Russia shells 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched multiple attacks against Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 21, attacking five communities and causing at least 31 explosions, regional military administration reported.
Olena Goncharova
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Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court sentences former director of Ukrtelefilm
The former director of the state-owned Ukrtelefilm has been handed a five-year prison sentence, Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ruled on Oct. 18.
ISW: Russian sources concerned about ongoing Ukrainian activity in Kherson Oblast
Russian sources expressed "pronounced concern" about ongoing Ukrainian activity on the east bank of Kherson Oblast and framed these activities as part of a potential larger Ukrainian operation, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest update on Oct. 18.
ISW: ATACMS long-range missiles threaten Russian rear ammunition depots
The U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missiles Systems (ATACMS) will likely force the Russian command to choose between fortifying existing ammunition depots or further dispersing them throughout occupied parts of Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest update.
Update: 2 killed, 3 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Two people were killed and three injured after Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with missiles overnight on Oct. 18, Interior Ministry reported via its official Telegram channel.
Russian governor claims 6 drones downed over Belgorod Oblast
At around 4 a.m. local time on Oct. 18, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that six drones were shot down in Belgorodsky and Yakovlevsky districts of the region.
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia with missiles, killing 1
One person was killed and at least two were wounded as Russia targeted the city of Zaporizhzhia with missiles overnight on Oct. 18, Governor Yurii Malashko reported via Telegram.
Euractiv: EU budget discussions delay release of $21 billion Ukraine war fund
Talks to enhance the European Peace Facility (EPF), the EU’s funding mechanism for sustaining European military supplies to Ukraine, are unlikely to conclude before EU leaders convene in December to evaluate the bloc's entire budget.
Previously reported as missing, Navalny's attorney announces his departure from Russia
An attorney representing Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, Alexander Fedulov, whom Navalny associates reported being unable to contact on Monday afternoon, has said on Instagram that he has left Russia.
Russia strikes Kharkiv Oblast with missiles
Russian forces targeted the Izium district of Kharkiv Oblast with missiles late on Oct. 16, General Serhii Melnyk, the head of the Kharkiv military garrison, said.
ISW: Russian information space divided on prospects of Russian successes near Avdiivka
Geolocated footage from Oct. 13 and 14 reveals that Russian forces are making minor advancements both to the north and south of Avdiivka, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest assessment.
Russia claims 27 drones downed overnight
Russia's Defense Ministry said via its Telegram channel that its forces shot down 27 Ukrainian drones overnight on Oct. 15 over the Belgorod and Kursk regions.
207 Ukrainians have evacuated from Israel
The first evacuation flight with 207 Ukrainian citizens on board, including 63 children, has taken off from Israel's Tel Aviv to Bucharest, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko reported on Oct. 14.
Russia shells 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched multiple attacks against Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 14, attacking five communities and causing 92 explosions, regional military administration reported.
ISW: Russian forces capture 4 square kilometers around Avdiivka
Russian forces have captured 4.5 square kilometers of territory from different directions around Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast since Oct. 10, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest assessment.
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.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 28 drones launched by Russia
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
In a recent development, senior members of both Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran-backed militant groups, have claimed that Iranian security officials played a pivotal role in planning and authorizing Hamas's surprise attack on Israel.
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.
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