The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent@writeworks.uk

How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays -- Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar, outskirts -- Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine -- Polish protesters stop blockade at Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing -- and more

Ukraine will be 'able to blunt' Russia's offensive if US aid arrives quickly -- Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next? -- Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around Suwalki Gap -- Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China -- and more

Slovak citizens raise $2.8 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute -- Ukraine's obsolete S-200 anti-aircraft missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets -- US considers deploying extra military advisers to Ukraine -- Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight -- and more

Russia’s war destroys over 100,000 residential buildings in Donetsk Oblast -- Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do -- [video] Russian military uniforms reveal inequality between forces -- Half of British military defense fund for Ukraine remains unused -- and more

Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun -- Ukraine destroys missile launchers, radar stations at Russian military airfield in Crimea -- Ukraine to produce 10 Bohdana howitzers this month -- Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries -- and more

Secret Kremlin document outlines plan to 'weaken' Ukraine's allies [Washington Post] -- Iran's cheap, effective Shahed drones and how Russia uses them in Ukraine -- HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan -- Kharkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo' -- and more

Russia continues missile production despite Western sanctions -- Electricity deficit in Ukraine at 19% after latest Russian attack -- Defense secretary says US is not preventing Ukraine from developing long-range strike capabilities --Ukraine's air defense downs all 8 Russian drones in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast -- and more

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