According to Oleksii Kulba, the Minister for the Development of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure, Russian forces attacked overnight in Odesa Oblast the Paresa – a civilian cargo vessel flying the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag.
Kuleba reported that the vessel, which was loaded with 6,000 tons (approximately) of Ukrainian corn destined for export, had been damaged at Pivdennyi port.
Kyiv had to establish a new route for exports in the Black Sea after Russia unilaterally ended the Black Sea grain agreement last year. Originally envisioned as a corridor for humanitarian purposes to allow ships to leave the area since the beginning of the war, the route has grown into a full trade route.
The 15 passengers on board included Egyptian and Syrian nationals. No casualties have been reported.
Russian ships regularly attack Ukrainian ships traveling along the route. Since the start of the war, mines are also drifting along the trade routes, posing a threat to maritime transport.
On Sept. 12, a Russian missile hit a cargo vessel carrying Ukrainian wheat through the Black Sea to Egypt. The ship was traveling through the exclusive economic zone of Romania at the time.
Kuleba stated that despite Russian attacks, Ukraine exported over 73 millions metric tons of goods in more than a years’ time to African, Asian, and European countries.
“Ukraine is a guarantee of food, and therefore, social security, for many countries in the world.” “Millions of people are receiving the food they need thanks to the humanitarian initiatives taken by our country,” the minister said.
Mykola Bychok, a Ukrainian-born bishop, will be the youngest member of the College when he is inaugurated and the only cardinal to come from the country.
Around 10:40 am, Russia attacked the city. Two KAB bombs were dropped in the coastal region of the central district of Kherson and two others in the northern part.
The Ukrainian military intelligence agency announced on October 7 that the Russian minesweeper Alexander Obukhov had been rendered inoperable by a sabotage campaign.
Telegram will not be allowed to be installed on devices used by lawmakers and parliament officials.
The 3rd Assault Brigade of Ukraine managed to regain its positions and free a captive group of Ukrainian soldiers during a confrontation with a Russian sabotage team in Kharkiv Oblast.
The unit announced that Colonel Oleksandr OKhrimenko has been appointed as the new commander of 72nd Mechanized Brigade following the transfer of Ivan Vinnik.
In a statement released last week, NATO accused North Korea of “fueling” war in Ukraine through the supply of missiles, shells and drones to Russia.
The announcement follows multiple warnings issued in the morning regarding a Russian threat of guided aerial bombs, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
Alexander Dugin, an ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue, greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin with the salutation “God Save the Tsar” at the occasion of the 72nd birthday on his Telegram channel minutes after midnight on October 7.
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian air defenses destroyed two Kinhzhal rockets launched at Kyiv Oblast as well as 32 attack drones in various regions.
Robert Fico, the Slovak prime minister, visited Ukraine shortly after he said that as long he was prime minister he would block Kyiv from joining NATO.
Viktor Bout became famous in 2005 when a movie called “Lord of War” portrayed his life of selling arms for decades to Middle Eastern clients, South American clients, and African customers before he was imprisoned and arrested in 2008.
After explosions and an air raid alert, missile debris fell on the morning of October 7, according to Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kiev.
According to Russian media, a fire broke out at an oil depot located in Feodosia, a region occupied by Russia. The fire was reportedly caused by a drone strike.
The Russian forces have suffered 1,160 casualties in the last day alone.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brkelmans announced during an unannounced trip to Kyiv, Ukraine on Oct. 6 that the Netherlands would invest 400 million Euros ($440 million) into a joint advanced drone initiative with Ukraine.
The President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Kursk Operation has made one the most significant contributions to Ukraine’s exchange fund. This has helped the release of Ukrainians who were in captivity.
Ksenia Larina, a former journalist for the Echo of Moscow, reported that Ildar Dadin was killed in Kharkiv during armed conflict.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brckelmans visited Kharkiv on 6 October.
In a report from the German media outlet Welt, NATO was advised to significantly boost its defense capabilities.
The Ukrainian national futsal team won a decisive match with a score 7:1.
The intelligence agency reported that a drone worth “several hundreds of dollars” was used to destroy a $10 million automated air defence system.
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