Norway to deliver new batch of F-16s to Ukraine, Israel eliminates Hamas leader - Thursday brief

Norway will soon transfer six F-16s to Ukraine - MoD

Ukraine will receive F-16 fighter jets from Norway. Six aircraft will be delivered in the near future, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Norway announced its intention to transfer six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in July. At that time, the country's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre assured that the deliveries would begin this year.

Israel confirms elimination of Hamas leader

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been eliminated. Israel emphasized that he was responsible for the October 7 attack.

According to the Israeli army, yesterday soldiers from the IDF's Southern Command eliminated Yahya Sinwar during an operation in the southern Gaza Strip.

UK imposes largest sanctions package on Russia's shadow fleet

The United Kingdom has announced the largest package of sanctions against Russia's shadow oil tanker fleet.

The new restrictions will affect 18 vessels, bringing the total number of blocked tankers to 43.

North Korea trains soldiers for war against Ukraine - Zelenskyy

North Korea is already preparing a contingent to fight against Ukraine. It's not just infantry, but also specialists from various military services, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

There is information from Ukrainian intelligence that North Korean officers are already in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. They are training Russian soldiers.

Zaluzhnyi makes statement about victory plan

The victory plan of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is intended primarily for the country's partners. It will help them understand what Kyiv expects from them, stated Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi during a discussion at Chatham House.

According to Zaluzhnyi, the President of Ukraine decided to create a victory plan so that Ukraine’s partners could take action.

Leopard, Marder, howitzers, and drones: Germany updates its assistance list to Ukraine

The updated list of military aid from Germany to Ukraine, released on October 17, includes 8 Leopard 1A5 tanks provided jointly with Denmark, 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 6 Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, one BEAVER bridgelayer tank, two WISENT 1 armored engineering vehicles, and four mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles.