Stoltenberg: Risk of escalation pales compared to allowing Putin to win war
Sending Ukraine modern weapons may carry risks of escalation but they are less significant than the possibility of Russia winning a war against Ukraine.
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07 October 2023
Casualties as Russians fire rocket volleys at Kupiansk district
In Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, the village of Shevchenkove of the Kupiansk district came under Russian rocket fire Saturday morning.
Israel “at war”, Netanyahu says following Hamas attack
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first public statement regarding the massive attack by the Hamas terrorist group, declared that the country is in a state of war.
Rescuers show consequences of morning shelling in village near Zaporizhzhia
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine published photos showing consequences of a Russian morning shelling of Bilenke village near Zaporizhzhia. A local woman was killed in the shelling.
Enemy lost 338 soldiers, 52 equipment units, 1 ammo depot in Tavria sector
The enemy lost 338 soldiers, 52 units of military equipment, 1 ammunition depot and another important facility in the Tavria sector in the past day.
Drone attack on Sochi is example of war affecting Russians well away from Ukrainian border - UK intel
The drone attack on facilities in the Russian town of Sochi is another example of the war directly affecting Russia’s population well away from the Ukrainian border.
Enemy missile damages nine private houses in Poltava region
In Poltava region, a Russian missile damaged nine private houses in Myrhorod district.
Russian army kills 506 children in Ukraine
As of October 7, 506 children have been killed in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s full scale aggression.
Russian army shells Kherson region 52 times, injuring two civilians
As many as 52 enemy attacks were recorded in Kherson region on Friday, October 6. The invaders used artillery, Grad MLRS, tanks, aircraft and UAVs. Two civilians were injured.
U.S. preparing new $200M military aid package for Ukraine – Reuters
The U.S. administration is expected to announce a new arms package for Ukraine next week as the Pentagon continues to use up funds discovered due to a multi-billion dollar accounting error.
Sumy region shelled with Grad MLRS, mortars
On the morning of October 7, the Russians shelled Sumy region with Grad MLRS and mortars.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 281,700
From February 24, 2022 to October 7, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 281,700 Russian military personnel, including 610 soldiers over the past day.
Four people injured in night missile attack on Odesa region
Four people were injured during the night missile attack on Odesa region.
War update: Thirty-four combat engagements in different front sections
Over the past 24 hours, 34 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders took place in different directions of the front.
Russians attack Odesa region with Oniks missiles
At night, Russian aggressors struck Odesa region with Oniks supersonic missiles.
Invaders drop munition from drone on village in Kherson region, injuring rescuer
In the village of Vysokopillia, Kherson region, a rescuer of the State Emergency Service was seriously injured in the explosion of munition which was dropped by the Russian invaders from a drone.
Enemy attacks Poltava region. No casualties reported so far
In Poltava region, an explosion rang out during an air raid alert around midnight. According to preliminary data, there have been no casualties.
06 October 2023
Russians thoroughly study intel data before firing Iskander missiles – Ihnat
Russian invaders are thoroughly studying all the intelligence data before firing expensive Iskander missiles at Ukraine’s territory.
Canadian military show training of Ukrainian sappers
The Canadian Armed Forces have shown how they are teaching Ukrainian sappers necessary skills.
Russia’s missile attack on downtown Kharkiv: 30 people injured as rescue operation ends
Emergency and rescue works have been completed at the site of Russia’s missile attack on the city of Kharkiv.
War update: Russian attacks repelled in five directions
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled Russian attacks in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Marinka, Shakhtarske and Zaporizhzhia directions.
President Zelensky: It is crucial to win this winter, overcome all difficulties, and protect people
Winning this winter, overcoming all difficulties, and providing protection to the Ukrainian people is crucial.
Denmark acquires military plant in Northern Jutland, set to produce ammo to Ukraine
Denmark's defense ministry confirmed on Friday that the country's government had reached an agreement to acquire a munitions factory in Northern Jutland.
Drone Army campaign to send almost 2,000 quadcopters to front lines
As part of the Drone Army project, 1,912 Autel EVO MAX 4T quadcopters will be sent to the front.
Defense minister holds meeting with General Staff
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov of Ukraine held a meeting with representatives of the General Staff, outlining the main areas of work, goals, and persons responsible for each of the areas.
Rheinmetall receives second order to produce ammo for Ukraine, Germany
The German defense concern Rheinmetall received a second order as part of the agreement with the Bundeswehr for the production of 155 mm artillery rounds.
Morning shelling in Kharkiv region: enemy drops FAB-500 on Petropavlivka
On Friday, the Russian military massively shelled the Kupiansk district, in particular, they dropped FAB-500 on Petropavlivka, damaging houses and power poles.
Shelling in Dniprovsky district of Kherson: windows in high-rise building shattered, one injured
As a result of shelling in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, windows in a high-rise building were smashed, according to preliminary data, one person was injured.
Since beginning of month, enemy shells border more than 300 times
The enemy continues to fire at the border with all types of weapons, and the Kharkiv and Sumy regions are the most affected.
Austrian Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over attack on cafe in Kharkiv region
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has summoned Russian Ambassador Dmitry Lubinsky in connection with a missile attack on a cafe in the village of Hroza in the Kharkiv region, which killed 52 people.