Execution of Ukrainian prisoners in New York and expectations of “concrete steps” for NATO membership: highlights for October 6
Russian occupation forces shoot three Ukrainian prisoners in New York, Donetsk region. Ukraine may receive “more concrete steps” toward NATO membership at the Ramstein meeting, media reports say. Blogger Nicolas Karma was threatened with a weapon in Poltava, one of the participants in the dispute is the head of the district Territorial Recruitment Center. We have collected the main news for October 6.
Russians shot prisoners of war in New York
A drone of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the Azov National Guard has revealed how the Russian military shot three captured Ukrainian soldiers in New York, Donetsk region. Subsequently, they managed to capture one memebr of the occupation group that executed the soldiers.
WP: Ukraine may get “more concrete steps” for NATO membership
During the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) at the level of leaders, NATO countries may provide Ukraine with more concrete steps to join the Alliance. However, these will not be the measures that Kyiv expects, the Washington Post notes, citing a Western diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Netherlands to allocate €400 million for drone development
The Netherlands will allocate 400 million euros for the development of drones in cooperation with Ukraine.
According to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, if the drones developed are successful, the Netherlands will provide more money to expand production.
First of the promised Dutch F-16s are already in Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that the first of the 24 promised Dutch F-16s have been delivered to Ukraine. The rest of the aircraft will arrive in the coming months.
Israel donates early warning systems to Ukraine
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said that his country has already handed over the early warning system for air attacks that it had previously promised. The implementation of this system, he said, is the responsibility of the Ukrainian side.
Sunday Times: Ukraine will be able to launch a counteroffensive in 2025
The Ukrainian army will be able to launch a counteroffensive in 2025. By then, Kyiv is likely to receive permission to strike targets in Russia with Western weapons, the Sunday Times writes, citing sources.
Blogger Nicolas Karma was threatened with a gun
In Poltava, blogger Nicholas Karma was threatened with a gun. It happened after two men asked him about his attitude to military service.
It turned out that the question was asked by the head of the district military enlistment office, Oleksandr Lohvinenko. This was confirmed by the military enlistment office itself.
The police opened a criminal investigation.
Ukraine wins bronze at the FIFA World Cup for the first time
The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated France 7-1 in the third-place match at the World Cup. For the first time in history, the Ukrainians won bronze medals.
Back at the debut World Cup in 1996, the team reached the bronze medal game, but was defeated by Russia with a score of 2-3.
Other important news of the day
- Two killed and ten wounded, including volunteers and a child: Russians shelled the Donetsk region.
- The 72nd Brigade said that near Vuhledar, the Russians had 10 times more artillery than Ukrainian troops.
- Journalists learned how Putin was turning Trump against Ukraine.
- A Russian who fought on the side of Ukraine was killed in the war. A criminal article for protests is named after him in Russia. Iryna Farion's son-in-law was also killed.