian massive air strikes. At least seven people were injured, according to the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, in a Telegram post. There may still be people under the rubble. There were more than ten air strikes, with several fires reported.
08:27 Russia claims to have shot down 125 Ukrainian drones Russia asserts that it shot down 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The Defense Ministry stated that the 125 drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense. The governors of several regions reported damage from the attacks but no casualties, according to the report. Sixty-seven drones were shot down over the Volgograd region, 17 each over the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, and 18 over the Rostov region.
07:42 Ukraine reports 1170 casualties on the Russian side since yesterday The Ukrainian General Staff reports 1170 casualties on the Russian side in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of Russian wounded and killed soldiers to nearly 652,000. Additionally, the Ukrainians report nine destroyed Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles destroyed since yesterday. Ninety-three drones were shot down, and one air defense system was hit, according to the tally.
07:22 Ukrainian forces reportedly attack more Russian weapons depots Military bloggers on the X platform report that Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian arsenal in Kotluban last night. 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 this yet.
07:19 Klingbeil Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine
Leader of the SPD, Lars Klingbeil, anticipates the upcoming summit with U.S. President Joe Biden in Ramstein, hoping it sends a strong message of unity with Ukraine, under attack by Russia. "The meeting must reiterate everyone's responsibility, including the U.S. post-November election, to continually aid Ukraine for as long as necessary," Klingbeil advised. Furthermore, there should be discussions about how future peace conferences can be broadened to seriously ponder over a peaceful solution in the best interests of the Ukrainian people. Biden is expected to visit Germany on October 10. On October 12, Ramstein will also host a gathering of 50 states backing Ukraine militarily, marking the first high-level meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected to attend.
20:18 Zelenskyy's Spokesperson on Potential Weapon Usage: Advance Warning to Russians
Spokesperson for Ukrainian President, Serhiy Nykyforov, clarified that no definitive decision has been made regarding the deployment of Western weapons on Russian soil. Nykyforov disclosed during a Ukrainian broadcast 24/7 that no concrete decision exists. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has talked to all parties involved in this decision, including Italy, France, Britain, and the U.S. Nykyforov further specified, "The Russians will be the first to learn about the approval to intrude deeply into Russian territory. They will discover it first, and then an announcement will be made."
19:18 Switzerland Backs China's Peace Proposal, Leaves Ukraine Disappointed
Swiss Foreign Ministry endorses a peace initiative headed by China to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Swiss Foreign Minister, in Bern, explained that their stance has significantly shifted. However, Ukraine expressed disappointment with the Swiss position, as they are preparing for a second peace summit in November. In June, a peace conference was held in Switzerland, with 48 nations excluding Russia and China participating.
18:17 Lithuania Sends Aid to Ukraine: Ammunition, Gear, Computers
Lithuania is dispatching a military support package consisting of ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies to Ukraine. The aid is scheduled to arrive within the week, according to the Lithuanian government. Since the start of this year, Lithuania has supplied 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone systems, anti-tank weapons, remote control systems, and other equipment to Ukraine.
16:17 Three Fatalities in Kharkiv Region Attacks
Air strikes on the Slatyne village in the Kharkiv region resulted in three fatalities and six injuries, regional authorities confirmed. The attacks targeted civilians and damaged educational and commercial facilities while people were outdoors, disclosed the Governor of Kharkiv Oblast, Oleh Syniehubov.
14:09 North Korea Criticizes U.S. Aid to Ukraine as "Playing with Fire"
Accused of illicit weapons shipments to Russia, North Korea labeled the U.S.$8 billion military aid for Ukraine as "a grave mistake" and a dangerous gamble against nuclear superpower Russia. U.S. President Joe Biden announced the new aid during Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, aiming to help Ukraine defend itself by providing weapons with extended range to strike Russia safely.
12:09 Death Toll Rises to Six in Sumy Attack
Following a Russian attack on a hospital in Sumy, Ukraine, the death toll climbed to six. Igor Klymenko, Ukrainian Interior Minister, initially reported that one person died in the first assault on the clinic. The hospital was then bombarded during patient evacuation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of waging a "war against hospitals."
21:44 Zelenskyy's Team: U.S. Shows Strong Interest in Zelenskyy's 'Victory Plan'
Zelenskyy's spokesperson, Serhiy Nykyforov, stated that the U.S. government exhibits a substantial interest in Zelenskyy's so-called 'victory plan.' Contrary to media reports suggesting U.S. skepticism, Nykyforov, speaking on Ukrainian television, affirmed, "This is not true." The plan has been positively received by the U.S., he added. In addition, Nykyforov disclosed that U.S. President Joe Biden promised to return with "some decisions and answers" related to the plan during the October 12 Ramstein contact group meeting in Germany.
21:14 Zelenskyy: Trump Backing for Ukraine if Re-elected
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump will continue supporting Ukraine if victorious in November's election. During an interview with the Fox News channel following his meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy declared, "I don't know what will happen post-elections and who will be the president. But I have received direct information from Donald Trump that he will stand by Ukraine, that he will aid us."
21:40 Lavrov: The West Shouldn't Long for an "All-Out Battle" with a Nuclear Nation like RussiaDuring his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cautions the West against yearning for an "all-out battle" against a nuclear nation, which is Russia. He likens such an attempt as a "lethal risk." Not too long ago, the leader of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, once more hinted at the possibility of using nuclear weapons. According to Putin, any traditional assault on Russia, backed by a nuclear nation, will be viewed as a joint attack by those nations.
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The rise of cyberwarfare as a new battlefront in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia was evident when Russian hackers significantly disrupted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in 2015 and 2016, leading to widespread power outages. In response, Ukraine has been bolstering its cyberdefenses and collaborating with international allies to counter these threats.
Consequently, the need for improving cybersecurity and digital resilience has become essential for Ukraine in light of the ongoing cyberwarfare. Partnerships with Western countries, including the United States, have been instrumental in boosting Ukraine's cyberdefenses and promoting digital resilience strategies, thereby enhancing its capability to face cyberattacks from adversaries like Russia.
