Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system of the Russian occupiers. The complex, worth $40-50 million, was located at a distance of about 60 km from the front line.

Law enforcement officers have completed an investigation against a Lviv businessman and his accomplices for supplying low-quality military clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 1 billion, and the suspects were chosen a measure of restraint in the form of detention.

The General Staff called for compliance with information security rules during mass events. It is recommended to avoid preliminary publications with precise details and not to disseminate information about the place and time until the event is over.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a pilot project to increase the duration of basic military training to 1. 5 months. A decision on the new model will be made in December after analyzing the results.

40 North Korean soldiers have been moved to the Lga district of the Kursk region. Earlier, 18 of them tried to escape but were detained by Russians.

The Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC has appointed Oleh Hulyak as CEO. He has a military background and previously served as the Commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The drone was destroyed by a Strela-10 surface-to-air missile system.

China is interested in expanding the interaction between the DPRK and Russian troops to assess the adaptation of Asian troops to the European battlefield. 12 thousand North Korean troops are expected to arrive in Russia.

Occupants are shelling Kryvyi Rih mainly with ballistic missiles from Crimea. After the enemy retreated beyond the Dnipro River, shelling with artillery and MLRS stopped, said the head of the Kryvyi Rih Regional Military Administration.

Ivan Tymochko, head of the Armed Forces Reservists Council, suggests that North Korean soldiers will be sent to Kursk region first. This will give them time to adapt and allow Russia to maneuver politically.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the situation in Sumy and Kursk regions is under control of Ukrainian troops. Despite the enemy's attempts to seize the initiative, the Armed Forces are effectively performing combat missions.

There were 138 combat engagements at the front, including 50 in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in different directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas, but failed in many attempts.

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.