Ukraine Invasion: Part 45

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Kyiv Independent Telegram

⚡️ISW: Russia launching https://kyivindependent.com/isw-russia-launching-new-offensive-in-avdiivka/ new offensive in Avdiivka.

⚡️Sullivan: The U.S. is more than capable of providing aid to both Israel and Ukraine at the same time, national security advisor Jake Sullivan said at a press conference on Oct. 11. https://kyivindependent.com/sullivan-us-can-support-ukraine-and-israel-simultaneously/

⚡️Zelensky arrives https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arrives-at-nato-headquarters-in-brussels/ at NATO headquarters in Brussels for talks on military aid to Ukraine.

⚡️Finland points https://kyivindependent.com/finland-points-to-deliberate-damage-to-underwater-gas-pipeline/ to deliberate damage to underwater gas pipeline.

⚡️ https://kyivindependent.com/germany-announces-winter-support-package-for-ukraine-includes-air-defense-worth-over-1-billion/* Germany is delivering a new support package to Ukraine, which includes air defense systems worth around 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion), the German Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 10.*

⚡️Finland allocates https://kyivindependent.com/finland-allocates-92-million-euros-to-aid-ukraine-countries-affected-by-russias-aggression/ 92 million euros to aid Ukraine, countries affected by Russia’s aggression.

⚡️UK announces https://kyivindependent.com/uk-defense-ministry-announces-new-ukraine-package-worth-more-than-120-million/ new $122 million military aid package for Ukraine. The package will include a variety of military equipment that can be used to breach minefields, as well as the provision of the multi-use MSI-DS Terrahawk Paladin, a remote-controlled air-defense system that also has the capability to defend against ground threats.

⚡️VOA: US to unveil new $200 million https://kyivindependent.com/voa-us-to-unveil-new-200-million-ukraine-aid-package/ ) Ukraine aid package. The package will include the AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile, artillery munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), TOW anti-tank missiles, and 155mm and 105mm rounds.

⚡️Germany’s Rheinmetall to supply 150,000 shells https://kyivindependent.com/germanys-rheinmetall-to-supply-150-000-shells-to-ukraine/ to Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of rounds are scheduled to be delivered by the German Bundeswehr in 2023 while the remainder will be sent next year.

The most significant threat to nuclear safety is “a direct attack" on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi told The Guardian in an Oct. 10 interview. https://kyivindependent.com/iaea-chief-direct-attack-most-serious-risk-to-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant/ “President Zelensky has personally assured me that they will not directly bomb or shell it,” Grossi said.

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on Oct. 10 to resume asset declarations for officials and immediately make them publicly accessible. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-signs-law-restoring-public-access-to-asset-declarations/ [this was highly controversial so good]

⚡️IMF improves https://kyivindependent.com/imf-improves-forecast-for-ukraines-economic-growth-to-2-in-2023/ forecast for Ukraine's economic growth to 2% in 2023. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook published on Oct.10 foresees Ukraine’s economy growing by 3.2% next year and 4% in 2028.

⚡️ Media: Bulgarian authorities uncover plot to export military equipment Bulgarian law enforcement discovered a criminal scheme to ship dual-use equipment to Russia, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry reported on Oct. 10. to Russia.

⚡️UK Intelligence: Mobilization ahead of March 2024 Russian presidential election 'highly unlikely'. kyivindependent.com/british-intelligence-new-wave-of-mobilization-ahead-of-march-2024-russian-presidential-election-highly-unlikely/

⚡️National Resistance Center: Special forces of Russia, Belarus plan false flag attack https://kyivindependent.com/national-resistance-center-special-forces-of-russia-belarus-plan-false-flag-attack-on-belarusian-territory/ on Belarusian territory.

⚡️Russia fails https://kyivindependent.com/russia-fails-attempt-to-be-reelected-to-un-human-rights-council/ to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council.

⚡️Croatia to assist demining efforts (https://kyivindependent.com/croatia-to-assist-demining-efforts-in-ukraine/ in Ukraine.

⚡️Foreign Ministry: About 450 Ukrainians https://kyivindependent.com/foreign-ministry-about-450-ukrainians-still-unable-to-leave-israel-and-gaza/ still unable to leave Israel, Gaza.

⚡️Iohannis: Almost 60% of Ukrainian grain exports transit https://kyivindependent.com/iohannis-almost-60-of-ukrainian-grain-exports-transit-through-romania/ through Romania. Speaking at a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Bucharest for an official visit, Iohannis said that over 27 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain have transited through his country since the beginning of the full-scale invasion

Is Russia involved in Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel? https://kyivindependent.com/is-russia-involved-in-hamas-terrorist-attacks-on-israel/
While Hamas’ attack on Israel benefits Moscow and its propaganda, experts polled by the Kyiv Independent remain skeptical of Russia's direct involvement.

Ukraine’s most powerful oligarchs ( Where are they now?

⚡️State Bureau of Investigation: 260 ongoing probes https://kyivindependent.com/state-bureau-of-investigations-260/ into military enlistment office abuses.

⚡️ Media: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's chief engineer allegedly holds Russian citizenship https://kyivindependent.com/media-chief-engineer-of-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-allegedly-holds-russian-citizenship/

⚡️Official: Death toll of Hroza strike rises to 53 https://kyivindependent.com/official-death-toll-of-hroza-strike-rises-to-53/ "Taking into account still unidentified body parts and reports about missing persons, the final death toll may increase," Bolvinov said at a press briefing, as cited by Suspiline news outlet.

A lot of personnel, one plane, and 91 (!) APVs.

⚡️Russia fails https://kyivindependent.com/russia-fails-attempt-to-be-reelected-to-un-human-rights-councill**/ to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council.*

Pleased to hear this, they should be kicked out of the UN full stop.

UNITED24 Media Telegram

All members of the Alliance have agreed that Ukraine will become a member of NATO, Secretary General Stoltenberg said during the meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format.

⚡️Germany will hand over to Ukraine additional Patriot and IRIS-T, as well as three Gepard anti-aircraft systems. In addition, 10 more Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks, 15 armored vehicles and 20 sanitary vehicles will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks.

Monitoring publics report the downed enemy Su-25 in the Avdiivka direction.

Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria are planning to create a joint unit for demining the Black Sea, Bloomberg reported, citing high-ranking officials.
It is scheduled to start work already in November.

Zelenskyy's visit to Romania. The main points as for now:
▫️After a meeting with the President of Romania, Zelenskyy promises "good news" regarding artillery and air defense
▫️He also announced that he had reached an agreement on accelerating the training of Ukrainian pilots for the F-16
▫️Ukraine and Romania signed a bilateral document, which recorded agreements on cooperation in priority areas.

In Finland, a reported leak from the Baltic connector gas pipeline has been attributed to "external activity." Authorities have confirmed that no traces of explosives were found at the scene. Investigative experts have noted that causing damage to a gas pipeline requires specialized skills and equipment. On October 8th, operators observed an abnormal drop in pressure within the pipeline.
The Balticconnector is a gas pipeline comprising two branches, facilitating the transportation of natural gas between Finland and Estonia in response to supply and demand. Stretching over a distance of 77 kilometers, this critical infrastructure commenced operation in 2020.

EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton urged Elon Musk to crack down on the spread of misinformation on the X platform following the Hamas attack on Israel to comply with new EU rules.
The online content rules, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), require X and other major platforms to remove illegal content and take steps to address risks to public safety and civil discourse.
The EU can fine X up to 6% of the company's global turnover for non-compliance with the DSA.

Russia will not be allowed to play in Under-17 European Championship qualifying games this month, European soccer governing body UEFA said Tuesday.

🇳🇴Norway will invite Ukraine instead of Russia to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of its province from the Nazis
As reported by the newspaper Verdens gang, the Norwegian side decided to invite Zelenskyy.
The publication notes that five years ago, representatives of Russia were present at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of this significant event as guests of honor.

❗️Official data on the number of 19500 abducted children significantly underestimate the real figures. Ukrainian Child Rights Network aims to bring them all home.
The children who have been rescued regularly report on their acquaintances or friends who are hostages of Russian deportation, individuals who are not listed in official registers and remain invisible to authorities.
Ukrainian Child Rights Network is increasingly confronted with challenging scenarios where, as we work on facilitating the return of a child, there exists no remaining family to reunite them with.
https://childrights.org.ua/en/

In a speech today, US SECDEF Lloyd Austin announced a new $200m aid package for Ukraine.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/3553148/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-at-the-16th-ukraine/

This was the only description of the aid:

It includes AIM-9 munitions for a new air-defense system that we will soon deliver to Ukraine, as well as artillery and rocket ammunition, precision aerial munitions, anti-tank weapons, and equipment to counter Russian drones.

Live: Ukraine Telegram

❗️❗️The city of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region has been under massive Russian shelling since early morning. Local authorities reported that the city is being shelled by artillery, tanks and air strikes. According to police, there are wounded civilians. Heavy fighting is taking place to the north of the city.

🇳🇴 Norway allocates (https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/200-millionar-til-minerydding-i-ukraina/id2999479/) about €17 million for demining in Ukraine. The money will be provided through specialized organizations and the UN system.

🇫🇮 Finland is handing over (https://www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet_ja_uutiset/suomi_lahettaa_puolustustarvikeapua_ukrainalle.13809.news#d5ac80e2) the 19th military aid package to Ukraine, but does not disclose its contents at all. Only the cost is known - €95 million. The money will be provided through specialized organizations and the UN system.

🇫🇮 Finland is handing over (https://www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet_ja_uutiset/suomi_lahettaa_puolustustarvikeapua_ukrainalle.13809.news#d5ac80e2) the 19th military aid package to Ukraine, but does not disclose its contents at all. Only the cost is known - €95 million.

🇫🇮🇪🇪 The political and military leadership of Finland suggests https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/07fa3666-2804-4d9a-98c1-91a3056e2995** that Russia could have been behind the incident with the leakage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline connecting the country to Estonia.
Finland's intelligence services believe that the incident poses a threat to national security. The investigation is being conducted by the Finnish Defense Forces.
The Russian Federation's involvement is indicated by the fact that Russian vessels were spotted near the Finnish coast
The Finnish government is expected to hold an urgent briefing on the incident on Tuesday evening.

Denmark plans to deliver the first batch of F-16s to Ukraine in the spring of 2024.
"But a lot of work needs to be done so that Ukrainians can operate them," the Defense Minister emphasized.
In total, Denmark has promised to provide 19 such fighters. Together with the Netherlands, the country will lead a coalition to train Ukrainian pilots.

Avdiivka

Reports that the US is evacuating its embassy in Beirut and recommending that all American citizens leave Lebanon.

There seems to be a real chance that Hezbollah in Lebanon might be joining HAMAS in attacking Israel.

Thankfully at this stage seems to be fake news, according to the embassy itself.

x.com/usembassybeirut/status/1712142007416631391?s=20

oh great, thanks for that.

Twitter's just getting worse and worse.

It definitely is, absolute cesspit!

I did one of my occasional Russian social media delves on the day of the Hamas incursion to see how it was being commented on by (what appear to be) ordinary range posters. Shocked more than anything and not supportive (which fits with so many Russian migrants in Israel). Much use was made of non-Russian news reports that seemed to be going into things in more depth and more up-to-the-minute than Russian ones.

Ukrainian social media posters were expressing far more explicit solidarity with Israelis.

[Edited an incorrect letter caused by fumbling fingers.]

A number of Jewish Ukrainians sought sanctuary in Israel when Russia invaded (Zelenskyy's parents are Jewish incidentally, and some of his family perished in the Holocaust, something that makes the Russian "Nazi" slurs look ridiculous).

Yes the number going to Israel post-Putin invasion is 15,000 plus. That's not much compared to the total number in Israel who can trace back to Ukraine in some way.

This ranges from historic migration (sometimes two or more step and generation) tracing back to Jews who were living in the parts of Ukraine which were part of the Russian Empire's Pale, through to later 20th Century migration from Soviet and former Soviet lands, especially in the 1990s, and so on.

The Ukrainian Government has tried to quantify all this, but I find the numbers rather fuzzy and will just say that they are significant.

A report in CNN this evening. I have underlined some parts I find interesting.

A senior Hamas official based in Lebanon said militants had been preparing for the attack on Israel for two years, according to an edited interview with Russia Today’s Arabic-news channel RT Arabic published on its website a day after the attack.

“We manufactured a lot," said Ali Baraka, head of Hamas National Relations Abroad. "We have local factories for everything."

The factories can make different rockets with maximum ranges from 10 to 250 kilometers, and they can make mortars and mortar shells, he said.

They also produced firearms.

"We have factories for Kalashnikovs and their bullets. We’re manufacturing the bullets with permission from the Russians. We’re building it in Gaza.”

“None of our factions," and “even our allies did not know about the zero hour” of the attack in order to “preserve the secrecy of the battle,” Baraka claimed.

Half an hour after the attack, “the Palestinian resistance factions were contacted, in addition to our allies Hezbollah and Iran,” he said. Hamas also notified Turkey, he said.

Baraka made no mention of any outside involvement in the planning of the attack, saying only that the allies of Hamas “support us with weapons and money. First and foremost, it is Iran that gives us money and weapons. Also Hezbollah.”

Russia inquired about the attack afterward, Baraka said.

“They were updated about our situation and the goals of the battle,” Baraka said.

He also said Moscow was happy for the United States to be distracted by the Israel-Hamas conflict instead of the war in Ukraine.

“Even Russia sympathizes with us. Even the Russians sent us messages (Saturday) morning. There is sympathy. It is happy for America to be embroiled in Palestine. It lessens the pressure on it in Ukraine. One battle eases the other battle. So therefore we are not alone in the battlefield.”

Baraka said that among the goals of Hamas is the release of Palestinian prisoners in the United States.

“We have Hamas members sentenced to life in prison in the US,” he said. “We call on the US to free our sons in their prisons. The US does prisoner swaps. It recently did one with Iran. Why doesn’t it do a prisoner swap with us?”

I don't like to preempt the excellent daily takeaways but yesterday's losses are huge

That's a Biggie.

Something happened then?

Catch up from ultra low numbers a few days ago?

There was a huge attack at Avdiivka which was "unfortunately for Russians" unsuccessful

You can see here

Yes lots of reports on Twitter of Avdiivka - obviously their tiny overlord has demanded results at any costs:

What is happening around Avdiivka? The head of the city military administration, Vitaliy Barabash, gave his comment:

• On October 10, the occupiers launched a massive offensive, deploying about 2,000 troops;

• The Russians began to carry out massive shelling and storm Ukrainian positions mainly in groups of 20-30 soldiers;

• There are hits on multi-storey buildings; several people have died, and several more have been injured;

• Intense fighting has been ongoing for the second day; the occupiers are trying to advance from 10-12 directions;

• The Defense Forces have already destroyed about 60 units of Russian equipment, including 16 tanks.

https://x.com/mariadrutska/status/1712397848526930369?s=61&t=NaIdJJ_hpeHJ7BCXblc3CMg

Lots of talk about this being a new counteroffensive from the Russians to fix Ukrainian forces and draw troops away from the Bakhmut axis - and of course the loss of cannon fodder doesn't seem to be a concern for Russian strategists.
No doubt heavy losses on both sides.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-11-2023

Key Takeaways:

• Ongoing localized Russian offensive operations near Avdiivka likely demonstrate the ability of Russian forces ability to learn and apply tactical battlefield lessons in Ukraine. These tactical-level adaptations and successes, however, are unlikely to necessarily translate into wider operational and strategic gains for Russian forces.
• Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast and reportedly advanced in both sectors of the front on October 11.
• A large number of NATO member states recently announced aid packages to Ukraine against the backdrop of the 16th Ukraine Defense Group Contact Group meeting in Brussels, Belgium on October 11.
• Russia’s Federation Council Defense and Security Committee voted to replace Senator Viktor Bondarev with Senator Vladimir Bulavin as Federation Council Defense and Security Committee Head on October 10.
• Russian military command continues to celebrate the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade (Black Sea Fleet) for its service in Ukraine, despite claims that the brigade was defeated and reportedly transferred to the Kherson direction.
• Armenia continues to ostensibly distance itself from Russia after a decades-long security relationship.
• Russian forces conducted offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, along the Avdiivka-Donetsk City line, in western Donetsk Oblast, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast and advanced in some areas on October 11.
• Russian opposition outlet Sever Realii reported on October 11 that Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) representatives may have recruited over 1,000 convicts to serve in the Russian MoD-affiliated Redut private military company (PMC).
• Russian occupation authorities are suffering staff shortages at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). [well fuck, that's what happens when you beat staff until they die]

MoD update is late today.

Kyiv Independent Telegram

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said that Russia likely has the economic and technical capacity to continue its war against Ukraine until 2025 or 2026 in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda released on Oct. 12. https://kyivindependent.com/budanov-russia-has-the-economic-strength-to-fight-until-2025/
He suspected that Russia's human resources may last even longer.

⚡️ISW: Russian offensive https://kyivindependent.com/isw-russian-offensive-near-avdiivka-highlights-russias-improving-ability-to-apply-battlefield-lessons/ near Avdiivka highlights Russia's improving ability to apply battlefield lessons.

⚡️Budanov: Hamas' use of drones clear sign of Russian involvement https://kyivindependent.com/budanov-hamas-use-of-drones-clear-sign-of-russian-involvement/

Shmyhal: Ukraine facing $42 billion budget deficit in 2024 https://kyivindependent.com/shmyhal-ukraine-facing-42-billion-budget-deficit-in-2024/

⚡️Biden plans https://kyivindependent.com/biden-plans-to-bundle-ukraine-taiwan-and-border-funding-in-israel-aid-package/ to bundle Ukraine, Taiwan, and border funding in Israel aid package.

⚡️Austin confirms https://kyivindependent.com/austin-us-will-send-ukraine-new-200-million-aid-package/ new $200 million military aid package for Ukraine. The package includes AIM-9 munitions for a "new air defense system" soon to be delivered to Ukraine, as well as artillery and rocket ammunition, precision aerial munitions, anti-tank weapons, and equipment to counter Russian drones, Austin said.

⚡️ Canada presents new aid package for Ukraine that includes munitions, winter equipment. https://kyivindependent.com/canada-pledges-new-aid-package-for-ukraine-that-includes-arms-winter-clothing/ [this incl gas masks, sleeping bags, 2,000 female mil uniforms, and over 7,000 rounds and bmbs of various sorts)

Ukraine's state budget has received a $1.15 billion grant from the U.S. via the World Bank's Multi-Donor Trust Fund, Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced on Oct. 11. https://kyivindependent.com/us-provides-1-15-billion-in-grant-funding-to-ukraine/

Lithuanian Defense Ministry has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, which will include two NASAMS anti-air systems and 155mm artillery ammunition. https://kyivindependent.com/lithuania-to-prepare-new-aid-package-for-ukraine/

⚡️ International donors pledge up to $530 million to Ukraine https://kyivindependent.com/international-donors-pledge-530-million-to-ukraine-in-demining-assistance/ in demining assistance.

⚡️US: Austin: F-16s could arrive https://kyivindependent.com/austin-f-16s-could-arrive-in-ukraine-as-early-as-next-spring/ in Ukraine as early as next spring.

⚡️Denmark expects https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-delivery-of-f-16s-in-spring-2024/ to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine in spring 2024.

⚡️Navy spokesman confirms Russian Black Sea Fleet ship damaged by explosion https://kyivindependent.com/rf-erl-russian-black-sea-fleet-ship-damaged-by-explosion/ The "Pavel Derzhavin," a patrol ship from Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was damaged.

⚡️Russia files complaint (https://kyivindependent.com/russian-foreign-ministry-files-complaint/) to UN aviation organization over sanctions. The ministry called unfair the ban placed by EU countries, as well as the U.S., U.K., and Canada on Russian airlines from operating in their airspace, the export of aviation parts and insurance for Russian airlines, and the sharing of meteorological information.

⚡️Bloomberg: Egypt to import https://kyivindependent.com/egypt-will-import-480-000-metric-tons-of-russian-wheat-in-state-orchestrated-deal/ 480,000 metric tons of Russian wheat.

⚡️Fico forms https://kyivindependent.com/fico-forms-coalition-government-set-to-be-next-slovak-prime-minister/ coalition government, set to be next Slovak prime minister.

⚡️Belgian PM: Russian diamond ban almost finalized https://kyivindependent.com/belgian-pm-russian-diamond-ban-close/ De Croo said that a "full traceability system" is being developed, which will mean that "Russian blood diamonds will not be able to finance the war."

⚡️Ukrainian sugar will be allowed https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-sugar-will-be-allowed-to-enter-hungary-after-budapest-amends-food-ban/ to enter Hungary after Budapest amends food ban.

⚡️SBU identifies https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-identifies-collaborators-responsible-for-directing-fire-in-hroza-attack-that-killed-53/ individuals responsible for assisting Russia with Hroza missile attack that killed 53. Brothers Volodymyr Mamon, 30, and Dmytro Mamon, 23, both locals from Kharkiv Oblast, began working with Russian forces during the occupation of the area, the SBU claimed. Following the liberation of the region in late 2022, the brothers fled to Russia, where they continued to collaborate with Russia, creating a network of local informants and other contacts.

⚡️ Update: Death toll of Hroza strike rises to 55. https://kyivindependent.com/update-death-toll-of-hroza-strike-rises-to-55/

⚡️Energy giant DTEK starts https://kyivindependent.com/energy-company-dtek-starts-oil-production-in-poltava-oblast/ oil production in Poltava Oblast.

⚡️Ukraine sees https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-sees-record-high-number-of-new-entrepreneurs-with-35-587-registrations-last-month/ record high number of small, medium sized businesses registered.

⚡️ Romania discovers more drone wreckage https://kyivindependent.com/romania-discovers-another-drone-wreckage-on-its-soil/ on its soil.

‘A wave of terror:’ Hamas attack brings back haunting memories of war for Ukrainians in Israel https://kyivindependent.com/a-wave-of-terror-hamas-attack-re-opens-war-wounds-for-ukrainians-in-israel/

⚡️ Foreign Ministry: 3 Ukrainians killed, 9 injured https://kyivindependent.com/foreign-ministry-3-ukrainians-killed-9-injured-in-hamas-attack-on-israel/ in Hamas attack on Israel.

The Foreign Ministry's operative headquarters also said it has processed over 1,000 appeals from Ukrainians affected by the renewed fighting in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko said there are currently 14,000 Ukrainian citizens listed on the consular register of Ukraine's embassy in Israel.
The Foreign Ministry's operative headquarters also said it has processed over 1,000 appeals from Ukrainians affected by the renewed fighting in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

⚡️Ukraine to start evacuating citizens from Israel. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-starts-evacuating-citizens-from-israel-gaza/

⚡️Man arrested https://kyivindependent.com/man-arrested-for-selling-abandoned-russian-weaponry-in-kherson-oblast/for selling abandoned Russian weaponry in Kherson Oblast.

@Surplus2requirements no kidding, those numbers are huge! Bahkmut levels of dead, too.

https://twitter.com/ragnarbjartur
■ Engagements stay at a high level
■ Biggest single-day troop losses for 2nd half of 2023
■ 2023 losses: Record for tanks, record 7-days for APVs as well
■ Oryx: 64:15/added to records - including 16tanks [Russian:Ukr]

UNITED24 Media Telegram

In terms of both provided and promised support, Europe has surpassed the United States in its assistance to Ukraine. European countries have allocated and pledged a combined total of 156 billion euros, while the United States has committed under 70 billion euros, as calculated by the Institute of World Economy in Kiel.
Ukraine is grateful for all the support the world is providing, while Ukraine fights the enemy in a war for independence!

The US will lead a coalition of countries that will help Ukraine develop its own air force, the head of the Pentagon said
Denmark and the Netherlands, along with the United States, will lead this coalition.
Estonia and Luxembourg already work in a coalition aimed at supporting Ukrainian IT infrastructure, and Lithuania in a mine clearance coalition.

Ukraine will continue offensive operations in the winter, said the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff after a conversation with Zelenskyy and the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.

During the international conference on humanitarian demining, Ukraine has successfully forged cooperation with Croatia and secured substantial aid of more than 20 million euros.
▫️ Non-technical and technical inspection, demining, and land clearance.
▫️ Public awareness campaigns about the risks associated with explosive devices and support for mine victims.
▫️ Development of legal frameworks and standard procedures in the field of mine action.
🔹 Specialized training programs for experts and knowledge exchange among demining specialists.
🔹 Shared experiences in developing protective equipment and devices for mine detection and demining.
🔹 Practical application of demining equipment.

Ukraine is set to receive financial support for demining efforts, including 5 million euros from Croatia, 1.5 million euros from Spain, and a substantial 18.5 million euros from Norway, which represents more than twice the aid provided in the previous year

In the upcoming winter, Ukraine may once again confront a "battle for electricity" as the Russians have bolstered their resources and capabilities for potential attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, as stated by Budanov in an interview with Ukrainian Pravda.

Forensic authorities have identified all the victims in the village of Hroza. It has been confirmed that 59 people were killed due to a missile strike by Russian forces, as revealed by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Tragically, 19 of the victims were identified through DNA analysis. The identification process was so challenging that, in one instance, a 60-year-old man had to be identified through 20 distinct body parts.

Three people were killed and two others were injured as a result of Russian missile fire on a gymnasium in Nikopol.

no kidding, those numbers are huge! Bahkmut levels of dead, too.

The high Russian losses in troops and equipment are because they are on the offensive around Avdiivka and Kreminna. That means that they are moving over open terrain, with no cover where the Ukrainians can see them from miles away, and call in artillery and ATGM fire. They are taking these losses hoping that Ukraine has to bring in reinforcements from the south, but that hasn't been necessary.

Here's a video of what happened to a Russian column trying to advance near Avdiivka.

https://twitter.com/Militarylandnet/status/1712179609763004902

Sheesh. And every tank, APV with people in. The barbaric nature of it all never ceases to amaze (and that's before you get to how they treat civilians).

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