ISW: Kremlin plans to fund crypto-mobilization efforts through 2027 Russia plans to allocate almost $1 billion for military contract payments from 2025 to 2027, indicating a continued reliance on crypto-mobilization for Ukraine war manpower.
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Russian daily tally: losses for the day
Russia's estimated losses as of day 956 of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian General Staff: 1,250 personnel, 55 artillery systems, 3 tanks, and 21 armored vehicles over the past day.
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Ukrainian diplomat argues for Kerch Bridge demolition, citing violations and impacts
Ukrainian diplomat: Kerch Bridge must cease to exist Ukraine's Anton Korynevych presents arguments for the demolition of the Kerch Bridge, citing violations of freedom of navigation, environmental impacts, and cultural heritage concerns.
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NATO may offer Ukraine concrete but insufficient membership steps at Ramstein meeting
During the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) at the level of leaders, NATO countries may provide Ukraine with more concrete steps for joining the Alliance. However, these will not be the measures that Kyiv expects, the Washington Post writes.
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Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan” Faces Uncertainty After US Trip Ahead of Ramstein
Zelenskyy to pitch "Victory Plan" again at Ramstein meeting President Zelenskyy's recent US trip to present Ukraine's "victory plan" failed to achieve concrete results, leaving Ukraine in an uncertain position regarding future support, WP says.
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Morning Russia attack on Ukraine with drones and missiles
On the night of October 6, Russia attacked Ukraine with 87 Shahed-type attack drones and four missiles of various types. 56 drones and two missiles were shot down, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
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NYT: Ukraine trades space for Russian losses
NYT: Ukraine trades space for Russian losses in Donbas Ukraine's military strategy in Donbas involves a slow, controlled retreat from key towns, aiming to inflict maximum casualties on Russian forces while preserving its own troops, per NYT.
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Ukraine warns of Russian offensive near Orikhiv and Robotyne
Ukraine anticipates Russian breakthrough attempt near Zaporizhzhia's Orikhiv and Robotyne within days Russians prepare for a renewed offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, focusing on Ukraine's bridgehead near Orikhiv and Robotyne, the Ukrainian military says.
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Russes lancent 90+ armes aériennes sur l’Ukraine
Russians launch over 90 aerial weapons at Ukraine, two missiles and 56 drones downed At least four missiles and drones might have reached their targets, causing damage and injuries in Odesa.
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Russians attack bus and ambulance with drones

In the Sumy region, Russian occupation forces dropped explosives on a bus from a drone, and in the Kherson region, they attacked an ambulance with a drone. There are 7 wounded, the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office and the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported.
