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Russian attacks kill at least 24, injure 47 across Ukraine as rescue operations continue in Zaporizhzhia
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 160 drones, including 110 jet-powered drones and Gerbera drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.
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Poland provided aid to defend Kyiv, Zelensky says
Zelensky said Poland had provided ammunition used by Ukraine's anti-aircraft guns to down incoming Russian drones and cruise missiles, but also hinted at other support which would have to remain confidential.
Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way
"We supported Trump's energy ceasefire but we see Russia did not respect it, and so we have to increase the pressure," von der Leyen told journalists, before announcing that the EU is working on a new 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,561,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,790 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Investigation: How scammers exploit Ukraine’s occupation to deceive foreign men
Since 2022, the non-profit Helping to Leave has received thousands of requests to rescue people from Russian-occupied territories. Some of those requests were to rescue women who may have never existed at all. The charity has helped thousands of people flee occupied areas, and its team was used to urgent pleas for evacuation. But over time, a different kind of request began arriving. Foreign men started writing to Helping to Leave asking to rescue Ukrainian women they had met online, women the
Order limiting Starlink access for Ukraine's military came from within White House, Reuters reports
Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning, limiting speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour). The unexpected restriction disrupted active military operations, including the use of mid-range strike and interceptor drones.
Ukraine's Patriot interceptor stocks again reach critically low levels, media reports
Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptor missiles has reached a critical low, multiple media outlets reported on Oct. 15 citing Ukrainian officials, as Russia intensifies attacks on energy infrastructure ahead of the upcoming winter months.
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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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