ISW: Ukraine ramps up weapons production, but Western aid still crucial
ISW assesses that substantial Western support remains crucial for Ukraine's defense and liberation of occupied territories in the coming years.
Rutte makes first official visit to Kyiv as new NATO chief
Meeting with President Zelenskyy, they discussed Ukraine's NATO membership prospects, current battlefield situation, and urgent defense needs, particularly air defense systems ahead of winter.
Ukrainian brigade says it minimized losses through strategic retreat from Vuhledar
The 72nd Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine withdrew from Donetsk's Vuhledar, facing Russian flank pressure and logistical difficulties.
Ukraine prepares to deploy US-supplied Hawkeye howitzers against Russian forces
Ukraine's military showcases newly acquired American 2-CT Hawkeye 105mm self-propelled howitzers, mounted on HMMWV chassis, in preparation for their first combat use against Russian forces.
Ukraine targets Russia’s guided bomb warehouses and aircraft in Voronezh Oblast airfield attack
Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a drone attack on Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, targeting bomb warehouses, Su-35 and Su-34 jets, and fuel storage to disrupt operations.
SBU detains suspected deserter accused of aiding Russian air strikes
Ukraine's Security Service says it detained a 23-year-old military deserter suspected of aiding Russian attacks on Vinnytsia and Sumy oblasts.
Western weapon use restrictions for Ukraine are “militarily silly and strategically stupid,” Mike Pompeo says
The ex-CIA director and former US State Secretary condemns limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons and dismisses escalation concerns.
Luxembourg to join international drone coalition supporting Ukraine
Luxembourg signed a declaration to join the Latvia and UK-led drone coalition for Ukraine, which focuses on developing new drone technologies and boosting supplies. Luxembourg will become the coalition's 17th member state.
Ukraine says it struck Russian Nebo-M radar with ATACMS, potentially enhancing cruise missile effectiveness
The Ukrainian military says the destruction of the costly radar, with only 10 reportedly remaining operational, could improve conditions for Ukrainian air attacks.
Ukraine repels massive Russian drone attack, shoots down 78 Shaheds
Russia launched 105 Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight on 3 October. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 78 drones across 15 oblasts. Reports suggest three drones could have reached targets.
Russian claims of ODAB-9000 super bomb use in Vovchansk refuted by Ukrainian military
Russian propagandists claimed the use of the ODAB-9000 thermobaric bomb in Vovchansk, Ukrainian military and experts refute this, suggesting a smaller munition was used.
Zelenskyy confirms successful flight tests of domestically produced ballistic missile
"We are focusing on missile and drone programs recently," Ukraine Defense Minister Umierov noted.
Ukraine probes execution of 16 POWs by Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
Video evidence shows Russian troops committing a war crime by executing 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Donetsk Oblast.
Trap Aggressor: Russian defense supplier enjoys luxury life in US, dodging sanctions
Oleg Volkov, owner of Armalit, a key supplier to Russia's navy, lives a lavish lifestyle in the US while his company aids Russia's military.