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Friday, October 2

07:33 AM

Ukrainian forces strike oil facilities in Russia's Volgograd, Samara regions, General Staff says

Ukrainian drones previously struck the Samara station in April, causing a large fire and damaging five crude oil tanks, each with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent at the time.

Operators of the Ronin Unmanned Systems Battalion, prepare and launch Hornet strike drones during a night operation.

12:27 PM

South Korean president warns of 'additional measures' if Ukraine doesn't apologize for POW dispute

By denying a confidentiality agreement on the transfer of North Korean POWs, Kyiv is "making the head of state of another country out to be a liar," South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said.

11:56 AM

Russian attacks kill 2, injure 27 across Ukraine, hit passenger bus with FPV drone in Kramatorsk

The bus was already operating on its route and carrying passengers when the attack occurred.

11:06 AM

Key bill to appease Hungary, advance EU membership lands in Ukraine's parliament

"I would like to thank all the experts - Hungarian and Ukrainian - for their constructive, forward-looking, and insightful work in the past weeks," said Hungary's Foreign Minister Anita Orban.

10:22 AM

Protesters in Denmark rally against last EU shipyard servicing Russia-linked tankers

"Fayard’s service of the LNG fleet is a blemish on Danish support for Ukraine. We will continue to pressure Fayard to stop," said Jens Alstrup, chairman of the NGO Freedom for Ukraine.

10:06 AM

Ukraine urges US sanctions on Russia’s Starlink knockoff amid drone threat

Kyiv will provide Washington and Congress with details of companies and individuals supporting the Rassvet network, Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the U.S., Denys Sienik, said, Reuters reported on Sept. 30.

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