Zelensky: Russia has used around 900 aerial bombs against Ukraine this week
Russia also launched more than 40 missiles and 400 combat drones of various types, Zelensky said in a video address posted on Telegram.
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Prosecutors open investigation into alleged killing of 9 POWs by Russians in Kursk Oblast
"The killing of prisoners of war is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and an international crime. A criminal case has been opened over the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder," Kostin posted on X.
Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says
"There were attempts by Russia to push back our positions. But we are holding the defined lines," he said.
Russian troops reportedly shoot 9 Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast
The shootings are said to have occurred on Oct. 10, Deepstate reported, citing sources in Ukraine's First Tank Brigade.
Russian MiG-31 fighter jets likely left Belarus, monitoring group says
The two MiG-31K jets landed in Belarus on Oct. 9 and 10, a year and a half after their last appearance in Belarus.
General Staff: Russia has lost 668,930 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 668,930 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Oct. 13.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 31 drones overnight
Russia also attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and two Kh-59 cruise missiles, the Air Force said. The missiles targeted Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Odesa oblasts.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches new push in Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims attack 'thwarted'
Key developments on Oct. 11: * Russia launched new push in Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims attack 'thwarted' * Ukraine holds 40-50% of Toretsk, official says * Scholz unveils $1.5 billion allied aid package, delivers IRIS-T air defense system * Ukraine sets up supervisory boards for lethal and non-lethal procurement agencies Russian forces launched
Hungary's oil company MOL faces delays in project weaning its refineries off Russian crude
According to the new estimates, MOL, which owns refineries in Hungary and Slovakia, will be able to process non-Urals oil by the end of 2026, as opposed to their earlier estimates of early 2026.
Slovakia to expand its base of repairing Ukrainian military hardware, foreign minister says
Slovakia will expand its military base in Michalovce, repairing Ukrainian military equipment instead of supplying new weapons to Ukraine, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said on Oct. 11.
Germany delivers IRIS-T air defense system, Zelensky says next year's support is key
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Germany for its support but highlighted the importance of German assistance next year and the need for it to remain unchanged.
EU demands investigation of Roshchyna's death, condemns 'abuses against journalists'
The European Union was "appalled" by Victoria Roshchyna's death and demanded a "thorough and independent" investigation into the circumstances of her death, its External Service's spokesperson said in a statement on Oct. 11.
Ukraine sets up supervisory boards for lethal and non-lethal procurement agencies, Defense Minister says
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov planned to merge the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Rear Operator (DOT) into one agency but changed his mind after a NATO statement said that the two agencies should be kept separate and two separate supervisory boards should be established.
Russian troops renew assaults in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia oblasts, military says
Since the start of the week, Ukraine's forces have repelled 29 Russian attacks in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, Operational Command South said on Oct. 11.
Putin meets with Iranian President Pezeshkian for first time
"We are actively working together in the international arena and our assessments of events taking place in the world are often very close," Russian President Vladimir Putin said of the meeting.
World Bank approves fund to facilitate G7's $50 billion loan for Ukraine, Reuters reports
The funding will come from the U.S., Japan, and Canada, sources told Reuters, adding that it will be backed by interest generated from frozen Russian assets.
Journalist Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, held in 'one of the most brutal detention centers,' NGO says
Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian captivity, was held in Russian detention centers where torture is used against the prisoners, the Media Initiative for Human Rights said on Oct. 11.
Zelensky gives Pope painting about Bucha massacre during Vatican meeting
During a meeting that lasted 35 minutes, the pope reportedly presented Ukraine's head of state with a bronze bas-relief with a flower and an inscription, "Peace is a fragile flower."
Silence from Zelensky’s Office as CPJ urges halt to Kyiv’s ‘systematic pressure’ against Ukrainska Pravda
The alleged attempts to pressure the media outlet are "are nothing short of anti-democratic given the essential role of the newsroom in upholding a core national value of freedom of the press," said Gulnoza Said, the Committee to Protect Journalist's Europe and Central Asia program coordinator.
Ukraine destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Kharkiv Oblast, military says
The General Staff did not provide any more details about how the helicopter was destroyed.
General Staff: Russia has lost 666,340 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a presidential decree on Oct. 10 expanding visa-free entry for Georgian citizens who are working or studying in Russia, as Moscow continues to cozy relations with Tbilisi amid concerns over the country's democratic backsliding.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets
Key developments on Oct. 10: * Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets * Zelensky presents victory plan to Starmer, meets NATO Secretary General Rutte * Kyiv confirms death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna held in Russian captivity * Oil depot in occupied Crimea's Feodosia burning for 4th
Russian missile strike on Odesa Oblast hit ship with humanitarian aid for Palestine, Kyiv says
The Oct. 9 strike, which killed eight people and injured another 11, hit a Panama-flagged civilian vessel and damaged its cargo of aid. It was the third Russian attack against a civilian vessel in four days.
Kyiv confirms death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna held in Russian captivity
The circumstances of Viktoria Roshchyna's death are still being confirmed, said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson of Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
Kadyrov claims group of Russian lawmakers are plotting his assassination
"There are witnesses, there are people from whom they tried to commission, whom they asked how much they would take for the order," Ramzan Kadyrov said in Chechen to other officials from the North Caucasian republic.
Despite mounting evidence, Russia denies North Korean soldiers are fighting in Ukraine
Earlier in October, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun told lawmakers that North Korea was likely planning to send troops to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia.
Second Russian Kinzhal missile carrier arrives in Belarus in 2 days, monitoring group says
A second Russian Mig-31K jet, capable of carrying Kinzhal missiles, landed in Belarus' Machulishchy airport, the Belarusian Hajun monitoring group reported on Oct. 10.
Russian attack on Kharkiv's outskirts injures 5
A Russian attack against the village of Cherkaska Lozova north of Kharkiv on Oct. 10 injured five people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
EBRD, IFC to provide $435 million to new Ukrainian telecom company
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) provided $435 million long-term debt for Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell, a recently merged Ukrainian telecom company, to improve telecoms service quality, the EBRD said on Oct. 10.
Zelensky presents victory plan to Starmer, meets NATO Secretary General Rutte
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine's victory plan to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the former's visit to London on Oct. 10.
Unilever concludes sale of Russian, Belarusian business to local firm
Unilever concluded the sale of its business and four factories in Russia and Belarus for an undisclosed amount to Arnest Group, a Russian manufacturer, the company announced on Oct. 10.
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