On Nov. 2, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen dictator, claimed that he had revoked his order to his soldiers not to capture Ukrainians.
After the first drone attack against Russia’s North Caucasus Republic that targeted the Russian Special Forces University (Vladimir Putin) in the Chechen City of Gudermes, Kadyrov announced he had ordered all his commanders fighting Ukraine to “not take prisoners” and instead kill any surrendering Ukrainian soldiers.
In a recent Telegram message, Kadyrov claimed to have received “more than 2000 letters from Ukrainians”, asking him to cancel his order. He did not offer any proof to support his claims.
Kadyrov claimed earlier that there were casualties in the captives following a drone attack on Chechnya. Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed by the drone strike at the military university.
Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attack and declined to comment on Kadyrov’s claims.
A Ukrainian intelligence source told The Kyiv Independent, on October 29, that the drone strike may have been launched from the neighboring republics Dagestan or Ingushetia. It could also be connected to a feud involving Kadyrov and officials in the two regions.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of 2022, Ukraine has documented more than 100 cases where Russia executed Ukrainian POWs summarily. Dmytro Lubinets, the Ombudsman, clarified that it is likely that the number of executions is much higher than 100 since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
Kadyrov stated that after the first drone attack against Russia’s North Caucasus Republic, which targeted the Russian Special Forces University (Vladimir Putin) in the Chechen City of Gudermes, on October 29, he had ordered all his commanders fighting Ukraine to “not take prisoners and destroy” Ukrainian soldier as a retribution.
Radek Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, said that Kyiv can buy weapons on credit from Polish factories. He added that the loan could be repaid after the country‘s rebuilding.
Herman Smetanin, Minister of Strategic Industries, said: “This cooperation will strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry and protect critical infrastructure from enemy drones.”
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces shot down 39 of the 71 Shahed drones and unidentified drones that Russia launched overnight. The Air Force added that 21 drones were “lost” and five more flew towards Russia.
Kyiv City military administration said that all drones that were threatening the city had been neutralized, without specifying how many drones were shot down.
“Active hostilities which continue in certain regions require constant renewal of resources of Ukrainian units,” Commander in Chief Oleksandr Sryskyi said.
According to Ukraine’s intelligence services, North Korean soldiers were equipped with 60-mm mortars and AK-12 rifles. They also received machine guns, sniper weapons, Feniks guided anti-tank missiles, as well as hand-held antitank grenade launches.
This includes 1,270 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
Two S-400 missiles struck a police station in the early hours of Nov. 1, killing Andrii Matvienko. According to the Interior Ministry, 36 police officers, 9 civilians and 1 rescuer were injured.
Robert Shonov, an ex-employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok was arrested in 2023 on charges of passing information to the U.S. about Russia’s war against Ukraine. He was sentenced on Nov. 1 to four years, 10 months and ten days in prison.
Two U.S.-based pollsters, hired by Georgian opposition groups, have questioned the official results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, which declared Georgian Dream the winner.
“This is a key step towards the full launch 5G in Ukraine which we plan to finish by 2030,” Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Federorov said on November 1.
Zelensky stated that if Ukraine were granted permission to use long-range Western weapons on Russian soil, it could target “every camp” where North Korean troops gather in Russia.
SPP, the state-run gas company in Slovakia, said: “We regularly discuss this topic with our partners. However, the information that a gas supply agreement will be signed with SPP’s participation is not true.”
“And we assure you that we will stand firmly alongside our Russian comrades until the day of victory,” said North Korean Foreign Minister Choe son Hui during her talks with Sergey Lavrov, her Russian counterpart.
Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, said that this “cannot help but surprise” given the Turkish leadership’s statements about their willingness to mediate Ukraine and Russia.
The recent military assistance was provided under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which removes weapons from U.S. stockpiles.
The Kyiv Independent has joined a unit called the Witches of Bucha. They are named after a suburb of Kyiv Oblast, where they are located. All of these women are volunteers and combine their combat duties with civilian life.
Bloomberg reported that Russia has captured 1,146 sq km (442 sq miles) of Ukraine since Aug. 6. This is about a quarter larger than the first seven months this year.
Estonian intelligence stated that North Korean soldiers are trained to fight in mountainous terrain and are therefore unfamiliar with the climate and geography of Ukraine.
The Main Inspectorate of Defense Ministry audits ministry activities, including monitoring quality of military training, staffing and oversight of military aviation safety. It also conducts technical investigations.
“At this time, they don’t have an advantage in the towns.” The contact line has stabilized,” Anastasia Bobovnikova said, a spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group Luhansk.
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