During his first meeting with an Allied leader since taking office, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte thanked President of Finland @alexstubb for his country's contributions to NATO and its strong support for Ukraine
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Fundraiser 192: Nearing target for Zaporizhzhia frontline station
Just a little further to go! We’ve nearly reached the target for Fundraiser #192 securing an observation station for the Zaporizhzhia frontline. Help us make this final push and give the Ukrainian defenders from the 65th Brigade the advantage they need!
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The Night Watch — Destruction of a Grad, a Tank, and an IFV by the 68th Jaeger
The night watch 🔥
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 8 octobre 2024
Ukrainian warriors from the 68th Jaeger Brigade destroyed a russian BM-21 Grad MLRS, a tank, and an IFV. pic.twitter.com/PbA4rMG2TIThe night watch Ukrainian warriors from the 68th Jaeger Brigade destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad MLRS, a tank, and an IFV.
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Russia loses hundreds of troops near Vuhledar
From September 28 to October 2, Russian forces lost several hundred soldiers and dozens of vehicles near Vuhledar in the Donetsk region, despite the occupiers' significant numerical advantage, according to Oleksandr Okhrimenko, commander of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade.
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Russia: Solovyov and Gurulyov discuss debt and public borrowing

Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and State Duma member Andrey Gurulyov threatened to decimate Ukraine and the West, but conceded that the Russian gov't will have to issue war bonds and "borrow money from the people" to fund its wars.
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Oil depot in Feodosia, Crimea, burns for two days; satellite images impressive

The oil depot in Feodosia, occupied Crimea, continues burning for two days. Satellite images are very impressive.
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Possible delay for Ukraine’s second Peace Summit
Delay looms for Ukraine’s second Peace Summit planned for November The follow-up to Ukraine’s July peace talks may be pushed back, according to recent statements from a key official in Kyiv.
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France to deliver Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in 2025
France will deliver Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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Seven Ukrainian children returned from occupied territories


Seven more Ukrainian children have been returned to Ukraine from the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk regions. According to Ukraine’s Presidential Office, Ukrainians who refused to obtain Russian passports were denied employment.
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Allies may authorize long-range strikes into Russia, MP says
At a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), the allies may authorize strikes with their long-range weapons deep into Russian territory. However, this decision may not be announced immediately, said MP Yehor Chernev.

