As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
Here is the situation on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Fighting
- Russian forces captured two villages in eastern Ukraine – Krasnyi Yar in the Donetsk region and Nevske in the Luhansk region.
- Fierce fighting occurred in Ukraine’s Kurakhove area, with Ukrainian troops pushing back attacks.
- Russian aircraft conducted multiple attacks on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.
- A Russian military officer returning from Ukraine was assassinated in the Moscow region.
- Ukraine’s Foreign Minister expressed concerns about North Korean involvement in the war.
Politics and diplomacy
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed a “victory plan” to end the war and seek NATO membership.
- Russia criticized Zelenskyy’s plan as provocative.
- NATO’s new chief discussed Zelenskyy’s plan and upcoming NATO meeting.
- Ukraine requested international monitoring of Odesa ports due to Russian attacks on civilian ships.
Military aid
- NATO committed to providing 40 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine this year.
- US President Biden announced a $425m military aid package for Ukraine.