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Ukraine attacks Russia's air base, UK considers sending troops to Ukraine - Thursday brief

Ukraine attacks Russia's air base, UK considers sending troops to Ukraine - Thursday brief RBC-Ukraine collage

Ukrainian forces attacked an airfield in Russia. The UK military leadership is considering sending troops to Ukraine.

Read more about what happened on Thursday, October 10.

Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Russian Khanskaya airfield, housing 57 aircraft

On the night of October 10, the Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully struck the Khanskaya military airfield in the Republic of Adygea, Russia. The airfield housed Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft as well as Mi-8 helicopters, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

UK may send troops to Ukraine to train recruits

The UK military leadership is considering sending troops to Ukraine. They will assist in the training of new recruits, according to The Times.

According to the agency's sources, this decision would help address some logistical challenges related to sending Ukrainian troops to British bases for training, while also saving costs.

Permission to strike deep into Russia is matter for individual Ukraine's allies, NATO chief says

The issue of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against targets in Russia is a matter for a particular ally. However, there are all legal grounds for the authorization, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says.

Zelenskyy clarifies whether ceasefire talks are underway in exchange for Western guarantees

Ukraine is not considering a ceasefire to obtain guarantees from the West. Russia may be spreading fake news about such concessions in the media, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.