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In a newspaper interview, British Defence Minister Grant Shapps stated that the government of Britain wishes to send military instructors to Ukraine in addition to continuing to train the Ukrainian armed forces in Britain and other Western nations.

UK to train Ukrainian military in Ukraine for the first time

<p>United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday (Oct 1) shot down the plan by&nbsp;British defence minister Grant Shapps who said that the&nbsp;government of Britain will be deploying military instructors in Ukraine, saying that it is not&nbsp;for the “here and now”.</p>

<p>Sunak's remarks come after&nbsp;Shapps,&nbsp;in a newspaper interview, suggested&nbsp;that they would "eventually"&nbsp;like to move&nbsp;Britain’s long-standing training of Ukrainian troops to their country&nbsp;rather than in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the UK PM said&nbsp;he wanted to be "absolutely clear"&nbsp;about the situation after "some misreporting" and said that Britain has been&nbsp;training Ukrainian citizens and soldiers for a long time within the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What the Defence Secretary was saying was that it might well be possible one day in the future for us to do some of that training in Ukraine," said Sunak.&nbsp;</p>

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He added, "But that's something for the long term, not the here and now, there are no British soldiers that will be sent to fight in the current conflict; that's not what's happening. What we are doing is training Ukrainians; we're doing that here in the UK."<br />
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To date, Britain and its allies never had a formal military presence in Ukraine as they tried to avoid getting engaged in a direct conflict with Russia.<br />
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A five-week military training course was provided by Britain to nearly 20,000 Ukrainians in the past year, and the country now aims to train a similar number in days ahead.</p>

<p>While speaking to the Sunday Telegraph newspaper in an interview, Shapps said that they can provide military training within Ukraine after holding a discussion with British military chiefs on Friday (Sep 29).<br />
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"I was talking today about eventually getting the training brought closer and actually into Ukraine as well. Particularly in the west of the country, I think the opportunity now is to bring more things 'in the country'," he said.</p>

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The minister added that he wished British defence companies like BAE Systems would go ahead with plans to establish arms factories in Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>Will make our defence industry a large military hub:&nbsp;Zelensky &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday (Sep 30), Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that he wished to turn Kyiv's defence industry into a "large military hub" by entering into a partnership with Western weapons manufacturers which can increase arms supplies for a counteroffensive of Ukraine against Russia.<br />
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On September 1,&nbsp;Sunak appointed Shapps as defence minister after his predecessor Ben Wallace resigned.<br />
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Meanwhile, specialists are also set to arrive in Ukraine in the days ahead to make plans to establish of production of military equipment which includes air defences, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff stated earlier.</p>

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<p>“I think very soon specialists will arrive here who will make a plan for our own production of everything that we need. First and foremost, this relates to air defences,” said Andriy Yermak.<br />
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Yermak spoke broadly about the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States last week, however, it remained unclear if the specialists and the systems he was referring to would come from the United States.<br />
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The presidential aide also said that Ukraine was aiming to organise an international meeting of national security advisers to discuss the peace formula of Kyiv in the second half of October.&nbsp;</p>

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday (Oct 1) shot down the plan by British defence minister Grant Shapps who said that the government of Britain will be deploying military instructors in Ukraine, saying that it is not for the “here and now”.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday (Oct 1) shot down the plan by British defence minister Grant Shapps who said that the government of Britain will be deploying military instructors in Ukraine, saying that it is not for the “here and now”. Sunak's remarks come after Shapps, in a newspaper interview, suggested that they would "eventually" like to move Britain’s long-standing training of Ukrainian troops to their country rather than in the UK. However, the UK PM said he wanted to be "absolutely clear" about the situation after "some misreporting" and said that Britain has been training Ukrainian citizens and soldiers for a long time within the UK. "What the Defence Secretary was saying was that it might well be possible one day in the future for us to do some of that training in Ukraine," said Sunak. ALSO READ | Romania reports 'airspace breach' during Ukraine attacks, Zelensky attracts arms makers He added, "But that's something for the long term, not the here and now, there are no British soldiers that will be sent to fight in the current conflict; that's not what's happening. What we are doing is training Ukrainians; we're doing that here in the UK." To date, Britain and its allies never had a formal military presence in Ukraine as they tried to avoid getting engaged in a direct conflict with Russia. A five-week military training course was provided by Britain to nearly 20,000 Ukrainians in the past year, and the country now aims to train a similar number in days ahead. While speaking to the Sunday Telegraph newspaper in an interview, Shapps said that they can provide military training within Ukraine after holding a discussion with British military chiefs on Friday (Sep 29). "I was talking today about eventually getting the training brought closer and actually into Ukraine as well. Particularly in the west of the country, I think the opportunity now is to bring more things 'in the country'," he said. ALSO READ | At least three injured in Russian regions hit by Ukrainian shelling, drones: Moscow The minister added that he wished British defence companies like BAE Systems would go ahead with plans to establish arms factories in Ukraine. Will make our defence industry a large military hub: Zelensky On Saturday (Sep 30), Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that he wished to turn Kyiv's defence industry into a "large military hub" by entering into a partnership with Western weapons manufacturers which can increase arms supplies for a counteroffensive of Ukraine against Russia. On September 1, Sunak appointed Shapps as defence minister after his predecessor Ben Wallace resigned. Meanwhile, specialists are also set to arrive in Ukraine in the days ahead to make plans to establish of production of military equipment which includes air defences, the Ukrainian president's chief of staff stated earlier. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: Putin signs decree on autumn military conscription “I think very soon specialists will arrive here who will make a plan for our own production of everything that we need. First and foremost, this relates to air defences,” said Andriy Yermak. Yermak spoke broadly about the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States last week, however, it remained unclear if the specialists and the systems he was referring to would come from the United States. The presidential aide also said that Ukraine was aiming to organise an international meeting of national security advisers to discuss the peace formula of Kyiv in the second half of October. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK PM Sunak says no plan 'here and now' to send military instructors in Ukraine to train troops

<p>Russian officials on Sunday (Oct 1) reported a wave of attacks by Ukrainian drones and shelling which left three people injured and forced an airport to divert flights, reported news agency AFP. Russia also claims to have shot down six Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and two Ukrainian missiles over Crimea.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine shelling injured three in Belgorod: Governor&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Governor of Russia’s Belgorod region which borders Ukraine, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said that on Sunday morning Ukrainian forces shelled the area of the central market in Shebekino.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “According to preliminary information, there are three victims – a woman suffered shrapnel wounds to the neck... Two other men suffered shrapnel wounds to their legs.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region, which also borders Ukraine, said Ukrainian shelling hit a village and damaged houses and two administrative buildings but that there were no casualties, according to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones and missiles</strong></h2>

<p>The Russian air defence system shot down a Ukrainian drone in the southern Krasnodar region, on the Black Sea coast, at around 0500 GMT, said Moscow’s defence ministry, as per Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, it also claimed to have shot down three drones over the western Smolensk region, west of Moscow, around 0600 GMT and two more over the region around an hour later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“An attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack with two operational-tactical Grom-2 missiles was thwarted,” said the Russian defence ministry in a statement, adding that missiles were shot down over the Dzhankoi region.</p>

<p>The Russian defence ministry on Sunday also said that the country’s air defences had intercepted five United States-made HIMARS shells, an air-launched JDAM bomb and 37 Ukrainian drones over Ukrainian territory in the last 24 hours.</p>

<p>Russia said those interceptions had occurred on the territory where Moscow is fighting what it calls a “special military operation”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-installed head of Crimea, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014, said that there were no casualties due to the reported attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Temporary flight restriction’ in Russia</strong></h2>

<p>The international airport in the Russian city of Sochi, on the Black Sea coast, delayed 13 flights and cancelled one, following the attack, according to the British newspaper Daily Express.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“On the morning of 1 October, Sochi airport imposed a temporary flight restriction. Six flights were diverted to alternate aerodromes,” said Sochi International Airport in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP also reported a brief closure of the Crimea bridge, which connects the Moscow-annexed peninsula to the Russian mainland, on Sunday, but the reason was not immediately known.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine shoots down 16 of 30 Russian drones</strong></h2>

<p>Ukrainian Air Forces, on Sunday (Oct 1) claimed to have shot down 16 out of around 30 drones that Russia launched on Ukraine's territory overnight. The drones were launched from the southern, southeastern and northern directions, said the Ukrainian forces, on Telegram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials also reported an attack in the central Ukrainian Cherkasy region, where one person was reportedly injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At night, the enemy massively attacked our Cherkasy region with attack drones. Unfortunately, there were hits on industrial infrastructure in (the city of) Uman,” said Cherkasy Governor Ihor Taburets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “As a result, fires broke out in warehouses. In particular, where grain was stored.” Taburets also said that one person was injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a statement by the Ukrainian presidential office also reported damage to civilian infrastructure and warehouses in southern Mykolaiv region and eastern Dnipropetrovsk region.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Russian officials on Sunday (Oct 1) reported a wave of attacks by Ukrainian drones and shelling which left three people injured and forced an airport to divert flights, reported news agency AFP.

Russian officials on Sunday (Oct 1) reported a wave of attacks by Ukrainian drones and shelling which left three people injured and forced an airport to divert flights, reported news agency AFP. Russia also claims to have shot down six Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and two Ukrainian missiles over Crimea. Ukraine shelling injured three in Belgorod: Governor Governor of Russia’s Belgorod region which borders Ukraine, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said that on Sunday morning Ukrainian forces shelled the area of the central market in Shebekino. He added, “According to preliminary information, there are three victims – a woman suffered shrapnel wounds to the neck... Two other men suffered shrapnel wounds to their legs.” Meanwhile, the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region, which also borders Ukraine, said Ukrainian shelling hit a village and damaged houses and two administrative buildings but that there were no casualties, according to AFP. Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones and missiles The Russian air defence system shot down a Ukrainian drone in the southern Krasnodar region, on the Black Sea coast, at around 0500 GMT, said Moscow’s defence ministry, as per Reuters. Furthermore, it also claimed to have shot down three drones over the western Smolensk region, west of Moscow, around 0600 GMT and two more over the region around an hour later. “An attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack with two operational-tactical Grom-2 missiles was thwarted,” said the Russian defence ministry in a statement, adding that missiles were shot down over the Dzhankoi region. The Russian defence ministry on Sunday also said that the country’s air defences had intercepted five United States-made HIMARS shells, an air-launched JDAM bomb and 37 Ukrainian drones over Ukrainian territory in the last 24 hours. Russia said those interceptions had occurred on the territory where Moscow is fighting what it calls a “special military operation”. Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-installed head of Crimea, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014, said that there were no casualties due to the reported attacks. ‘Temporary flight restriction’ in Russia The international airport in the Russian city of Sochi, on the Black Sea coast, delayed 13 flights and cancelled one, following the attack, according to the British newspaper Daily Express. “On the morning of 1 October, Sochi airport imposed a temporary flight restriction. Six flights were diverted to alternate aerodromes,” said Sochi International Airport in a statement. AFP also reported a brief closure of the Crimea bridge, which connects the Moscow-annexed peninsula to the Russian mainland, on Sunday, but the reason was not immediately known. Ukraine shoots down 16 of 30 Russian drones Ukrainian Air Forces, on Sunday (Oct 1) claimed to have shot down 16 out of around 30 drones that Russia launched on Ukraine's territory overnight. The drones were launched from the southern, southeastern and northern directions, said the Ukrainian forces, on Telegram. Officials also reported an attack in the central Ukrainian Cherkasy region, where one person was reportedly injured. “At night, the enemy massively attacked our Cherkasy region with attack drones. Unfortunately, there were hits on industrial infrastructure in (the city of) Uman,” said Cherkasy Governor Ihor Taburets. He added, “As a result, fires broke out in warehouses. In particular, where grain was stored.” Taburets also said that one person was injured. Meanwhile, a statement by the Ukrainian presidential office also reported damage to civilian infrastructure and warehouses in southern Mykolaiv region and eastern Dnipropetrovsk region. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

At least three injured in Russian regions hit by Ukrainian shelling, drones: Moscow

The government of Britain will be deploying military instructors in Ukraine, along with providing training to Ukrainian armed forces present in Britain or other Western countries, said British defence minister Grant Shapps, in a newspaper interview.

UK to deploy military instructors in Ukraine to train troops

UK to deploy military instructors in Ukraine to train troops: British defence minister

130,000 individuals are being called up for statutory military duty as part of the regular autumn conscription campaign, according to a decree signed by Vladimir Putin and published on the official government website on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin signs decree on autumn military conscription

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow presses on 'special operation' in Kyiv

<p>Dmitry Zelensky, a Russian convict who gained notoriety for brutally murdering his girlfriend and putting her body in a meat grinder, has been pardoned after serving less than half of his 11-year prison sentence, when he returned after fighting against Ukraine, the New York Post reported. The story gets really dark as it involves not just the murder but also the gruesome cover-up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2018, Zelensky strangled his 27-year-old girlfriend, Tatiana Melekhina, with his bare hands. Then, in a subsequent attempt to conceal his heinous crime, he dismembered her body and turned it into mincemeat. The Russian murderer confessed to these horrific actions while turning himself in, describing the gruesome process of butchering and disposing of the victim's remains.</p>

<p>“I butchered her body, ran it through a meat grinder, collected the bones in&nbsp;three bags, and threw them in the river,” the media outlet reported while quoting Zelensky.</p>

<h2><strong>Criminal turned serving as Wagner fighter&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In November 2022, Zelensky was recruited by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group to fight in the Ukraine conflict. He returned from the war zone in April this year and received an unexpected pardon from the Russian government.</p>

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<p>Currently residing with his aunt in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, Zelensky is planning to move to Anapa on the Black Sea coast, where he intends to work in construction.</p>

<p>While Zelensky's mother believes that her son's pardon is justified due to his apparent remorse for his past actions, the victim's family, particularly her sister, expressed dismay over not being notified of his release and pardon.</p>

<h2><strong>Tragic love story and murder</strong></h2>

<p>Tatiana Melekhina, an accountant, unknowingly became involved with Zelensky, a machinist nine years her senior, who concealed his marriage and daughter from her.</p>

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<p>She mysteriously disappeared in 2018 after a reported dispute with Zelensky. Initially, he claimed to have dropped her off in the city and was unaware of anything that may have happened following that.&nbsp;However, Zelensky later&nbsp;claimed that Melekhina insulted his childhood friend. However, the friend denied any prior acquaintance with her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I became angry. I wanted to calm her down,” Zelensky reportedly told investigators and added, “She was screaming. I grabbed her by the throat from behind, put her in a chokehold… I dragged her while continuing to restrain her and tightening my grip on her throat. She stopped breathing.”</p>

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Dmitry Zelensky, a Russian convict who gained notoriety for brutally murdering his girlfriend and putting her body in a meat grinder, has been pardoned after serving less than half of his 11-year prison sentence, when he returned after fighting against Ukraine, the New York Post reported.

Dmitry Zelensky, a Russian convict who gained notoriety for brutally murdering his girlfriend and putting her body in a meat grinder, has been pardoned after serving less than half of his 11-year prison sentence, when he returned after fighting against Ukraine, the New York Post reported. The story gets really dark as it involves not just the murder but also the gruesome cover-up. In 2018, Zelensky strangled his 27-year-old girlfriend, Tatiana Melekhina, with his bare hands. Then, in a subsequent attempt to conceal his heinous crime, he dismembered her body and turned it into mincemeat. The Russian murderer confessed to these horrific actions while turning himself in, describing the gruesome process of butchering and disposing of the victim's remains. “I butchered her body, ran it through a meat grinder, collected the bones in three bags, and threw them in the river,” the media outlet reported while quoting Zelensky. Criminal turned serving as Wagner fighter In November 2022, Zelensky was recruited by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group to fight in the Ukraine conflict. He returned from the war zone in April this year and received an unexpected pardon from the Russian government. Also Read | Romania reports 'airspace breach' during drone attacks on neighbouring Ukraine Currently residing with his aunt in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, Zelensky is planning to move to Anapa on the Black Sea coast, where he intends to work in construction. While Zelensky's mother believes that her son's pardon is justified due to his apparent remorse for his past actions, the victim's family, particularly her sister, expressed dismay over not being notified of his release and pardon. Tragic love story and murder Tatiana Melekhina, an accountant, unknowingly became involved with Zelensky, a machinist nine years her senior, who concealed his marriage and daughter from her. Also Read | US urges Serbia to withdraw forces from Kosovo border, NATO bolsters forces She mysteriously disappeared in 2018 after a reported dispute with Zelensky. Initially, he claimed to have dropped her off in the city and was unaware of anything that may have happened following that. However, Zelensky later claimed that Melekhina insulted his childhood friend. However, the friend denied any prior acquaintance with her. “I became angry. I wanted to calm her down,” Zelensky reportedly told investigators and added, “She was screaming. I grabbed her by the throat from behind, put her in a chokehold… I dragged her while continuing to restrain her and tightening my grip on her throat. She stopped breathing.” Watch | Russia's Wagner return in the east alarms Ukraine × Zelensky's family asserted that he agreed to join the conflict in Ukraine as a form of atonement for his past actions, as well as to reduce his prison sentence. His ex-wife has cut all ties with him, even changing her and her daughter's last names, as per Zelensky's mother. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Russian killer, who put girlfriend's body in meat grinder, granted pardon for fighting in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday shown meeting one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group and discussing how best to use “volunteer units” in the Ukraine war.

Russia’s President Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander

<p>NATO member Romania on Saturday (Sep 30) said that there was a possible airspace breach during Russia's overnight drone attacks on infrastructure in neighbouring Ukraine.<br />
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After Russia exited the deal which allowed safe grain shipments through the Black Sea, the strikes on Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv and Odesa regions have been ramped up by Russia. The regions are home to vital grain-exporting infrastructure.<br />
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"Following the detection of groups of drones heading towards Ukrainian territory near the Romanian border" residents in the Galati and Tulcea municipalities were alerted, said the defence ministry, in a statement.<br />
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"The radar surveillance system ... indicated possible unauthorised entry into national airspace, with a signal detected on a route towards the municipality of Galati," it stated.</p>

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<p>The defence ministry stated that no objects appeared to have fallen inside the Romanian territory but they will continue the search on Saturday. Around midnight, the people living in Galati and Tulcea, which is near the port of Reni in southern Ukraine across the River Danube, were alerted and warned to take shelter. After two hours, the alert measures were lifted.<br />
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Earlier this month, air-raid shelters were built by the Romanian soldiers to protect the residents in the eastern Romanian village of Plauru after they found drone fragments in the area.</p>

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<p>The air force of Ukraine claimed to have shot down 30 out of 40 Iranian-made "Shahed" drones which were&nbsp;launched by Russia in an overnight attack, said&nbsp;regional and military officials on Saturday.</p>

<p>The South Military command claimed that they shot down&nbsp;20 drones in the central Vinnytsia region and 10 others&nbsp;over the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions in the south.</p>

<p>Spokesperson for the southern command Natalia Humeniuk, speaking to&nbsp;Ukrainian TV, said that Russia continued&nbsp;attacking port infrastructure, which included those near&nbsp;the Danube river, and was also trying to strike critical infrastructure facilities in other regions of Ukraine "to impact the economy".</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky takes steps to attract arms makers</strong></h2>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opened the first International Defence Industries Forum of Kyiv so as to attract more manufacturers who will build arms in Ukraine.<br />
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"Our first task is to win this war and return a lasting and, most importantly, reliable peace to our people. We will accomplish this task through our cooperation with you," said Zelensky, in a speech at the opening on Friday (Sep 29).</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow presses on 'special operation' in Kyiv</strong></p>

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<p>"We are interested in localising the production of equipment necessary for our defence... and advanced defence systems used by our soldiers that give Ukraine the best results at the front today," he added.<br />
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The officials from more than 30 countries and 250 defence firms had collected for the forum which is being organised as Zelensky lobbies the West, seeking more arms to wage a counteroffensive against Russia.<br />
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Ukraine started its pushback to regain occupied territory in June but has accepted that its troops are slowly progressing as they encounter lines of heavily fortified Russian defences.&nbsp;</p>

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NATO member Romania on Saturday (Sep 30) said that there was a possible airspace breach during Russia's overnight drone attacks on infrastructure in neighbouring Ukraine.

NATO member Romania on Saturday (Sep 30) said that there was a possible airspace breach during Russia's overnight drone attacks on infrastructure in neighbouring Ukraine. After Russia exited the deal which allowed safe grain shipments through the Black Sea, the strikes on Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv and Odesa regions have been ramped up by Russia. The regions are home to vital grain-exporting infrastructure. "Following the detection of groups of drones heading towards Ukrainian territory near the Romanian border" residents in the Galati and Tulcea municipalities were alerted, said the defence ministry, in a statement. "The radar surveillance system ... indicated possible unauthorised entry into national airspace, with a signal detected on a route towards the municipality of Galati," it stated. ALSO READ | A decisive, historic event: Putin addresses Russia on first anniversary of Ukrainian regions annexation The defence ministry stated that no objects appeared to have fallen inside the Romanian territory but they will continue the search on Saturday. Around midnight, the people living in Galati and Tulcea, which is near the port of Reni in southern Ukraine across the River Danube, were alerted and warned to take shelter. After two hours, the alert measures were lifted. Earlier this month, air-raid shelters were built by the Romanian soldiers to protect the residents in the eastern Romanian village of Plauru after they found drone fragments in the area. Ukraine shoots down 30 drones The air force of Ukraine claimed to have shot down 30 out of 40 Iranian-made "Shahed" drones which were launched by Russia in an overnight attack, said regional and military officials on Saturday. The South Military command claimed that they shot down 20 drones in the central Vinnytsia region and 10 others over the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions in the south. Spokesperson for the southern command Natalia Humeniuk, speaking to Ukrainian TV, said that Russia continued attacking port infrastructure, which included those near the Danube river, and was also trying to strike critical infrastructure facilities in other regions of Ukraine "to impact the economy". Zelensky takes steps to attract arms makers Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opened the first International Defence Industries Forum of Kyiv so as to attract more manufacturers who will build arms in Ukraine. "Our first task is to win this war and return a lasting and, most importantly, reliable peace to our people. We will accomplish this task through our cooperation with you," said Zelensky, in a speech at the opening on Friday (Sep 29). WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow presses on 'special operation' in Kyiv "We are interested in localising the production of equipment necessary for our defence... and advanced defence systems used by our soldiers that give Ukraine the best results at the front today," he added. The officials from more than 30 countries and 250 defence firms had collected for the forum which is being organised as Zelensky lobbies the West, seeking more arms to wage a counteroffensive against Russia. Ukraine started its pushback to regain occupied territory in June but has accepted that its troops are slowly progressing as they encounter lines of heavily fortified Russian defences. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Romania reports 'airspace breach' during Ukraine attacks, Zelensky attracts arms makers

Several hundred members of Russia's Wagner private mercenary group have returned to eastern Ukraine to fight. This is as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree setting out the routine autumn conscription campaign, calling up 130,000 citizens for statutory military service. Meanwhile, tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region escalate as regional leaders look to Russia to broker a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, although they remain cautious of the Kremlin. Wion's Eric Njoka speaks to Sergej Sumlenny, a Defense expert and Director at the European Resilience Initiative Center, for more perspective.

Russia's Wagner return in the east alarms Ukraine

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Ukrainian tank crews in eastern Ukraine welcomed the first delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks to Kyiv. The Abrams tanks will offer the crew a boost & provide more protection & firepower in battle. Watch this video to know more.

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As per reports, Russia President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine continues to adversely impact Russia's economy and it has forced the leader to review his budget priorities but instead of what at least NATO would have expected.

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, was pictured on Friday meeting with one of the senior former Wagner mercenary group commanders and talking about the best way to utilize "volunteer units" in the battle in Ukraine. The conference emphasized the Kremlin's attempt to demonstrate that it had taken control of the mercenary group following its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's June insurrection, which was put down when he and other senior commanders were killed in an August plane crash.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin discusses Ukraine war with ex-Wagner commander Troshev

Wagner Group mercenaries are back in Ukraine. This comes after a prolonged absence on Battlefield. It is also their first appearance in Ukraine since Prigozhin's death.

Are Russia's Wagner fighters back in the Ukraine war?

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the late Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's former aide the task of overseeing volunteer fighter units in Ukraine, as per a statement issued by the Kremlin on Friday (Sep 28).<br />
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Prigozhin was killed in August in an air crash which was suspected to have been orchestrated by Putin after the failed Wagner mutiny in June.<br />
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"At the last meeting, we talked about you overseeing the formation of volunteer units that can carry out various tasks, first and foremost of course in the zone of the special military operation," the Russian president was quoted as saying to Andrei Troshev.</p>

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<p>The meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, emphasised the integration of the mercenary group's fighters into the regular military of Russia in the wake of the aborted mutiny.</p>

<p>Prigozhin was killed along with nine other people when a plane, which took off from Moscow and was headed to Saint Petersburg, crashed on August 23.</p>

<p>As per the experts, the Wagner mutiny was the most significant challenge to the rule of Putin.</p>

<p>The rebellion was called off by Prigozhin after he apparently finalised a deal with the Kremlin through the mediation of Belarus, after which he faced no criminal prosecution.</p>

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<p>Troshev, who is a retired colonel famous by the nickname "Sedoi" (Gray-haired), hails from St Petersburg, the hometown of Putin, and is a decorated veteran of Kremlin campaigns in Chechnya, Afghanistan and Syria.</p>

<p>He was one of the Wagner Group's leaders in Syria for which he was put on the sanctions list of the the European Union in December 2021.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the late Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's former aide the task of overseeing volunteer fighter units in Ukraine, as per a statement issued by the Kremlin on Friday (Sep 28).

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the late Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's former aide the task of overseeing volunteer fighter units in Ukraine, as per a statement issued by the Kremlin on Friday (Sep 28). Prigozhin was killed in August in an air crash which was suspected to have been orchestrated by Putin after the failed Wagner mutiny in June. "At the last meeting, we talked about you overseeing the formation of volunteer units that can carry out various tasks, first and foremost of course in the zone of the special military operation," the Russian president was quoted as saying to Andrei Troshev. ALSO READ | Russia places ICC president on wanted list amid allegations it tortured Ukrainians to death The meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, emphasised the integration of the mercenary group's fighters into the regular military of Russia in the wake of the aborted mutiny. Prigozhin was killed along with nine other people when a plane, which took off from Moscow and was headed to Saint Petersburg, crashed on August 23. As per the experts, the Wagner mutiny was the most significant challenge to the rule of Putin. The rebellion was called off by Prigozhin after he apparently finalised a deal with the Kremlin through the mediation of Belarus, after which he faced no criminal prosecution. WATCH | Vladmir Putin meets Ramzan Kadyrov in Moscow Troshev, who is a retired colonel famous by the nickname "Sedoi" (Gray-haired), hails from St Petersburg, the hometown of Putin, and is a decorated veteran of Kremlin campaigns in Chechnya, Afghanistan and Syria. He was one of the Wagner Group's leaders in Syria for which he was put on the sanctions list of the the European Union in December 2021. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Putin gives task of managing Ukraine volunteer fighters to ex-Prigozhin aide

US officials have issued a list of "priority reforms" to Ukraine, indicating that future aid may be contingent on Kyiv's compliance. Washington has asked Ukraine to take anti-corruption measures while supporting the war-torn country's goal of joining the European Union.

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The Russian President Vladimir Putin met with a Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Vladmir Putin meets Ramzan Kadyrov in Moscow

The NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has called out Russia's imperialistic Ambitions claiming that the Ukrainian forces were gradually gaining ground in their counteroffensive.

NATO chief: Ukraine fighting Russia's imperial delusions

<p>Russia said on Thursday (September 28) that it was planning a major increase of 70 per cent in its defece spending. The country plans to funnel massive resources into its Ukraine offensive which is calls 'special military operation' and also a 'hybrid war' unleashed by the West.</p>

<p>Russia's Ukraine offensive is now dragged towards its twentieth month. Troops of both the countries have been digging deep and are preparing for what appears to be developing into a protracted conflict.</p>

<p>The latest announcement from Russia has come close on the heels of NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's Kyiv visit. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied for more air defence systems.</p>

<p>Defence ministers of Britain and France visited Kyiv as well.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow alleges US, UK aided Ukraine missile strike in Crimea</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine's newly appointed defence minister Rustem Umerov, after meeting with his British counterpart Grant Shapps, said, "Winter is coming but we are ready."</p>

<p>According to a document from Russian finance ministry, defence spending is set to jump by over 68 per cent year-on-year to almost 10.8 trillion rubles ($111.15 billion) -- more than spending allocated for social policy.</p>

<p>"It is obvious that such an increase is necessary, absolutely necessary, because we are in a state of hybrid war, we are continuing the special military operation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm referring to the hybrid war that has been unleashed against us," he said.</p>

<p>AFP said that defence spending in 2024 is set to be around three times than education, environmental protection and healthcare spending combined.</p>

<p>"The focus of economic policy is shifting from an anti-crisis agenda to the promotion of national development goals," the finance ministry said in the document.</p>

<p>It said this included "strengthening the country's defence capacity" and "integrating" four Ukrainian regions Moscow claims to have annexed last year -- Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously shrugged off Ukraine war's effect on economy. He has said that Russia has weathered the effect of Western sanctions.</p>

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<p>However, Russia's central bank recently warned that economic growth was likely to slow this year and ordinary Russians may have to face rising prices.</p>

<p>Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. After sustained gains in first few months, Russian forces had to withdraw from many territories of Ukraine. The West, led by the US, has poured billions and billions into Ukraine in humanitarian and military aid. It was expected that Ukraine, with the help of Western weapons, would be able to stage an effective counter-offensive against Russia. But the progress of the counter-offensive has been slow and Ukraine has not been able retake large swathes of territory as it was initially expected.</p>

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Russia said on Thursday (September 28) that it was planning a major increase of 70 per cent in its defece spending. The country plans to funnel massive resources into its Ukraine offensive which is calls 'special military operation' and also a 'hybrid war' unleashed by the West.

Russia said on Thursday (September 28) that it was planning a major increase of 70 per cent in its defece spending. The country plans to funnel massive resources into its Ukraine offensive which is calls 'special military operation' and also a 'hybrid war' unleashed by the West. Russia's Ukraine offensive is now dragged towards its twentieth month. Troops of both the countries have been digging deep and are preparing for what appears to be developing into a protracted conflict. The latest announcement from Russia has come close on the heels of NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's Kyiv visit. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied for more air defence systems. Defence ministers of Britain and France visited Kyiv as well. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow alleges US, UK aided Ukraine missile strike in Crimea × Ukraine's newly appointed defence minister Rustem Umerov, after meeting with his British counterpart Grant Shapps, said, "Winter is coming but we are ready." According to a document from Russian finance ministry, defence spending is set to jump by over 68 per cent year-on-year to almost 10.8 trillion rubles ($111.15 billion) -- more than spending allocated for social policy. "It is obvious that such an increase is necessary, absolutely necessary, because we are in a state of hybrid war, we are continuing the special military operation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "I'm referring to the hybrid war that has been unleashed against us," he said. AFP said that defence spending in 2024 is set to be around three times than education, environmental protection and healthcare spending combined. "The focus of economic policy is shifting from an anti-crisis agenda to the promotion of national development goals," the finance ministry said in the document. It said this included "strengthening the country's defence capacity" and "integrating" four Ukrainian regions Moscow claims to have annexed last year -- Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously shrugged off Ukraine war's effect on economy. He has said that Russia has weathered the effect of Western sanctions. Also Read | Moscow alleges US, UK aided Ukraine missile strike on Crimea naval headquarters However, Russia's central bank recently warned that economic growth was likely to slow this year and ordinary Russians may have to face rising prices. Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. After sustained gains in first few months, Russian forces had to withdraw from many territories of Ukraine. The West, led by the US, has poured billions and billions into Ukraine in humanitarian and military aid. It was expected that Ukraine, with the help of Western weapons, would be able to stage an effective counter-offensive against Russia. But the progress of the counter-offensive has been slow and Ukraine has not been able retake large swathes of territory as it was initially expected. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Bulgaria’s parliament has decided to send s-300 air defence missile systems to Ukraine, its first such shipment to Kyiv from a country bitterly divided over the issue. After World War Two, Bulgaria became a satellite of the Soviet Union, but is now a member of the European Union and NATO. Most middle-aged Bulgarians studied Russian in school, understand the language and some regularly follow the news in the Russian media.

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<p>Days after bitterness crept into the Ukraine-Poland relationship, there appears to be some thaw. Warsaw's agriculture minister on Wednesday (Sep 27) said talks between the two countries were on track as they sought to resolve the dispute surrounding the ban on grain imports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Warsaw and Kyiv are allies, but relations have soured since Poland, Hungary and Slovakia decided to extend a ban that was introduced to protect farmers from Ukrainian grains flooding the market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Polish minister&nbsp;Robert Telus held online talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Solsky and informed reporters about the small breakthrough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am glad that we are talking about the future, that we are building mechanisms for the future and we are calming certain emotions that have not served us well, and this is probably a good direction," Telus was quoted as saying by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister added that the two countries would hold further talks in a week on a licensing procedure proposed by Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine has suggested the introduction of export licenses for corn, rapeseed, sunflower seed and wheat destined for export to five neighbouring countries in central Europe that are members of the European Union.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Taras Kachka, the Ukrainian trade representative described the talks with Poland as constructive, adding that he hopes such restrictions on Ukrainian grain exports would never recur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Only when we receive these guarantees will we formally announce to the whole world that this dispute is over,"&nbsp;he said in televised comments.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened between Poland&nbsp;and Ukraine?</strong></h2>

<p>Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Poland has been one of the biggest allies of Ukraine, supplying much of the weapons to the war-hit nation. Much of the weaponry that the United States and other countries send to Ukraine, passes through Poland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after Warsaw decided to extend the ban on Ukrainian grain imports, earlier this month, to protect its farmers, despite the UN suggesting otherwise, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went on an offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Zelensky inadvertently targeted the Polish regime, which did not go down well with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The Ukrainian president criticised the allies saying some countries were only pretending to support his nation as it wages a counteroffensive to retake land taken by Russia.</p>

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<p>Zelensky's comments angered Morawiecki who warned him to never insult Poles again. The Polish PM added that Warsaw would no longer arm Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I...want to tell President Zelensky never to insult Poles again, as he did recently during his speech at the UN," Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was quoted as saying by state-run news agency PAP on Friday (September 22).</p>

<p>After his statement caused a stir, Polish President Andrzej Duda attempted to simmer the situation by claiming that the PM's words had been misinterpreted.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after bitterness crept into the Ukraine-Poland relationship, there appears to be some thaw. Warsaw's agriculture minister on Wednesday (Sep 27) said talks between the two countries were on track as they sought to resolve the dispute surrounding the ban on grain imports.

Days after bitterness crept into the Ukraine-Poland relationship, there appears to be some thaw. Warsaw's agriculture minister on Wednesday (Sep 27) said talks between the two countries were on track as they sought to resolve the dispute surrounding the ban on grain imports. Warsaw and Kyiv are allies, but relations have soured since Poland, Hungary and Slovakia decided to extend a ban that was introduced to protect farmers from Ukrainian grains flooding the market. Polish minister Robert Telus held online talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Solsky and informed reporters about the small breakthrough. "I am glad that we are talking about the future, that we are building mechanisms for the future and we are calming certain emotions that have not served us well, and this is probably a good direction," Telus was quoted as saying by Reuters. The minister added that the two countries would hold further talks in a week on a licensing procedure proposed by Kyiv. Ukraine has suggested the introduction of export licenses for corn, rapeseed, sunflower seed and wheat destined for export to five neighbouring countries in central Europe that are members of the European Union. Meanwhile, Taras Kachka, the Ukrainian trade representative described the talks with Poland as constructive, adding that he hopes such restrictions on Ukrainian grain exports would never recur. "Only when we receive these guarantees will we formally announce to the whole world that this dispute is over," he said in televised comments. Watch | Poland fumes over Ukrainian president's Volodymyr Zelensky's UN speech × What happened between Poland and Ukraine? Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Poland has been one of the biggest allies of Ukraine, supplying much of the weapons to the war-hit nation. Much of the weaponry that the United States and other countries send to Ukraine, passes through Poland. However, after Warsaw decided to extend the ban on Ukrainian grain imports, earlier this month, to protect its farmers, despite the UN suggesting otherwise, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went on an offensive. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Zelensky inadvertently targeted the Polish regime, which did not go down well with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The Ukrainian president criticised the allies saying some countries were only pretending to support his nation as it wages a counteroffensive to retake land taken by Russia. Also read | Poland no longer arming war-torn Ukraine amid grain deal row Zelensky's comments angered Morawiecki who warned him to never insult Poles again. The Polish PM added that Warsaw would no longer arm Ukraine. "I...want to tell President Zelensky never to insult Poles again, as he did recently during his speech at the UN," Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was quoted as saying by state-run news agency PAP on Friday (September 22). After his statement caused a stir, Polish President Andrzej Duda attempted to simmer the situation by claiming that the PM's words had been misinterpreted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Cave School of Economics estimated in March 2023 that the direct economic losses to Ukraine from the war could reach 500 billion dollars which is more significant than Ukraine's pre-war GDP of 350 billion dollars beyond the financial toll.

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Not just a day after the Ukrainian special forces claimed to have killed the Commander of Russia's Black Sea fleet, a shocking video has now emerged from Russia. The video shows Admiral Viktor Sokolov on Russian state TV attending a Defence Leaders' meeting.

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Ten German-made Leopard 1 tanks headed for Ukraine were forced to return home after the war-torn nation rejected them over multiple technical defects.

Ukraine rejects 10 German Leopard tanks over repair issues

Since the war broke out between Russia and Ukraine defensive military assistance has been provided to Kyiv by its allies. Now Moscow has claimed that Washington and London have helped Ukraine orchestrate last week's unprecedented strike.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow alleges US, UK aided Ukraine missile strike in Crimea

With the war in Ukraine stretching to 580 days, tensions are mounting along the frontlines. The global economic order has changed significantly since February 2022 when the war began. What is the human cost of war and what does the number suggest? Take a look.

Unfolding Tragedy: Ukraine war's human and economic costs

NATO's multinational battle group in Bulgaria has completed a set of drills. Bulgarian troops performed exercises with six NATO nations.

US: Exercise to understand Bulgarian terrain

<p>Amid the ongoing prolonged conflict, Ukrainian authorities have disclosed that the recent wave of attacks on its soil involving Iranian kamikaze drones has a European connection. A confidential document, shared with Western allies by Kyiv and obtained by the Guardian, underscored the use of European components in these deadly drones along with appeals for long-range missiles to strike production facilities in Russia, Iran, and Syria.</p>

<p>According to a 47-page document submitted by Ukraine to the G7 nations in August, over the past three months, there have been more than 600 drone attacks on Ukrainian cities employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with Western technology.</p>

<p>The document revealed that the Shahed-131 drone contained 52 electrical components manufactured by Western companies, while the Shahed-136 model, with a range of 2,000km and a cruising speed of 180kmph, contained 57 such components.</p>

<h2><strong>Who were the manufacturers of the identified components?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Notably, five European companies, including a Polish subsidiary of a British multinational, are identified as the original manufacturers of these components.</p>

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<p>The document states, “Among the manufacturers are companies headquartered in the countries of the sanctions coalition: the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Japan, and Poland."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Shift in drone production site&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The document suggested&nbsp;that Iran's drone production is shifting to Russia,&nbsp;to the central Tartar region of Alabuga.&nbsp;Ukraine's government, in its document, made a daring plea to its Western allies, calling for “missile strikes on the production plants of these UAVs in Iran, Syria, as well as on a potential production site in the Russian Federation”.</p>

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<p>Ukraine said that such actions could only be carried out by its own defence forces if partners provided the necessary means of destruction, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>No wrongdoing mentioned&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The document does not suggest any wrongdoing by the Western companies whose components have been identified. It noted that "Iranian UAV production has adapted and mostly uses available commercial components, the supply of which is poorly or not controlled at all."</p>

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Amid the ongoing prolonged conflict, Ukrainian authorities have disclosed that the recent wave of attacks on its soil involving Iranian kamikaze drones has a European connection.

Amid the ongoing prolonged conflict, Ukrainian authorities have disclosed that the recent wave of attacks on its soil involving Iranian kamikaze drones has a European connection. A confidential document, shared with Western allies by Kyiv and obtained by the Guardian, underscored the use of European components in these deadly drones along with appeals for long-range missiles to strike production facilities in Russia, Iran, and Syria. According to a 47-page document submitted by Ukraine to the G7 nations in August, over the past three months, there have been more than 600 drone attacks on Ukrainian cities employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with Western technology. The document revealed that the Shahed-131 drone contained 52 electrical components manufactured by Western companies, while the Shahed-136 model, with a range of 2,000km and a cruising speed of 180kmph, contained 57 such components. Who were the manufacturers of the identified components? Notably, five European companies, including a Polish subsidiary of a British multinational, are identified as the original manufacturers of these components. Also Read | Fewer than 12% of key speakers were women: UN assembly The document states, “Among the manufacturers are companies headquartered in the countries of the sanctions coalition: the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Japan, and Poland." Shift in drone production site The document suggested that Iran's drone production is shifting to Russia, to the central Tartar region of Alabuga. Ukraine's government, in its document, made a daring plea to its Western allies, calling for “missile strikes on the production plants of these UAVs in Iran, Syria, as well as on a potential production site in the Russian Federation”. Also Read | Canadian police’s deafening silence on WION’s questions over Nijjar murder probe Ukraine said that such actions could only be carried out by its own defence forces if partners provided the necessary means of destruction, the Guardian reported. No wrongdoing mentioned The document does not suggest any wrongdoing by the Western companies whose components have been identified. It noted that "Iranian UAV production has adapted and mostly uses available commercial components, the supply of which is poorly or not controlled at all." Watch | Global warming & water stress disturb fungal networks × The Ukrainian government's report, titled "Barrage Deaths: Report on Shahed-136/131 UAVs," was compiled with the assistance of Ukraine's central research institute of armaments and military equipment. It also provided crucial insights into Russia's evolving drone tactics and production plans since the initial use of Shahed drones in September 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

European components fueling Iran's Kamikaze drones used by Russia against Ukraine: Report

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