Ruslan Muzychuk, spokesperson for Ukrainska Pravda, told Ukrainska Pravda that the National Guard troops of Ukraine repelled 13 Russian assaults near the town Selydove, Donetsk Oblast, over the course of the day, killing or wounding three companies of soldiers.
Selydove is located 18 km (11 miles), south of Pokrovsk. This has been the focal point of Russia’s offensive over the past few months.
According to the National Guard, Russia is using a significant number of infantry near Selydove. Muzychuk reported that 307 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured over the last day in the area.
“This is actually three different companies,” he said.
Ukrainian forces also destroyed over 10 pieces of Russian gear, including a tank as well as armored vehicles.
“In the last few weeks, the enemy’s electronic warfare equipment has increased significantly, complicating the work of aerial surveillance. “But our UAV operators are finding ways to use drones effectively,” Muzychuk said.
Ukraine has had a difficult time defending its front line throughout 2024, especially in Donetsk Oblast where Russia has consistently focused its offensive potential.
After Ukraine’s withdrawal from Vuhledar at the beginning of October, Russian forces have focused their efforts on the Donetsk Oblast cities of Pokrovsk Toretsk and Kurakhove where outnumbered and under-equipped Ukrainian soldiers are losing ground slowly under Russian pressure.
Ukrainska Pravda reported on October 23 that Ruslan Muzychuk, a spokesperson for the National Guard of Ukraine, said that the troops had repelled 13 Russian attacks near the town Selydove located in the Donetsk Region over the last day.
According to a poll conducted by independent Levada Center from Sept. 10 to 17, 61% of Putin supporters said that they supported peace in Ukraine with mutual concessions.
The planes are reportedly equipped with long-range missiles SCALP/Storm Shadow and French guided bombs AASM.
U.S. Defense secretary Lloyd Austin said that there is evidence of DPRK troops present in Russia.
After arriving at Tbilisi Airport on October 22 to cover the upcoming elections, Ray Baseley, a Czech-British Journalist was denied entry into Georgia without explanation.
Denys Shmyhal, the PM, said that “the funds will be used for important non-military spending.”
According to the SBU the suspects planned to detonate an improvised explosive in a crowded area in Ukraine’s capital in order to cause “the greatest number of civilian deaths” as well as to create panic.
The U.K. seeks partners to co-finance “hundreds” of additional naval drones, as well as surveillance cameras to protect Ukraine’s grain canal.
A source close to the Presidential Office said that the document would address Ukraine’s military and political, as well as economic, and other fields, including certain decisions relating to law enforcement.
Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of military intelligence, claimed that Russia’s support for nuclear capabilities includes technologies for smaller tactical weapons and submarine missile launch systems.
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 57 of 81 Shahed type drones launched overnight. The Air Force reported that 15 drones were destroyed, and nine others are still in the Ukrainian airspace as of publication.
“This is the wrong choice and does not advance peace.” The U.N. will only be damaged by this decision, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Jeffrey Pyatt said that the Biden administration will continue to tighten up the screws on Russia’s LNG imports.
This includes 1,460 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
A U.S. intelligence officer said on October 22 that viral attacks against Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz were linked to Russian disinformation groups.
The Financial Times (FT), reported on October 22 that Turkey had quietly blocked the export to Russia of military goods of U.S. origin following a warning by Washington.
Radoslaw Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, said on October 22 that “Russia is waging an hybrid war.” “It is trying to sabotage Polish territory.”
According to the U.N. Population Fund, Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in Europe, and the number refugees has risen to 6.7 millions. The full-scale invasion 2022 will only exacerbate the already dire decline.
Zelensky, citing military intelligence, said that two brigades from North Korea, each with up to 6,000 soldiers, are currently being trained in Russia. “We expect the world to respond with a firm and concrete response.”
Kyrylo Budanov, the military intelligence chief, said that he was waiting for the first units to arrive tomorrow in the direction of Kursk. He did not specify the number of units.
The leaders discussed Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, the BRICS agenda and bilateral relations. Putin said that Russia hopes to increase its cooperation with China “on all international platforms”.
“I was not going to do that.” I wasn’t going to replace Budanov. Yes, this information was circulated. Zelensky told journalists that there was no question about Umerov.
In accordance with the decree, within three months, working groups are to be formed to verify disability certificates issued by medical examination commissions. If there are any violations, the certificates will be revoked.
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