PUTIN made a thinly-veiled threat to the west as he warned the four annexed Ukrainian regions are “protected by nuclear weapons”.
The Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a call with reporters: “These territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation … and their security is provided for at the same level as the rest of Russia’s territory.”
The four regions, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, were annexed by the Kremlin less than a month ago, as Putin continued his bloodthirsty war in Ukraine.
This week alone, Russia has launched 190 missile strikes on the under-siege nation, destroying 30% of the country’s power, according to President Zelensky.
Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates…
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The situation in Kherson ‘tense’ as reports of evacuation grow
The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, has said the situation in Kherson is “tense.”
“The situation in the area of the ‘Special Military Operation’ can be described as tense,” he told the state-owned news channel Rossiya 24
Reports emerged yesterday that Russia is considering “evacuating” the region’s civilians.
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MoD shares information on Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defence has given an update on Putin’s bloodthirsty attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
The statement reads: “Since 10 October, Russia has maintained a heightened tempo of long-range strikes against targets across Ukraine.
“These have been conducted by cruise missiles, air defence missiles in a surface-to-surface role, and Iranian-provided Shahed-136 one way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles.
“It is highly likely that a key objective of this strike campaign is to cause wide-spread damage to Ukraine’s energy distribution network.
“As Russia has suffered battlefield setbacks since August, it has highly likely gained a greater willingness to strike civilian infrastructure in addition to Ukrainian military targets.”
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Iran to sell MORE missiles to Russia, reports claim
According to reports from Reuters, Iran is planning to sell even more “kamikaze missiles” to Putin’s regime.
The news organisation cites an unnamed Western official familiar with the matter, who claims a deal has already been struck between the two nations.
Russia has consistently denied the use of Iranian missiles in Ukraine.
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Liz Truss speaks with French leadership on Ukraine situation
Liz Truss had a phone call with Emmanuel Macron yesterday afternoon, in order to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.
“The leaders discussed their deep concern at Russia’s recent barbaric attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine,” a Downing Street spokesperson said.
“They agreed the UK and France will continue to work closely together with allies to support Ukraine and coordinate our response to Russian aggression.
“The prime minister and president Macron also welcomed the recent opportunity to meet in person at the leaders’ summit in Prague, and looked forward to continuing to deepen bilateral cooperation.”
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Kremlin warns annexed Ukrainian areas protected by nuclear weapons
The Kremlin has warned the four regions of Ukraine that Russia declared it had annexed in sham referendums all falll under the protection of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “These territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation … and their security is provided for at the same level as the rest of Russia’s territory.”
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Russia launches almost 200 strikes in 11 days
According to Ukraine’s State Emergency spokesperson Oleksandr Khorunzhyi, Putin has launched 190 strikes on Ukraine in the last 11 days.
Moreover, an estimated 70 people died during these attacks.
Putin’s brutal bombardment has continued this week, as he targets civilian infrastructure such as power plants.
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Russian losses continue to mount, Ukraine reports
Russian losses have reportedly surpassed 65,850, as Putin continues his bloodthirsty campaign in Ukraine.
This week, the Russian dictator launched a series of attacks on Kyiv, killing at least three.
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Estonia declares Russia a ‘terrorist state’
The Estonian parliament has voted to declare that Russia is a terrorist state.
88 of the 101 legislatures voted in favour of the decision.
A statement from the nation’s parliament said Estonia “declares Russia a terrorist regime and the Russian Federation a country that supports terrorism.
“(President Vladimir) Putin’s regime, with its threats of nuclear attack, has turned Russia into the biggest danger to peace both in Europe and in the whole world.”
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Use of Iranian drones shows Russia is militarily ‘bankrupt’, claims Zelensky
In his nightly address, President Zelensky slammed the use of Iranian “kamikaze” drones by the Kremlin.
“The very fact of Russia’s appeal to Iran for such assistance is the Kremlin’s recognition of its military and political bankruptcy,” Zelensky said.
This comes as reports emerge that Russia has attacked Ukraine over 190 times in the last week, taking out 30% of its energy infrastructure.
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Mobilisation to conclude in 2 weeks, Putin reports
Putin’s policy of partial mobilisation will conclude in two weeks, the Russian dictator has confirmed.
“Mobilization is ending. I assume in two weeks all mobilizing measures will be over,” he said Friday.
Putin announced this deeply unpopular policy only weeks ago, sparking a mass exodus in Russia as men across the country attempted to flee conscription.
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The situation in Kherson ‘tense’ as reports of evacuation grow
The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, has said the situation in Kherson is “tense.”
“The situation in the area of the ‘Special Military Operation’ can be described as tense,” he told the state-owned news channel Rossiya 24
Reports emerged today that Russia is considering “evacuating” the region’s civilians.
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MoD shares information on Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defence has given an update on Putin’s bloodthirsty attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
The statement reads: “Since 10 October, Russia has maintained a heightened tempo of long-range strikes against targets across Ukraine.
“These have been conducted by cruise missiles, air defence missiles in a surface-to-surface role, and Iranian-provided Shahed-136 one way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles.
“It is highly likely that a key objective of this strike campaign is to cause wide-spread damage to Ukraine’s energy distribution network.
“As Russia has suffered battlefield setbacks since August, it has highly likely gained a greater willingness to strike civilian infrastructure in addition to Ukrainian military targets.”
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Iran to sell MORE missiles to Russia, reports claim
According to reports by Reuters, Iran is planning to sell even more “kamikaze missiles” to Putin’s regime.
The news organisation cites an unnamed Western official familiar with the matter, who claims a deal has already been struck between the two nations.
Russia has consistently denied the use of Iranian missiles in Ukraine.
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Liz Truss speaks with French leadership on Ukraine situation
Liz Truss had a phone call with Emmanuel Macron this afternoon, in order to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.
“The leaders discussed their deep concern at Russia’s recent barbaric attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine,” a downing street spokesperson said.
“They agreed the UK and France will continue to work closely together with allies to support Ukraine and coordinate our response to Russian aggression.
“The prime minister and president Macron also welcomed the recent opportunity to meet in person at the leaders’ summit in Prague, and looked forward to continuing to deepen bilateral cooperation.”
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Kremlin warns annexed Ukrainian areas protected by nuclear weapons
The Kremlin has warned the four regions of Ukraine that Russia declared it had annexed in sham referendums all falll under the protection of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “These territories are inalienable parts of the Russian Federation … and their security is provided for at the same level as the rest of Russia’s territory.”
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Russia launches almost 200 strikes in 11 days
According to Ukraine’s State Emergency spokesperson Oleksandr Khorunzhyi Putin has launched 190 strikes on Ukraine in the last 11 days.
Moreover, an estimated 70 people died during these attacks.
Putin’s brutal bombardment has continued this week, as he targets civilian infrastructure such as power plants.
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Russian losses continue to mount, Ukraine reports
Russian losses have reportedly surpassed 65,850, as Putin continues his bloodthirsty campaign in Ukraine.
This week, the Russian dictator launched a series of attacks on Kyiv, killing at least three.
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Estonia declares Russia a ‘terrorist state’
The Estonian parliament has voted to declare that Russia is a terrorist state.
88 of the 101 legislatures voted in favour of the decision.
A statement from the nation’s parliament said Estonia “declares Russia a terrorist regime and the Russian Federation a country that supports terrorism.
“(President Vladimir) Putin’s regime, with its threats of nuclear attack, has turned Russia into the biggest danger to peace both in Europe and in the whole world.”
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In pictures: The moment a Russian jet crashed in Yeysk
According to Russian media, at least 14 died after a Russian military jet crashed unit a residential area of Yeysk, Russia, yesterday.
These startling images come as Putin continues his brutal bombing campaign across Ukraine, hitting powerplants throughout the embattled nation.
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Ukraine’s foreign ministry to propose a cut to ties with Iran
Ukraine’s foreign ministry is set to propose cuts to ties with Iran, following reports that the country is supplying Russia with missiles.
The office will also call on the EU to sanction Iran, accusing the nation of aiding Russia in “carrying out terror against Ukrainians”.
Over the last week, reports have claimed that Russia has used Iranian missiles to target civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.
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Ukraine continues to take back land as Putin attacks infrastructure
The British MoD has shared a new visual outlook on the situation in Ukraine.
Over the last month, Zelensky’s troops have made significant gains in the Kherson region.
Meanwhile, Putin has begun a brutal bombing campaign across Ukraine as he targets civilian infrastructure.
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30% of Ukrainian power plants destroyed in just eight days
According to President Zelensky, Russia has destroyed 30% of Ukraine’s power stations since October 10.
Taking to Twitter, the steadfast President described these attacks as “another kind of Russian” terrorism.
“No space left for negotiations with Putin’s regime,” he concluded.
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MoD shares information on Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defence has given an update on Putin’s bloodthirsty attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
The statement reads: “Since 10 October, Russia has maintained a heightened tempo of long-range strikes against targets across Ukraine.
“These have been conducted by cruise missiles, air defence missiles in a surface-to-surface role, and Iranian-provided Shahed-136 one way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles.
“It is highly likely that a key objective of this strike campaign is to cause wide-spread damage to Ukraine’s energy distribution network.
“As Russia has suffered battlefield setbacks since August, it has highly likely gained a greater willingness to strike civilian infrastructure in addition to Ukrainian military targets.”
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In pictures: Firefighters battle devastating impact of Russian drone strike
Early yesterday morning, a so-called “kamikaze drone’ hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, killing at least four people.
After a week of brutal bombings, this is just the latest Russian attack on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
Among the victims was a young couple, one of which was six months pregnant.
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Two officials have been “kidnapped” at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
According to the Ukrainian state energy company, two senior officials have been “kidnapped” by Russian forces at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.
The news comes as the nuclear plant’s external power supply had been cut off following strikes near the site.
The whereabouts of these officials is “unknown”.