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Russia launches several groups of kamikaze drones from Crimea – Ukraine’s Air Force

Russia launches several groups of kamikaze drones from Crimea – Ukraine’s Air Force

The Ukraine Air Force has warned the population of the launch of several groups of Shahed one-way attack drones from the Chauda training ground in occupied Crimea. That’s according to a report delivered via Telegram, as seen by Ukrinform. "The launch of several groups of "Shahed" strike UAVs from the area of the Chauda training ground (Crimea) was recorded by the enemy," the message reads. Read also: Enemy attacks Nikopol district with kamikaze drones The Air Force urges citizens to stay alert. “Whenever an air raid alert goes off, shelter immediately,” the report reads. As Ukrinform reported earlier, two Russian…
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Foreign experts to help develop plan for air defense production in Ukraine – Yermak

Foreign experts to help develop plan for air defense production in Ukraine – Yermak

Ukraine is waiting for the visit of foreign specialists who will contribute to the development of a plan for the domestic production of necessary military equipment, including air defenses. Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, announced this at a meeting with journalists, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "There is a very fundamental solution that will begin to be implemented very soon. I think very soon specialists will arrive here who will develop a certain plan for our own production of everything we need. First of all, this relates to air defenses," said the President’s Office head.   Read also: Ukraine,…
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State Department: U.S. weapons for Ukraine not falling into wrong hands

State Department: U.S. weapons for Ukraine not falling into wrong hands

The weapons that Ukraine receives from the United States to fight off Russian aggression are being used properly, and there have been no cases of those weapons falling into the wrong hands. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said this during a press briefing on Thursday, September 28, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "We've seen no diversion of those arms at this point," Miller said. Read also: Ukraine, France may start joint production of certain types of weapons He noted that the United States has important accountability mechanisms in place for the supply of U.S. arms and military assistance to Ukraine.…
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Sweden donates €25.2 million to restore Ukraine’s energy system

Sweden donates €25.2 million to restore Ukraine’s energy system

Sweden has contributed EUR 25.2 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine and has already provided more than a thousand tons of equipment to restore the power system. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported this, according to Ukrinform. "In August, Sweden transferred 25.2 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, established under the Energy Community Secretariat. Ukraine also received more than a thousand tons of energy equipment from Swedish partners, including generators, transformers and other necessary equipment," the statement said. Deputy Energy Ministers Yaroslav Demchenkov and Svitlana Hrynchuk met with representatives of the Embassy of Sweden…
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Korea Water Resources Corporation helps Ukraine to restore settlements

Korea Water Resources Corporation helps Ukraine to restore settlements

The Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, together with the Korean Water Resources Corporation K-water, will work to rebuild settlements destroyed by Russian aggression. This is reported by the press service of the State Agency for Reconstruction, Ukrinform reported. "We are working on the comprehensive restoration of settlements that were destroyed by Russian troops. This includes rebuilding social infrastructure, private houses, and communications. The experience of foreign companies will allow us to work more efficiently and make projects of higher quality," said Valeria Ivanova, Deputy Head of the Recovery Agency. K-water President Sog de Yoon suggested…
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Enemy opens fire on Sumy region’s border areas three times last night

Enemy opens fire on Sumy region’s border areas three times last night

On the night of September 27, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas three times. The relevant statement was made by Sumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Eighteen explosions were recorded. Such communities as Krasnopillia and Seredyna-Buda came under enemy fire,” the report states. In particular, Russians attacked the Krasnopillia community with mortars. Six explosions were recorded. Additionally, the enemy fired 12 mortar bombs at the Seredyna-Buda community. A reminder that, on September 26, 2023, Russian troops launched 10 missile strikes and 77 air strikes, and opened fire with multiple launch rocket…
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National Guardsmen destroy Russian self-propelled artillery system ‘Hyacinth-S’

National Guardsmen destroy Russian self-propelled artillery system ‘Hyacinth-S’

Soldiers of the National Guard destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery system 'Hyacinth-S' The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reported this on Facebook by posting a video, Ukrinform reported. "In a few seconds, the Russian 2S5 'Hyacinth-S' self-propelled artillery system turned into a pile of scrap metal. No magic, just the dexterity and ingenuity of the aerial reconnaissance men from the 27th Brigade of the National Guard," said Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. Read also: Company of Achilles strike drones destroys more than $7 million worth of Russian equipment in one evening As reported, a company of Achilles unmanned aerial vehicles…
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Canadian military shows how they train Ukrainian sappers

Canadian military shows how they train Ukrainian sappers

The Canadian Armed Forces showed how combat engineers teach Ukrainian defenders the skills needed on the battlefield. “The skills taught by Canadian Armed Forces combat engineers on Operation UNIFIER will help the Armed Forces of Ukraine sappers make the environment safer for soldiers to work and move,” Operation UNIFIER posted on X. The @CanadianForces partner with Polish and UK Armed Forces to instruct Ukrainian soldiers in hook and line techniques in south western Poland, Feb 22, 2023.Video has been digitally altered due to operational security. pic.twitter.com/xvbBhDJXJS — Canadian Armed Forces Operations (@CFOperations) March 2, 2023 As reported, Canadian service members…
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Ukraine’s SBU behind blackout in Russia’s Kursk region – source

Ukraine’s SBU behind blackout in Russia’s Kursk region – source

It was an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by the SBU security service operatives that dropped an explosive device on an electrical substation in the village of Snagost, Kursk region, leaving seven settlements without electricity. That’s according to a source in the SBU, who spoke with Ukrinform. "The Russians should realize that if they are going to continue attacking Ukrainian energy facilities, they will see a harsh response. Our resources allow us to do this," the source added, emphasizing that "we really want the Russians to experience for themselves what a blackout is, what are rolling blackout schedule and  a search…
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