Russia shells 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled five communities of Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 12, local authorities reported on Telegram. There was no information on casualties or damages.
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Ukrainian forces shot down 28 of the 33 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported on Oct. 12.
ISW: Russian offensive near Avdiivka highlights Russia's improving ability to apply battlefield lessons
Russian forces launched localized attacks on Avdiivka in the early hours of Oct. 10, following intensive artillery preparations. Geolocated footage from Oct. 10 and 11 confirms Russian troop advancements southwest and northwest of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Lithuania to prepare new aid package for Ukraine
Lithuanian Defense Ministry has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, which will include two NASAMS anti-air systems and 155mm artillery ammunition.
Washington Post: White House considers attaching Ukraine funding to Israel aid package
The White House is considering a strategy to bundle Ukraine funding with a forthcoming request for urgent aid to Israel, people familiar with the discussions told the Washington Post.
Russia shells 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled four communities of Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 9, local authorities reported on Telegram. Sumy Oblast Military Administration recorded 17 explosions from five attacks conducted by artillery, mortar, and unguided missiles.
WSJ: Iran's involvement in planning attack on Israel spanned several weeks
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Russia pursues UN Human Rights Panel seat after ejection over Ukraine war
Russia, expelled from the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2022, seeks to rejoin the Geneva-based body, defying Western nations’ efforts to isolate the country over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia shells 3 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces stepped up artillery strikes on Sumy Oblast on Oct. 8, targeting three border communities, local authorities reported on Telegram. Regional officials recorded 34 explosions from five attacks.
Russia strikes Odesa Oblast overnight on Oct. 7
Russian forces launched several Onyx supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from Crimea targeting Odesa Oblast in the early hours of Oct. 7, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces reported on Telegram.
ISW: Ukraine continues counteroffensive operations near Bakhmut, advances in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian military sources noted that Kyiv forces continued successful offensive actions some eight kilometers southeast of Bakhmut, near Andriivka, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Governor: Ukraine downs 3 drones over Odesa Oblast
Ukrainian air defense shot down three Shahed-131/136 drones overnight on Oct. 6 over Odesa Oblast, regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported. Russian forces targeted port infrastructure of Odesa Oblast's Izmail district.
Russia strikes Kharkiv, injuring 3
A Russian attack against the city of Kharkiv in the early hours of Oct. 6 injured three civilians, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported via his official Telegram channel.
Son, widow of fallen soldier killed in Russia's attack on Kharkiv Oblast village
Russian troops launched a missile attack on a grocery store and a café in the village of Hroza in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 5, where a funeral reception was being held on the occasion of the reburial of a Ukrainian soldier, said Dmytro Chubenko, a spokesman for the regional prosecutor's office.
Russian forces shell Sumy Oblast, killing 1
Russia shelled eight communities along Ukraine's border Sumy Oblast on Oct. 5, firing 22 times throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram. At least 131 explosions were recorded.
Reuters: US public support for providing arms to Ukraine declines
Support for supplying weapons to Ukraine is diminishing among Americans from both major political parties, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll revealed that only 41% of respondents agreed with the statement that Washington "should provide weapons to Ukraine."
US, European leaders condemn Russia's deadly attack on Kharkiv Oblast village
The White House, the European Union, and several European leaders condemned Russia's Oct. 5 missile strike on a cafe in Kharkiv Oblast's village of Hroza that claimed over 50 lives. "Russia's appalling terror against Ukraine's civilian population shows no signs of abating and reached another grim landmark today," the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said in a statement.
Russia claims 31 drones downed overnight
Russia's Defense Ministry said via its Telegram channel that its forces shot down 31 Ukrainian drones overnight on Oct. 4 over the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions.
ISW: Russia's Defense Ministry signals support for Chechen units in Ukraine amid interethnic tensions
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed gratitude to Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov for overseeing the creation of military units in Chechnya during an Oct. 3 conference with Russian military leadership, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Ukraine downs 15 drones in southern oblasts
Russian forces launched another drone attack targeting Ukraine's southern oblasts overnight on Oct. 1. Ukraine's air defense downed at least 15 drones over Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson of Ukraine's Southern Operational Command, said on air.
Biden: 'We can't allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted'
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a law averting a government shutdown that was set for midnight, according to the White House. Biden said that although the bill does not include financial assistance for Ukraine, he expects Speaker Kevin McCarthy "will keep his commitment to the people of Ukraine and secure passage of the support needed to help Ukraine at this critical moment."
Senators issue joint statement confirming Ukraine support
Following a passage of a bill to avoid a government shutdown, top U.S. Senate leaders issued a rare bipartisan statement affirming their commitment to Ukraine. They expect the Senate will work "to ensure the U.S. government continues to provide critical and sustained security and economic support for Ukraine."
Explosions reported in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv oblasts
At least four explosions were heard in Kharkiv, city Mayor Ihor Terekhov said via his official Telegram channel in the early hours of Oct. 1. Two explosions were also reported in the city of Snihurivka in Mykolaiv Oblast, according to regional authorities.
Oil prices slide as Russia, Saudi Arabia plan supply boost
Oil prices declined in early trading on Sept. 29 following a recent surge, as profit-taking and the anticipation of increased supply from Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed optimistic forecasts of demand, Reuters reported.
Ukraine to serve on IAEA Board of Governors
Ukraine has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to the UN nuclear watchdog's statement posted on Sept. 28.
Russian forces shell 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled seven communities in Ukraine's border Sumy Oblast on Sept. 28, firing over 180 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Military: Over 30 drones downed overnight on Sept. 28
Ukraine's air defense shot down over 30 drones that Russian forces launched overnight on Sept. 28, Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson of Ukraine's Southern Operational Command, said on air.
ISW: Ukraine appears to marginally advance near Bakhmut
Geolocated footage published on Sept. 26 and analyzed by the Institute for the Study of War indicates that Ukrainian forces advanced near the village of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, located 11 kilometers northwest of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces down 19 Shahed drones over southern oblasts
Russian forces launched 19 Shahed-136/131 attack drones overnight on Sept. 25 targeted against Odesa Oblast, as well as two Onyx supersonic missiles, according to Ukrainian military. At least 19 Shahed drones and 11 Kalibr cruise missiles were downed by Ukraine's air defense mostly over Odesa Oblast.
National Resistance Center: Occupation forces prepare mobilization in Ukraine's south
Russian-installed occupation officials are forming a system of military registration of conscripts among the residents of the occupied territories, the Ukrainian military's National Resistance Center reported on Sept. 24.
BBC: British military bomb disposal teams training Ukrainian engineers to clear minefields
As Ukraine remains the world's most heavily mined nation, the U.K. Army has stepped up training Ukrainian engineers at a military base in Poland, helping them clear large anti-tank mines, smaller anti-personnel mines, and other deadly devices planted by Russian forces.
Russia shells 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled six communities in Sumy Oblast on Sept. 24, firing almost 80 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
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