EA Russian fighter jet crashed into a building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk on Sunday. Regional Governor Igor Kobchev told the Telegram online service that two pilots were killed when the plane crashed into a two-story house. No occupants were injured.
Russian news agencies quoted rescue workers as saying that the Su-30 plane crashed into a wooden building during a training mission and caught fire. Videos circulating on social media show the burning building.
Earlier this week, a Russian fighter jet crashed in a residential area in the Yeysk region of southern Russia. 15 people died and 25 were injured. The crashed aircraft was Su-34 fighter jet. The Ministry of Defense said the cause of the accident was a technical fault, and an engine was said to have caught fire. The pilots saved themselves. According to reports, the machine was on a training flight and was not carrying any explosives.
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12:46 – Ukraine: Russian forces are mostly on the defensive
U.S. According to the think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the most recent Russian war tactic of bombing Ukrainian power plants is aimed at breaking Ukrainians’ will to fight. In addition, ISW said on Sunday that the government should be forced to spend more resources to protect citizens and energy infrastructure. It is unlikely that this will actually damage Ukrainian morale, but there are significant economic consequences.
Ukraine’s military said on Sunday that while Russian forces were now largely on the defensive, they continued to attack the country’s energy infrastructure and several towns in the Donbass.
11:05 am – At least three people die in a fire at a Russian ammunition factory
At least three people died in a fire at an ammunition factory in the Russian city of Perm in the Urals, according to regional media. This was reported by the 59.ru portal on Sunday, citing the emergency call center in Perm. There are also injuries in the hospital. The fire reportedly broke out on Saturday evening. The size is not clear.
This is not the first fatality at a state-run munitions factory since the start of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. On May 1, three employees died in an explosion. Criminal activities that violate security regulations continue.
10:16 am – London: Russia wants mercenaries to defend occupied territories
According to the British intelligence services, Russia is making great efforts to protect the occupied territories in Ukraine. This is expected to prevent rapid Ukrainian counter-attacks, the British Ministry of Defense said in a daily briefing on Twitter on Sunday.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the “Wagner” mercenary unit, announced online in mid-October that his units would form a secure “Wagner Line” to protect the occupied Luhansk region. According to Prigozhin, the British said that the Chiversky Donets River would also be integrated into this defensive zone. The images released show a section of newly constructed anti-tank systems and trenches southeast of the city of Kreminna in the Luhansk region.
09:50 – Media: Head of Ukrainian defense factory arrested
According to the media, the Ukrainian arms company Motorsich has been arrested on charges of high treason in support of Russia. Vyacheslav Bohuzlaev and another top manager of the company are “suspected of collaborating and assisting the occupation government, including the illegal wholesale distribution of Ukrainian aircraft engines and repair of Russian helicopters,” Ukrainian internet portal “Strana” reported Sunday night.
MotorSich is one of the most important defense and industrial companies in Ukraine. Based in the eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya, the company primarily manufactures aircraft turbines and engines. By 2014, most of the production went to Russia. According to media reports, a house search in Bohuslayev took place on Saturday. The long-time head of Motor Sich has already been transferred to Kiev. Bohuzlayev faces life in prison if convicted of treason.
06:30 – Citizens stock up on emergency supplies
In Germany, there is growing concern about a possible blackout and the need to prepare for emergencies. The number of inquiries from citizens at the citizen service of the Federal Office for Civil Defense and Disaster Assistance (BBK) has increased significantly, a BBK spokesperson said. There is now a wider interest in private emergency preparedness – “already after the corona pandemic – but increased again after last summer’s floods and the start of the war in Ukraine”. Orders for the “Guide to Emergency Preparedness and Appropriate Action in Emergency Situations” also increased sharply. According to the BBK website, the brochure is now out of print.
A representative survey by Forsa, an opinion research firm focused on “energy supply”, also shows an increasing desire to arm themselves against possible disruptions: 38 percent of those surveyed said so in a survey commissioned by BBK in early October. They face an impending energy crisis along with food reserves. 49 percent have purchased energy-saving devices such as shower-saving heads or LED lights. Only 17 percent said they did not take any precautions.
4:20 am – Kretschmer calls for the resumption of Russian gas supplies after the war
Saxony’s Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for the resumption of Russian gas supplies after the war. “We need long-term contracts for the supply of liquefied gas from the US, Qatar and other Arab countries,” Kretschmer told “Bild am Sonntag”. “Also, we must finally develop our own natural gas in the North Sea. After the war, we must use gas from Russia again.
To end the war, Germany must work with other countries to find a negotiated settlement, the CDU politician said. “This now requires a concerted diplomatic effort by the European Union, the United States, China, India and Japan. This war must stop.”
These negotiations will not automatically require Ukraine to cede parts of its national territory. “There is no reason for Ukraine to give up even one square meter of its territory. Russia must pay reparations for war damages, war criminals must be held accountable. You must go to peace talks with this attitude,” said Saxony’s head of government. “We can no longer clarify these questions on the battlefield. Europe must put more pressure on peace talks,” he said.
Kretschmer reiterated his skepticism about EU sanctions against Russia. “Sanctions are always better than using weapons. But they must also have the necessary effect on the aggressor. It should be clear to us what effects the sanctions will have on the German economy. Now a tsunami is brewing.
3:25 am – Schulz calls for a global effort to rebuild Ukraine
Ahead of the reconstruction conference for Ukraine, Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulz (SPD) called for a global effort. It is “a once-in-a-generation mission in which as many countries as possible must join forces,” he told the Funke media group’s newspaper (Monday Editions). “It goes beyond Europe, basically we need the whole civilized society.”
Aid is not just a government issue, he added. “We also need business and civil society for this.” Schulz said Ukraine needs “not just weapons, but money and solidarity.” “The economy collapsed during the war, and now it is critical that the government maintain its essential functions.” For example, he has to pay wages to employees like teachers, educators or police officers.
Schulz called for rapid reconstruction. The minister emphasized that Ukraine cannot wait until the end of the war to repair bridges or power grids. “Basic provision must continue to function because it is the basis for the resilience and cohesion of this society.”
The SPD politician warned of a new air movement in winter. Recent attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have demonstrated the “ruthless, inhuman calculations” of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added that every third power plant in Ukraine has already been destroyed and there are power cuts. “If the lights and heat go out in the winter, even more people will have to leave their homes.”
2:00 am – Media: Former head of Ukrainian turbine manufacturer arrested
The former boss of Ukrainian turbine manufacturer Motorsich was arrested in Zaporizhzhya, according to various Ukrainian media. Vyacheslav Boguzlayev has been charged with treason for allegedly collaborating with the Russian military. Investigators broke down Pokule’s front door and searched his property, media sources said. He himself will now be brought to Kiev. Ukrainian journalist Iryna Romaliska writes on Facebook that the former head of the turbine manufacturer is known for his pro-Russian views and is suspected of supplying Russia with parts for helicopters and airplanes. Motor Sitzsch is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of engines for airplanes and helicopters.
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