Russia’s losses in manpower: 860 soldiers on Ukrainian soil in the last 24 hours. Good morning.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Occupants attack region with missiles and drones
On the night of October 16, the occupiers launched a missile and drone attack on the region. There were no direct hits on civilian or critical infrastructure. However, rocket fragments damaged several houses. Three people were injured in the attack, including a ten-year-old child.
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Russia frees four Ukrainian children via Qatar
Russia has agreed to release four Ukrainian children — aged between 2 and 17 — and allow them to return to their families in Ukraine after Qatar mediated the deal.
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Destroyed missiles and Shahed-136/131 by Air Forces
…notably to the west. As a result of combat operations by the Air Forces, two guided aviation missiles X-59 and 11 Shahed-136/131 have been destroyed. Together we will prevail! Public Relations Service of the Air Forces Command of the UA Armed Forces / Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces @KpsZSU
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Missile and UAV strikes on Ukraine – October 16
A total of one Iskander-M ballistic missile, five Kh-59 guided air-to-ground missiles, and 12 Shahed-136/131-type attack UAVs were recorded. The guided missiles targeted northern and eastern regions of Ukraine, while the Shahed drones were launched in multiple directions by the enemy.
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Destroyed Х-59 missiles and 11 kamikaze drones
During the night of 16 October 2023, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine from several directions, using ballistic weapons, guided aviation missiles, and strike drones.
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Ukraine sought global mediation for child return deal
Andriy Yermak, head of Zelenskyy’s office, told @FT Ukraine had been working months with Saudi Arabia’s MBS, Turkey’s Erdoğan & Abramovich to try to broker a deal on return of children. Ukraine engaged “many countries, from the Vatican . . . to the Global South” on the matter.
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Ukraine reports 288,630 Russian combat losses as of October 16, 2023
The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.10.23 were approximately:
personnel ‒ about 288630 (+860) liquidated
tanks ‒ 4965 (+17)
APV ‒ 9385 (+23)
artillery systems – 6910 (+44)
MLRS – 814 (+1)
Anti-aircraft warfare systems ‒ 547 (+0)
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Qatar brokers deal for return of four Ukrainian children deported by Russia
Qatar has helped broker a deal to return four Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia during its full-scale invasion. w/ @cornishft and @maxseddon https://
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Brigade Bureviy holds the line, destroys occupants and defends Ukraine
Працює бригада «Буревій»💪🏼
— НГУ (@ng_ukraine) 16 octobre 2023
Тримаємо стрій! Нищимо окупантів!
Боронимо найцінніше! 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/Oy3GMLT7mdBrigade 'Bureviy' is operating
We hold the line! We destroy the occupants!
We defend what is most precious!