Espreso. Global
Review

Victorious news of 586th day of war: Drone Army destroys record number of Russian artillery, partisans in Crimea sneak into enemy airfield

2 October, 2023 Monday
22:13

Ukrainian drones attacked an aircraft factory in Smolensk, and in Crimea, Ukrainian partisans are keeping a close eye on the occupying Russian forces

client/title.list_title

Ukrainian intelligence confirmed drone attack on aircraft factory in Smolensk

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reported this incident.

"On October 1, 2023, the production process of various modifications of Kh-59 missiles was disrupted due to an attack on the Smolensk Aviation Plant."

According to reliable intelligence information, three out of four drones successfully hit their target, causing significant damage to the military facility.

The Kh-59 missile, particularly in its Kh-59MK2 modification, falls under the "air-to-surface" class and has a range of up to 280 km. Russian Aerospace Forces frequently deploy these missiles in attacks on both military and civilian targets in Ukraine. The regions most affected by such attacks include Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.

Italy’s best architects will restore the cathedral destroyed by Russia in Odesa

Italy and Ukraine have signed an agreement to jointly restore the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, which was destroyed during the Russian attack on July 23

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani said this before the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kyiv, Ukrinform reports.

"Today Italy signed an agreement on the restoration of Odesa Cathedral. Italy will work on the reconstruction," he said.

Tajani noted that the best Italian architects will be involved in the restoration of the cathedral. According to him, this is a clear cultural and political message for Ukraine.

The minister added that Italy wants to support Ukraine and protect international law.

For the first time in Ukraine, a corruption whistleblower will be paid a reward of more than UAH 13 million

On Monday, October 2, the panel of judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) ruled for the first time to pay a reward to a corruption whistleblower – he will be paid UAH 13 million 299 thousand 950.

This was reported by the HACC press service.

The whistleblower is Yevhen Shevchenko. In 2020, he reported an attempt to bribe heads of anti-corruption agencies for USD 6 million.

Shevchenko reported the bribe on Facebook.

"Given that the crime was exposed three years ago and the exchange rate has significantly depreciated over this time, I should end up getting not USD 500,000 but 'only' USD 350,000 (UAH 13.3 million), which, of course, is also very good," Shevchenko wrote.

Ukrainian partisans in Crimea sneak into the Russian airfield

The Atesh guerrilla movement showed in its Telegram how the Russian forces in the occupied Crimea near Simferopol guard the Hvardiyske air base.

"Our agents have been monitoring the airfield for more than a month. We record that the occupiers are preparing new fortifications near the airfield in Hvardiyske," the statement says. 

The movement added that, in particular, seven launchers of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems, fortified long-term firing points and an administrative building of a military unit were discovered.

Ukraine's SkyUp cleared to fly in Canada

SkyUp Airlines has received a certificate enabling the Ukrainian carrier to operate charter flights and provide ACMI services in Canadian airspace

This is reported by the carrier’s press service.

The FAOC certificate allows the company to provide ACMI services ("wet leasing") and operate charter flights from other countries to Canada.

It is reported that as part of the certification, the carrier also received a charter permit and a CBSA carrier code from the Canada Border Services Agency.

Drone Army hit a record number of Russian artillery

This was announced by Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.

"The Russians have minus 69 guns and 17 self-propelled artillery systems. More destroyed artillery means fewer shells at the positions of our military and frontline cities. In total, drone operators hit 220 units of enemy equipment, including 33 tanks, 41 trucks and a bunch of other equipment," the statement says. 

Poland handed over a batch of repaired Leopard 2s to Ukraine

On October 2, the Ukrainian army received the first Leopard tanks repaired at the Bumar-Labędy Mechanical Plant in Poland

This was reported by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa.

"While others are making declarations about the future, we are acting in consultation with the Ukrainian side. The Ukrainian side has received the first Leopard tanks, specially refurbished at Bumar-Labędy, and work on the next tanks is ongoing," the statement says. 

Ukrainian Armed Forces aviation launched 11 strikes on Russian military positions 

Ukrainian Defense Forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol sector, offensive (assault) operations in the Bakhmut sector, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, and exhausting the enemy along the entire front line.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff reported this. 

Over the day, Ukrainian aviation launched 11 strikes on the Russian troops' military positions and a strike on the enemy's anti-aircraft missile system.

Missile troops struck 2 manpower concentration areas, a command post, 2 enemy artillery pieces.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2025, Wednesday
12 February
22:00
Russia launches record number of strikes on Donetsk region since war started
21:45
Exclusive
Russian army does not hesitate to drop bombs on its citizens: Ukrainian military on Kursk sector
21:33
Exclusive
How Ukraine shoots down ballistic missiles may remain classified
21:21
F-16 with JASSM-ER, illustrative photo
First F-16 photo during combat mission in Ukraine emerges online — what does it reveal?
21:10
Ukrainian priest in Pennsylvania: Trump himself will decide to stand by Ukraine
21:00
Zelenskyy and Trump hold talks
20:50
Russia blocks IAEA experts' rotation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Ukraine's MFA
20:40
Zelenskyy: Work on Trump’s plan to end Ukraine war likely to start in February
20:26
Ukraine wins 16 medals at 2025 Invictus Games
20:11
Exclusive
Ukraine Russia war live map, February 5-12
Russia is forced to retreat in some areas of Pokrovsk sector
19:51
UK pledges £150 million in military aid to Ukraine
19:36
“I prayed for Trump's protection at rally before assassination attempt” — Jason Sharron, Ukrainian priest in Pennsylvania
19:25
NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic, says U.S. Defense Secretary Hagseth
19:10
Exclusive
Russia training surviving North Korean soldiers to reinforce troops in Kursk region
18:49
NATO must ensure negotiation results that Putin can’t overturn in six months or year – Rutte
18:11
600,000 Ukrainian children trapped in occupied territories: over 40,000 still enrolled in Ukrainian schools
18:00
Interview
Ukrainian Catholic Church priest in Pennsylvania on beauty of Ukrainian traditions and why Trump can be helpful for Ukraine
17:50
Supporting Ukraine is top foreign policy priority — Sweden’s top diplomat
17:32
'Putin will lose if he attacks NATO': Rutte on Russian threat in Europe
17:15
Exclusive
"Much hinges on Kellogg's meeting with Zelenskyy's team" regarding Trump's peace plan — Ukrainian MP
16:51
NATO Secretary General Rutte announces new military aid for Ukraine
16:37
White House power struggle: Trump ally Vitkoff’s Moscow move sparks clash over Ukraine policy
16:15
China assists Russian drone production with smuggled Western parts — Estonian intel
15:53
Zelenskyy says assassination attempts on him led to deaths in President's Office
15:42
Exclusive
European allies to announce new military aid after Ramstein meeting — Espreso correspondent
15:30
Exclusive
Ukraine Russia war live map, February 5-12
February 5-12 live war map: Ukrainian counterattacks yield results 
15:14
Soldier stabbed at Kharkiv recruitment center as Ukraine faces surge in attacks on military personnel
14:55
Updated
Ramstein meeting kicks off in Brussels: Key issues on the agenda
14:54
Russian soldiers seen attempting assault on Ukraine positions on crutches: video
14:32
Ukraine's Security Service uncovers FSB mole within its top ranks
14:15
Leaked video exposes Russian PSYOP: commander admits bombing civilians in Sudzha
13:55
Exclusive
Russia struggles with innovation, lacks time in weapons development — military expert
13:39
Exclusive
Lithium extraction in Ukraine with U.S. partnership may take 5–10 years, expert says
13:14
Wizz Air ready to resume flights with Ukraine within six weeks after ceasefire
12:54
Review
Trump, Zelenskyy, and rare earth resources: what Kyiv offers Washington
12:37
Affiliate Material
Lost husband at Azovstal, son couldn’t recognize her after captivity: Story of Alina Meleshko-Haburych from Azov regiment
12:17
Ukrainian hackers hit main contractor of Russian Gazprom – media
11:45
Review
Ukrainian forces counterattack, pushing Russian troops back in Pokrovsk direction. Serhiy Zgurets' column
11:14
OPINION
Putin mocks Trump’s peace efforts
10:50
Russia shifts significant forces toward Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
More news