On October 18, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 12 aerial targets using its forces and assets. Specifically, in the Kherson region, around 09:00, a unit of the Kherson Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the Air Command "South" shot down a Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft.
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Russian mobilized forces in Ukraine, volatile winter ahead
The first groups of mobilized Russian forces are now in Ukraine and are sent to the front lines. This phase (through the winter) could be volatile and uncertain. My thoughts on the next few months for Russian forces are below.
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German IRIS-T air defense system operational in Ukraine, three more promised.
The German air defense system IRIS-T has already been put on combat duty in Ukraine and demonstrated the first results of its work, said Air Force Command spokesman Yuriy Ihnat. Berlin promises to transfer three more IRIS-T systems to Ukraine in late 2022 and early 2023.
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Estonian Parliament labels Russia a terrorist regime
The Estonian Parliament declared Russia a terrorist regime. Russia's tactics are the definition of terrorism—they aim to intimidate people seriously and reduce international support for Ukraine. They won't succeed.
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Russian shelling kills two, injures one in Sumy region
On October 18, Russian forces shelled the Yunakivska community of the Sumy district. As a result of the attack, two people were killed and one more was injured, reported Deputy Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko. In total, 14 strikes were recorded in the area.
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GUR warns of inevitable Russian defeat
GUR reports: 'Russia's defeat is inevitable, it cannot be stopped and will lead to its destruction.' Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (@DI_Ukraine) Major General Kyrylo Budanov discussed scenarios of Russian defeat in an interview for the 'Orestocracy' project.
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GOP House control could threaten US Ukraine aid, Democrats warn.
Democrats have warned of this and officials in Kyiv have been concerned about it: In a Republican-controlled House, continued US support for Ukraine would likely face hurdles.
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Estonian Parliament Declares Russian Regime Terrorist, Condemns Annexation
The Estonian Parliament has approved a statement in which it recognized the Russian regime as terrorist and condemned the annexation of the territories of Ukraine, @err_ee reports. The statement was approved by 88 MPs. Not a single parliamentarian abstained or voted against.
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Ukraine requests air defense systems from Israel
Ukraine has officially requested Israel to transfer air defense systems, according to Kuleba
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Russia strikes energy infrastructure in Kyiv, killing three workers
#Russia hit energy infrastructure of again. In Kyiv, three people died this morning. They worked at one out of two objects which were damaged today. Emergency services are working around the clock to maintain life in Ukrainian cities. Pavlo Petrov @SESU_UA @radiosvoboda