Zelensky notes success of Ukrainian paratroopers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has noted the success of the fighters of the 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.
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14 October 2023
Ukrainian border guards destroy several Russian positions in Svatove sector
Ukrainian border guards have destroyed several Russian positions with manpower, an ammunition depot and a D-30 howitzer in the Svatove sector.
Russia rearming, expecting Western aid to Ukraine to wane - British MP
Russia is rearming while expecting that Western aid to Ukraine will eventually fade. The response on the part of Ukraine’s international partners should be to increase defense assistance to Ukraine and strengthen Russia sanctions, along with further consolidating Western unity, rather than preparing for a long war.
Ukraine’s sappers neutralize almost 6,000 explosive objects in past week
On October 6-13, military sappers defused 5,979 explosive objects across liberated territories.
Russia keeps seven warships combat-ready in the Black Sea - Ukraine Navy
As of 11:30 on October 14, seven enemy warships are on combat duty in the Black Sea, including a Kalibr cruise missile carrier.
Minister Fedorov: 5,000 FPV drones purchased for Ukraine’s military in past week
Thanks to joint fundraising by UNITED24, the Come Back Alive charity foundation, and monobank, 5,000 FPV drones have already been purchased for the Ukrainian forces. Another 5,000 drones will arrive shortly.
Russians trying to besiege Ukraine’s Kupiansk - Commander Syrskyi
Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi arrived at the advanced positions of the Lyman operational-tactical group of troops.
SBU operatives destroy almost 60 units of Russian military equipment in three weeks
The Security Service’s Special Operations Center A says its soldiers destroyed 57 units of Russian military hardware in the past three weeks.
Ukraine hits Russian tugboat Professor Nikolay Muru, Navy confirms
Besides hitting a Russian patrol ship Pavel Derzhavin, Ukraine also successfully targeted the Russian rescue tug Professor Nikolay Mura.
Commander Naiev shows training of Ukrainian military
Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev has shown the training of Ukrainian servicemen.
Russia’s Su-25 jet, Solntsepyok system destroyed in Tavria direction
Near the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka, Russian troops are suffering huge personnel losses and using military equipment less often due to its shortages.
Ukrainian forces eliminate 315 invaders in Bakhmut, Lyman-Kupiansk sectors in past day
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue the offensive operation in the Bakhmut direction, while Russian occupiers are launching unsuccessful attacks in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction.
Several explosions rock Russia’s Sochi
On the morning of October 14, 2023, several explosions were heard in Russia’s resort city of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai.
Sumy region’s community comes under enemy mortar fire
On the night of October 14, 2023, Russian invaders attacked the Sumy region’s Krasnopillia community with mortars.
Russians launch 150 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region, woman injured
On October 13, 2023, Russian troops attacked 22 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region 150 times. A civilian woman was injured.
Some 22 civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Twenty-two civilians have been injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
One killed, five wounded in 117 Russian strikes on Kherson region
The Russian army launched 117 shelling attacks on the Kherson region on Friday, October 13, killing one person and wounding five others.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine rises to over 286,890
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 286,890 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and October 14, 2023, including 970 in the past 24 hours.
War update: Ukrainian aircraft launch 12 strikes on enemy positions
About 100 combat clashes took place on the battlefield in Ukraine in the past 24 hours. In total, the enemy launched 3 missile strikes, 59 air strikes and 54 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas.
Conflict in Middle East should not affect support for Ukraine - Rutte
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said that attention to the events in the Middle East should not affect the provision of aid to Ukraine, and the world must continue to oppose both wars.
Ukrainian pilots to start F-16 training in U.S. next week - Politico
Ukrainian pilots will begin the first practical part of the F-16 training program in the United States next week.
Israel war will not undermine NATO's resolve to continue supporting Ukraine - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that Israel's war with Hamas militants will not prevent the military alliance from continuing to support Ukraine.
Ukraine attracts about EUR 500M from international partners for demining – PM Shmyhal
About EUR 500 million of contributions from international partners have been raised for mine clearance in Ukraine.
Russians cut off supplies in Zaporizhzhia direction - guerrillas blow up railroad tracks
In the temporarily occupied Melitopol, in the morning, guerrillas blew up a train of the Russian invaders.
13 October 2023
Ukrainian forces destroy four Russian tanks, Ural truck in Bakhmut sector
In the Bakhmut direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed four Russian tanks and one Ural off-road vehicle.
Zelensky, Rutte visit Odesa’s Transfiguration Cathedral damaged by Russian missile
In Odesa, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte visited the Transfiguration Cathedral, which was struck by a Russian missile last summer.
Injury toll in Russian missile attack on Donetsk region’s Pokrovsk rises to 24
The number of those injured in Russia’s missile attack on the Donetsk region’s town of Pokrovsk has increased to 24.
PM Shmyhal holds alignment meeting with Defense Ministry’s top officials
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expects that a new team of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry will closely cooperate with other agencies in terms of the projects that have already been launched.
Defense Forces repel more than 25 Russian attacks in Avdiyivka direction
In Avdiyivka direction, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 10 enemy attacks in the area of Avdiyivka settlement and more than 15 attacks near other settlements.
Enemy attacks Nikopol district with artillery, drone
During the day, the enemy attacked Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region. Houses and a utility company were damaged.