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As of: October 17, 2024 11:02 a.m

Ukrainian President Zelenskyj informs the EU heads of state and authorities in Brussels about his nation’s “victory plan”. Russia attacked Ukraine in a single day with greater than 50 fight drones. The stay weblog to learn.

  • Zelensky presents “victory plan” at EU summit

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Australia arms over 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia now needs at hand over 49 of its getting older M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Defense Minister Richard Marles stated the federal government would hand over most of its US-made M1A1 tanks, definitely worth the equal of round 150 million euros, to Ukraine – months after Kiev requested for them.

“We are constantly talking to the Ukrainian government about how we can best support them,” Marles informed ABC tv. The USA gave Australia permission to ship the outdated tanks to Ukraine. They are to get replaced in Australia by 75 next-generation M1A2 tanks.

10:18 a.m

Zelensky presents “victory plan” at EU summit

At their summit in Brussels, the heads of state and authorities of the European Union may even talk about the present state of affairs in Russia’s warfare towards Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj needs to inform the summit members about his “victory plan”. “All European heads of state and government will hear how we need to strengthen our position,” Zelensky stated in a video message earlier than the summit started. “We must end this war in a just manner.” Zelensky introduced his plan to parliament in Kiev yesterday and dominated out any renunciation of Ukrainian territories.

The NATO protection ministers, who’re assembly on the identical time on the Brussels headquarters, additionally wish to take care of Ukraine’s plan.

10:10 a.m

Zelenskyj: Discussed additional arms deliveries with Biden

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he spoke to US President Biden about new arms and assist deliveries for his nation. “We talked, among other things, about long-range weapons and the implementation of our victory plan,” Zelensky stated in a video on Telegram.

10:05 a.m

Russia makes use of greater than 50 fight drones towards Ukraine

According to Ukrainian data, the Russian military has used over 50 fight drones towards targets in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force stated on Telegram that 5 impacts had been recorded on infrastructure amenities in areas close to the border. 22 of the drones have been shot down. Another 27 have been delivered to the bottom utilizing digital means.

According to authorities, there was harm to a residential constructing within the capital Kiev on account of the drone assaults through the night time. Windows on three flooring have been broken. Drone particles was additionally discovered on the grounds of a kindergarten. There have been no victims.

10:00 a.m

Wednesday’s stay weblog for studying

The US is offering Ukraine with an extra $425 million in army assist. NATO Secretary General Rutte stated he couldn’t at the moment assist Ukraine’s whole “victory plan.” Wednesday’s stay weblog for studying.

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