A new wave of filtration measures has begun in Crimea under the guise of the “Bars-Crimea” military exercises. The occupiers are tightening control over civilians planning to leave the occupied territories of Kherson region.
A 42-year-old Russian military intelligence agent who transmitted the coordinates of Ukrainian troops was detained in Kharkiv. The offender recorded the location of the Defense Forces and sent the data to a Russian curator.
The enemy attacks Ukrainian positions with missile and air strikes. Ukrainian defenders hold back the onslaught, inflicting maximum losses on the enemy in all frontlines.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized the use of a domestically produced pulse metal detector Khortych-1 in the defense forces. The device weighs just over 1 kg, detects explosive devices at a depth of over 0.5 m and operates for up to 6 hours on battery power.
The SBU served suspicion notices to three collaborators from Luhansk region for transporting FPV drones from Russia under the guise of humanitarian aid. They also organized the manufacture of explosive devices for the drones.
The police detained a 46-year-old man who posed as a lieutenant colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and extorted money from the families of the fallen soldiers. The offender received about 20% of the state payments to the families.
On November 9, the Palace of Sports will host a concert by KOZAK SYSTEM under the slogan “Together to Victory”. The event emphasizes the importance of unity between the home front and the rear, as well as support for Ukrainian defenders.
Two girls aged 15 and 16 set fire to a car for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the instructions of a “curator” who promised a reward. They face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces during a special period.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase new lighter sleeping bags with a water-repellent cover for the Armed Forces. They consist of three parts and are comfortable to use in any weather and temperature.
The draft law on basic social assistance will make it easier to receive payments through Diia. The Deputy Minister of Social Policy said that the document will soon be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.
The Verkhovna Rada approved an increase in spending for the Defense Forces by UAH 495. 3 billion. The Ministry of Finance expects support for the amendments to the Tax Code.
An AFU serviceman recruited by the FSB was detained in Donetsk region. He was collecting the coordinates of the Ukrainian army's combat positions near Pokrovsk in exchange for a promised reward of 1 million rubles.
Over the last day, 194 combat engagements took place, 100 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 72 air strikes and fired 4,800 times, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
On the night of September 18, the Ukrainian Navy destroyed two enemy SHAHED-136 kamikaze drones in the south of the country. The drones were shot down during an air attack by the Russian occupiers.
Occupants are trying to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in Donetsk region. Active fighting is taking place in the areas of Andriivka, Kalynivka and Ivanivske, the enemy is using artillery, mortars and FPV drones.
A new explosion occurs at an oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia attacked by Ukrainian drones. The fire has been going on for two days, 18 firefighters have been injured, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Germany has handed over a new batch of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine. The transfer includes the IRIS-T air defense system, drones, ammunition, armored vehicles and small arms.
The total expenditures of the state budget of Ukraine in January-July 2024 amounted to UAH 1. 8 trillion, which is 10.3% more than last year. Most of the funds were allocated for wages, social security and support for the Armed Forces.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk sector and the defense of Toretsk. The Ukrainian military is also achieving new results in the Kursk region and replenishing the exchange fund.
The President of Ukraine discussed the situation in Donetsk region and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zelenskyy also heard a report on Ukraine's missile program.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the delivery of the Swedish armored personnel carrier PbV 302. The vehicle has powerful weapons, reinforced armor and is capable of overcoming difficult off-road and water obstacles.
ATO soldiers denied NABU's accusations against former Minister Solsky. They claim that they received land plots without conditions and are free to dispose of them.
Six Tu-95MS bombers were spotted flying from the Olenya airfield to the southeast. The Air Force calls for not ignoring air raid warnings in case of a missile threat.
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to adopt a bill on granting Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces and other security agencies. The draft law also provides for a simplified procedure for their family members.
Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavlyuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Army, reported on the successful completion of tasks in the Kursk sector and the replenishment of the exchange fund for the return of Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. Meanwhile, ISW confirms further advancement of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, and Russian “military commanders” claim to have allegedly destroyed the third bridge over the Seim River in the Kursk region.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 79 air strikes and over 4,600 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
Russian occupants launched 11 Shahed attack UAVs in Ukraine. All the drones were shot down by air defense forces in different regions of the country, including Mykolaiv, Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The Washington Post reported on the visit of its journalists to Suzha, accompanied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The journalists interviewed at least a dozen local residents and documented the extent of Ukrainian control.
The Azov Brigade has presented the Lyut 2. 0 combat platform for reconnaissance and fire support. The robot has a machine gun, 20 km of range, 3 days of autonomous operation and class 4 protection.