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Wednesday, October 7
At least 2 killed Kyiv as Russia slams capital with missile, drones on Putin's 74th birthday
Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.
Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach
"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Latvian Interior Minister Janis Dombrava said.
Tuesday, October 6
Zelensky warns Russia preparing mass strike
Zelensky called on Ukraine's allies, particular in Europe and the U.S., to transfer any means of protection to the country if they can.
Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes civilian vessels in Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast
Key developments on Oct. 6: * Drones strike merchant vessels in Black Sea off Bulgaria and Ukraine, killing at least one * Russian losses to Ukrainian drones surge in early October, Madyar says * Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds * Shadow fleet tanker reportedly ablaze near Russian port city Sochi * Klitschko's promise of 50 mobile shelters for Kyiv set to fall far short * Poland to deploy Patriots near Ukrainian borde
Shadow fleet tanker reportedly ablaze near Russian port city Sochi
The ship may have been attacked by unmanned surface vessels, Russian Telegram channels suggest.
Poland to deploy Patriots near Ukrainian border, announces $26 billion civil defense plan
The money will be spent on shelters, equipment, rescue bases, stockpiles, and secure water and energy supplies in case of natural disasters and war, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
About Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The Kyiv Independent's news and on-the-ground reporting from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, which covers 31,974 square kilometers (12,348 square miles) in central-eastern Ukraine. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's population is approximately 3.2 million, and its administrative center is Dnipro, Ukraine's fourth-largest city and major economic hub. Ukrainian forces use the region as a logistics base for operations in the eastern and southern fronts.
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