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Unrealistic deadline: when the Kremlin wants to oust the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kursk region Natalia Belzetskaya

The Russian authorities have set new deadlines for their troops to recapture the territory of the Kursk region, which is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kremlin sources claim that Vladimir Putin allegedly wants to oust the Ukrainian military in the coming months.

The date for the liberation of Kursk region is allegedly February 1, 2025, and a so-called “buffer zone” should be created by February 25. As military-political observer of the Information Resistance group Alexander Kovalenko told Channel 24, this time Putin chose more realistic deadlines.

Why Putin chose such deadlines

Previously, the head of the Kremlin chose deadlines for one month, several weeks. But in the case of Kurshchina, they are talking about months. This indicates that Putin has approached the issue more rationally.

If we are talking about February 1, 2025, this is more or less realistic. But when Russian troops launched a counteroffensive in the Kursk region on September 10, they were supposed to liberate it by Putin's birthday on October 7, according to the established deadlines, noted Alexander Kovalenko.

This did not happen and as of October 22, 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces not only did not leave the Kursk region, but also counterattacked, sometimes occupying positions and settlements that the Russians reported as liberated.

These are all elements of a maneuver war, which Russia does not know how to fight. The Russians do not understand where the Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced, over which village our soldiers established control. This is because there is no stabilized line of combat, which we see in Ukraine, so the invaders feel more confident on Ukrainian territory than on their own.

In addition, the occupiers said that they will create a so-called “buffer zone” by February 25. Using the example of the northern part of the Kharkiv region, we see that such actions are ineffective and uncomfortable for Russians.

Creating a “buffer zone” along the border with Ukraine is an unrealistic deadline. It is at odds with a more or less rational approach to the Kursk region. But it seems to me that they will not be able to achieve either the first or the second and are getting another deadline, for example, May 9, – concluded Alexander Kovalenko.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reported that work on providing Ukraine with a $50 billion loan from the G7 countries is nearing completion.

It is also known that the United States has almost agreed to provide its share of the $50 billion loan.

$50 billion loan for Ukraine

Scholz emphasized that Germany, together with its partners, stands firmly on the side of Ukraine, Berlin and Helsinki are among those who support Kyiv the most.

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— And it is clear to both of us that we will continue this support, help protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, — the Chancellor said before the start of talks in Berlin with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

He stressed that Putin should not expect that the allies will leave Ukraine in the clear. In this context, he said that work on providing the $50 billion loan agreed upon by the G7 countries was nearing completion.

According to him, this should be a clear signal of long-term support.

US loan as part of $50 billion loan

Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that Washington had almost determined the amount of its contribution to the G7 initiative to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan.

— Speaking about the $50 billion loan that the G7 leaders agreed to provide to Ukraine… We are very close to finalizing the US portion of this loan, — Yellen said, adding that the agreement was 99% ready.

According to her, the US is still waiting for guarantees from the EU to introduce a longer-term sanctions regime to ensure that profits from Russian assets remain available.

The EU sanctions regime currently requires unanimous renewal every six months.

In September, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that the US was ready to allocate up to $20 billion to Ukraine as part of a G7 loan that would be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

The publication's sources noted that even if the EU does not make any changes to the sanctions provisions against Russia, the US will still transfer funds, but in smaller size.

To hell with him, – Russian colonel spilled the truth about the mood in Russia Angela Figin

Despite the fact that a significant portion of ordinary Russians supported the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now more and more residents of Russia are irritated by this war, because it creates additional problems for them.

Even fans of the “Russian world” are no longer afraid to talk about this, reports 24 Kanal. In particular, retired Colonel Mikhail Timoshenko spoke about the real internal mood in the country regarding the war and the situation in the army.

They remembered their own

Putin's henchman noted that more and more people are beginning to think about how many more lives will be lost and whether it is worth continuing the war against the backdrop of the chaos with payments and benefits for combatants.

It is shocking that almost 3 years ago Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, since then the aggressor country has lost more than 680 thousand soldiers, but Russians have only begun to think about this now.

Pay attention! In the 1980s, the mothers of Russian soldiers forced the Kremlin to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, but 17,000 soldiers died then.

A Russian colonel says that the indignation of Russian citizens is gaining momentum and is even spreading in the media, sometimes in the State Duma itself there is talk of “stopping there”.

People are starting to think, screw it, how many more guys are going to die. We don't need this anymore, – the propagandist proudly declared.

However, Russians are apparently not so much concerned about the number of deaths as about the disorder and chaos that is happening with payments and benefits to participants in military operations. After all, stories about this are heard from every iron.

A 13-year-old student died in one of the schools in the Primorsky district of Odessa on October 21. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death.

What is known about the death of a schoolgirl in Odessa

The child became ill when all the students and teachers were going down to the shelter after the air raid alarm was announced.

According to the teachers, they immediately called an ambulance and began to provide first aid to the girl.

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The medics who arrived at the call tried to resuscitate the schoolgirl, but were unable to save her.

Investigators are currently investigating the circumstances of the death of the 13-year-old girl.

Open production under paragraph 2, part 2, article 115 of the Criminal Code with preliminary note natural death.

The student's body was sent for forensic examination to determine the cause of death.

The United States is preparing aid packages to strengthen the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and long-range capabilities, – Zelensky Sofia Rozhik

The US is preparing new military aid packages/Collage 24 Kanal

Currently, there are some agreements between Ukraine and the US on several military aid packages. They concern the strengthening of the domestic military-industrial complex and long-range capabilities.

One of them for 400 million dollars was announced by US Defense Secretary Austin during his visit to Kyiv on October 21. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with journalists, reports 24 Channel.

What kind of assistance can Ukraine expect from the US

“Today 400 million dollars. Also in the coming days another package should be for 800 million dollars – this is the first tranche for our long-range capabilities,” said President Zelensky.

According to him, later there will be another tranche in the amount of 700 – 800 million dollars. It will also concern long-range weapons.

Recall that before Austin's announced $400 million aid package, it would include:

• HIMARS ammunition;
• 155-millimeter and 105-millimeter artillery ammunition, as well as 60-millimeter, 81-millimeter, and 120-millimeter mortar systems and shells for them;
• TOW anti-tank missiles and Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;
• M113 armored personnel carriers;
• satellite communications equipment, small arms and ammunition, grenades and training equipment, blasting equipment and ammunition;
• critical national infrastructure protection equipment;
• spare parts, support equipment, services, training, and transportation.

In response to the sending of North Korean soldiers to the war against Ukraine, European countries should consider the proposal of French President Emmanuel Macron to deploy EU troops to Ukraine.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said this in an interview with Politico.

Lithuania calls on the West to send EU troops to Ukraine

The Foreign Minister believes that if rumors about the involvement of DPRK soldiers are confirmed, Europe should return to considering the idea of ​​“boots on the ground”.

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– If the information that Russian assassination squads are equipped with North Korean ammunition and troops is confirmed, we should return to “boots on the ground” and other ideas proposed by Macron, Landsbergis said

Macron voiced this proposal back in February, but then German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected it, stressing that no troops, whether European or NATO, would be deployed on Ukrainian territory.

“Unfortunately, we are lagging behind again and acting passively, but I believe in our common ability to take all necessary proactive steps to put President Macron’s ideas into action,” Landsbergis said.

Western leaders are now cautious about reports of North Koreans joining Russia’s side in the war against Ukraine.

For example, the French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that information about the participation of DPRK soldiers came only from Ukraine and South Korea, so he cannot comment on this without evidence.

While the White House reported that the probable participation of the North Korean army in the war against Ukraine is a dangerous and alarming scenario.

It is noted that the White House itself has not confirmed the involvement of DPRK soldiers. Washington is currently studying this issue.

The founder of Georgia's ruling party promises to ban the opposition after winning the elections, Sergei Popovich

Founder of Georgia's Ruling Party promises to ban opposition after election victory/Collage 24 Kanal

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the chairman of Georgia's ruling party, has once again announced plans to ban opposition parties. He promises to do so if the Georgian Dream manages to gain a constitutional majority in parliament.

Ivanishvili's statement, which he made four days before the elections, is reported by Ekho Kavkaza. He called for voting for the Georgian Dream, which will form a new opposition for itself through bans.

What is the Georgian Dream's plan?

Ivanishvili called on citizens to vote for the Georgian Dream in the elections on October 26. He promises that after the ban of the current opposition forces, a new opposition will emerge in the country, which he is very much looking forward to.

As soon as this force steps aside, the Georgian Dream will have many opponents, and I am looking forward to that day. It will be the happiest day when people will have the opportunity to choose between the good and the best, Ivanishvili said during an interview with Imedi TV channel.

He also apologized to the citizens of Georgia for the fact that now their only choice is the Georgian Dream.

You will have a choice after that – not the Georgian Dream, but something similar and better. There will be as much opposition as we want, says Ivanishvili.

In addition, the billionaire spoke harshly about former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, threatening to hand him and his team over to court.

This shameless man (Gakharia) and those who stand next to him, they will, of course, have to be tried. Of course, we will prove everything in black and white – what he did, why he did it, – the politician said.

Recall that the EU sharply criticized Mriya's plans to ban all opposition parties. Such a course for Georgia will effectively stop the process of its accession to the Union.

The explosions in Sumy thundered in the morning, when the Russians hit a residential apartment building and critical infrastructure facilities.

This was reported by the Sumy Regional Military Administration (OVA).

Explosions in Sumy on October 22

— The Russians continue to shell Sumy. In the morning, the enemy struck a residential apartment building and critical infrastructure facilities. The consequences of the morning attack are being clarified, — the OVA noted.

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In addition, this night the occupiers also fired at Sumy — as a result of enemy kamikaze drones hitting residential buildings in the private sector, three people were killed, including — child.

According to the local publication Kordon.Media, the deceased were relatives — the mother, daughter and sister of the man who was injured. The house where the husband, wife and their daughter were sleeping was hit directly. The sister lived in the outbuilding.

The man was found and carried out of the house by neighbors, but the woman and daughter were under the rubble.

The Sumy City Council reported that the city is ready to provide temporary accommodation to Sumy residents whose homes were damaged by the Russian attack. To do this, you need to personally contact representatives of the headquarters for the elimination of the consequences of the emergency situation, who are working directly at the scene, or by phone: (066) 543 76 77.

Sumska Miska Rada

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Sumska Miska is glad

On October 22, our anti-aircraft gunners shot down 25 enemy drones in the skies over Sumy region Shahed.

Enemy attacks on Sumy

The day before, Russian troops also attacked Sumy. Attacks on residential buildings and critical infrastructure of the city were recorded.

On the night of October 12, the invaders launched a massive airstrike on Sumy. According to the regional prosecutor's office, one missile hit a residential neighborhood, damaging a four-story apartment building. A 30-year-old woman was injured. Also, as a result of the explosions in Sumy, administrative buildings and at least three private homes were damaged.

Sumy on the map

The Sumy region of Ukraine borders the Kursk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation. Sumy is located 30 km from the Russian border.

Photo: Deep State

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 972 days.

You can monitor the situation in cities on the interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and on the map of air raids in Ukraine.

Hungary warned of possible provocations with weapons in the coming days Margarita Voloshina

Hungary reported that the US warned of a possible armed action/Photo Getty Images

The Hungarian government reported that the US warned of the possibility of provocations with the use of weapons during the action, which will take place in the coming days and will be dedicated to the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution 1956.

Telex writes about this with reference to the response of the press service of the Hungarian government. It is known that the action will take place on October 23 in honor of the beginning of the Hungarian Uprising against Soviet troops in 1956.

The United States warned Hungary of a possible armed action

According to Hungarian officials, American services recently informed their Hungarian counterparts that young people in an online group were discussing an action planned for the near future. It is noted that they were planning to purchase and use weapons.”

At the same time, no details were disclosed regarding what measures were taken in response to such a possible development of events.

Considering the international events of recent months, when several leading politicians were subjected to attacks with weapons, Hungarian services and the Anti-Terrorism Center pay special attention to checking such information and taking the necessary measures, the Hungarian government says.

Shortly before this, it was reported that the Counter-Terrorism Center officers detained half a dozen young people in one of the pubs of Budapest. They were preliminarily caught right on the street.

On the morning of October 19, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the launch of enemy cruise missiles in the direction of Uman, Alexandria, and Cherkassy.

The launch of guided air bombs by Russian tactical aviation was recorded in Sumy Oblast.

Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Cherkassy, ​​Odessa, Uman, and the Shostka community.

Read more about the cause of air raid alarms in Ukraine on October 18-19, and the consequences of the Russian missile and drone attack in the online broadcast from ICTV Fakty.

Read more October 19, 15:57

Attack on Poltava: there is damage

During a long night attack, the enemy again attacked Poltava with drones.

In Lubensky district, two private buildings were damaged. Fortunately, there are no casualties.

October 19, 14:05

At present, the air raid alert has been cancelled in almost all regions of Ukraine.

The danger, in particular, remains in the Sumy and Donetsk regions.

The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of the activity of Russian tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction.

Photo: alerts.in.ua

October 19, 13:54

A body of a deceased man was found under the rubble of a building in Shostka

A body of a deceased man was found under the rubble of one of the buildings in the city of Shostka.

In addition, the number of victims as a result of the night airstrike on the city has increased to 8 people.

October 19, 13:46

A woman died as a result of shelling in Cherkasy Oblast, there is destruction

The enemy attacked Cherkasy Oblast with drones and missiles at night.

A woman born in 1961 died as a result of a massive strike on Umansky District.

In Cherkassy district, a critical infrastructure facility was hit. In addition, an enemy Shahed hit a warehouse of a private enterprise. The fire has already been extinguished, there is a victim.

In Cherkassy, ​​UAV debris damaged the windows of a residential building and a building of a youth sports school.

October 19, 13:20

Drone attack on Kyiv region: consequences

According to the Kyiv OVA, the enemy attacked the region with drones again. The alarm in the region lasted all night.

Air defense forces destroyed enemy targets. There were no hits on critical and residential infrastructure, as well as no casualties.

The debris from the downed targets fell outside populated areas.

October 19, 13:02

Air defense forces shot down 42 UAVs and air-launched missiles

On the night of October 19, the enemy struck Ukraine with guided air-launched missiles, Shahed-type attack UAVs, and unspecified drones.

In total, more than 100 air targets were recorded: up to 98 drones and six Kh-59/69 guided air-launched missiles.

As of 12:00, air defense forces shot down:

• 4 guided aircraft missiles Kh-59/69;
• 42 drones in Odessa, Sumy, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Kirovograd, Chernihiv, Poltava, Nikolaev and Kherson regions.

Another 46 Russian drones have been lost, information on the shootdown or fall is being clarified.

Several enemy UAVs are still maneuvering in Ukrainian airspace. Combat operations continue.

October 19, 11:23

Explosions heard in Khmelnytskyi region

The sounds of explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi region, media and monitoring channels report.

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of attack UAVs for the region, in particular, for Starokostiantyniv.

October 19, 10:45

Strike on the fire brigade of the State Emergency Service in Shostka

At night, Russian aviation struck a fire and rescue unit in the city of Shostka (Sumy region). The building was partially destroyed, equipment was damaged.

At the time of the strike, the rescuers were in shelter. However, five employees of the State Emergency Service were injured.

October 19, 10:05

Power facilities in Sumy and Chernihiv regions attacked

In Sumy Oblast, power facilities were damaged during a night attack by drones and KAB. At 08:57, emergency power outage schedules were introduced in the region from the 1st to the 5th stage. Shostka, Konotop and part of the Sumy district will be de-energized.

In Chernihiv Oblast, a strike on a power supply facility caused a fire, which was localized several hours later. At first, it was reported that there was no threat to the power supply yet. However, emergency power outage schedules were subsequently introduced in the region due to “serious problems at power facilities in the neighboring region”.

October 19, 9:45

Enemy drones are currently being recorded in Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.

A threat of using attack UAVs has been announced for Vinnytsia region.

Air raid alert also continues in Kyiv region, despite the fact that it has been cancelled in the capital.

Launch of KABs to Sumy Oblast recorded. There is a threat of use of air strikes for frontline areas.

Photo: alerts.in.ua

October 19, 9:12

UAV attack on Kyiv: authorities clarify consequences

According to updated data from the Kyiv City Military Administration, in the Darnitsky district of the capital, drone debris damaged the facades of several houses, balconies, and knocked out windows.

Cars were also damaged. Minor damage was sustained to the premises of one of the local restaurants.

In addition, debris from enemy UAVs was recorded falling in an open area.

Luckily, there were no casualties.

October 19, 9:08

Air raid alarm lifted in Kyiv

Air raid alarm lifted in Kyiv, which lasted for about two hours.

Air raid alarm was also raised in the capital of Ukraine on the night of October 19 due to an attack by enemy drones.

October 19, 9:03

Strike on Sumy Oblast with Drones and CABs

On the night of October 19, the occupiers launched an air strike on the Shostka community (Sumy region). The enemy used KABs and Shahed kamikaze drones. Three UAVs were destroyed by air defense systems.

As a result of the attack, seven people were injured. Energy and infrastructure facilities were damaged. A number of populated areas were left without power.

Power supply has been partially restored, work continues.

October 19, 8:48

Missile attack on Odessa

At night, the enemy launched a missile attack on Odessa and hit the private sector, where a large number of residential buildings are located.

A three-story building and two cars nearby caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished.

In addition, more than ten private houses were damaged. According to preliminary data, no one was hurt.

The air raid warning has been cancelled in Odessa at the moment.

October 19, 8:30

Explosions in Cherkassy

In the morning of October 19, an increased missile threat was declared in the Cherkassy region. In addition, the attack by enemy drones continues.

A series of loud explosions were heard in Cherkassy. Local authorities have not yet reported any consequences.

October 19, 8:26

UAV attack on Kyiv: there is damage

As a result of the night attack of attack drones on Kyiv, the facade of a house was damaged in the Dniprovsky district of the capital. A young woman received a serious injury to her lower limb.

And in the Darnitsky district, fragments of enemy drones damaged parked cars. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

UAVs approached Kiev from different directions. At night, the air raid alarm in the capital lasted for more than three and a half hours. The defense forces neutralized all Russian drones.

However, in the morning, an air raid alarm was again declared in the capital due to the missile threat.

October 19, 0:19

A Russian attack drone is flying over Krivoy Rog, according to monitoring channels tracking the activity of enemy air objects of Russia.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Air Force did not provide information about Russian UAVs in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

October 19, 0:17

The Odessa City Council updated information on the consequences of the Russian missile attack on the evening of October 18.

According to the city council, a three-story building and more than 10 private houses were damaged as a result of the Russian strike.

As noted by the First Deputy of the Odessa City Mayor Alexander Filatov, there has been no information about the dead or injured yet.

After the operational services have completed their tasks, the utility services will be called in to work.

October 19, 0:14

Explosions also thundered in Shostka, Sumy Oblast, on the night of October 19.

Monitoring communities tracking the activity of enemy drones reported before this that two Russian UAVs were moving in the region.

19 October, 0:12

Around 23:58 an explosion was also heard in Uman, Cherkasy Oblast.

At least one explosion was reported.

October 19, 0:04

The Ukrainian Air Force updated information on the movement of Russian drones in Ukraine as of 23:30.

Thus, the Russian UAV groups are moving:

1. in the north of Chernihiv region, heading west;
2. in Sumy region, entering Chernihiv region;
3. from Odessa region to Vinnytsia region, heading northern;
4. in Mykolaiv region, moving on a northwesterly course;
5. in the south of Kirovograd region, the course is northeasterly;
6. north of Kropyvnytskyi, heading north.

Photo: Povitryana alarm

October 18, 22:51

Air threat for Sumy region

As of 22:46, there is also a threat of using attack drones for Sumy region, the PS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

October 18, 22:49

Consequences of the Russian missile attack on Odessa

As a result of the Russian missile attack on Odessa, residential buildings were damaged, the city council reported.

It is noted that as a result of the Russian attack, a fire broke out at the impact site.

Rescue and emergency services are currently working at the landing site.

Recall that the Air Force reported a high-speed target on Odessa at 21:01.

October 18, 22:44

Where are the Russian UAVs as of 22:39 on October 18

The Ukrainian Air Force provided updated information on the movement of Russian drones as of 22:39 on October 18.

Thus, one UAV in Zaporizhia is approaching Dnipropetrovsk region, heading northwest.

Another Russian drone is on the border of Nikolaev and Odessa regions, heading northwest.

Another drone is in the south of Nikolaev region, heading north in the direction of Nikolaev.

Another Russian UAV is in the southeast of Nikolaev region (Snigirivka area), heading north.

Also, one attack drone is moving on the border of Zaporizhia, Nikolaev and Dnipropetrovsk regions, heading northwest.

October 18, 22:27

Today, October 18, the 968th day of the full-scale war continues. On Friday evening, the Russian army carried out a drone attack on Ukraine.

Several groups of Shahed attack UAVs are reported to be attacking the southern regions of Ukraine.

In addition, in the evening, the Russians launched missiles at Odessa.

More details on the cause of air raid sirens in Ukraine on October 18 — read in the online broadcast from Fakty ICTV.

18 October, 22:20

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that several groups of enemy attack drones are in the area of ​​the Black Sea Biosphere Reserve and are moving in the direction of the settlement of Yuzhnoye.

October 18, 22:19

At 21:41, information appeared from the PS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about enemy UAVs in the Kherson region, which were moving towards Mykolaiv region with a north-westerly course.

October 18, 22:15

Russia's evening attack on Ukraine began with the activity of enemy tactical aviation in the waters of the Sea of ​​Azov.

Because of this, there was a threat of using air weapons for frontline territories starting at 20:20 on October 18, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.

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