Child and man injured as invaders shell Bilozerka in Kherson region
Two civilians were injured and the building of a kindergarten and a private house were hit in Russian shelling of Bilozerka, Kherson region, on the night of October 12.
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12 October 2023
In one day, Russians shell border of Sumy region five times
The Russian army fired five times at the border of the Sumy region during the day, four territorial communities came under fire.
Number of killed in Russia’s attack on Hroza growth to 56
The number of people killed in Russia’s missile attack on the village of Hroza in Kharkiv region has increased to 56 - one of the injured died in the hospital.
Nikopol district comes under enemy artillery shelling three times
Russian troops have shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region three times since the evening of October 11.
Ammunition depot of World War II era discovered in Cherkasy region - 200 artillery shells
A warehouse of artillery shells from the Second World War was discovered in Zolotonosha, in the Cherkasy region.
Enemy shells 27 settlements in Zaporizhzhia over last day, one person killed
Yesterday, the invaders fired on 27 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, and a person was killed in one of the villages.
Man killed as Russian army shells Chornobaivka
On the night of October 12, Russian troops shelled Chornobaivka, Kherson region, killing an elderly man.
Two killed, four injured in enemy shelling of Donetsk region on Wednesday
The Russian military killed two residents and injured four others in Donetsk region in the past day, October 11.
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 98 times, four injured
On October 11, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 98 times, having fired 500 projectiles.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 284,890
Russia has already lost about 284,890 troops in Ukraine (+990 over the past day).
Port-adjacent infrastructure damaged as Russians attack Odesa region with drones
Following Russia’s overnight drone attack on the Odesa region, warehouse facilities were damaged in the areas adjacent to the port, as well as detached houses.
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launches 12 strikes on enemy clusters
In the past 24 hours, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has launched 12 strikes on Russian personnel, ammunition and military equipment clusters.
Twenty-eight enemy Shahed drones destroyed over Ukraine last night
On the night of October 12, 2023, Ukraine’s air defense units downed 28 Shahed-type loitering munitions fired by Russian invaders.
Border guards show Russian truck destroyed in Kupiansk direction together with occupiers
The Steel Border [Stalevyi Kordon] assault brigade, consisting of border guard officers, has smashed a Russian truck together with invaders in the Kupiansk direction.
General Romanenko: 'Israeli' security option does not protect Ukraine
The 'Israeli' security option, in which the state does not become a NATO member, but the United States regularly provides it with weapons, financial support and intelligence, will not protect Ukraine, and it did not work in Israel itself.
11 October 2023
Ukraine can receive first F-16s in spring - Pentagon chief
The United States expects that the first F-16 fighter jets vowed to be delivered to the war-torn nation by the so-called aviation coalition will arrive in Ukraine as early as next spring.
Zelensky thanks partners for aid announced at Ramstein meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the countries that, at today’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), announced military aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed previous commitments.
Ukraine's victory in line with Allies’ national interests - Stoltenberg
NATO member states will continue to support Ukraine because its victory is in their national interests.
Ukraine can count on Canada's support - defense chief
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair assured his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umyerov of Canada's unwavering support for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive not to stop for winter - Gen. Brown
Ukraine will continue offensive operations in the winter period, despite the adverse weather conditions.
Bakhmut axis: Ukraine pushing out enemy forces near Klishchiivka, Andriivka
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue their advance toward Bakhmut, pushing the enemy out of their positions near Klishchiivka and Andriivka.
U.S. to help Ukraine develop its Air Force - Austin
Ukraine's partners agreed to form several "capability coalitions" designed to strengthen the Armed Forces for the long term.
Ukrainian troops repel 18 enemy attacks in Avdiyivka direction
The Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attacks in Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, Marinka and Shakhtarske directions. A total of 72 combat engagements took place on the front during the day.
Another body pulled from rubble of gymnasium in Nikopol
As of 18:35, rescuers pulled the body of one more person from the rubble of the gymnasium building in Nikopol.
Invaders shell community in Zaporizhzhia region, killing civilian
On Wednesday, Russian troops shelled Shyroke territorial community in Zaporizhzhia region, killing a 74-year-old woman.
Ukrainian paratroopers repel Russian tank assault in Donetsk region
Ukraine’s defense forces repelled a Russian assault in Donetsk region, eliminating 20 invaders, four enemy tanks, four armored fighting vehicles and an engineering demining system.
President: Good agreements with Belgium to strengthen our army, air defense
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his visit to the Kingdom of Belgium has resulted in agreements to strengthen Ukraine's army and air defense, which is especially important ahead of the winter season.
Stoltenberg: counteroffensive progressing, Ukrainians regaining ground
The counteroffensive of the Ukrainian troops, despite all the difficulties, is progressing. The Ukrainian troops are regaining their positions, and the Russian invaders are losing ground.
Finland approves EUR 95M military aid package to Ukraine
President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, on the government's proposal, approved the 19th military aid package worth EUR 95 million to Ukraine.
One of injured as result of shelling of cemetery near Kherson remains in intensive care
One of the three people injured by enemy fire on a funeral car in the Kherson region is in intensive care. Doctors are fighting for his life.