Olena Mukhina

The 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade halted a Russian assault involving 19 military vehicles.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Ukraine’s increased output of artillery and armored vehicles, alongside efforts to digitalize processes and streamline services for veterans.

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur emphasized that this new approach will both strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities and stimulate Estonia's economy.

Rutte highlighted the steep cost of the war for Russia, which has seen up to 1,000 daily casualties.

KNDS, the Franco-German defense leader, has officially begun operations in Ukraine, opening a local branch in Kyiv. The company will support Ukraine’s defense industry by maintaining and repairing key weapons systems, including Leopard tanks and CAESAR artillery, while also collaborating on joint production of 155-mm shells.

These precision-guided munitions, proven resistant to Russian electronic warfare, will bolster Ukraine’s strike capabilities as its forces adapt Soviet-era aircraft to deploy the bombs against Russian targets.

Mark Rutte, the newly appointed Secretary General of NATO, has pledged to uphold the Alliance's commitments to Ukraine, ensuring that its journey towards NATO membership remains irreversible.

In 2025, Russia's defense spending will soar to $145 billion, equating to 6.3% of GDP, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, as the Kremlin prioritizes its war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian Territorial Defense repelled a Russian mechanized attack in Kursk Oblast, using fortified enemy positions to break the offensive.

Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has urged member countries not to be swayed by Vladimir Putin's "reckless nuclear rhetoric," adding that increased military support for Ukraine remains crucial in the face of Russia's escalating threats.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice has assured that citizens coerced into obtaining Russian passports in occupied territories will not be held accountable. This decision aims to protect those who faced threats of repression from the occupying authorities.

In an unprecedented escalation, Russian forces launched Shahed drones daily over Ukraine throughout September, with 1,107 drones intercepted by air defense systems.

The EU recognizes the significant risk of Russian interference in Moldova's internal and political processes ahead of elections.

Agents of the “ATESH” movement say they blew up a railway line used by the Russians to supply…