How Ukraine carried out world’s first drone rescue of injured soldier from frontline IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 20
Extraordinary footage shows Ukraine carry out first ever drone airlift of wounded soldier from frontline Fighting raged on the frontlines as Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair fractured relations with the US The Independent UK · Oct 20
Russian missile and drone blitz kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks help in Norway Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least four people have been killed The Independent UK · Oct 20
What does a Starshield slowdown really mean for Ukraine’s war with Russia? Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX operates the civilian Starlink system and its lesser-known military-grade counterpart, called Starshield. The Conversation · Oct 20
Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible. Euronews · Oct 20
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump has restored intel sharing after clear-the-air talks in Oslo US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Putin in Russia as Trump called on Ukraine to make a deal to settle the war The Independent UK · Oct 20
Ukraine’s data centre strikes hit Russia where it hurts: Bank accounts, taxis and home access Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centres have disrupted banking, taxi services, food deliveries and digital access to homes, exposing the vulnerability of services used by millions of Russians. This comes as Kyiv expands its campaign against Moscow’s technology infrastructure. The Times of India · Oct 20
Saudi Summit Postponed To 2027: FII cancels Riyadh meet; Houthi attacks fuel investment uncertainty Saudi Arabia's highly anticipated investment conference, initially scheduled for October 26-29, has been postponed due to a rise in missile and drone attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi militants. This pivotal event, often dubbed 'Davos in the Desert', aims to find a new date in 2027. The worsening security situation is making… The Times of India · Oct 20
Patriot Missile Transfer Delay: Trump stalls allied shipments; Ukraine warns stocks near zero The Donald Trump administration has not approved the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine from countries that have already acquired the American-made weapons, The Washington Post reported. This comes as tensions between the POTUS and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy deepen. The delay comes as Kyiv faces intensified Russian missile… The Times of India · Oct 19
Using a drone, AP's Jae C. Hong frames Long Beach's waves crashing into oceanfront homes Jae C. Hong is a staff photojournalist based in Los Angeles and has worked for The Associated Press since 2007. The Independent UK · Oct 19
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again Zelenskyy is grappling with recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signing a deal to import diesel from Moscow. The Economic Times · Oct 19
Ukraine’s drones lose their Starlink link above 100 mph. Musk, Rubio, and Trump all say it wasn’t them Kyiv says a sudden SpaceX speed limit is knocking out interceptor drones it needs against Russia’s jet-powered Shaheds. Musk, the White House, and Trump all say it wasn’t them. Fortune · Oct 19
From Ukraine to the Middle East: How drones and AI are rewriting the rules of modern warfare Ukraine’s recent tensions with the United States highlight the importance of technology in contemporary warfare. The American disruption of Starshield, the military version of Starlink, significantly increased Ukraine’s vulnerability to Russian attacks. The Conversation · Oct 19
Railways may fine you Rs 1,000 or imprison you for up to six months for playing loud music or videos on trains; awareness drive planned Railway authorities plan to raise awareness regarding noise caused by mobile phones in trains and stations. Announcements will inform passengers that such behavior may result in fines or imprisonment. Previous complaints highlighted the increasing nuisance from loud music and videos played openly. Enforcement of these regulations will be more assertive… The Economic Times · Oct 19
The Times of India · Oct 19 6 ops in 48 hrs: Houthis claim to strike Saudi airports, oil field & military sites Yemen's Iran-linked Houthi rebels announced six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia over the last 48 hours. They claimed to have struck strategic sites including oil facilities and airports, causing significant damage and disruption. This escalation followed reported Saudi airstrikes on Yemeni civilian areas, resulting in numerous casualties. Houthi spokesperson Yahya…
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Drone strikes across Sudan kill more than 100 The deadliest drone strike hit near a market on Sunday evening in Al-Dibab town in the southwestern state of West Kordofan, which is controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that have been at war with Sudan's military since April 2023.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19 Scottish cars used as aid convoy to throw off Russian troops in Ukraine IN Kyiv last week, amid power outages, loss of water and air raid sirens, city life continued in the sunshine. Yellow alert warnings – meaning a drone attack – are largely ignored. Red alerts – meaning a ballistic missile attack – send some to shelters. Some, not all, drones and…
The Independent UK · Oct 19 Trump claims Zelensky ‘never wanted to end war’ as rift deepens with Kyiv Relations worsened after Trump said he would import Russian fuel and dropped planned sanctions on Moscow
France 24 · Oct 19 Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operation Ukraine has evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in what a Ukrainian army brigade has described as a world-first operation. The successful mission highlights the growing role of unmanned technology in battlefield evacuations as drones continue to shape the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Barchart · Oct 19 Crude Oil Prices Slip as Oil Supplies Leave the Middle East November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -0.62 (-0.61%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.147 (-0.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today amid a stronger dollar and signs that crude supplies are moving out of the Middle East. Losses in crude are limited...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of deadliest single attacks of war
The Conversation · Oct 19 Why Europe’s new defence agenda depends not only on armies, but also on citizens KEY TAKEAWAYS
France 24 · Oct 19 Drone attacks kill scores in Sudan's West Kordofan state and capital Khartoum At least 80 people were killed in a drone strike near a market in Sudan’s southern West Kordofan state, a medical source and a witness said Monday, in one of the deadliest single attacks since the Sudan war erupted in 2023. A separate drone attack Monday in the capital Khartoum…
Latin Times · Oct 19 Rubio Says the Starlink Slowdown Was Never Ordered — Inside the Disabling of Ukraine's Air Defenses Rubio denied ordering Starlink cuts in Ukraine but admitted they occurred. Here's what the speed cap did to Ukrainian drones and who sources say approved it.
Euronews · Oct 19 German police say two men turned themselves in after smashing car into airport fence In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow.