Iran plans to supply missiles to Russia, Kuleba invited IAEA to search for a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine: today's highlights

Iran plans to start supplying its missiles to Russia in the near future

Iran plans to start supplying its missiles to Russia in the near future. In addition, Russia begins to use Iranian-made equipment due to the inability to provide the newly mobilized with the necessary ammunition of its own production. This was reported by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.

They noted that the Russians planned to transfer 3000 units of armor protection — 1500 bulletproof vests and 1500 helmets of Iranian production. Currently, the ammunition from Iran is in a warehouse in the Belgorod region of Russia.

The intelligence also reported that the Iranian authorities plan to send a new group of advisers to assist Russian troops in the combat use of a new type of Arash-2 drones and Iranian surface-to-surface missiles. Their deliveries are planned to begin in the near future.

Success of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Armed Forces of Ukraine ousted Russian occupants from the settlements of Karmazynivka, Miasozharivka, and Nevske in Luhansk Oblast and Novosadove in Donetsk Oblast. This is stated in the evening report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, during the day on October 24, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks near the settlements of Spirne, Soledar, Bakhmut, Andriivka, Marinka, and Pervomaiske.

The aviation of the Defense Forces made 17 strikes. The General Staff confirmed the destruction of 13 areas of concentration of weapons and military hardware of the enemy and four positions of anti-aircraft missile systems. In addition, air defense units shot down two helicopters in different directions.

Ukrainian missile troops and artillery hit 4 control points, 10 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons, and military hardware, 6 ammunition depots, an anti-aircraft missile system, an area of artillery firing positions, and three other important enemy targets.

Ukrainian Armed Forces have already liberated over 90 settlements in Kherson Oblast

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already liberated more than 90 settlements of Kherson Oblast from Russian occupation. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense. In total, 12 thousand of people live in the liberated settlements. Stabilization measures are currently underway in the de-occupied territories.

Kuleba invited IAEA to search for a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine

IAEA experts agreed to visit Ukraine because of Russia's statements that Kyiv is allegedly preparing a "dirty bomb" attack. This was announced by Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

He held a conversation with the Director General of the organization Rafael Grossi, during which he invited the IAEA to Ukraine. Kuleba proposed to send experts to peaceful facilities in Ukraine, which Russia describes as places of development of the "dirty bomb".

Grossi agreed to the proposal. “Unlike Russia, Ukraine has always been and remains transparent. We have nothing to hide,” Kuleba said.

Russians are not fleeing from Kherson, but are preparing for defense

The Сhief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that Russia only creates the illusion that everything is lost in the captured Kherson. He said this in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda.

According to him, right now Russian troops are not fleeing from Kherson - they are preparing for defense. However, the occupiers are conducting an information operation on the departure of collaborators and Russian structures that were brought to the captured city.

He adds that with their actions the Russians are also preparing the ground to quickly leave the city if necessary. According to the Сhief of the Main Intelligence Directorate, the occupants will have to make quick decisions if Ukrainian troops take control of at least the Kakhovka dam.