China News Agency, Beijing, October 3. Comprehensive news: The Russian military released a message on October 2 that the Russian army launched strikes on Ukrainian military equipment in many places that day.
Ukraine also released news on the same day that the Ukrainian Air Force launched multiple strikes on Russian military targets.
In addition, the Ukrainian side also stated on the 2nd that there have been many exchanges of detainees between Ukraine and Russia, and a total of 808 Ukrainian personnel have returned from Russia.
U.S. Defense Secretary Says Ukraine Has 'Favorable Position' in Conflict
According to the Ukrainian state news agency on the 3rd, US Defense Secretary Austin said in an interview with US media that the high-quality training and practical experience of the Ukrainian military, as well as the effective use of Western weapons provided by the United States and other allies, have enabled Ukraine to occupy a position in the conflict with Russia. "Favorable Situation".
Austin specifically mentioned the use of the High Mobility Air Rocket System (HIMARS).
Austin said Ukrainian forces used "technology like HIMARS" and used it in the right way to launch attacks on "targets such as logistical depots and command and control."
Asked why the U.S. didn't provide the long-range weapons Ukraine asked for, Austin said he communicated frequently with Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov that the U.S. weapons provided to Ukraine were already very effective and that what would happen to Ukraine was "very great." Unpredictable,” and the U.S. will continue to provide security assistance to Ukraine as long as it is needed.
According to Reuters, on October 2, local time, German Defense Minister Lambrecht announced that Germany will provide Ukraine with more weapons.
On the same day, according to the French "Le Figaro" report, France will again provide Ukraine with 6 to 12 "Caesar" self-propelled artillery.
Previously, France has provided Ukraine with about 20 "Caesar" self-propelled artillery.
Ukraine says 24 detainees have been exchanged between Ukraine and Russia
On October 2, local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian army used missiles to hit Ukrainian personnel and military equipment in the Kharkiv region.
In addition, the Russian military launched an air strike on the Ukrainian army in the direction of Bonliman, and many tanks and infantry fighting vehicles of the Ukrainian army were hit.
On the same day, the Ukrainian military said that the Ukrainian Air Force launched multiple air strikes on the 2nd, hitting military targets such as the Russian air defense system.
In addition, the Ukrainian army used artillery and multiple rocket launchers to hit multiple Russian command posts and ammunition depots and other facilities.
According to the Ukrainian state news agency, 24 detainees have been exchanged between Ukraine and Russia, and a total of 808 Ukrainian personnel have returned from Russia through the exchange.
The Russian side has not released specific information on the personnel exchange between the two sides.
"Customs visa exemption" for Ukraine and most European countries takes effect
According to a report by the Ukrainian State News Agency on October 1, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine announced that the Convention on Common Transit Procedures officially entered into force for Ukraine on October 1.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance stated that this means that Ukraine has obtained "customs visa-free" treatment with most European countries, which will speed up border customs procedures and significantly reduce related costs for enterprises.
According to today's news from Russia on October 2, Russia has announced that it will ban the transportation of goods from some "unfriendly countries". This ban applies to bilateral and transit goods transported by road, but meat, fish, milk, some vegetables , fertilizers and pharmaceutical products are excluded.
According to reports, the ban, which will take effect on October 10, is a response to previous restrictions imposed by these countries on Russia.
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