Sweden to sell up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Russia strikes kindergarten in Kharkiv - Wednesday brief
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Ukraine will receive Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. Meanwhile, Russian forces attacked a kindergarten in Kharkiv.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, October 22.
Ukraine plans to buy 120–150 new Swedish Gripen E fighter jets – Deal details
Sweden will sell Ukraine between 120 and 150 modern Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets. Production has already begun, and the entire deal is expected to span 10 to 15 years.
"This is the beginning of a long journey, but it brings us closer to a major export deal for Saab and for Sweden with Ukraine," Kristersson said.
Russia strikes kindergarten in Ukraine's Kharkiv: Killed and injured reported, aftermath revealed
Russia struck a private kindergarten in Kharkiv with 3 Shahed drones. There are reports of casualties and injuries.
RBC-Ukraine reports on the consequences of the Russian attack on Kharkiv.
Norway to allocate $135 million to Ukraine for gas purchases and energy security
Norway is allocating additional funding of $135 million to help Ukraine ensure access to electricity and heat, according to the Norwegian government.
"Ukraine is facing another difficult winter, and the power supply in the country is unstable. Together with the EU, Norway is stepping up efforts to ensure that Ukrainian households, businesses, and institutions have access to energy. These efforts are important both for individual Ukrainians and for keeping the wheels of the country turning," says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Ukraine's intelligence disables key facility at Russia's Dagestan oil refinery, sources say
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) struck an oil refinery in Dagestan with drones. As a result, the primary oil processing facility was put out of action, according to sources.
According to the agency's sources, the target of the drones belonging to the Sarhas unit of the Directorate for Operational Activities of HUR was an oil refinery in Makhachkala.
Ukraine's Forces liberate Kucheriv Yar in Dobropillia direction: Over 50 soldiers captured, footage
Ukrainian defenders have liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar from Russian occupying forces. They also managed to replenish the exchange fund, according to the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.
The military added that during the operation, Ukrainian defenders captured more than 50 Russian soldiers.
