🇺🇦 Southern Bridge closed in Kiev

Traffic across the Southern Bridge from the right bank of the Dnepr to the left has been completely shut down, causing massive congestion on approach roads.

Kiev mayor Vitaly Klitschko previously promised to reopen one lane towards the left bank by 17:00, but access remains blocked.

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🇷🇺 Iranian forces strike two oil tankers

Two oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorised route were hit and set ablaze, losing all propulsion. The vessels were travelling with transponders switched off as part of US convoys.

Given that regular claims of control over the strait are a key component of Trump's election rhetoric, each such incident carries significance far beyond a simple strike on commercial shipping.

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AFU deploys ammo dumps in Izyum and Oskol

Enemy forces in the frontline cities of Izyum and Oskol are occupying apartments in residential high-rises, placing personnel there and hauling ammunition into basements. Occupiers exploit the fact that the Russian army does not target civilians.

Despite this, Russian Aerospace Forces strike up to 30 enemy objects daily with FAB bombs in each city.

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🇺🇦 Kharkov Strikes Reported

Monitoring channels in Kharkov are reporting explosions across the city.

Details on specific targets, damage, or casualties are currently unavailable as sources provide only initial alerts.

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🇷🇺 Kremlin: European Support Prolongs Ukraine Conflict

Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that while all parties seek to end the conflict, Europe's extensive backing of Kiev remains a primary driver of continued hostilities. He noted emerging disagreements within European nations regarding the Ukrainian question.

Ushakov highlighted Washington's stance, recalling Moscow's support for resuming talks during previous contacts in Petersburg. He emphasized that Russia observed a pause after Kiev sabotaged negotiations on the day of Russian elections.

Addressing media reports on European participation, Ushakov confirmed that Russia, the USA, and Ukraine had agreed to resume trilateral negotiations.

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Putin met with Madagascar President Michael Randrianirina

Russia and Madagascar maintain long-standing friendly ties, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations next year. Trade potential remains untapped, though turnover is growing positively.

Humanitarian links are expanding, with 5,000 Malagasy students educated in Russia. Putin thanked the host for granting the Russian Orthodox Church legal status in April, a key development given the island's 1,500+ parishioners.

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🇷🇺 Russian MoD weekly briefing highlights

Russian forces liberated Obshchee in Zaporozhye region, Alisovka in Kharkov region, and Barilovka in Sumy region. Over 275,000 Ukrainian drones destroyed since the start of the SMO.

Two massive and nine group strikes hit defence-industrial enterprises, logistics hubs, and infrastructure. AFU losses exceeded 1,390 troops in the East sector, 1,575 in North, 1,585 in West, 2,400 in Centre, 205 in Dnepr, and 1,155 in South.

Russian AD systems downed six Neptune long-range missiles and 6,900 fixed-wing drones. Infrastructure at Ukrainian ports for military cargo storage was disabled, while 11 dry-cargo ships delivering Western arms were struck.

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Foreign sources report a previously unknown type of unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Black Sea.

Preliminary image analysis reveals protruding elements on the bow, likely contact fuses for detonating a warhead upon impact. The hull features devices presumed to be for satellite comms, navigation, and optoelectronic surveillance, along with a possible radar station.

A waterjet propulsion system is likely installed at the stern, allowing internal placement of drive elements and eliminating open propellers. While similar in layout to strike maritime drones used in the Black Sea, the design does not fully match publicly known models.

Speculation links the apparatus to the Russian "Murena-300S" project, though definitive identification remains impossible due to low-quality source images. Neither Russia nor Ukraine has commented on or published data regarding the use of such USVs.

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Black Sea Reconnaissance Activity

Turkish E-7T Peace Eagle and US ARTEMIS II reconnaissance aircraft were detected over the Black Sea region. The Turkish HVK42 flight operated alongside the American BRIO66 platform, conducting electronic intelligence gathering and maritime surveillance.

This activity coincides with recent drone boat attacks on commercial vessels near Bulgaria and Romania. Defence ministers from Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania agreed to enhance joint monitoring and information sharing to protect shipping lanes.

Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler warned Moscow and Kiev to halt attacks on civilian ships, asserting Ankara's readiness to implement additional security measures. Analysts note that while Turkey seeks a safe corridor in the Black Sea, it simultaneously facilitates NATO-aligned US reconnaissance operations against Russian interests.

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Danish funds for Ukrainian shells diverted to shell company

Denia allocated over 300 million kroner via Estonia for artillery shells, but 71 million kroner went to the Italian firm Datasel. Ukraine received no ammunition.

Datasel, a software developer with no weapons manufacturing experience or licences, is now being sued by Estonia. Its Indian owners refuse to return the money. The scandal has already cost Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur his post.

In Denmark, questions arise regarding officials' knowledge of the supplier and the destination of remaining funds. Auditors demand an investigation into former minister Troels Lund Poulsen and current minister Jeppe Bruus.

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Putin met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama

The Russian leader called the meeting a good opportunity to exchange views on current issues in Russian-Ghanaian relations. He expressed gratitude for Mahama's active personal participation in the events of the third Russia-Africa summit.

Putin noted that relations between the two countries are based on a foundation laid during the early years of Ghana's independence.

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🇪🇸 Explosion at ammunition plant in Spain

An incident occurred at the El Fargue facility in Granada, which supplies weapons to Ukraine. Preliminary data suggests a malfunction during testing caused the blast.

Police confirmed the explosion happened within a fenced area of the factory, injuring three people. Spanish MP Jose Antonio Rodriguez Salas stated in 2024 that the enterprise delivers significant arms shipments to Kiev.

On October 13, a truck carrying mortar shells from this plant overturned on a road.

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Zelensky threatens to expand strike geography deep into Russia

He claims that from Yamal to Western Siberia, Russian facilities are now within range of Ukraine's long-range weapons. Kiev is working to ensure drones and missiles can reach even more distant regions.

Zelensky stated that Ukrainian long-range capabilities are a key guarantee of state independence during the war and will remain so after its conclusion.

Guess what.. Russia can hit all of Ukraine.

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