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Tuesday, October 13
French Navy intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean
The tanker DF Peak, previously named Kaliningrad, has falsely sailed under the flag of Benin and is sanctioned by the U.S, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Japan.
UK sanctions Dutch businessman exposed by Kyiv Independent for shipping EU machinery to Russian missile suppliers
The U.K. has sanctioned Alexander Tattersall, a Dutch national, and Redwing Metal, the Turkish company he co-owns, nearly four months after a Kyiv Independent investigation revealed the firm had funneled EU-made industrial machinery to Russian metallurgical plants that supply the country's missile and fighter jet manufacturers. Tattersall and Redwing Metal were blacklisted as part of a package of 38 designations announced by the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Oct. 8
Russian missile attack on Kharkiv injures at least 11, including rescuer
A State Emergency Service rescuer was also injured while responding to the attack and was hospitalized, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing the emergency service. His condition was not immediately confirmed.
Ukrainska Pravda demands investigation into Austrian police conduct after journalists' detention
Tkach is known in Ukraine for his investigations of high-level corruption. He alleged that the arrest could have been retaliation from subjects of his investigations, who could have manipulated Austrian authorities by filing a fake report.
Monday, October 12
Kyiv under missile attack before air raid alert issued
Kyiv Independent staff reported powerful blasts in central Kyiv, with air raid sirens and mobile notifications sounding only afterward.
Ukraine war latest: Russian drones strike Kyiv morning and evening, kills 2, injures 14
Key developments on Oct. 12: * Russian drone attacks throughout the day strike Kyiv apartment block, kills two people, injures 14 * Russia strikes Roshen confectionery factory in Vinnytsia * New interceptor drone destroys two Russian Geran-5 drones in first week, Fedorov says * SBU detains 19-year-old suspected of plotting bomb attack on bus full of soldiers * Fire Point trolls Russia's Yandex after drone attack on data center * Russia-led military bloc launches joint military drills in B
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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"These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," media reports Burnham saying.
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