Updates from Ukraine
"The target is to destroy all of Ukraine's infrastructure, to leave people freezing, without electricity," said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 17, 2022
“This is not a war against the military, it is a war for the destruction of Ukrainians."https://t.co/28fmrFoUrm
⚡️Zelensky: 'When Russia's capacity for terror is neutralized, it will have no choice but to think of peace.'
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 18, 2022
Zelensky said Russia's latest drone attacks are further proof that it "has no chance on the battlefield and is "trying to cover up its military defeats with terror."
The Kyiv Independent spoke with Vladyslav Vlasiuk, secretary of the Yermak-McFaul sanctions group, lawyer, and deputy chief of the Ukraine Task Force policy group, about the chances of Russia being labeled a state sponsor of terrorism.https://t.co/U5gBdOFGRw
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 18, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine
The CSIS Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Commission released its interim framework, which lays out the challenges and priorities for Ukraine's reconstruction.
— CSIS (@CSIS) October 17, 2022
Learn more from @CSIS_PPD: https://t.co/Euh7HgPxjP pic.twitter.com/gFflgePHwx
Government Statements
Occupiers continue to terrorize civilians. In Mykolaiv, the enemy destroyed a residential building with C-300 missiles. A person died. There was also a strike at the flower market, the chestnut park. I wonder what the Russians were fighting against at these peaceful facilities? pic.twitter.com/z2SzXDhNUE
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 18, 2022
International Opinions
Russia attacked Kyiv with Iranian-made drones during Monday's rush hour, killing at least four people. Unlike previous strikes, which hit with intense speed, Monday's attack was different: Residents were aware of the drones overhead, seeking their targets. https://t.co/EV9P7PbU8E pic.twitter.com/l1QFTgqI4v
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 17, 2022
The US Defense Department is trying to speed up the delivery of two advanced surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine as Russia has increasingly used Iranian-supplied drones that explode on impact to pummel Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. https://t.co/5dr3JV6us1
— CNN International (@cnni) October 17, 2022
New: The October 17 drone attack on residential infrastructure in #Kyiv is consistent with the broader pattern of #Russian forces prioritizing creating psychological terror effects on #Ukraine over achieving tangible battlefield effects.https://t.co/QnYieBTcgz pic.twitter.com/txMM9rk8u3
— ISW (@TheStudyofWar) October 18, 2022
EU to assess feasibility of paying for @elonmusk’s Starlink internet service in Ukraine, amid concerns over its dependability and long-term financing https://t.co/osyv8hZTXO
— Henry Foy (@HenryJFoy) October 17, 2022
'Intentionally directing attacks on civilian infrastructure with no military purpose is a war crime.' https://t.co/2JBKM46Zxn
— Andrew deGrandpré (@adegrandpre) October 17, 2022
Correcting Misinformation
Elon Musk back with more bad takes: the world's richest man thinks the only way to avoid nuclear annihilation is to give in to Russia.https://t.co/sJYDh7x7I4
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) October 17, 2022
International Governments and Parliaments
Met a terrific group of Ukrainian startup founders visiting the Bay Area on a trip co-organized by @USAID and @TradeGov. Ukraine has our full support as it defends its territory and rebuilds its economy – these passionate, talented entrepreneurs are a big piece of that effort. pic.twitter.com/jgiGE0x740
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 17, 2022