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Ukraine hits Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast
Among the drones it produces are the Sarych, which uses video and thermal imaging equipment for surveillance, and the Klin, a loitering munition designed to strike targets, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency.
Russian troops executed Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says
The Russian soldiers are believed to belong to the 38th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, which is operating in the area. Kravchuk alleged that orders of this nature within the brigade are issued at the initiative of its commander, Colonel Valery Kazak.
Anger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign
Local residents gathered on Oct. 17 in front of the city council to demand that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko step down from the post he has occupied for over 12 years. "Kyiv without Klitschko," hundreds of protesters chanted as they took to the streets in central Kyiv, according to Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground. The rally lasted over two hours. Kyiv's failure to prepare for the coming winter amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, coupled with broader mismanagement, were the
Russia may seek to get back immobilized assets through Ukraine's partners, Zelensky says
"Today, this is fully under Europe's control. That means (Russian assets) are safe for now," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says
Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."
'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop the full-scale war.
About Kharkiv Oblast
Kharkiv Oblast is situated in northeastern Ukraine, bordering Russia’s Belgorod Oblast. The city of Kharkiv is the oblast's administrative center. Russian forces captured and then lost territory in Kharkiv Oblast in 2022, following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Russia currently occupies a small percentage of land in Kharkiv Oblast after a renewed offensive in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast in May 2024, but does not hold any major settlements.
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"These are frozen Russian assets held in Europe, belonging to Russians who are destroying Ukraine and killing people there every day... the idea of releasing these assets is completely out of the question," said Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
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