Russian soldiers took 4,000 Ukrainians hostage in the south
The mayor of occupied Melitopol Ivan Fedorov said on October 15, 2022, that those who want to leave the Russian occupation waited for weeks in cars in inhumane conditions. Only some Ukrainians are allowed to leave. Source: The mayor of occupied Melitopol Ivan Fedorov Russian troops are holding 4,000 people hostage who want to leave for...
Ukraine and 7 countries have joined the 8th package of EU sanctions against Russia
EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted on October 13, 2022, that North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, as well as Ukraine joined the October decision of the EU Council to introduce another package of sanctions against Russia. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “The...
Russians shelled 11 settlements in the Donetsk region, there are civilian casualties
The communication department of the police of the Donetsk region of Ukraine noted that Russian troops shelled 11 settlements in the Donetsk region (east of Ukraine) and carried out 21 fire attacks in 24 hours on October 14, 2022. Source: The communication department of the police of the Donetsk region of Ukraine The cities of Avdiivka,...
Norway will purchase $20 million worth of artillery ammunition to Ukraine
The government of Norway noted on October 12, 2022, that Norway would buy about 17,000 rounds in 122mm and 152mm calibre to Ukraine for 210 million Norwegian kroner ($20 million). Source: Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram “The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Effective artillery, including...
US President announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth $725M
The White House reported on October 14, 2022, that US President Joe Biden announced the provision of a new $725 million military aid package to Ukraine. Source: The White House, US Department of Defense Joe Biden signed a decree directing $725 million in military aid to Ukraine. The allocated funds will be directed to items of defense purposes,...
Russians launched a missile attack on the Kyiv region, a power facility is damaged
The Head of the Kyiv regional military administration Oleksii Kuleba said that Russian troops hit one of the communities of the Kyiv region with a rocket on the morning of October 15, 2022. Source: The Head of the Kyiv regional military administration Oleksii Kuleba, the National power company “Ukrenergo” “A rocket attack on one...
USA will punish those who help Russia with the supply of weapons and ammunition
The US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo noted on October 14, 2022, that the US Treasury announced restrictions and the possibility of sanctions against individuals and legal entities, as well as foreign countries, for their support of Russia’s military-industrial complex. Source: The US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo...
7 countries investigate serious war crimes in Ukraine, – Ukraine’s Prosecutor General
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin noted on October 14, 2022, that already seven countries were involved in the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for the investigation of serious war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine. This expansion of cooperation gives confidence that Ukraine will win the battle on the front of the struggle for...
Ukraine will receive first air defense systems from US and Germany in October
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov noted on October 14, 2022, that several first launchers of the NASAMS anti-aircraft missile complex would be delivered to Ukraine this month, as well as the first air defense system IRIS-II from Germany. Source: The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov “There is a US decision to...
Russia made more than 600 attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities, – WHO
Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe noted on October 14, 2022, that WHO’s main priorities included continuing support for the 150 partners on the ground and urgent response to the 620 Russian attacks against healthcare objects in Ukraine that have occurred since the start of the war. Source: Hans...
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