Donetsk
There were 80 combat engagements in various frontline areas. Ukrainian defenders are repelling the occupants' attacks in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and other areas.
An agent of the “ATESH” movement from among the Russian military conducted a successful sabotage, destroying an armored reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle (BRV) near Novokaterinovka in Donetsk region.
The Russian military is massively using illegally obtained Starlink terminals to improve coordination of attacks on Ukrainian positions. This has helped the Russian military to narrow the technological gap.
In the occupied territories of Donetsk region, Russians systematically misappropriate student scholarships. In Makiivka, the director of a lyceum embezzled 175,000 rubles intended for student payments.
Over the last day, 153 combat engagements were registered. In the Pokrovsk sector, 27 clashes took place, and Ukrainian troops repelled 24 attacks. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
According to the ISW, “several thousand” North Korean infantrymen are being trained in Russia. They may be deployed to the front in Ukraine or in the border regions of Russia by the end of 2024.
The Russian army is concentrating its efforts in the Avdiivka-Pokrovsky sector, creating conditions for an offensive. According to British intelligence, the Russians will try to capture Selydove in the coming weeks and are advancing toward the center of Toretsk.
On October 11, Russian troops shelled settlements in 4 districts of Donetsk region. As a result of the attacks, a 74-year-old woman was killed and 6 other people were injured of varying severity.
Russian shelling in Donetsk region resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries. Seventy-one civilian objects were damaged, including 37 residential buildings in different districts of the region.
Oleg Kiper met with the soldiers of the 28th Brigade and workers from Odesa region at the front line. He discussed further cooperation with the head of the Donetsk RMA and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's defenders.
A large ammunition depot of the Russian occupation forces was found on the territory of an abandoned plant in Panteleimonivka. The warehouse is of strategic importance for supplying artillery and tank units in the Toretsk sector.
Over the last day, 2691 attacks were registered in 10 localities of Donetsk region. 26 civilian objects were damaged, including 23 residential buildings, and one person was wounded in Yasna Polyana.
On the night of October 10, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 41 enemy UAVs and continue to counter the attack, there are damages.
The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Law enforcers detained a soldier of the 56th Separate Mechanized Brigade who publicly announced that he was leaving the military unit. The soldier had been hiding from law enforcement for two weeks after allegedly being sent for a medical examination.
The Chief Prosecutor of the ICC has declared the court's jurisdiction to investigate the executions of prisoners of war in Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the Russian occupiers executed 93 Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield.
Over the past day, the occupants fired 13 times at the settlements of Donetsk region. 65 civilian objects, including 22 residential buildings, were damaged, 1 person was killed and 11 were wounded.
In 2024, Russia used more than 1,000 munitions against Ukraine's energy facilities. The loss of energy capacity exceeds 9 GW, which is equivalent to the electricity supply of four EU countries.
After the Russians destroyed the water supply infrastructure in Donetsk region, the authorities are taking steps to normalize the situation. It is planned to drill wells in several cities to provide the population with drinking water.
South Korea's Defense Minister announced the possibility of the DPRK sending regular troops to Ukraine to support Russia.
The General Staff reported 172 combat engagements over the day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the enemy launched 63 attacks. Defense forces continue operations in the Kursk region.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Sloviansk in Donetsk region, one person was killed and six were wounded. Among the injured are a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old girl, both in satisfactory condition.
The President of Ukraine has agreed on a schedule of talks with partners to present the Victory Plan. Zelenskyy proposes to define a vision for ending the war and Ukraine's place in the global security architecture.
Russian troops shelled Sloviansk, wounding five people, including a 2-year-old girl. Six multi-storey buildings, an enterprise, an administrative building and 2 cars were damaged.
The shelling of Bilenke in Donetsk region wounded 4 people, including 1 child. An enterprise and private houses were damaged, and the injured were taken to hospitals.
Ildar Dadin, a prominent Russian opposition activist, was killed in the fighting in the Kharkiv region, fighting on the side of Ukraine. He was the first person convicted of violating the rules of rallies in Russia, and in 2023 he joined the Siberian Battalion.
Russian troops fired 21 times at localities in Donetsk region over the last day. Private houses, multi-storey buildings and infrastructure in several districts were damaged, 2 civilians were killed and 8 were injured.
The President noted the resilience and dedication of the TRO soldiers in defending the state. Zelenskyy thanked for the destruction of the enemy and honored the memory of those who died in the battles for Ukraine.
A spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces said that Russia is preparing for new attacks in southern Ukraine. The enemy is deploying troops and conducting reconnaissance to take control of logistics routes in Zaporizhzhya region.
The presence of the North Korean military in the Donetsk region is due to the poor quality of ammunition from the DPRK. russia is increasingly dependent on the supply of ammunition from North Korea for various types of weapons.