Ukraine Russia, news of today’s war | Drones over Kyiv, at least 8 dead. White House: Russia will be held accountable for ‘war crimes’

• The war in Ukraine reached today 236
• The head of the Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced his intention To pay a $100,000 bounty for the capture of Igor Girkin, Ex-Minister of Defense of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.
• More than 100 million from the European Union to train 15 thousand soldiers Kyiv.
• I Iranian drones in Ukraine Can they make Israel change its lines?
• The crash of a Russian military plane near the Ukrainian border.

11:58 a.m. – Nord Stream, Kremlin: They want to blame Russia, that’s ridiculous

The investigation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline accident as it appears from a public point of view, at least according to the data we hear, from Germany, France and Denmark, pre-adapted to put the responsibility on Russia. This is ridiculous. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Then Moscow regretted that the entire investigation process is taking place in a very closed situation, without interaction with the Russian side, which is involved in the ownership of this pipeline system.

11:36 a.m. – First pictures of an exploding gas tube at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

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Swedish journalists obtained permission to film one of the Nord Stream explosion sites using an underwater drone (ROV)

Beware listening to the impending wave of explosive experts on Twitter

Their article (in Swedish) https://t.co/lpUvF0NIEi pic.twitter.com/aAkSeva0zf

– Hey Sutton (@CovertShores) October 18 2022

10:30 a.m. – Zelensky: 30% of power plants destroyed since October 10, no room for negotiation

Another type of Russian terrorist attack: targeting energy and critical infrastructure. Since October 10, 30% of Ukrainian power plants have been destroyed, causing blackouts throughout the country. There is no longer room for negotiation with the Putin regime. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky writes on Twitter.

10:12 am – Ukraine: After attacks and power outages in Kyiv and other regions

Russian attacks on various Ukrainian cities caused blackouts in Kyiv and other regions. This was announced by the Ukrainian authorities.

09:28 – Kyiv, explosions in many areas, power plant hit

me at least Three explosions were reported this morning in KyivAccording to what was announced on Telegram, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Kirilo Tymoshenko, is in close contact with President Volodymyr Zelensky. He added that a power station was also hit.

09:12 – Zelensky: Ukraine is under attack, Russia is terrorizing civilians

Ukraine is under fire from the occupiers. They keep doing what they do best: Terrorizing and killing civilians. So the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky
He commented on the new Russian raids this morning in several cities in the country, including the capital, Kyiv.

In Mykolaiv the enemy destroyed an apartment building with S-300 missiles. dead. There was also a raid on the flower market in the chestnut garden. The president insisted that I wonder what the Russian terrorists were fighting against in these absolutely peaceful structures. According to Zelensky, the Russian “terrorist state” “will not change anything in its favor with such actions.” “It will only confirm its destructive and murderous essence, for which I will surely be held accountable,” concluded the President.

08:48 – Kyiv, an electric power plant was struck in the capital

A power station in Kyiv was hit by three Russian attacks. This was announced by the Ukrainian presidential office.

08:23 AM – A plume of smoke in Kyiv. The authorities are talking about three missiles at an energy target

#broke down Ukraine’s presidential aide said three strikes hit an “energy object” in # Kyiv pic.twitter.com/heGQTAejyB

– Guyelster October 18 2022

08:11 – Russian attacks on Kharkiv: stay in shelters

The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration announced that Russia was launching attacks on the city of Kharkiv and its region. Residents were also asked to stay in shelters: Attention residents of Kharkiv and the region: the Russian occupiers are remarkable. Stay in the shelters!The regional military administration warned.

06:09 – Russia: The death toll in the crash of a military plane in Yeisk has risen to 13

The number of people who died in the crash of a Su-34 military aircraft in the Yeisk residential area has risen to 13. The wreckage is at the site of the accident. Rescuers completed removing the rubble. During search and rescue operations, 10 bodies were found. This brings the total number of deaths to 13 people, including three children. A ministry spokesman said 19 people were injured as a result of the emergency.

04:10 – The White House and Russia to respond to war crimes

The United States will confront Russia with responsibility for war crimes committed in Ukraine. This was stated by White House spokeswoman Karen-Jean-Pierre, commenting on the missile attacks launched by Russian forces yesterday on various targets in Ukraine, which caused the deaths of at least four civilians in Kyiv. The spokeswoman added that the United States strongly condemns the Russian missile attacks, which once again demonstrate (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutality. We will continue to impose a cost on Russia, and door-to-door accountability for the war crimes it has committed,” Jean-Pierre said.

03:24 – Kyiv, 8 killed in attacks by Russian drones

Ukraine said four people were killed in Kyiv, including a couple who were expecting a baby, and four others in the northeastern Sumy region, in attacks by Russia on Monday, including kamikaze drones, which left hundreds of people without power. cities and villages. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Iran, accusing Tehran of providing drones to Russia. Yesterday, the Ukrainian army said that it had shot down eight Iranian-made drones and two Russian cruise missiles. Iran denies it has exported weapons to both sides, but the United States has warned it will take action against companies and countries that work with Tehran’s drone program in the wake of the attacks in Kyiv.

01:54 – Russian media, Aiea chief wants to meet Putin again

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, plans to meet again with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by the Russian RIA Novosti agency, explaining that Grossi was going to inform journalists during his trip to Argentina. According to the Russian agency, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency believes that it is possible to reach an agreement on a safe zone around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant by the end of the year. Grossi met Putin on October 11, and the Russian president said he was open to dialogue with the agency.

00:37 – The Pentagon is considering paying Starlink for Kyiv after Musk .’s confiscation

The Pentagon is considering paying for Ukraine’s Starlink satellite network after US Defense SpaceX owner Elon Musk wrote that he could no longer afford the charges. Politico wrote, citing two US leaders, without revealing their identities. Satellite stations are a vital source of information for Kyiv’s forces, allowing them to fight and keep in touch even as cellular networks and the Internet are destroyed in the war with the Russians.