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Hundreds of people gathered outside the Iranian Embassy in Warsaw to protest against Tehran's support for Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. The participants in the rally demanded that the Iranian authorities stop handing over combat kamikaze drones to Russia that kill civilians in Ukraine every day, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. At the beginning of the event, the leader of the Warsaw-based Euromaidan, Natalka Panchenko, said that people had gathered at the Iranian embassy so that the ambassador could convey only one simple message to the authorities in Tehran not to kill Ukrainians, not to send Iranian drones to Russia,…

As of October 17, the bodies of 35 service members and 152 civilians were exhumed in de-occupied Lyman in Donetsk region. "The bodies of 34 members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were exhumed in Lyman. Over the past day, the body of another serviceman was found in a separate grave in the territory of the town. As for civilians, 152 bodies were exhumed from both mass and individual graves," Oleksandra Havrylko, press officer of the Donetsk region police department, said during a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform. As noted, investigators continue to work at the burial…

On October 17, 2022, another prisoner swap took place between Ukraine and Russia, and a total of 108 Ukrainian women were released from Russian captivity. The relevant statement was made by Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Another large-scale prisoner swap has been carried out today. Especially emotional and truly special – we have freed 108 women from captivity. It was the first female-only exchange. Mothers and daughters, whose relatives were waiting for them, were held captive. Thirty-seven of those evacuated from the Azovstal Steelworks, 11 officers, 85 privates…

The EU foreign ministers at a meeting in Luxembourg agreed to set up a Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). This is said in a press release published on the website of the EU Council, Ukrinform reports. “The Council today agreed to set up a Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). The aim of the mission is to contribute to enhancing the military capability of Ukraine’s Armed Forces to effectively conduct military operations, in order to allow Ukraine to defend its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, effectively exercise its sovereignty and protect…

After the morning drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has called on all democratic countries to unite to repel the evil of terror. “Russia and Iran unite to spread terror and death. Shahed-136 is just one of their tools, along with Kalibr, Iskander, Kh missiles, Mojaher-6 drones, Fateh-110, Zolfaghar. Democracies and the brightest minds of the world must come together to repel these attacks and defeat evil,” he wrote on Twitter. Read also: Klitschko: Among victims of Russian strike on Kyiv young couple expecting child As reported, Kyiv was attacked by kamikaze drones on Monday morning. A…

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine has appealed to the Council of the European Union to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Iran, as well as the ninth package of restrictions – on Russia. That's according to Kuleba's tweet, seen by Ukinform. “I’m probably the first foreign minister to address EU FAC from a bomb shelter because of the air raids siren. Requested more air defense & supply of ammo. Called on EU to impose sanctions on Iran for providing Russia with drones. 9th EU sanctions package on Russia must be strong,” Kuleba tweeted. Read…

Russia's goal is to destroy the infrastructure as Putin needs Ukraine without Ukrainians. This was stated by Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, who spoke at a briefing broadcast by Kyiv TV, Ukrinform reports. "Russia's goal is to destroy the infrastructure, make people freeze. The Russian Federation targets civilian homes so that people have no chance to survive. It is obvious that Putin needs a Ukraine without Ukrainians," Klitschko said. Read also: Russians strike critical infrastructure in three regions - Shmyhal Having arrived at the scene of the explosion where a residential building was damaged, the mayor of Kyiv emphasized that Russia…

Eighteen people have been rescued from a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, where an explosion occurred due to an enemy suicide drone attack. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "A kamikaze drone attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the capital caused an explosion in a residential building. Eighteen people have been rescued so far. According to preliminary information, two residents remain under the rubble," he said. According to Klitschko, rescue operations are ongoing. Work is underway to put out the blaze and dismantle the rubble. "We are clarifying if there are any fatalities,"…

Logistical issues facing Russian troops in southern Ukraine have become more acute following damage to the Kerch Strait Bridge. According to Ukrinform, the UK Ministry of Defense said this in its latest intelligence update published on Twitter. "Logistical issues faced by Russian forces in southern Ukraine have likely become more acute following damage to the Kerch Bridge on 8 October 2022. Repair efforts are ongoing, and it is open to some traffic. However, a large queue of waiting cargo trucks remains backed up near the crossing," the agency said. Read also: Humeniuk: Enemy unable to redeploy reserves across Crimea Bridge…