Mobilization
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced the autumn conscription of about 120,000 people. Deployment to military units will begin on October 10.
A mobilized employee retains their position and workplace throughout their service. Dismissal is possible only in cases specified by law.
October 1 brings together the Feast of the Intercession, Defenders of Ukraine Day, and Cossacks’ Day. The date symbolically unites faith, Cossack heritage, and remembrance.
In 2022, Ukrainian troops liberated Lyman after four months of occupation. The city was first liberated from the invaders in June 2014.
Taras Stetskiv accused Poroshenko of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin through Medvedchuk. In his opinion, a firm rebuff would have stopped the aggression in Crimea.
The machine gunner passed his female interlocutor the coordinates of units and equipment in the Kramatorsk direction. He was taken into custody.
Since the beginning of September 29, Russian forces have carried out 189 attacks, conducted 46 airstrikes, and launched 5,763 kamikaze drones. The largest number of assaults was repelled in the Kostiantynivka direction.
Russia has launched a covert mobilization, Robert “Madyar” said. By the end of 2026, Moscow may recruit up to 300,000 additional troops.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia is increasing recruitment and plans to involve foreigners. More than 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian Federation, and another 10,000 are being prepared.
Putin increased the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 2. 44 million people, including 1.55 million military personnel. This is the fourth such decision in a year.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 1,690 Russian troops, one aircraft, 8 tanks, and 57 artillery systems. Russia's total losses have exceeded 1.52 million troops.
The Yemeni government announced a general mobilization and an amnesty for Houthi fighters. The rebels have tightened their control near the strategic strait.
russia is spreading calls for protests, the cancellation of mobilization and elections. The Center for Countering Disinformation says that the campaign’s goal is to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its defense capabilities.
Officials from Zakarpattia and Bukovyna inflated mobilization figures with fictitious entries in "Oberih. " Three were notified of suspicion.
Emmanuel Macron said that Russia could mobilize around 300,000 men after the elections.
School students across Germany will hold around 100 protests against compulsory military service. They will strike until the issue is removed from the\r\nagenda.
In Rivne, military recruitment office employees blocked traffic, smashed a car window, used gas, and beat a 40-year-old man. Three were detained.
A survey showed Ukrainians’ critical attitude toward Mykhailo Fedorov’s exemption from mobilization and his decisions. 82.3% consider them harmful to Ukraine.
The man was a Ukrainian citizen and was wanted among persons liable for military service. The border guards handed him over to the National Police for verification.
Three boys and two girls aged 10 to 17 were returned to the territory of Ukraine under government control. The children are undergoing reintegration.
Terekhov identified cases of corruption among employees of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers as one of the problems negatively affecting society's attitude toward the mobilization process.
Russia is reportedly expanding the Alabuga-Volokno plant to produce 500 tonnes of carbon fiber per year. This could add 28,000 drones.
russia may have reduced ballistic missile launches, stockpiling them for winter strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine lacks missiles for Patriot.
This concerns the 31st military aid package worth $275 million. The funds will be directed toward strengthening air defense in the autumn and winter.
Peskov stated that Russia does not plan to mobilize 300,000 people by the end of 2026. Since June 1, this is already the authorities’ 18th denial.
Russia plans to legalize at least 27 Yemeni citizens and then recruit them for the war against Ukraine. Some of them were born in 2006–2007.
Russia launched two Tsirkon missiles and 174 drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 141 targets, but hits were recorded at 15 locations.
Estonian intelligence reported more than 10,000 Russian casualties in a week. Ukrainian strikes have reduced Russia’s oil-refining capacity by 30%.
Fears of a new mobilization are growing in Russia after the State Duma elections. The Kremlin has expanded the digital conscription system and restricted escape.
Part of the funding for the fourth quarter was used earlier, said Member of Parliament Mykhailo Tsymbaliuk. The Cabinet of Ministers must urgently amend the state budget.