PM Shmyhal meets Slovak counterpart Fico near Ukraine's Uzhhorod
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Ukraine comes shortly after his comments that as long as he is the prime minister, he will block Kyiv's entry into NATO.
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Kyiv's air defense intercepts Russian Kinzhal strike
Missile debris fell in Ukraine's capital following explosions and a nationwide air raid alert on the morning of Oct. 7, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 661,630 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,160 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Oil depot on fire in Crimea's Feodosia following Ukrainian attack
A fire erupted at an oil depot in Russia-occupied Feodosia in the early hours of Oct. 7, reportedly following a drone attack, according to Russian media.
Netherlands pledges 400 million euros for Ukraine's drone initiative, more F-16s in coming months
During an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Oct. 6, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that the Netherlands will invest 400 million euros ($440 million) in a joint advanced drone development initiative with Ukraine.
Zelensky: Kursk operation has made one of the biggest contributions to Ukraine's exchange fund
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Kursk operation has made one of the most significant contributions to Ukraine's exchange fund, aiding the release of Ukrainians from captivity.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv braces for Russian push near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Key developments on Oct. 6: * Ukraine braces for Russian push near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in coming days * Kyiv shows destruction of Russian Osa anti-aircraft system with FPV drone * NATO considering 'concrete steps' on Ukraine's accession at Ramstein summit, WP reports * Lithuania confiscates military goods from Kaliningrad-Moscow trains, gives them
Dutch Defense Minister visits Kharkiv, reiterates support for Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Breckelmans made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Oct. 6, and visited Kharkiv.
Ukraine's futsal team wins historic bronze in match against France at World Cup
Ukraine's national futsal team achieved a decisive victory with a score of 7:1.
Ukraine shows destruction of Russian Osa anti-aircraft system with FPV drone
A drone worth "several hundred dollars" was used to destroy an automated air defense system worth $10 million, the intelligence agency noted.
Lithuania confiscates military goods from Kaliningrad-Moscow trains, gives them to Ukraine
Lithuanian customs officers discovered military uniforms and camouflage nets on passenger trains traveling from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to Moscow, the Delfi outlet reported on Oct. 5.
Ukrainian artifacts stolen by Russia appearing on black markets, Kyiv says
"These artifacts, stolen from our museums and archeological sites, are now appearing on black markets. We already have enough evidence to launch new criminal proceedings," Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin said.
NATO considering 'concrete steps' on Ukraine's accession at Ramstein summit, WP reports
Ukraine may be offered "more concrete steps" regarding its NATO membership during the upcoming Ramstein summit, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Oct. 6, citing an undisclosed diplomat.
Ukraine braces for Russian push near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in coming days
"If they achieve a breakthrough, Russia will be able to fire at logistical routes connecting Zaporizhzhia to the east of Ukraine," Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said.
Putin used then-President Trump's animus toward Ukraine to undermine US support, NYT reports
Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for advice when deciding on whether to send arms to Ukraine during his presidency in 2017, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Oct. 5, citing undisclosed U.S. officials.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 30 over past day
Russia launched 87 Shahed-type drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, one Iskander-K cruise missile, and one Kh-59/69 cruise missile against Ukraine overnight, according to the Air Force.
General Staff: Russia has lost 660,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes over 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia's envoy to US concludes his term amid heightened bilateral tensions
Russia’s Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, returned to Moscow on Oct. 5 as his term in Washington concluded, according to state media reports. Antonov's departure marks the end of his assignment during a period of increasingly hostile relations between the two nations.
Russia struck passenger bus in Sumy Oblast, injuring 3
In the Richky community of Ukraine's northeastern Sumy district, Russian forces used a drone to drop an explosive device on a passenger bus. The explosion injured three civilians and damaged the bus, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Oct. 5.
Ukraine scrambles for resources before uncertain US elections, Russian stockpiles not unlimited
Kyiv’s efforts to secure as many resources as possible from Western allies to tip the scale of Russia's war in its favor will face a critical moment next weekend as leaders of more than 50 countries meet for the final talks on arming Ukraine before the upcoming U.S.
Defense in Zakarpattia teenage sexual assault case seeks dismissal
After over a year of court hearings, attorneys defending three Ukrainian teenagers convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Zakarpattia Oblast have asked the court to close the case against them.
Ukraine hit 3 Russian command posts with Storm Shadows and GMLRS, military claims
"The results of the strikes are being clarified," the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on Oct. 5.
'That's not what Georgian people want' – President Zourabichvili blasts ruling party's pro-Russia stance
Georgia and Ukraine have long been close. Witnessing revolutions that brought democratic pro-Western governments, both countries later witnessed a Russian military attack, in the Kremlin's attempt to pull both states back into Moscow's orbit. It now looks like in Georgia, 16 years after a brief war that left 20% of
Zelensky to present 'victory plan' at upcoming Ramstein meeting
On Oct. 2, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. had reviewed Ukraine's victory plan and identified "a number of productive steps."
Russia increasingly launching 'unspecified' types of drones against Ukraine, Air Force says
Russia has stepped up drone attacks in recent weeks — for the first time since the full-scale invasion, they targeted cities and towns across Ukraine on a daily basis for an entire month in September.
Ukraine's 'dragon drones' are now reportedly destroying Russian tanks
Thermite weapons disperse thousands of tiny pieces of molten metal burning at temperatures that exceed 2,000 degrees Celsius, which means that it can melt through some armored vehicles.
Stoltenberg suggests Ukraine could be granted NATO membership even with territories occupied by Russia
As of late August, Russia was in control of around 27% of Ukrainian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Half of Russia's shells used in Ukraine supplied by North Korea, The Times reports
According to the newspaper, around 3 million a year are being shipped from Pyongyang to Moscow, though a large number are believed to be faulty.
General Staff: Russia has lost 659,220 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine has neutralized over 533,000 explosive devices since February, 2022
Pyrotechnic teams from Ukraine's State Emergency Service have detected and disposed of over 533,200 pieces of explosive ordnance since Russia's full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.
Poland ready to start training volunteers for Ukrainian Legion
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that Poland was prepared to begin the training of Ukrainian volunteers in September, but a shortage of volunteers delayed the start.
Thousands of Jewish pilgrims travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana, despite official warnings
Despite warnings from Ukrainian and Israeli officials about security risks, around 35,000 Jewish pilgrims traveled to Uman in Cherkasy Oblast to celebrate Rosh Hashana this year, according to local authorities.
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