As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments.
Here is the situation on Tuesday, October 22, 2024:
Fighting
- Ukraine successfully destroyed 42 out of 60 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, protecting central, southern, and eastern regions of the country.
- Russia, on the other hand, claimed to have shot down 18 Ukrainian drones in various regions, with casualties reported in both countries.
- A tragic drone attack in eastern Ukraine resulted in the loss of three civilian lives, including a child, while retaliatory drone strikes by Ukraine caused damage to Russian ethanol plants.
- Overall, the conflict continues to escalate with reports of casualties and infrastructural damage on both sides.
Diplomacy
- President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with world leaders during the BRICS summit in Kazan, with discussions on expanding the alliance to include more countries.
- Amidst diplomatic tensions, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the UN Secretary-General for meeting with Putin, calling it a “wrong choice” that undermines peace efforts.
- Various countries, including South Korea and China, expressed concerns and took actions in response to the ongoing conflict, with Turkey offering to mediate for peace.
Weapons and funds
- The UK and US announced financial aid packages for Ukraine, aiming to support the country in acquiring weapons and rebuilding infrastructure that has been damaged during the war.
- Additionally, there are calls in the US to strengthen sanctions on Russian oil shipments and review the operations of companies still active in Russia.