Ukrainian forces liberate Sichneve, Ukraine unveils new version of Neptune missile - Tuesday brief

Ukraine's MoD reveals new version of Neptune missile

During a visit to Kyiv by the Lithuanian delegation led by Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, they were shown a modernized version of the Neptune missile.

Militarnyi noted that this was a completely new version of the Neptune. In particular, it differs from previous versions by the addition of side protrusions. Their purpose is unknown, but it is speculated that they could be used to install additional fuel tanks.

Ukrainian forces liberate village Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region and capture Russian troops

Ukrainian soldiers carried out a successful assault operation in the village of Sichneve in the Dnipropetrovsk region, eliminating about 50 Russian soldiers and capturing 8 more​​​​​​.

Russia begins first phase of preparation for possible war with NATO - ISW

Russia has intensified an information and psychological campaign that may be part of preparations for a potential war with NATO. The Russians may stage a false-flag provocation.

EU moves to curb Russian diplomats' travel over rising spy threat – FT

Russian diplomats will find it more difficult to move within the EU as the bloc's governments impose restrictions citing espionage risks.

Intelligence services have established that diplomats operating under cover may be involved in a number of illegal activities.

These include arson, cyberattacks, and sabotage of infrastructure in NATO countries.

Ukraine's military scales up drone forces amid intensified battles – Commander-in-Chief

Unmanned systems are an important argument for deterring and destroying Russian troops. That is why the number of relevant units is increasing.

Syrskyi reports on the results of the use of unmanned aerial systems in September. According to him, during September, our unmanned aerial systems hit 66,500 enemy targets, which is 10.8% more than in August.

Of these, 39,200 hits were conducted by suicide drones. At the same time, 18,159 Russian soldiers were hit or destroyed.

Trump team fears losing control over Ukraine if Tomahawks approved — Axios

A source close to the Ukrainian government told the agency about US concerns over the possible loss of control over Ukraine.

Axios recalls that Trump announced an almost final decision on the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. It is also mentioned that the US leader intends to ask some questions about Kyiv's use of these missiles.

For their part, a Ukrainian official and a source close to the Ukrainian government say they do not know what decision Trump has made.