Kherson region comes under enemy fire 78 times, two injured
On October 4, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 78 times, having fired 445 projectiles.
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05 October 2023
At night and in morning, Russians shell border of Sumy region five times
At night and in the morning on Thursday, October 5, the Russian army fired five times at the border of the Sumy region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 280,470
Russia has already lost about 280,470 troops in Ukraine (+580 over the past day).
War update: 57 combat clashes reported along front line in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s forces remain on the defensive in the east and south of Ukraine, while pursuing their offensive operations in the Melitopol direction and offensive actions on the Bakhmut axis.
Ukraine intercepts 24 of 29 drones launched by Russia overnight Thursday
The Russian invaders launched Iranian-made Shahed one-way attack drones at Ukraine from the southern direction (Cape Chauda in temporarily occupied Crimea) in the early hours of Thursday, October 5.
Blasts heard in two Ukrainian cities overnight Thursday
Amid an air raid alert, explosions were heard in Myrhorod (Poltava region) and Kropyvnytskyi.
In Crimea, water supplies in reservoirs decrease
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, water supplies in reservoirs have decreased. Russian hydrologists report that this happened due to the alleged lack of precipitation on the peninsula.
Partisans discover secret depot of invaders in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, partisans discovered a secret depot of the invaders at an abandoned vegetable warehouse near Simferopol.
NATO calls on allies to increase ammunition production for Ukraine
Allies should increase the production of weapons, because Ukraine uses ammunition faster than the Western countries can supply them.
04 October 2023
President: Ukrainians are doing everything to make this the last war in Europe and world
Ukrainians are doing everything possible to make the current war the last in Europe and the world, continuing step by step to push the Russian army out of our land.
Zelensky: Any pause in provision of military aid to Ukraine means help to aggressor
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that Ukraine will be able to retain support from the United States and Europe as any pauses and delays in military aid could play into the aggressor's hand.
Canadian military trains Ukrainian defenders in tactical urban warfare
The Canadian Armed Forces showed how Canadian infanteers teach Ukrainian defenders tactical urban warfare.
Biden on ATACMS for Ukraine: We worked out everything asked for
U.S. President Joe Biden stated that everything requested by President Zelensky regarding the transfer of ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine had been worked out.
Russian troops shell Nikopol, injuring woman
Russian troops shelled Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and a kamikaze drone. One local woman received shrapnel injuries.
Ukraine starts working on production of howitzers with British company
Ukraine starts working on the production of howitzers with a British company, cooperation with a German company has already been launched, and a Turkish company has already started building a factory.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel Russian attacks in six sectors
Ukraine's defense forces have repelled attacks by Russian troops in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Avdiivka, Marinka, Shakhtarske and Zaporizhzhia sectors, as 45 combat clashes took place on the front lines throughout the day.
U.S. sends more than a million rounds seized from Iran to Ukraine
The United States has transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces more than a million seized rounds for Soviet types of small arms in order to strengthen the Ukrainian military on the front line.
U.S. to transfer weapons seized from Iran to Ukraine - CNN
The United States will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, in a move that could help to alleviate some of the critical shortages facing the Ukrainian military as it awaits more money and equipment from the U.S. and its allies.
Melitopol direction: Russians send paratroopers to assault but suffer losses
In the Melitopol direction, Russian troops are sending paratroopers to assault operations but suffering losses. In the Tavria direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces advanced 100-600 meters.
Special forces inflict significant losses on Russians during landing operation in Crimea – Yusov
The special operations forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry have made a landing on the western coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea and inflicted significant losses on Russian paratroopers.
Russians shell village in Kherson region, civilian injured
Russian troops shelled Sadove in the Kherson region, with one casualty reported.
Head of State listens to security reports, speaks with intel chief
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has convened a conference call dedicated to military needs and listened to intelligence and security reports. Separately, the Head of State spoke with the chief of the Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov.
Over 20 Russian invaders surrender in Tavria direction in past three days
Over 20 Russian soldiers have recently surrendered in the Tavria direction.
Expert: It more profitable for Iran to balance, but circumstances push it towards Russia
Ihor Semyvolos, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, believes that Iran will cooperate more closely with Russia in the military sphere, as it can get quick money from Russia, which is necessary for the regime's survival.
Aviation can provide effective protection of port infrastructure – Navy spox
Aviation can provide effective protection of Ukraine’s port infrastructure.
Defense Intelligence special forces land in Crimea, attack Russians
Special agents of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine landed on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula and inflicted fire damage on the Russian occupiers.
Russian officers evacuate their families from Tokmak - Fedorov
Russian officers are evacuating their families from the temporarily seized Tokmak in the Zaporizhzhia region, taking out educational institutions.
National Guard destroys Russian Murom surveillance system
Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian observation post equipped with a Murom long-range video and thermal surveillance system.
Russia has up to five missile carriers in Black Sea and two in Sea of Azov
Russia has up to five missile carriers in the Black Sea and two in the Sea of Azov.
SBU drones hit Russian S-400 Triumf system near Belgorod – source
At night, drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hit S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile system near the Russian city of Belgorod.