Intel sources confirm North Korean troops participating in Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean citizens are actively serving within specific Russian Armed Forces units, with an estimated presence of around 3,000 personnel.
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15 October 2024
Mayor of Mykolaiv shows aftermath of overnight missile attack
Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has shared footage of a market in Mykolaiv destroyed by the Russian missiles in an overnight attack.
Ukrainian forces destroy USD 8B worth of Russian artillery in 2024 – MoD
In the first nine months of 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed 144 Russian artillery brigades, worth an estimated USD 8 billion, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Russians shelled Kherson suburb with drone - young man wounded
Russians fired from a drone at the suburb of Kherson - the village of Antonivka, an 18-year-old boy was wounded.
NATO official: Ukraine has absolute right to hit targets in Russia from which it attacked
The NATO leadership recognizes the right of Ukraine, which is fighting against the aggressor country Russia, to conduct long-range strikes on legitimate targets in the territory of the Russian Federation, but the authorization to use Western weapons for this purpose remains with the countries that supply these weapons.
Kherson shows consequences of Russian strikes on residential areas
Authorities showed the consequences of the evening shelling of Kherson by Russians.
ISW explains why Russia is attacking Ukrainian ports
The Russians are attacking Ukrainian ports in order to undermine international support for Ukraine and push it to negotiate.
Injury toll in nighttime attack on Mykolaiv increases to 23
The number of those injured in the nighttime missile attack on Mykolaiv has increased to 23.
Two civilians injured in Russian drone attacks in Beryslav
Two residents of Beryslav, Kherson region, were injured on Tuesday morning as a result of Russian drone attacks.
CCD refutes reports about 100,000 North Korean troops being trained for war against Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has denied media reports about the alleged training of 100,000 North Korean soldiers to participate in the war in Ukraine.
Russian troops wound five residents of Donetsk region over past day
Russian troops wounded five residents of the Donetsk region on October 14.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 12 Russian attack drones in seven regions overnight
Ukrainian defense forces shot down 12 of 17 Russian attack UAVs on the night of October 15.
Four killed, six wounded in Russian strikes on Kherson region yesterday
Four people were killed and six others were injured as a result of Russian strikes in the Kherson region yesterday, October 14.
General Staff update: 198 combat clashes along frontlines, 90 attacks repelled in Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors
On October 14, as many as 198 combat clashes were recorded on the battlefield between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders.
Russians launch 366 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
The Russian forces launched 366 strikes on nine settlements in Zaporizhzhia region on October 14.
Russian combat losses in Ukraine up by 1,210 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 15, 2024, amount to approximately 671,400 personnel, including 1,210 over the past day.
Number of people injured in Russian strike on Mykolaiv rises to 16
In Mykolaiv, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian overnight strike has risen to 16.
Two Russian missile carriers in Black Sea
As of 6:00, October 15, Russia has three warships in the Black Sea, including two missile carriers capable of launching up to eight Kalibr missiles.
Russian strike on Mykolaiv leaves one person killed, 11 injured
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv, one person was killed, and 11 others were injured.
14 October 2024
Borrell: We will extend EU mission to train Ukrainian military for next two years
The European Union will extend the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) for another two years, which will enable the provision of training for more Ukrainian soldiers.
President awards another 252 Ukrainian defenders, 214 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored another 252 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, including 214 of them posthumously.
National Guard soldiers destroy Russian Grad MLRS in Pokrovsk sector
Artillerymen from the Ukrainian National Guard’s 14th Ivan Bohun Operational Brigade “Chervona Kalyna” destroyed a Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) with ammunition in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian air defenses destroy 164 Russian drones over past week
Over the past week, air defense units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces destroyed 164 Russian drones of various types.
Russian forces hit residential building in Kherson, killing two women
The Russian army hit a residential building in Kherson, leaving two women dead.
Russian forces occupy new areas in Toretsk – Defense Forces
In Toretsk, all buildings and shelters have been destroyed, enabling Russian forces to take control of new areas in the city.
Ukraine’s 79th Air Assault Brigade repels Russian assault in Kurakhove sector
In Kharkiv region, warriors of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade (79 ODSHB) successfully repelled a Russian assault on the Kurakhove front, inflicting losses on the enemy personnel and armored vehicles.
Russia launches airstrike on Kupiansk district damaging over 50 garages
A Russian airstrike on Kivsharivka, located in Kupiansk district, caused a fire that destroyed or damaged approximately 60 garages.
3 people wounded in hostile shelling of Selydove
Three people were injured in the Russian shelling of Selydove, Donetsk region.
Russia trying to break through defense of AFU in Kursk region for 5 days - Zelensky held meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, the key topics were the battles in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, attempts to break through the defense of the Armed Forces in the Kursk region.
Defense companies increase production of shells, but not enough - FT
Defense companies around the world have increased weapons production amid Russia's war against Ukraine, but due to a lack of raw materials and long production cycles, it still does not allow them to replenish weapons stocks and meet Ukraine's needs.