Newsletter 09/10/2024
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Consequences of the night attack of "Shakheds" in Odesa Region
The glazing and facade of the nine-story building were damaged. Five people were injured, three of them were hospitalized in a moderate condition.
Zelensky, Plenković sign agreement on long-term support, cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic held talks and signed an agreement on long-term support and cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine’s military confirms drone strike on Russia’s ammo depot in Briansk region
The USF noted that the 67th arsenal of the Russian army’s missile and artillery department is used to store and modernize artillery and missile weapons, including those supplied from Iran.
Pope Francis to meet Ukraine’s President
Pope Francis will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday morning, October 11, in the Vatican.
UDCG meeting at Ramstein postponed – German government
The Ramstein-format meeting, along with the planned gathering of leaders from the UK, USA, France, and Germany set for October 12, will not take place.
Satellite captures aftermath of AFU strike on oil terminal in Feodosia
Satellite images have emerged showing the aftermath of the strike by the Defense Forces on the morning of October 7 on the oil terminal in Feodosia, the largest in Crimea.
War
Russians torture resident of Kakhovka to death
In the city of Kakhovka, Kherson region, Russian invaders tortured to death a 45-year-old local resident, Volodymyr Zakabluk.
According to the man's friends and acquaintances, the Russians detained Zakabluk Volodymyr, born in 1979, in Kakhovka, Kherson region, and severely tortured him. The man died from his injuries. It happened in early October 2024.
The heavy unmanned aerial vehicle "Vampire" of the border guards of the Kramatorsk detachment at night brought "warmth" to the landing of the occupiers
Russians attack Kharkiv with guided bombs
Dynamic fighting continues in Toretsk, situation changes every hour - military
Russian troops hit car with drone in Kozachia Lopan - woman wounded
Industrial facility damaged in Russian ballistic missile attack on Poltava region
Over 40,000 Russians contact ‘I Want to Live’ project over two years
Ukraine manages to return seven more children from occupation
Accurate work of the fighters of the Spartan brigade in the Kharkiv direction
Russians concentrating assault groups near Robotyne, Pryiutne in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian forces are concentrating the assault groups personnel at the front positions near the settlements of Robotyne and Pryiutne in Zaporizhzhia region; however, the Ukrainian intelligence has not yet spotted the formation of offensive groupings.
Air forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine show the demining process after shooting down enemy cruise missiles
Defense
Ukraine, Croatia to strengthen defense cooperation – Presidential Office
A new agreement signed between Ukraine and Croatia establishes a long-term cooperation framework that includes defense industry collaboration, joint defense production initiatives, and localization of projects within Ukraine.
This was announced on the website of the President of Ukraine.
"With this agreement, Croatia reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine until victory in the war. Among other things, the agreement covers cooperation between defense industries, identifying prospects for joint defense production, and the localization of projects in Ukraine. The countries will also explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the areas of digital resilience, cybersecurity, and intelligence sharing," the statement reads.
Croatia preparing another security aid package for Ukraine - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Croatia is preparing another security assistance package for Ukraine, adding that weapons included in this package will add protection not only to Ukraine but also to stability in the region.
Guardsmen train to shoot down "shaheds" with the help of the latest technologies
Germany to implement 50 defense aid projects for Ukraine before year-end
"The Bundestag has just approved another EUR 400 million for us, just for 2024. This will enable us to implement a total of 50 projects for a total of EUR 1.4 billion this year," said the Special Staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense, Major General Christian Freuding.
Politics
Sybiha, Grlic-Radman discuss support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlic-Radman have discussed the strengthening of support for Ukraine in resisting Russian aggression and the expansion of Zagreb's participation in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
ICC spokesman: judges yet to publish results of probe into Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin
The only thing that is known at this time is that a court proceeding regarding ICC’s cooperation with Mongolia is in progress, and that its results are yet to be made public, the spokesman explained.
It is worth noting that Mongolia recognizes the jurisdiction of the ICC, which in March 2023 issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin's arrest in the case of Ukrainian children’s abduction. As a state party to the Rome Statute, Mongolia was obliged to arrest Putin once he arrived in the country’s capital for talks with the country’s leadership.
Society
Poll: 81% of Ukrainians believe Ukraine can prevail in war with proper support from allies
In September 2022, 80% of Ukrainians considered the successes of the Ukrainian Army as a joint achievement of Ukraine and the West. In the same survey, 73% expressed confidence that the West wants Ukraine to end the war on terms acceptable to Kyiv. In February 2023, 81% of Ukrainians believed that cooperation between Ukraine and the West to repel Russian aggression is a "win-win" situation, where both Ukraine and the West would benefit.
Currently, the absolute majority of Ukrainians, 81%, believe Ukraine is capable of achieving success on the battlefield given the West continues to provide adequate support. There are 14% believing Russia is way too strong a power (in December 2023 it was 7%). Another 6% of respondents could not make up their mind on the issue.