US tech firm Anduril announces selling drones after successful tests in Ukraine
According to Anduril, their new drones will be capable of flying for 40 minutes and covering a range of 20 kilometers (12 miles).
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Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets
Ukraine carried out a successful strike against Russia's Khanskaya military airfield in the Adygea Republic, the military said.
Ukraine's parliament passes bill allowing foreigners to serve as officers in International Legion
Until now, volunteers could оnly fight as privates or sergeants.
Oil depot in occupied Crimea's Feodosia burning for 4th day after Ukraine's strike
Russian emergency services were unable to extinguish a fire for the fourth day after it erupted at an oil depot in Russia-occupied Feodosia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Crimean service reported on Oct. 10.
Ukraine, Croatia sign bilateral agreement, vow to bolster defense cooperation
The agreement covered cooperation between defense industries and Croatian assistance in demining, as well as a strong condemnation of Russia’s war, calling it "unprovoked, unjustified and illegal."
Experts urge setting up 'NATO bank' to 'Trump-proof' alliance, Guardian reports
German and British think tanks urged decision-makers to set up a "NATO bank" to "Trump-proof" the alliance's military spending in a report published on Oct. 9 and seen by The Guardian.
Russia responsible for 80% of foreign influence operations in Europe, Czech FM says
"Russia is currently responsible for 80% of influence operations in Europe. This is four times more than the rest of the world combined," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said at a conference in Prague on Oct. 9.
Updated: Russia claims downing over 90 Ukrainian drones amid reports of airbase strike
Local authorities in Russia's Adygea Republic, an enclave within Krasnodar Krai, reported a drone attack "against the suburb of (the capital) of Maykop by (Ukrainian) drones."
General Staff: Russia has lost 665,200 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,080 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
White House has 'serious concerns' about alleged Trump-Putin calls
"Let's not forget, it is concerning, especially when we know the former president was lobbying against more aid for Ukraine — to Ukraine to defend themselves against Russia's aggression," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Ukraine war latest: Russian weapons depot storing North Korean shells, missiles set ablaze after drone attack, Kyiv says
Key developments on Oct. 9: * Russian weapons depot storing North Korean shells, missiles set ablaze after drone attack, Ukraine's military reports * Ramstein-format meeting postponed after Biden cancels foreign visits * Battlefield situation calls for decisive action to end war in 2025, Zelensky says * Two more IRIS-T anti-aircraft systems arrive in Ukraine
Ukraine sells state-owned titanium producer in privatization auction to fund state coffers
Ukraine sold state-owned UMCC-Titanium for Hr 3.94 billion hryvnia ($96 million) to Cemin Ukraine, the country’s State Property Fund said on Oct. 9th in a statement.
Lithuania blocks and fortifies bridge to Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave
Lithuania's Defense Minsiter Laurynas said other bridges leading to Kaliningrad would also be fortified, and some may even be mined.
Two more IRIS-T anti-aircraft systems arrive in Ukraine
Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S.
Hungary’s Orban rebuked by EU chief over Russia stance, complains of ‘political propaganda’
"I would have been pleased to debate the presidential program but I see you’re not interested," Viktor Orban said.
Zelensky arrives in Croatia for regional summit
The talks will focus on achieving peace, Ukraine’s path to NATO and the EU, as well as the reconstruction of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 9.
NATO entering ‘3.0’ version, Finland’s president says
Finland joined NATO early 2023 after ditching its longstanding neutral stance following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russian weapons depot storing North Korean shells, missiles set ablaze after drone attack, Ukraine's military reports
Ukraine's General Staff said the depot was the 67th Arsenal of Russia’s Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU), located near the city of Karachev.
Hungary’s Orban says Trump won’t wait until inauguration to ‘manage a peace’ in Ukraine
"We will open several bottles of champagne if Trump is back," Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 8.
General Staff: Russia has lost 664,120 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia has stolen over 180,000 tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied Mariupol, Shmyhal says
Russia has stolen more than 180,000 tons of Ukrainian grain through the port of the occupied city of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast alone, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a government meeting on Oct. 8.
Ukraine war latest: 'Fights taking place at every building entrance' as Russia enters eastern Toretsk, military says
Key developments on Oct. 8: * 'Fights taking place at every building entrance' as Russia enters eastern Toretsk, military says * France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025 * Russian forces outnumbered Ukrainians tenfold in battle for Vuhledar, commander says * North Korea likely sending soldiers to Ukraine to
Biden postpones visit to Germany due to hurricane ahead of Ramstein meeting
Biden was supposed to convene a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany on Oct. 12, where President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to present his victory plan.
Hungary blocks EU sanctions changes, holding up $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine
"We believe that this issue, the prolongation of the Russian sanctions, should be decided after the U.S. elections. We have to see in which direction the future U.S. administration is going with this issue," Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said.
Top medical official in Kyiv suspected of faking disability certificates for draft-age men
The head of one of the inter-district Centers for Medical and Social Experts in Kyiv will appear in court for allegedly handing out fake disability certificates, the police said on Oct. 8.
UK slaps sanctions on Russian forces for chemical weapons use in Ukraine
The United Kingdom issued sanctions against Russian units involved in the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine, the country's Foreign Office said on Oct. 8.
Ukraine's SBU investigating director of controversial 'Russians at War' documentary Trofimova
Anastasia Trofimova's documentary has faced criticism for what many perceive as an attempt to whitewash Russian soldiers involved in the war.
North Korea likely sending soldiers to Ukraine to aid Russia, Seoul says
"As Russia and North Korea have signed a mutual treaty akin to a military alliance, the possibility of such a deployment is highly likely," South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun said in the parliament.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure around 50 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three people and injured at least 50 over the past day, including children, regional authorities reported on Oct. 8.
Updated: Russian strike on Kharkiv injures 21, including minor
The governor initially said that Russia used KAB aerial bombs but later clarified that the type of weapon used is still being determined.
Russian state media faced 'unprecedented' cyberattack on Putin's birthday
The cyberattack was carried out by Ukrainian hackers as a "congratulations" on Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday, an undisclosed government source told Reuters and several Ukrainain media outlets.
France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025
The planes "will be equipped with new equipment: air-to-ground combat capabilities and anti-electronic warfare defense," a French minister said.
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