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Thursday, October 29
Moscow comes under drone fire overnight, grounding flights at major airports
According to the mayor, nearly 60 drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast over a 90-minute period. Flights were restricted at three of the region's four main airports.
Wednesday, October 28
Ukraine's military reveals what Russia's war has cost Moscow — in dollars, arms, and lives
With the money spent on the war, Russia could have built 1,000 new schools and 200 hospitals, and granted 1 million rubles to every child born since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges
Key developments on Oct. 28: * Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says * Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia * Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says * Netherlands announces 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine * 80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows * UK announces 'biggest ever' Ukraine su
'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine
Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in. In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), to be disbursed over the next three years and directed toward the country's economic recovery. The Netherlands will also provide 40 million euros ($45 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, as well as 55
'Reverse course while there's still time' — US senator tells ships carrying Russian diesel to turn around
"I'm sending a sledgehammer message to shipping companies whose tankers are transporting illegal Russian diesel to our ports," Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. "Reverse course while there's still time."
Ex-Unmanned Systems Forces commander Sukharevskyi to lead Ukraine's Marines, media reports
Sukharevskyi will replace Major General Dmytro Deliatytskyi in the job, sources confirmed independently to Ukrainska Pravda and Interfax-Ukraine.
About Odesa Oblast
The region in Ukraine’s southwest covers 33,310 square kilometers (12,861 square miles) along Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with a population of approximately 2.4 million and Odesa city as its administrative center. Odesa Oblast borders Moldova to the west, and Romania across the delta of the Danube. Odesa Oblast serves as Ukraine's main maritime trade gateway and has faced repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting port infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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The Kremlin is repackaging these demands as "security guarantees" for itself amid ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Zelensky told journalists at a press briefing.
