In the early hours of October 13, a Russian Tu-134 military transport plane belonging to the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment was engulfed in flames at the "Orenburg-2" airfield where it was stationed, reported by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense on their Telegram channel.

"These Soviet-era aircraft are specifically utilized for transporting senior officials of the Russian Ministry of Defense," the Ukrainian Intelligence claimed.

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals and entities responsible for the transfer of weapons to Russia. The measures, enacted by the EU Council, apply to seven individuals and seven organizations linked to Iran's missile and drone programs accused of aiding Russia in its campaign against Ukraine and supporting armed groups in the Middle East that destabilize regional safety.

These sanctions specifically target Iranian airlines, including Saha Airlines, Mahan Air, …

Germany holds off on supplying heavy military equipment to Ukraine - reports. The tabloid BILD claims that Berlin is not planning to deliver infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, or self-propelled howitzers. Germany apparently has no intention of supplying more major military hardware to Ukraine beyond what has already been announced. This was reported by the Russian-language edition of the German tabloid BILD via Telegram, referencing German defense ministry documents.

The …

The German outlet Der Spiegel reports that discussions are underway in Ukraine about potentially ending the war without fully reclaiming territories occupied by Russia. Citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official, the article reveals a shift in Kyiv's stance, which previously demanded Russia's unconditional surrender to cease hostilities. "Concessions are inevitable," the source noted, adding that any peace deal "should also be advantageous for Russia."

The official expressed concerns over a " …

On the morning of October 13, DeepState reported, citing its sources, that nine Ukrainian Defense Force members were allegedly gunned down by Russian troops in Russia's Kursk region. Details emerged citing an attack near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Fighters reportedly moved into position under the assumption they were safe, only to encounter enemy forces unexpectedly, leading them into a dire confrontation.

According to the 1st Independent Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, as …