U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is evidence of the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He added that it is not yet known what role they will play there.
South Korean lawmakers said that the DPRK has sent 3,000 troops to Russia to support the war against Ukraine. According to them, 10,000 North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by December.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to the DPRK in exchange for military personnel and shells. According to him, by the end of October, 2,600 North Korean troops will arrive to fight in the Kursk region.
The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that the first North Korean troops could appear in the Kursk area tomorrow. They will help defend the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but their number and equipment are still unknown.
President Zelenskyy denied plans to dismiss Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov and Defense Minister Umerov. He denied rumors circulating in the media and social media about changes in the military leadership.
The arrival of DPRK military personnel at a russian military base in primorsky krai has been recorded. Presumably, this is military unit 44980 of the 127th motorized rifle division in the village of sergeevka.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with Pentagon Chief Austin. They discussed the situation on the frontline, the implementation of the Victory Plan, and attracting American investment in Ukraine's defense industry.
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 body of Dmitry Golenkov, chief of staff of a Russian aviation squadron, was found in the Bryansk region. He was involved in missile attacks on a shopping center in Kremenchuk and a residential building in Dnipro.
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.
A car carrying Russian Major Dmitry Pervukha exploded in the center of occupied Luhansk.
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.
Russia is training about 11,000 North Korean soldiers to participate in the war against Ukraine at four training grounds. The training takes place in Khabarovsk, Usuriysk, Blagoveshchensk and Vladivostok.
Kirill Budanov said that 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are being trained in eastern Russia for the war in Ukraine. The first detachment of 2,600 soldiers will deploy to the Kursk region on November 1.
For the first time, CNN journalists demonstrated how the GRU launches long-range “Rage” drones across the territory of Russia. The GUR unit was preparing to launch more than 100 drones at a distance of 600+ km to attack an ammunition depot.
A street action was held in St. Petersburg, addressed to employees of the Russian military-industrial complex. They were reminded of their responsibility for the war against Ukraine and urged to send important information to the GUR.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the situation at the front and Russia's assistance in the war. They also reviewed investments of partners in the Ukrainian defense industry and contracting for the army.
A Tu-134 aircraft of the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment burned down at the Russian military airfield “Orenburg-2”. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reminds that every crime against the Ukrainian people will be duly punished.
The General Staff has confirmed the damage to a fuel and lubricants warehouse in occupied Rovenky, Luhansk region. A fire was reported at the facility, which supplied oil products to the Russian army.
The “Vidmak” strike and reconnaissance group of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine jointly with the State Border Guard Service and the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful operation in the village of Tiotkino. FPV drones destroyed enemy communications equipment, vehicles and a building with personnel.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports that Russia is increasing military payments and intensifying propaganda to replace losses in Ukraine. Moscow is trying to avoid general mobilization by the end of 2024 for fear of social tension.
DIU specialists carried out a cyber attack on the infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal University of the Russian Federation. They attacked 11 websites, 7000+ computers, 135 servers, and destroyed 150+ TB of data.
Ukrainian defense forces attacked a military airfield in Adygea, Russia. An ammunition depot was hit, a fire was reported and the nearby village was evacuated. Su-34 and Su-27 aircraft were based at the airfield.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted the fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon. 28 Ukrainians and 40 citizens of other countries were successfully evacuated due to the tense situation in the region.
The fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon: 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners from 7 countries were rescued. A total of 302 people have been evacuated since the start of the operation, including 217 Ukrainians and 85 foreigners.
DIU Chief Kirill Budanov personally led the operation to liberate the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant at a key stage. The operation was complex, multi-stage and involved various units and types of weapons.
The President of Ukraine said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain the necessary pressure on Russia in the Kursk region, where fighting has been going on for three months. Zelenskyy also heard reports on processes in the enemy's system and cooperation with partners.
Russian troops attempt to attack gas production towers near Zmeinyi Island. Ukrainian defenders manage to keep control of the towers and the island by striking at the enemy.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov received an award from the Prime Minister for the contribution of military intelligence in the fight against Russian invaders. Budanov emphasized the importance of the work of each intelligence officer in countering the aggressor.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov presented Czech volunteer Jan Veverka with a medal “For Assistance to the Military Intelligence of Ukraine, Second Class”. Veverka actively supports Ukraine by organizing fundraisers for the Defense Forces.