Armed Forces of Ukraine

The G7 defense ministers reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's integration into NATO. They emphasized the importance of training programs for the Armed Forces and the creation of an army compatible with NATO forces.

Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

The President of Ukraine announced the return of 95 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among those released are Azov fighters, defenders of Mariupol and other regions, and human rights activist Maksym Butkevych.

Four training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have started training under a new program lasting 1. 5 months instead of 1. The project covers almost 500 recruits and is aimed at strengthening training and improving the quality of education for military personnel.

The Land Forces Command warns against spreading false information about mobilization. Criminal cases may be opened against bloggers and media for fakes and manipulations.

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine met with a group of American veteran generals. They discussed the global security situation and possible scenarios of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

In the Black Sea, there is one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles, but without missiles. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have 16 Kalibr missiles.

Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.

There were 195 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy attacked most actively in the Kurakhove (55 attempts) and Pokrovske (34 attacks) sectors, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the offensive.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced a 95-for-95 exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia. The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

After the attack on the oil depot in Feodosia, the price of A95 gasoline in Crimea rose to 67. 19 rubles per liter. Experts note the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes on fuel infrastructure and Russia's inability to mitigate the consequences.

The “Brotherhood” unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine with the support of the 77th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kruhlyakivka, Kupiansk district. The operation lasted from October 7 to 14, and the enemy lost more than an infantry platoon.

In the Bakhmut direction, the occupiers shot a wounded Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman, probably. The incident occurred on September 6, 2024, near the Phenol Plant in the village of New York, and an investigation has been launched.

Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with the leadership to strengthen air defense. Specific steps have been identified to improve the protection of Ukrainian skies, introduce innovations and cover critical infrastructure.

The Reserve+ app has a recruiting service for finding vacancies in the military. The system selects positions based on the user's skills, providing detailed information about brigades and their command.

Journalist Volodymyr Boyko accused Vitaliy Shabunin of obtaining the status of a combatant without actually serving.

Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 501 fallen soldiers from different areas of the war. Most of the bodies were returned from the Avdiivka sector - 382, there are also bodies from Bakhmut, Maryinka and other frontline areas.

Law enforcement officers detained two people who set fire to Ukrainian military vehicles and relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia. The offenders acted on the instructions of Russian special services.

The police detained a 24-year-old member of a criminal group who participated in “meetings” to evade service in the Armed Forces. The gang produced forged documents for the illegal travel of conscripts abroad.

The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discussed the development of the Drone Coalition and the purchase of long-range UAVs. Latvia plans to allocate 0.25% of GDP (120 million euros) to help Ukraine and will host a summit of the coalition early next year.

In Kharkiv region, the SBU detained a 23-year-old russian military intelligence agent who was collecting intelligence on Ukrainian troops. The man faces life in prison for high treason and actions against the constitutional order.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have provided manufacturers with quick access to sites for testing electronic warfare equipment. This will accelerate the development and commissioning of the latest weapons.

Explosions were heard in Khmelnytsky region after an AFU air force warned of UAV movement. An air alert was declared in the region. Drones were spotted in several regions of Ukraine.

Over the last day, 210 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy carried out 62 air strikes and over 4060 attacks, losing 1530 people.

The General Staff reports 191 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy launched 90 attacks.

In the occupied Kherson region, a Russian court sentenced 58-year-old Khalil Kurtamet to 8 years in prison for “participation in the Crimean Tatar battalion”. He was accused of providing hotels for members of the battalion in 2015.

The SBI has completed an investigation into the purchase of low-quality bulletproof vests worth UAH 1. 7 billion. The former Deputy Minister of Defense and other officials face up to 15 years in prison for embezzlement and obstruction of the Armed Forces.

The SBU CI detained three Russian agents who were collecting intelligence on the locations of the Defense Forces and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. The detainees face 12 years to life in prison with confiscation of property.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called for financial support for the Ukrainian defense industry. He noted successes in the production of drones and invited European partners to train Ukraine's strategic reserves.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov presented the Victory Plan in the European Parliament. He called for the development of air defense, the lifting of restrictions on strikes against Russia, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.