Reuters: Hezbollah acquires Russian anti-ship missiles
Hezbollah may have acquired Russian anti-ship missiles, which it can use against American warships, Reuters reported on Nov. 8.
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Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled 9 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Nov. 8, causing over 149 explosions, regional military administration reported.
Reuters: Ex-Wagner fighters training in Chechnya
Ex-Wagner fighters are currently receiving training from special forces under Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, Reuters reported on Nov. 6.
Borrell admits conflict in Israel affecting policy towards Ukraine
In a speech delivered at the 2023 EU Ambassadors' Conference, the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, admitted that the conflict in the Middle East is affecting aid policies towards Ukraine.
Polish volunteer dies in Kharkiv
Maciej Bednarski, 49, a Polish volunteer who came to Ukraine to serve in the Ukrainian military, died in a Kharkiv hospital on Nov. 4, Polish Radio reported.
Update: Russian strike in Kherson kills woman
A Russian strike in the Korabel district of Kherson killed an 82-year-old woman, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported on Nov. 4
Russian forces shelled 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled six communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Nov. 4, causing over 46 explosions, the Sumy military administration reported.
Defense Ministry to investigate award ceremony incident
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called on the Defense Ministry to conduct a full investigation into an award ceremony held at the front lines, Minister Umerov announced on Facebook.
Update: Ukrainian forces damage ship in occupied Crimea
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that Ukrainian cruise missiles damaged a ship located in a shipyard in Kerch, a city in Russian-occupied Crimea, Russian state-controlled media reported on Nov. 4
Italian PM discussed fatigue over Ukraine in prank call with Russian comedians
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke of "a lot of tiredness" over the war in Ukraine during a prank call with two Russian comedians posing as African leaders that took place on Sept. 18. Meloni reportedly suggested that she had some ideas about how to "find a way out.”
Update: Fourth individual arrested in the US on suspicion of supplying technology to Russian military
Four individuals have been arrested in New York in connection to two separate conspiracies to "unlawfully export controlled, dual-use technologies to Russia," the U.S. Justice Department reported on Nov. 1.
Russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev charged with tax fraud in France
Russian oligarch and Alfa Group partner Alexei Kuzmichev was charged with tax fraud in France on Nov. 1, Agence France Presse (AFP) reported, citing the country's financial prosecutor. The Russian national was placed on "judicial supervision" and prevented from leaving the country.
Update: Russian attack on Kherson kills 1, injures 3
Russian forces attacked from the east bank of the Dnipro River, killing an 85-year-old woman, and injuring three other people, Roman Mrochko, the head of the city's military administration, reported on Oct. 30.
Latvia will transfer 12 drones to the Ukrainian police
During a meeting between Latvia's Minister of Internal Affairs Rihards Kozlovskis and his Ukrainian counterpart, Ihor Klymenko, Kozlovskis confirmed that the Latvian Ministry of Internal Affairs will transfer 12 drones to the State Police of Ukraine free of charge, media outlet Delfi reported on Oct. 30.
Russian military attacks Kherson, injuring 1
Russian forces attacked from the left bank of the Dnipro River causing damage to central Kherson and injuring a 68-year-old man, Roman Mrochko, the head of the city's military administration, reported on Oct. 29.
Update: 10 injured following anti-semitic riots at Makhachkala airport
At least 10 people are being treated for moderate to serious injuries following anti-semitic riots at the Makhachkala Airport in the Russian republic of Dagestan, the Ministry of Health of Dagestan reported on Oct. 30. Two people are in critical condition.
Latvia restricts cars with Russian license plates
The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, approved an amendment requiring owners of cars with Russian license plates register the vehicle or remove it from Latvian territory within three months of the law's entry into force, the news outlet Delfi reported on Oct. 26.
RFE/RL: Russia increasing production capacity at military factories across the country
Russia is actively increasing production capacity at military factories across the country, journalists at RFE/RL reported on Oct. 26 through analysis of satellite images.
Poland delivers new Ukrainian ambassador nomination
The Polish government handed out the nomination for the new ambassador to Ukraine, 67-year-old politician and businessman Jarosław Guzy, Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Twitter on Oct. 24.
Zelensky reiterates call for UN Security Council reforms on UN Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reemphasized the need for UN Security Council reforms on UN Day, which commemorates the UN Charter's entry into force on Oct. 24, 1945.
Danilov: ATACMS exceeded Ukraine's expectations
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov said the first batch of long-range Army Tactical Missiles Systems (ATACMS) provided to Ukraine "exceeded expectations," and attacks by Russian helicopters have decreased as a result of the missiles, Liga news outlet reported on Oct. 24.
Reuters: Iran to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process talks amid Middle East tensions
Foreign ministers from Iran, Turkey, and Russia will meet with Armenian and Azerbaijani counterparts in Tehran on Oct. 23 to discuss progress towards a peace agreement, Reuters reported on Oct. 22.
ISW: Russia continues funneling resources to Avdiivka despite major setbacks
Russian forces are funneling additional forces to Avdiivka despite major challenges with mechanized assaults, the Institute for the Study of War reported in its daily assessment on Oct. 22.
Russia shells 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched multiple mortar attacks against Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on Oct. 22 attacking four communities and causing at least 13 explosions, regional military administration reported.
UN Commission releases report on rape and torture in occupied territories
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine released a report on on Oct. 20 investigating on rape and torture in occupied Ukrainian territories.
EU-US call on China to pressure Russia into ending its aggression in Ukraine
Members of the US-EU summit in Washington released a statement on Oct. 20 calling on China to pressure Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine as well as to enter into direct contact with the authorities of Ukraine in order to maintain a long and sustainable post-war peace.
Mediazona confirms identities of over 34,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 34, 857 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The media organizations carry out a name-by-name count of the dead.
White House confirms Biden visit to Jordan postponed
U.S. President Joe Biden will postpone his visit to Jordan and a planned meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and President Sisi of Egypt, the White House confirmed on Oct. 17.
Bloomberg: Biden plans to ask Congress for $100 billion in Israel, Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly considering a supplemental request valued at about $100 billion that would include defense aid for Ukraine and Israel, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 17 citing anonymous sources.
ISW: Russian forces intensifying remining efforts along previously cleared Robotyne-Verbove area
Russian forces are intensifying efforts to mine the area along the previously cleared Robotyne-Verbove area in Zaporizhzhia, the Institute for the Study of War reported in their daily assessment on Oct. 8.
Russian shelling of Antonivka in Kherson Oblast kills 1
Russian forces shelled the village of Antonivka, a northeastern suburb of Kherson, killing a 50-year-old man, Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported on Oct. 8.
ISW: Russia allegedly removed Bakhmut General due to poor performance
Russian milbloggers are speculating that the Russian Ministry of Defense removed Lieutenant General Andrey Sychevoy from his post commanding the Bakhmut direction due to poor performance south of the city, near Klishchiivka and Andriivka, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported in its daily assessment on Oct. 2.
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