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βοΈRecently, 4,000 kg of food supplies were delivered by drone to residents of temporarily occupied Oleshky, according to the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
βSince March, we have been systematically delivering food across the Dnipro River using drones.
We recently managed to carry out one of the largest operations of this kind. In cooperation with the 30th Marine Corps, the βHrimβ (Thunder) tactical group, the 34th βBorysfenβ Marine Brigade, the βBolharychiβ unit of the 11th National Guard Brigade, the 34th National Guard Regiment, and the 79th Border Guard Detachment, we delivered food to one hundred designated locations across the city.
The invaders are attempting to disrupt this aid as well. Russian troops shoot down drones carrying provisions and cynically seize or resell food intended for children and the elderly. The occupiers detain Oleshky residents for receiving humanitarian packages, throw them into makeshift detention cells (βthe basementβ), and subject them to brutal beatings and violence.
Germany has called on Russia to halt its escalation against Europe and agree to resume grain exports via the Black Sea β details of the first meeting between the two countriesβ foreign ministers since 2022.
During the meeting with Lavrov, Johann Wadephul demanded that Moscow βabandon its dangerous course of escalation against Germany, Europe, and NATO.β He stated that acts of sabotage and other hybrid attacks would not deter Berlin from supporting Ukraine.
Wadephul also urged Russia to reach an agreement on resuming grain exports through the Black Sea. He noted that such a βpragmatic solutionβ could pave the way for further concrete steps.
Following the talks, Lavrov stated that he had heard βnothing new,β as the German minister had merely reiterated Berlinβs established position.
Kellogg advised Putin on how to easily end the war against Ukraine.
βI think that for the Russians, this war could end as early as tomorrow β and very easily. All Putin needs to do is declare βvictoryβ and go home,β Kellogg advised the Kremlin leader.
Lithuania, together with Poland, is developing an international population evacuation plan to be used if it becomes necessary to evacuate some residents of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia across the border, Delfi reports.
According to Vilmantas Vitkauskas, Director of Lithuaniaβs National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC), procedures and logistical and infrastructure capabilities are currently being assessed jointly with Polish counterparts. The plan itself will be finalized following coordination between the two countries.
βThere is also an international dimension to the evacuation: what happens if we need to evacuate a certain number of residents from Lithuania, as well as from neighboring Latvia and Estonia, across the border? In situations like this β where there is a threat of war that gradually escalates, as in the exercise scenario β border regimes typically change. Border controls are implemented to facilitate mobilization and prevent individuals holding key positions from leaving the country, ensuring they remain here to carry out their duties,β Vitkauskas told reporters.
He noted that such a scenario could lead to a massive influx of evacuees at the border, making it essential to determine in advance how to manage the situation.
βThis results in a large flow of people at the border. Therefore, our primary task is to clearly assess all procedures in cooperation with our Polish colleagues. A large delegation β comprising about 20 representatives from various institutions β is currently in Poland.
βWe will review all procedural shortcomings and document them. Then, a plan will emerge β one prepared jointly and agreed upon by both countries. An internal plan already exists, while an international one is currently being developed,β stated the head of the National Crisis Management Center (NCMC).
According to him, the planning process also requires an assessment of traffic flows, transport links, and the state of the infrastructure.
βWe need to evaluate the procedures, and our colleagues in Poland must also identify and assess their own shortcomings, given that the issues involve logistics, transport connections, road capacity, and traffic flows.
βIt is necessary to organize one-way traffic for entry and exit, and there are infrastructure issues related to bridge reinforcement. There are many technical details that need to be assessed and documented before we can move forward with infrastructure development and the necessary investments,β he said.
According to Vitkauskas, the SuwaΕki Gap holds particular significance in this process, being crucial from both military and logistical perspectives.
The Netherlands is preparing its population for potential Russian sabotage: citizens are being taught how to survive without electricity or communications and are advised to keep a 72-hour supply of food and water, the Financial Times reports.
Authorities believe Europe finds itself in a βgray zone between war and peaceβ due to a rise in cyberattacks, acts of sabotage, and other hybrid threats that European intelligence agencies attribute to Russia.
The Netherlands is conducting drills for the civilian population, upgrading its siren system, including for nuclear threats, and has developed an instructional app that functions offline. It has already been downloaded by more than 60,000 people.
The government also believes it is time for Europe to restore Cold War-era civil defense measures, such as shelter infrastructure, and to prepare the public for prolonged disruptions to electricity, communications, and other essential services. [goodness, first I've heard of most of this, although the NL is very worried about Russia. Never seen a sign of the drills tho. We all did get a leaflet about "what to prepare in advance". Ill have to find that app]
Russia strikes Sumy with guided aerial bombs: two killed, 23 injured, including four children
On Saturday, September 26, Russian forces launched an attack on Sumy, reportedly using three guided aerial bombs. Two men were killed and 23 other people were injured in the attack.
Four children are among the injured. Three of them, including an 11-month-old girl, have been hospitalized.
Dozens of apartment buildings, a private house, two kindergartens, a cultural center, administrative buildings, and more than 20 vehicles were damaged.
π₯ This week, the Russian Federation launched more than 2,200 strike drones, approximately 1,650 aerial bombs, and 38 missiles of various types against Ukraine β President Zelenskyy.