The count of fatalities following the assault on the hospital in Sumy, Ukraine, has escalated to 10.
10:42 Russian Media Broadcasts Significant Blast at Weapons Facility in VolgogradRussian media and military bloggers are now reporting incidents near Russian military installations. Explosions took place near a naval base in Baltijsk, Krasnodar region, where Russia launches suicide drones against Ukraine, as per news agency Astra. In Kotluban, Volgograd Oblast, a significant ammunition storage facility was targeted, resulting in a major fire and explosions. As per Ukrainian sources, Iranian ballistic missiles and launchers were kept in the Kotluban storage facility.
09:57 Ukrainian Military Reports Over 160 Conflicts Since YesterdayThe Ukrainian military has recorded up to 165 conflicts since yesterday. Over a quarter of these incidents took place in the Donbass around the heavily disputed town of Pokrovsk. According to the report, Russian forces conducted 73 airstrikes against positions and civilian areas, using 124 guided aerial bombs and launching seven missiles. Over 4700 attacks were carried out, including 179 attacks using multiple rocket launchers, and over 1700 suicide drones were used. Ukrainian aircraft, along with missile and artillery forces, reportedly carried out six strikes on concentrations of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
09:17 Ukraine: High-Ranking Judge Assassinated in Russian Attack on Civilian VehicleA judge from the Supreme Court, who was providing humanitarian aid to villagers in the Kharkiv region, was killed in a drone attack on a civilian vehicle. According to news site Ukrinform, citing the regional prosecutor's office, the judge named Leonid Loboyko was driving to the village to deliver aid when an enemy first-person-view drone struck his SUV. He died instantly, and three women who were also in the car were injured. Ukraine is investigating potential war crimes and murder.
08:55 Ukraine Reports Casualties after Attacks on SaporizhzhiaUkrainian authorities report extensive damage to civilian buildings in Saporizhzhia, a major industrial city in southern Ukraine, following new intense Russian airstrikes. At least seven people were injured, as per the head of the regional administration, Ivan Fedorov, who shared this information on Telegram. There might still be people trapped under the rubble. Over ten airstrikes were reported, resulting in several fires.
08:27 Russia Claims to Have Shot Down 125 Ukrainian Drones Last NightRussia claims that it successfully intercepted and destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones last night. The Defense Ministry reported this, stating that 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. While governors from several regions reported damage from the attacks, there were no reported casualties.
07:42 Ukraine Reports 1170 Russian Casualties in the Last 24 HoursThe Ukrainian military reports 1170 casualties on the Russian side in the past 24 hours. This brings the estimated total number of Russian wounded and killed soldiers to around 652,000. Additionally, Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed nine Russian tanks, 62 artillery systems, and 38 armored vehicles since yesterday. Ninety-three drones were also shot down, and one air defense system was hit, according to the tally.
07:22 Military Bloggers: Ukrainian Forces Target More Russian Weapon DepotsMilitary bloggers on the X platform report that Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian arsenal in Kotluban overnight. Local sources report fires near a large Russian ammunition storage facility in the Volgograd Oblast. NASA's 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.
06:54 Klingbeil Suggests Strong Support for Ukraine at Upcoming SummitSPD leader Lars Klingbeil hopes that the upcoming Ukraine summit with US President Joe Biden in Ramstein will send a strong message of solidarity with Ukraine. "The conference must reaffirm that everyone is obligated, including the US following the US elections, to continue actively supporting Ukraine as long as necessary," said Klingbeil. It should also be considered "how future peace talks can be set up more broadly to finally have a meaningful conversation about a peace perspective in the best interest of the Ukrainians." Biden is expected to make his first presidential visit to Germany on October 10. On October 12, a conference for the 50 nations supporting Ukraine militarily will take place at the US airbase in Ramstein - the first such event at the highest level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected to participate.
05:42 Zelenskyy Spokesperson on Weapon Release: Russians Will Be the First to KnowAccording to the spokesman for the Ukrainian president, a final decision on the deployment of Western weapons on Russian soil has not been made yet. Serhiy Nykyforov explained on the Ukrainian news program 24/7 that there is "no definitive, clear decision" on this issue. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has "discussed this topic with all the parties whose decision depends on this - Italy, France, Britain, and the US." Zelenskyy's spokesman added, "We must understand that the Russians will be the first to find out about permission to infiltrate deep into Russian territory. They will find out first, and then there will be an official announcement."
04:45 Switzerland endorses China's Peace Initiative, Kyiv expresses DisappointmentThe Swiss Foreign Department has endorsed a peace initiative led by China with the objective of concluding the Ukraine conflict. Switzerland's viewpoint on such peace initiatives has undergone a significant shift, as revealed by the ministry in Bern. From Kyiv's perspective, the Swiss position is a source of disappointment. Presently, Ukraine is planning a second peace summit scheduled for November. In June, over sixty nations, excluding Russia and China, partook in the inaugural discussion in Switzerland.
03:29 Lithuania Delivers Assistance Package to KyivLithuania is dispatching a military aid package to Ukraine, encompassing ammunition, computers, and logistics supplies. The aide is anticipated to reach Ukraine by the end of the week, as per the Lithuanian government. Since the beginning of the year, Lithuania has already provided 155-mm ammunition, M577 and M113 armored vehicles, anti-drone solutions, anti-tank weaponry, remote control systems, and additional equipment to Ukraine.
02:29 Casualties in Kharkiv Region after Russian AttacksRussian air strikes on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv region have resulted in the death of three individuals and injuries to six others, according to regional authorities. The attack impacted civilian infrastructure and targeted educational facilities and commercial establishments while people were available on the streets, stated Oleh Syniehubov, governor of the Kharkiv Oblast.
01:29 North Korea rebukes US Military Aid to Ukraine as a "Dangerous Misstep"North Korea, accused of shipping illicit weapons to Russia, has denounced the US military aid valued at $8 billion to Ukraine as "an enormous mistake" and a "dangerous misstep" against Russian nuclear power. US President Joe Biden announced the new aid during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington. Its purpose is to aid Kyiv in self-defense and comprises weapons with extended ranges to enhance Ukraine's capacity to attack Russia from a safe distance.
00:25 Death Toll in Sumy Attack escalates to TenThe death toll from a Russian assault on a medical facility in the Ukrainian frontier city of Sumy has increased to ten. The initial assault on the clinic claimed the life of a single individual, as disclosed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. The clinic was then bombarded yet again during the evacuation of patients. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of leading a "war against hospitals."
22:54 Zelenskyy Team: US Shows Exceptional Interest in Ukrainian 'Victory Plan'As per the spokesperson for the Ukrainian presidential office, Serhiy Nykyforov, the US government has shown "exceptional interest" in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's so-called "victory plan." This contradicts media reports indicating a skeptical stance from Washington. "This is not accurate," asserts Nykyforov on Ukrainian television. "The plan was received positively." He added that US President Joe Biden had pledged to return with "some decisions and answers" regarding the plan at the meeting of the Ramstein Contact Group in Germany on October 12.
22:25 Zelenskyy: Trump will Support Ukraine if ElectedIn an interview with Fox News channel following his meeting with the US Republican, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Donald Trump will back Ukraine if he secures victory in the November election. "I'm uncertain about post-election prospects and who the new president will be," said Zelenskyy. "However, I have received direct assurances from Donald Trump that he will stand with Ukraine and provide support."
21:40 Lavrov: The West should avoid engaging in a "Nuclear Suicide Mission" with RussiaDuring his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cautioned the West against targeting "a nuclear power, which is Russia." He regarded such a scenario as "a suicidal adventure." Only a few days prior, President Vladimir Putin had again threatened to employ nuclear weapons. According to him, any conventional attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power would be taken as joint aggression by those countries.
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The military has been closely monitoring incidents near Russian military installations, with explosions reported at a naval base in Baltijsk and a significant blast at an ammunition storage facility in Kotluban. Ukrainian forces are reportedly conducting attacks on Russian weapon depots, as witnessed by military bloggers on platforms like X.
