Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
11 October 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
- Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 11 Oct 2023 -- During the night of 11 October 2023, the Russian Armed Forces have repelled two attempts of the Kiev regime to launch terrorist attacks by fixed-wing aircraft against facilities on the terriroty of the Russian Federation.
- Ukrainian Military Casualties Amount to 330 in Donetsk Direction Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- The Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 330 soldiers as killed and injured in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
- Members of 13 European PMCs Fighting Against Russia in Ukraine - FSB Head Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- Members of 13 private military companies (PMCs) from Europe and members of nine foreign paramilitary proxy formations are participating in military operations against Russia in Ukraine, Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov said on Wednesday.
United States
- Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - October 11, 2023 DOD
- With Zelenskiy At NATO HQ, U.S. Announces Fresh $200 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine RFE/RL 11 Oct 2023 -- The United States said it would give Ukraine a new military aid package worth $200 million as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy traveled to NATO's headquarters in Belgium to press for more support for his war-ravaged country ahead of the onset of the cold season.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Charles Q. Brown Jr. Hold a Post-Meeting Press Conference at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting, Brussels, Belgium DoD 11 Oct 2023
- Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 16th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 11 Oct 2023
- Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 11 Oct 2023Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This announcement is the Biden Administration's forty-eighth tranche of equipment to be provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021.
- U.S. Aims to Bolster Ukraine's Long-Term Air Defense Capabilities DoD News 11 Oct 2023 -- The U.S. will lead a newly formed coalition focused on developing Ukraine's air force in a bid to bolster that country's long-term capability to defend itself against Russian aggression, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.
- Pentagon Chief Announces New $200Mln Ukraine Aid Package, Includes Air Defense Munitions Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on Wednesday a new $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine that includes munitions for a new air defense system that will soon be delivered to Ukraine, among other weapons.
- US, Allies to Form Groups Tasked With Supporting Kiev's Specific Security Needs - Pentagon Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- The United States and its allies are working to organize coalitions within the alliance that will each be tasked with providing specific support to Ukraine's long-term security needs, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.
- Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 11 Oct 2023 -- As Ukrainians wage a tough counteroffensive, and as winter fast approaches, it is imperative that we help them take advantage of every single day. Today, the United States is announcing a new package of military aid, including weapons and equipment to help Ukraine succeed on the battlefield and protect its people from Russia's brutal invasion.
- Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen During Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable in Marrakech, Morocco US Treasury 11 Oct 2023
NATO
United Nations
- Update 187 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 11 Oct 2023 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts were today granted access to the rooftop of reactor unit 2 of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and did not observe any mines or explosives there, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Foreign Reactions
- Russia continues its brutal attacks causing widespread destruction: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 11 Oct 2023 -- UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia's attack in Hroza was despicable, killing more than 50 people, but notes Russia continues to blunder as it shoots down one of its own fighter jets.
- Major new package of support for Ukraine's counter-offensive announced by Grant Shapps UK MOD 11 Oct 2023 -- The Defence Secretary will today announce a new package of support for Ukraine and the signing of further air defence contracts, procured through the International Fund for Ukraine.
- UK, Allies to Allocate Additional $123Mln to Support Ukraine Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- The United Kingdom and its allies will announce a new support package worth over 100 million pounds ($123 million) for Ukraine at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday, the UK Defense Ministry said.
- Major new package of support for Ukraine's counter-offensive announced by Grant Shapps UK MOD 11 Oct 2023 -- The Defence Secretary will today announce a new package of support for Ukraine and the signing of further air defence contracts, procured through the International Fund for Ukraine.
- Germany announces additional €1 billion military aid for Ukraine ahead of winter Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Germany has announced an additional package of military aid for Ukraine worth €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) as Ukrainian troops are slowly pressing ahead with their so-called counteroffensive against Russian troops.
- Minister Blair announces new military donations for Ukraine at the 16th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 11 Oct 2023 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 16th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Denmark will take on co-lead role in international air force coalition to support Ukraine Danish Ministry of Defence 11 Oct 2023 -- Together with the United States, and the Netherlands Denmark will co-lead an international air force coalition to support Ukraine in the establishment of a Ukrainian F-16 capacity.
- More defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Finnish MoD 11 Oct 2023 -- Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 11 October 2023 on the proposal of the Government.
- NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine Government of Norway 11 Oct 2023 -- The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia's brutal war of aggression.
- We must not become tired, our assistance remains decisive, says A. Anušauskas presenting next assistance package to Ukraine in Brussels Lithuania MND 11 Oct 2023 -- "Military aid to Ukraine is falling subject to the countries' internal political debate; however, the rendered assistance remains decisive to Ukraine's defence. Lithuania will continue delivering on its assistance commitments, we will walk this walk to Ukraine all the way until victory," Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas underscored to the Allies Wednesday in Brussels.
- Belgium to Create $1.8Bln Aid Fund for Ukraine Using Russia's Assets Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- Belgium will create a 1.7 billion euro ($1.8 billion) fund to support Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said on Wednesday.
- Belgian Defense Minister Confirms Plans to Supply Ukraine With F-16 From 2025 - Reports Sputnik 11 Oct 2023 -- Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder confirmed on Wednesday her country's plans to supply Ukraine with several F-16 fighter aircraft starting from 2025, as well as to keep training Ukrainian pilots, Belgian broadcaster reported.
- Bulgarian Prosecutors Charge Five Foreigners With Illegal Exports To Russian Units In Ukraine RFE/RL 11 Oct 2023 -- Bulgarian prosecutors said on October 11 that five foreign citizens - three Russian nationals, a Belarusian national, and an Albanian national - have been charged with participating in a criminal group that was illegally exporting goods for Russian units fighting in Ukraine.
News Reports
- With Russia Mired In Its War On Ukraine, Pro-Kremlin Commentators Revel In 'Good News' From Israel RFE/RL 11 Oct 2023 -- On October 7, commentator Marat Bulatov, who hosts the Day Z program on the social media channel of jingoistic pro-Kremlin television personality Vladimir Solovyov, opened his show by congratulating authoritarian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his 71st birthday.
- Israel Conflagration Opens A Possible New Path For U.S. Aid To Ukraine. There Are Pitfalls. RFE/RL 11 Oct 2023 -- In August, when President Joe Biden's administration proposed sending $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, it looked like it would once again breeze through Congress, albeit with a few more dissenting voices than previous packages.
- About 1,000 Ukrainians Seek Evacuation From Israel, Ambassador Says RFE/RL 11 Oct 2023 -- Ukraine's ambassador to Israel says about 1,000 Ukrainian citizens have turned to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv asking for help to be evacuated to Ukraine to escape the war between Hamas and Israel.
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