General Staff observes significant decrease in number of mobilized from Russia for war in Ukraine
Currently, there is a significant decrease in the number of mobilized soldiers from different settlements in Russia to the war in Ukraine.
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03 October 2023
Ukrainian forces destroy 29 Shahed drones, Iskander missile overnight
The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 29 out of 31 enemy Shahed attack drones and an Iskander-K cruise missile on the night of October 2 to 3.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to 279,440
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 279,440 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and October 3, 2023, including 360 in the past 24 hours.
Five residents of Donetsk region injured in past day
The Russian army injured five residents of Donetsk region over the past day, October 2.
Russians hit Kherson region 80 times in past day, killing two people
Over the past day, the Russian army launched 80 strikes on Kherson region, killing two people.
Thirteen drones, missile downed over Dnipropetrovsk region
At night, 13 drones and a missile were destroyed in the sky over Dnipropetrovsk region. Infrastructure was hit.
War update: 35 combat engagements, 11 airstrikes on enemy in past day
Over the past day, 35 combat engagements took place on the battlefield. The enemy launched eight missile strikes, 47 airstrikes, 27 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and civilian objects throughout the country.
US preparing new aid package for Ukraine – White House
The Biden administration is working on the formation of a new aid package for Ukraine as it keeps fighting against Russia’s aggression.
Germany hands over new security assistance package to Ukraine
The German government has sent a new security assistance package to Ukraine.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss battlefield situation, weapons production
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in a phone call discussed the situation at the front, Russian drone attacks, Ukraine's defense needs and the issue of joint production of weapons.
Australian company sends Slinger anti-drone system to Ukraine
Australia's defense technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has produced and delivered the Slinger "drone killer" system to Ukraine.
Regional authorities show aftermath of Russian attack on residential areas of Kherson
Kherson Regional Military Administration has shared a video of the consequences of Russian attack on the residential areas in the city of Kherson.
Invaders building defense lines in Crimea – partisans
After the successful attacks by Ukrainian forces on military facilities in the temporarily occupied Crimea, the Russians are building defense lines. The structures were spotted near Feodosia town and the village of Batalne.
Russia increasing use of naval aircraft to search for surface drones – UK intelligence
In recent weeks, the Russian army has increasingly used naval aviation amid various threats to its southern flank in the war against Ukraine.
02 October 2023
Ukraine, Estonia defense ministers discuss cooperation, assistance to Ukraine
Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov discussed further cooperation and assistance to Ukraine with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur, who is visiting Ukraine.
Zelensky presents new shoulder boards to Ukrainian military and law enforcement officers
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky conferred the highest military and special ranks and presented shoulder boards to servicemen of the defense forces and law enforcement agencies of Ukraine.
Russians shell three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
The Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region three times on Monday, October 2.
Ukrainian forces continue offensive south of Bakhmut, make gains
Ukraine's defense forces continue an offensive operation south of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, making gains in some areas and consolidating their positions on the achieved lines.
Poland repairs, sends first two Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
The first two Leopard 2 tanks damaged in the combat zone have been repaired at the Polish defense enterprise Bumar-Labedy in Gliwice (southern Poland) and sent to Ukraine
Zelensky: Several Patriot systems in southern Ukraine can make Russian terror meaningless
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European partners to intensify the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine for protection against Russian attacks this winter.
Russians bringing new units, equipment to Marinka direction – Defense Forces
Fierce battles are raging in eastern Ukraine. Russian troops are bringing new military units and equipment to the Marinka direction and continue unsuccessful assault actions.
Kherson shelling: one of injured policemen dies
On Monday, one of the injured policemen died in Kherson after Russian shelling.
National Guard destroy Russian dugout
Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian dugout.
Russians drop guided bomb on Kupiansk, seven houses damaged
Russian troops have dropped a guided bomb on the Kharkiv region’s town of Kupiansk, causing damage to residential houses and civilian cars.
Croatia wants to help Ukraine with demining - Foreign Minister
Croatia is seeking to make a special contribution to humanitarian demining in Ukraine by hosting an international donor conference on demining Ukrainian territories in Zagreb.
Austrian Foreign Minister: No negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine
It is up to Ukraine to decide when to start negotiations with the Russian aggressor.
‘Army of drones’ hit 220 enemy equipment units in past week
Over the past week, the combat teams of the Army of Drones project have damaged 220 Russian military equipment units.
Russia lacks air defense systems - Yusov
The enemy does not have enough air defense systems to defend its territory.
Russian troops massively shell border village in Kharkiv region
Russian troops massively shelled the border village of Huryiv Kozachok in Kharkiv region, there were at least 18 artillery strikes.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 45 tanks, 13 artillery divisions in past week
Over the past week, from September 25 to October 1, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed five enemy battalions and four tank companies.