In Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.
Military Personnel
Russia sends 50,000 soldiers to Kursk Oblast. The redeployment by Russia of troops to the Kursk Oblast has weakened Russian forces elsewhere, especially in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions.
Frontline report: Russian offensive in Nevske backfires after Ukraine counters. Geographical constraints mean that the lowland position of Nevske is not suitable for massing troops, forcing Russia’s focus to be on highlands near Torske.
Ukraine destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Kharkiv Oblast. According to a General Staff Report, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 and inflicted major losses on Russian troops heading in the Kharkiv directions.
The approximate loss of military equipment and weapons of the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the invasion until the present date is 11 OCT 2024.
* Personnel: 666340 (+1140)
* Tanks: 8953 (+8)
* APV: 17800 (+35)
* Artillery systems : 19322 (+59).
* MLRS: 1229 (+4)
* Anti-aircraft systems: 976
* Aircraft: 369
* Helicopters: 329 (+1)
* UAV: 16837 (+70)
* Cruise missiles: 2619
* Warships/boats: 28
* Submarines: 1
* Vehicles and fuel tank: 26398 (+84).
Intelligence and technology
Ukraine’s HUR launches a cyber attack against a Russian university that trains drone operators. A cyber attack by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence crippled the North Caucasus Federal University’s network and deleted crucial data.
Media reports that France will transfer up to 20 Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine by 2025. The aircraft will be upgraded from air-policing capabilities to multi-role fighting capabilities.
Germany has committed to provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth EUR 1.4 billion by the end of the year. The package, which is supported by Belgium and Denmark, includes air defense systems and armored vehicles.
Satellite imagery supports Ukrainian claims that a successful strike on a Russian drone facility was carried out. The satellite imagery shows damage to warehouses and burn marks on the ground.
Lithuania will send its locally produced combat drones (Ukraine) by the end of the year. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced the delivery of almost 5,000 combat drones in Ukraine, marking an important step in the defense collaboration between both countries.
International
EU proposes voluntary contribution to bypass Hungary’s right to veto Ukraine aid. Budapest has blocked EUR6.6 billion of military assistance to Ukraine since May 2023.
Zelenskyy asks Pope for help in releasing Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia. The President is said to have presented his “victory plans” and invited Vatican involvement in a POW Conference.
NATO defense ministers will begin discussions on a new Russia strategy. Politico reports that NATO is preparing a reshaping of its strategy towards Russia. This is due to the outdated nature of previous agreements.
Mahuchikh, the Ukrainian Olympic champion, demands that Russian athletes be excluded from international competitions. Yaroslava Mahuchikh urged Europe, in her speech at the 18th Council of Europe Sports Ministers Conference to ban Russian athletes for international competitions. She drew attention to the tragic loss of 487 Ukrainian athletes, coaches and sports facilities in the war.
Humanitarian and Social Impact
Human rights organizations and Ukrainian media leaders demand an investigation into the death of journalist Viktoria Rosechchyna. Ukrainian media leaders have asked international institutions to investigate the tragic death Viktoria Rosechchyna and ensure the safety of journalists held in captivity.
Ukraine demands accountability for the death of journalist Viktoria Roschchyna in Russian captivity. The Ukrainian authorities are trying to return the body Viktoria Rosahchyna’s, who died while in Russian captivity.
EU condemns death in captivity of Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna. EU officials have called on swift justice following the confirmed death Viktoriya Rosahchyna – a Ukrainian journalist who was illegally held by Russia. Security Service of Ukraine is investigating her death, which was reported during a transfer from Russian detention centres, as a war crimes.
Russia kills five in a night ballistic missile attack on Odesa. Ukrainian air defenses also worked hard to repel a barrage from Russian drones that targeted Kyiv, the capital’s 5th aerial attack in a month.
Political and legal developments
Zelenskyy says that Ukraine’s victory strategy must create conditions in which Russia cannot continue the war. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian president, outlined the main objective of Ukraine’s war-ending strategy during a press conference held with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Mello.
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