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History: October 2023
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Retrospective · events of 9 October 2023
Hroza and the week of air-defence pledges
Security
A look back at the security picture around 9 October 2023, after a deadly missile strike in Kharkiv Oblast and new Western aid announcements.
Retrospective · events of 10 October 2023
What the Hroza strike meant for Ukraine's security
Security
A look back at the security news around 10 October 2023, from a missile strike in Kharkiv Oblast to fresh Western air defence and ammunition pledges.
Retrospective · events of 11 October 2023
Scholz pledges second Patriot as Hroza toll climbs
Security
A look back at the security picture in the days before 11 October 2023, from a deadly strike on Hroza to new air defence pledges.
Retrospective · events of 11 October 2023
What the first days of October 2023 showed
Security
A look back at the security picture around 11 October 2023, from the Hroza strike to new Western air defence pledges and a Russian missile test.
Retrospective · events of 11 October 2023
Hroza, Patriots and ammunition: the days before 11 October 2023
Security
A look back at the security news that preceded 11 October 2023, from a deadly missile strike in Kharkiv Oblast to new Western support for Ukraine.
Retrospective · events of 11 October 2023
Roundup: Hroza tragedy, new Western pledges and Russian long-range signals
Opinion
A look back at a day of grief in Kharkiv Oblast, Western air defence pledges and Russian signals of long-range ambition.
Retrospective · events of 13 October 2023
What did Avdiivka's defenders face on 13 October 2023?
Opinion
A look back at a day of heavy fighting in Donetsk Oblast, and a deadly drone incident in Belgorod Oblast the day before.
Retrospective · events of 15 October 2023
Ukraine says troops holding ground as Russia pounds Avdiivka
Security
A look back at the fighting in Donetsk Oblast and a deadly drone-debris incident in Belgorod Oblast in the days before 15 October 2023.
Retrospective · events of 16 October 2023
Avdiivka battle, Belgorod deaths and Poland's election: the regional picture
Opinion
A look back at the fighting at Avdiivka, strikes across the border and Poland's vote, as they stood on 16 October 2023.
Retrospective · events of 17 October 2023
What did ATACMS strikes change on 17 October 2023?
Opinion
A retrospective on the day Ukraine reported using US-made tactical ballistic missiles against Russian bases, and on Poland's vote two days earlier.
Retrospective · events of 17 October 2023
ATACMS strikes on Berdiansk and Luhansk bases
Security
A look back at the day Ukraine said it used US-made tactical ballistic missiles against Russian helicopters and supplies.
Retrospective · events of 18 October 2023
Russia vows serious consequences over US long-range missiles for Ukraine
Opinion
A look back at the day Moscow condemned the new US missile supply as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities.
Retrospective · events of 18 October 2023
What Russia said after Ukraine's first ATACMS strikes
Security
A look back at 18 October 2023, when Moscow condemned the US missile decision as Russian strikes hit Zaporizhzhia.
Retrospective · events of 18 October 2023
Ukraine's claimed ATACMS debut: helicopters and a depot hit
Security
A look back at the day Ukraine said its tactical ballistic missiles hit Russian helicopters and a supply depot during the 2023 counteroffensive.
Retrospective · events of 19 October 2023
What ATACMS first use meant for the front
Security
Ukraine's first combat use of long-range US missiles drew a sharp Russian response and came amid fresh strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Retrospective · events of 20 October 2023
Ukraine's first combat use of ATACMS draws Kremlin warning
Opinion
A retrospective on the Russian reaction to US long-range missiles and the strikes on Ukrainian cities reported around 20 October 2023.
Retrospective · events of 21 October 2023
Kharkiv postal strike capped a week of missile attacks
Security
A Russian missile strike on a postal office in Kharkiv on 21 October 2023 followed days of strikes and the first battlefield use of ATACMS missiles by Ukraine.
Retrospective · events of 24 October 2023
Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv attacks unfold alongside Russian warning to Washington
Security
A look back at the days before 24 October 2023, when Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities and Moscow warned Washington over long-range missiles.
Retrospective · events of 26 October 2023
Fico ends Slovak military aid to Ukraine
Politics
A look back at the Slovak prime minister's announcement that his government would stop sending military aid to Ukraine and offer humanitarian support instead.
Retrospective · events of 27 October 2023
Slovakia halts military aid as Washington alleges executions
Security
A look back at two security developments reported on 26 October 2023 and their bearing on Ukraine's backing in Europe.
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